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The National Constitutional Union
Convention.
Non iaation of John Bell, II Tennessee, and
Edward Everett, of Massachusetts.

Convention
Non iaation of John Bell, II Tennessee, and
Edward Everett, of Massachusetts
The National Convention of the Constitu-
tlonal Union Party assembled in Baltimore city
IN "Wednesday last. for the purpose OF nom-
laasng candidates for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency.
The convention was called to order by Hon.
John ]. Crlllendeu, upon whose motion Hon.
Washington Hunt, OF New York, was chosen |
astcinporary Chairman. A committee was then
appointed to select permanent officers for the I
convention, who, after consultations, reported
Hon. Washington Hunt, as permanent .Presi-
dent, and vice preslppnt aud Secretary from
each State.
In ASSUMING his seat Mr.. Hunt spoke at
length upon The purposes aud character of the
mossment Gen. Leslie Coombs moved
The usual committee on permanent organiza-
tol.
A resolution was adopted naming commit.
tee to'prepare and report business for the con-
vention upon its reasseInbliug next morning,
aud an adjournment followed,
The convention reassembled on Thursday,
and at 10 o'cluck the Repor: of The business
committee was read BY Hon. Joseph r. Inger-
soil, Of Pa, chairman of the committee.
Whereas, Experience has demonstrated that
platforms adopted by the partizan conventions
of the country have had The effect to raisead
and deceive The people, aud at the same time
20 divide The political divisions Of the country
by the creation aud encouragement Of geo.
grafhicai aud sectional parties; therefore,
Resotped, That i. is both the part of patriot-
ism ADD OF duly TO recog nlze no political prin-
ciple other than Mt. lsrsf
9 The Constitution of the Country, IS
The Union of The States, and ~
The enforcement OF the Laws ~
and that as the representatives, of the Const-
rational Unios men Of the country 10 National
convention assembled. we here pledge our
selves TO maintain, protect, and defend, separ-
atey and unlledly, these great principles Of
pcblc liberty and national safety, against all
enemies at home aud abroad, believing that
thereby peace mar once more be restored to
The couDtrys the Just rlgh.s of the people aud oi
the States re-esiabIished. and the Government
again placed in that condition Of justice, frater.
nifty and equality, which under the example
aud constitution OF our fathers, has soemny
bound eyesy cilizen of tue United States tc
maiatain a more perfect Union, establish jus.
tee, insure domestic tranquility, provide fol
the common defense, promote the general vel
fare, aid secure the blessings of liberty to our.
selves aud cur posterlty.
The Report aud plasform were unanimously
adopted.
Tue Balloting for President then commen-
ced with the following result;
Houston, 81, Everett, 25.
Bell. 654. Mclean, 81.
Crlttenaen, %. Goggin, A.
Graham, 30. Bolts, 81.
Sharkey, Z. Riyes, IL.
Total, 254.
Necessary to choice, l2S,
Consequently DO nomination.
The second ballot WIS then proceeded will
and resulted IS isl.ows sa
Everett, 9s. Houston. 60.
Bell, l39. Crltenden, /.
fGraham, Isl. sS4f M Mclean, /.
Bolts. ). Sharkey, 81.
Mr.. Bell, having received majority, was de
clared The unanpnous cAosce OF The convention
Hon. Edward Everett was then, by acclama
ton, dominated for Vice PresIdeat Unbound
ed enthusiasm prevailed.
natioaal central conmiitee was appoinie
with power 10 name the place of the next con
seaslus,, ssIsF HhIcA liss convention adjourne
sine de,
The following national central commlite
was appointed d:--CvnRecucut, John A. Rock
well. Delaware, NNm. Temple; Georgia, Joshn
HILL ; lndiana. r. w 'rhomson; Illinois, job
Wslson keuttcky. Robert MaEvy; Massachu
sslls. Marshall Z. Wilder; Maryl land. Anlhon
kennedy, New York, l.. B. ST. John; Me-
Jersey, Jasnss Bishep; North Carolina, Jno.
Gilmer Peansy Ivanla. Henry M. Fuller; Ter
nsssee. z. A. r. sslson; Vlrginia, A. r. Bots
ler. 10
SKETCH OF TIE LIFE OF Mr.. BELL.
The iIou. john Bell, The Bominee for III
Presidency, Is a native Of Nashville, where b
was Born ~ February, 1877. lie is now lii
lie over So years OF age. Graduating at III
Nashville University, be was admitted to III
bar in 1916. and when DULY 20 years of age wi
elected meinber OF tha Tennessee State Sci
ate, IRON Williamson copnty. He served, hoy
ever. boz enc term. declining reelection, an
for rusne years subsequent devoted himself to Ii
study Of the law. In l526 be was elected
the u. 5. House Of Representatives orer th
Hen. Felix Gfuady. and wa successyely ejec
ed for IL years. He estered Inlo national DO
itics ip spirit friendly TO Gen. jackson, b,
became alensted is0n him on the subject
the removal ofthe depoalts. In 1884 Mr. Be
was elected Speaker OF lhe House of Represei
talises over Jsnes X. Plssk. gu The resIgnatie
of Speaker Stevenson, by the joint vote of a
wings and those democFats who were oppose
10 sir. yan Barren as the successor Of Gen Jac
son. IN icsi the breach between jackson al
Bell eeIminaisd, snd The latter opposed Va
Buset aud supported Judge Whlts tort the Pre-
ideney.
f)n the formation Of Gen Harrison cabne
in 1871, Mr. Bell was made Secretary of Wa
bet be resigned when NJ Tyler succeeded
the Presidency. and retired 80 private life &
six years. Iu ls49 he again entered the Sta
Senate, and 10 the same year he was elected
The United States Senate, where he served q
tlI March A, 1859. In both Houses OF Congre
Mr. Bell always occaptd dsting guished POI
l9n as an able debater.
SKETCH OF MR. TvERETr's LIFE.
Hon Edward Everett was bora at Derchs
ter, Mass, IN April, 1884, aud IS, therefore,
the 9th year ol his age. lie entered Harva
College when under IA yeats ol age, and Il
it when III: ssudIed divinity az Cambridge