The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-29

OF the Having he said almost sat by the cradle
of the democratic party-for about the same
time Il was born-I do not to walk by its hearse
would like to see, when leave this world that party
to which have so long been atached-and whose prnc
pies sustained in these halls than thirty years ago.
e. well as in the halls Of the national egsaturc-in the
ful tide OF victory as have seen it frequently before.
(Great applause) And am here because think have
some experience in the interests Of the party and
seen i in darker times than overshadow now More
IMAM twenty years age stood in these halls during the
bank excitement heard the cannon laundering out on
the grounds In font Of the Capitol in honor Of victories
over the democratic party Though my voice was then
speak because felt that the principles sustained here
were immutable and must be successful. (ApplAnsel
tion Of Hendrck B. Wright Of county President
Committee on Resolutions appointed, consisting
tre John Cessna, Of Bedford W L. Dewart Of Northum
berland; Charles Brown, Of Philadelphia John W. May
ns,d Of Lycomns James H Of Franklin Israel Painter
OF Judge Chapneys of Lancaster Stan
ley Woodward Of Lnzerne George Pearce Of Chester
G. H. Ward, of Bradford; George H. Bucher, Of Cum
This committee retired, and spent about two hours in
an earnest discussion the best policy 10 be pursued
several clap trap speeches made the lower order of poll
tciane.
met in the Senate Hall were Of lively interest The rst
matter which came under consideration address,
full Of pedaniry prepared by young and aspiring poit
Clan. Unwilling to submit to its entire reading the
mittee agreed TO recommend the strength Of the
serons Of the Dung gentleman's friends that covered
The resolutions Of Haldeman, appointing him sole ex-
ecutve officer Of the destnee Of the party attached
TO the address They were laid on the floor without re-
ceiving even . moments consideration.
Quite an excitement was threatened when Col Painter,
OF northumberland, opposed resolution endorsing the
candidate for Governor, Mr. Foster the ground that
that gentleman was sitting the fence and reported
TO favor the fusion movement Several members and
the endorsement Of Mr. Foster be omitted by the Douglas
men, the democracy Of the State would desert their
Col PAIs1R ssid he bad opposed the recommendation
of Mr. Foster until he had declared himself because he
thought the friends Of Douglas willing to the
battle boldly and careless Of victory unless
triumph Of principles. As his suggestion had caused
so much apprehension, however, he would withdraw IT,
the principle Of non Intervention without debate
The subject Of an electoral ticket earnestly dis
Of Immediate action they desired that the present meet
ing should nominate electoral ticket The friends Of
Douglas wanted ticket before them which they could
support The Convention now In session capable
OF choosing true Douglas electoral ticket delegate
convention would be- We have had enough state Con-
they should be few possible Other members were
DESTROYS Of more moderate Of action. Let this
meeting or convention nominate electoral ticket OPP
position to that nominated at Reading, and rule
selves out Of the democratic organization We not
yet able TO decide between the friends opponents Of
ing we might be striking some Of our own friends
And, still further, they argued, 1t cannot DO
aenle ea, Ina. snc s'd;e Executive Committee has
State Convention and should be respected They should
be requested TO rescnd their resolutions when they
at Cressan in August, and then If they refuse may
take more determined action.
The voice OF moderation prevailed, and resolution was
Incorporated protesting against the action OF the State
Committee in recommending fusion ticket and demand
ing that at the meeting Of the said committee at Cressan
on the 9th OF August shall rcscind its action OF the 81
OF July pd proceed to nterrogate the electors they
are 10 vote Tor douglas and Johnson aud any
vacancies occur In the ticket thcy shall call Convention
OF the democratic party should the commtteee refuse
10 40 TINS the Douglas members thereof shall then form
and constitute an Executive committee, with power TO
call state Convention to meet on or before the 18th Of
August next
Inc remaining difficulty which presented itself TO the
minds OF some Of the tmid members OF the committee
was the apprehension that the State Executive Committee
would consent 70 rescno their former action and call
s,ate Sonventon wnen the brecknridge men might get
tne rpg power ana tneir cses DC approved according
70 the usages OF the party This foa was secuted at by
the clustering members q the committee; but those who
suggested reped tlat as tney could not yet count
tne suepgtn, they should not expose themselves un-
necessIny.