Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-01

Mr. Palmer of Schuylkil hailed with ioy
the olive branch held out by Mr.. Martin, Of
Delaware
Mr. j. Il Flanagan, Of Philadelphia, came
TO this Convention, not as the friend Of Mr.
Cameron, as it had always been known that
he had been his opponent but was now happy
TO say after what has happened, little bright
cloud had appeared, dspcIling the dark one
which had been threatening u.s. He would ac
cept the proposition in the spirit of harmony.
Mr.. Darlington moved further to amend BY
inserting, after the delegates from the State TO
the National Convention, the words, "appout-
cd by this Conuention are hereby" &c. The
amendment having been accepted thequestion
was taken, and the resolution as amended was
carried, amidst the widest enthuiasm. The
yeas and nays were demanded During the
call, several gentlemen arose to give their rea-
sons for voting, by which much time was con.
sumed, in perfect good humor The vote was
announced as l28 yeas to 4 nays. The nays
were Messrs William B. Mann, Nevill, Camp
bell and Roberts
Mr. Lowry moved to nominate candidate for
Governor.
Mr. Mcclure moved that when the Conuen-
ton adjourn, it be until two O'Clock this after
noon. Agreed to.
Mr.. Marsha moved to proceed to nomina,
ton for Governor
Foiccs.-Yes, several delegates are going
home at four o'clock The Convention refus-
ed to adjourn, and went into nomination for
Governor
The Convention than proceeded to nominate
candidates for Governor
Mr. Davis nominated Thomas NJ. Howe
Mr. r. j. Coffey nominated John Covode
Mr. Feller nominated Samuel Calvin.
Mr.. Booth nominated David Taggart
Mr.. Palmer nominated Henry X. Strong
Mr.. IIames nominated Lemuel Todd.
Mr. Mann nominated A g. Curtin.
Mr.. Fisher nominated Levi Kline
Mr.. Fletcher nominated Geo W. Scranton
Mr. Darlington nominated j Ilaines.
Mr.. Irwin read letter from Mr. Todd with
drawing his name.
The list of delegates was then called, and
the ballot resulted as follows
Curtin Covode.
Taggart Howe.
Kline. Scranton...
Necessary to chorice "a
Mr. Scranton's name was then withdrawn,
and 4 second ballot had, which resulted as fo.-
! lows
Curtin. .7lCovode. ..............?7
Tag-aIt
tIaiLes.
O'''Ili
When the ballot had been concluded, and
| before the result had been announced, it was
ascertained that Mr.. Curtin lacked but single
vote of the nomination, whercupon Messrs
/ Frailey, Numma, OWN, Sw0pe, and several
other gentlemen, changed their votes to him
Mr.. Curtin was thereupon declared nominat-
ed, and on motion the nomination was made
unanimous
On motion, committee of three was ap-
pointed TO wait upon Mr. Curtin and INFORM
him of his nomination, and invite him to ap-
| pear before the Convention.
\ committee of three was also appointed 10
wait upon Gen. Cameron and inform him that
he bad been designated at the choice of this
Convention for the Presidency, and further %
invite him TO take seat in the Convention.
Several motions were made, and a resoiu.
ton adopted inviting the Hon David Taggars
to address the Convention.
Mr.. Taggart appeared and made very
happy speech giving in his firm adherence to
The nominee Of the Contention lie came here
a very decided Taggart man, and would bnckt
on the Grmor to fight in his behalf.
just as Mr.. Taggart had concluded, Mr..
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