Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27

committee shall not issue feats in the
eonvrntion to any delegate whose seat is con-
tested.
Aar. Wright. of Mass, opposed the adop-
ton of the resolution.
The report of the committee on creden--
tiais was then received.
The committee on credentials reported the
following delegates as duly accredited to the
national democratic convention:
Vermont I; Massachusetts, 16: New York q;
Pennsylvs MIA u; Delaware 2; Maryland g;
Virginia %; North Carolina 16 Georgia Is;
Florida 6; Alabama So: Louisiana IL; Missis-
sppi II; Texas 6; Arkansas 9; Missouri 2:
Tennessee 10; Kentucky 10; California 6;
Oregon 4--Total 2S4 rs-zs
In the case of Iowa, there was a large par
ty in their State who sympathized with this.
convention, but as they were not regularly
elected, the commit tee recommended that
they have complimentary tickets to seats in
this convention. out without the privilege Of
participating in its deliberations.
Mr. Johnson, of Maryland, explained his
action in opposing the admission of the dele
gates from Iowa. They were both gentlemen
oil the highest character.
The President asked the chairman of the
South Carolina delegation to present the
names OF his delegation. A delegate stated
that no one was present authorized TO accept
the invitation, but communications were
going forward which would probably enable
some person 10 answer.
The report was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Avery. of North Carolina, chairman of
the committee Oh resolutions reported the
following resolutions. which he said were
adopted unanimously by the committee: The
resolutions were the same as embodied in the
| majority report made al Charleston without
the crossing of "t'' or the dotting of an 81"
The secretary was frequently interrupted
In the reading of the report OF the committee
by applause from the galleries, when the
| names of prOminen: Southern gentlemen were
announced, and the chair took the occasion
to quietly rebuke it, stating that the specta-
tors were expected to take such part in
the deliberations OF the body.
The announcement OF the delegates admit
| ted upon their credentials occupied some
time, and upon the conclusion OF the reading
tremendous applause followed which contia-
ued for some time.
Mr.. Matthews, OF Mississippi, moved that
the majority shall control the convention,
where there is Il bona fide contest.
Mr. Stevens, of Oregon, moved the adoption
of the report of the committee on credentials
which was carried.
Mr.. Avery, of North Carolina, made the re-
port OF the committee Oh resolutions. (the
same adopted al CharlestOn,) which, he
said, had received the unanimous support of
the committee, without the crossing of L,
or the d0tting OF an IL
He then proceeded to read the report,
which was adopted unanimously with great
applause.
On motion, the convention proceeded to
ballot for candidates for President and Vice
President, which was adopted.
Alter some time spent in deiiberation-
Mr. Fisher, of Va, offered The following
resolution
Reso'Ued, That the chairman of each dele
CATION furnish a proportionate amount of
money TO pay the expenses Of the eonyen-
ton.
Mr.. johnson requested that the resolution
he withdrawn, as the Maryland delegation
desired to pay the expenses.
Mr.. Bowie also hoped The Maryland dele
CATION would be allowed 10 pay the expen-
SEES.
Mr. Bradford inquired what would be the
vote OF one delegate from u single Congress
siOnUl district. lie thought that in such
case the delegate should be entitled TO one
vote and not nalf vote.
Mr.. Butler said the convention should be
careful that nothing sholld De done in the
action of the convention which might be the
basis of Misrepresentation.
The President explained that under the res
olutIon the convention would be entitled to
one vote.
Mr.. Yancey was in favor of delegates in
most instances casting one vote.
Mr.. Butler moved that each delegate be
entitled to half a vote.
Mr.. johnson stated that delegates were
elected to cast but half vote.
Mr.. Hunter, of Ala said that the delegates
from his State were instructed to cast their
vote us L unit.
The hall is crowded with spectators but
the best order is preserved. The throng is
increasing hourly.
NOMINATION OF
HON. JOHN C. BRECKENRIDGE,
OF KENTUCKY.
Upon the motion Of "a member of the Mas
sachusetts delegation the Hon. John G.
Breckenridge was nominated on the first bal
lot. and the nomination confirmed and made
unanimous by reclamation.
NOMINATION OF YICE-PRESIDENT.
The convention proceeded to ballot for
candidate for Presidency, which resulted
in the unanimous choice of the
Hon. JOSEPH LANE,