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OF representation from each State cempos-
ed OF the same number OF members as its
representation in the two houses Of Con-
giess.
That this representation OF each Stale be
chosen either by the State Convention itself,
or in such other manner as such convention
in view of the shortness of the time for the
proceeding may appoint.
A convention constituted in accordance
with this plan, we think, would be satisfac-
tory to all parts of the country, and altogeth-
er competent 10 the duty OF discreet and
judieious selection Of candidates. The peo-
pie who have SO much reason in their ha-
bitual experience Of the insufiioiency Of con-
ventions, 10 feel no little distrust of those
bodies, might prefer some other mode Of
nomination, if better could now be adopt
ed. But in Tho present emergency, when
delay would render any attempt 10 make
nomination for the coming election useless,
we n, pursuaded.they will acquesce in The
plan proposed, as the best the time will al
low. Such Convention will avoid some
Of the objections to which the ordinary and
accustomed composition of conventions is
exposed, it will be confined 10 the single
duty Of selecting the candidates from nun,
bec Of eminent citizens presented by the
several States as worthy Of the first office
in the government; and it will, most proba-
bly,, find in the concurring opinion Of sever
al State Conventions in favor of one or moro
individuals, useful guide TO the most ac-
ceptible nomination. And as it will be re-
stricted IN lis chece to the names presented
1t will under no circumstances offend the
public wish By selecting candidates unknown
10 or unrespected by the country.
Whether any other principles than these
we have enumerated shall be enunciated,
it will be for the convention 10 determine.
Platforms" have been so frequently en-
ployed as the shallow devices of party de-
cepIion, that !hey have come 10 be viewed
with distrust BY the people. We know Of
no higher and nobler aim than the rest,ra-
lion OF peace and harmony TO diI ided and
distracted country, and 10 platform more
acceptable to every true patriot than the
Union, The Constitution, and the enforce
neut Of Tie laws"
Fellow citizens, The tasi, that has been a.
loit:d TO Us is performed. We have pointed
out path by which III our opinion, the
country may be rescued from its perilous
position. 1t is for you TO determine whe,l!-
er you will pursue that path, or TO continue
in ere which, hewever Tie approaching
struggle may terminate, may lead TO victory
but not 10 peace; TO brief cessation of
strife, but net 10 restoration ofharmony.
WAsniYoroY, Feb. 90, 1860.
J.JCRITTENDEN, KY Chairman;
". C. RIVES, Va,
". HUNT, N. Y,
w. 4. GRAHAM, n. c.,
H. II. FULLER, Pa.
J. P. KENNEDY, Nd.
Fl. Y. GRANDSON, Va,
R. BOTELER, Va,
J. A.ROCKWELL, CT,
J. WHEELER, VIZ
J. N. HARRIS, Nd,
L. CONDIT, n. J.,
C. NJ, CONRAD, La,
NJ P. WILDER, AIass.,
J. HILL, Ga,
]. n. SNYDER, Ohio.
]. DUNHAM, Conn.
J. A. GILMER, y. c.,
c. c. LATHROP, Pa,
r. w. THOMSON, Ind,
N. w, SHELBY, Ala,
G. BRIGGS, N. ",
w. G. BROWNLOW, Tenn, |
w. L. TOOLE, Iowa.
S. WILSON, H.,
J. CLEMENS, Tenn.
L. J. WHlTLOCK, n. Y,
Committee.
F. GRANGER.
Chairman National Wing Elk. Committee.
J.BROOME.
Chairman National American Elk. Comm.