Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-25

Sure, lno representation = Vermont, | dele.
gate, Massachusetts, Ii delegates, greatap-
pause: Rhode Island, tho representa- )n;j
Connecticut, mo representation J New York,
: delegates, Messrs. Bartlett and Schell !;
Pennsylvania, II delegates; New Jersey,
(no representation J Delaware, > delegates,
MesSrs. Bayard and Whitley; Maryland
9 delegates; Virginia, % delegates; No tn
Carolina, III delegates; South Carolina, mot
authorized TO attend j Georgia, % dele
gates: Florida. i delegates; Alabama, Sc
delegates: Louisiana, II delegates: Missis-
sippi, II delegates Texas. delegates: Ar
Kansas delegates: Missouri, delegates:
Tennessee, l9 delegates: Kentucky, 10 dele
gates; Chic Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and
Wisconsin, tno representatives J Iowa, ,
delegates; Minnesota, (no representation y
California, $ delegates; Oregon, i delegates.
Mr.. Walker, Of Alabama, chairman Of the
committee on permanent organization, re-
ported the name of the Hon. CALEB CUSHING,
for President Of the Convention.
The name was received amidst the most
enthusiastic cheers which were prolonged
for several minutes.
VICE PREstnENTS.-N. L. Bradford, of Pa;
q. Il. Funston, Va: \. 7. Dennison, Ore
gon; }. 4. Drebit CAL; J. 0. C. Atkins,
Tenn: J. 5. kenrick. Ky: Bradford Brown,
\. e.; W. I. featherstcn, Miss: H. S. Ben
ming, Ga; II. +. Stoushton, VT; NJ. J. Nc
Elhaney, Mo; Richard Taylor, La: r. g.
Scott Ala: Josiah Gould, Ark; W. p Bowie,
Md: ". III. Ross. Del: H. NJ. Runnels, Texas,
and B. I. Wardlawcz. Fla.
SEcRETARIES.-N. X. Crosby, of Oregon:
w. ?. Cooper, Va; +. S. I. lIardcastle Md.
\. II. r. Dawson, Ala; Thos p. Ocheltree
Texas; }. J. Williams, Fla; 7. West, of Ca
I. W. lloadly, Ark; W. g. Whitley, Del:
George Mcllenry, Penn. &. J. Armistead
Miss; S. ". Humphrey, n. c., and D. ID.
Withers, Team.
The Committee further recommend that
the rules and regulations adopted at the
National Democratic Conventions Of 1852
and 1856, be adopted by this Convention for
its government, with this qualification: that
no nomination shall be considered made, I'M
less the candidate receives two-thirds of the
votes Of the States represented by this Con-
vention that each delegate cast the vote to
which he is entitled in this Convention, and
each State shall only cast the number Of
votes to which it may be entitled by actual
representation in this Convention.
Mr.. Mcflenry, of Penn, moved the APP
pointment Of a committee of three to wait
upon the Hon. Caleb Gushing, and request
him to resume his seat in the Democratic Ma
tional Convention, now sitting in this place.
The motion was received aud carried amid
thnnders Of applause.
The Chairman appointed Messrs. Walker,
of Ala, MclIenry, of Pa, and Stevens, Of
Oregon, as the committee, who Immediately
retired, and presently returned with the
Hon. Mr. Gushing, who, when seen to enter
the door, was received with tremendous ap~
plause.
For the space Of a minute, during which
time it took Alr. Gushing to walk from the
main entrance Of the Hall to the rostrum,
the shouts Of applause, huzzas. &C., were of
the oudest character. The widest and most
intense excitement prevailed during this
time. The committee assembled the platform
with Mr.. Gushing, when Mr. Russell present
cd the honorable gentleman, by SAYING
lie needs no introduction. For by the
universal shout of recognition which you
gave him, it is shown how ready you are to
acknowledge his presence"
Mr. Russell then handed the honorable
gentleman to his seat, with applause from
every hand in the house.
MIR. Cushing after having TO some extent
obtained order, briefly greeted the Conven-
ton upon seeing them i'll this place, and re-
marked that there were now assembled rep
Iosantatlves from over twenty Statea--all
national Democratic men, ana ready for the
work before them. He then announced the
body ready for business.
The extreme Dreyity Of Nh Cushing's re-
n4arES. VAS subject Of general remark, and
gave universal satisfaction.
Mr. i.oring moved the appointment of a
Committee on Credentials,
Mr.. johnson, of Maryland, moved to
amend by referring the adjustment and in,
yesrigation Of persons claiming seats of del
erates IL the Committee on Credentials, ap-
pointed ut the last session Of this Conren.
ton.
Mr.. Lorirg, Of Mass, accepted the amend
ment, and ticn moved that everything per
tanning 10 the delegations be referred to that
Committee. Both propositions were 9Hr:ind
The COMMITTEES on Credentials retired tol
consultation.
The C1!nnittccom Permanent Organization
having already reported. Mr.. Cushing put
the Question upon its adoption. No dissent
ing voice being heard, the report was dcclar
cd unanimous Y adopted.
4 resolution offered by Mr.. Howard. Of
Tennessee, that the delegates troE: South
Carolina and Florida, accredited to the Rich
mond Convention, be invi;ed to attend, and
untc with this. The National Democratic
Convention. now being held-proYided they
feel authorized so to do, was adopted with
>tilanimty.
Mr.. Russell, Of Va, moved that ore dele
gate from each State represented on this
lioor be appointed Il committee 10 nominate
(, candidate for President and ice President
Of the uitod States.
Mr.. Howard, Of Tenn, objected TO thi:
mode of procedure, because lie though. il
was not democratic.
Mr.. Russell Withdrew his mcI,,n.
Mr.. Butter, Of Mass. ,.c:,.ci that the Con
yention at once proceed 70 the nomination o.
candidates Cor the Presidency and Vice
Presidency OF the United States.
;,Ir. Meek, Of Ala, submitted tia; s<sch {
course was not in order. Settle the platform
first, and then fer the candidates.
Mr.. Butler. ! Withdraw it.
ilr. }. i. {. Atkins, OF Tenn, moved thai
the chairman Of each delegation Oh the tlool
10 once repair to the Chairman Of ;ae Com
nittee on Credentials, and report the name:
Of the icgatlOns-ajop.cd.
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