The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-24


their hats and hand&rchiefs and capping their hands
mingled with cries of "Good,o "Good," SNOW shall
have fair in the chair"
Mr. TopD, Of Ohio Vice President Of the Convention
then took the chair amidst loud applause He briefly ad
dressed the Convention declaring that for thirty
years he had fought under the democratic banner in the
Giddngs district, and he should finch from duty
He asked the indulgence Of the Convention while endea
vorng to discharge the duties which had devolved upon
him.
Mr. BuTIU, OF Massachusetts,, to speak, but the
Convention refused 10 listen him. when scene Of the
utmost confusion and excitement ensued.
The CHAIR appealed to the honor of the Convention 10
keep quiet, when order once more became restored.
Several attempts subsequently m6de TO interrupt
the proceedings, but the Chair quietly and steadily
sisted on the preservation Of ORDER and immediate
vote the motion which the previous question had
been ordered since last evening
THE BAIIo11SG FOR CANDIDATE FOR rREsDEu
The resolution to proceed at once TO ballot for cand
date for President was then adopted.
The roll was called, and when Massachusetts, was
reached,
Mr. Butler again claimed the door 10 explain the posi-
ton Of the delegation from Massachusetts
Objections made but the Chair decided that when
State was called the chairman Of the delegation had
right to explain the vote position Of the delegation.
Mr.. BUTLER then, the part of portion Of the dele
CATION presented protest against the unjust exclusion Of
Of their number from the Convention and withdrew
from further action with the Convention.
Loud applause followed this, with cries Of Good"
Good !" " Go along,n Go along"
Mr. BunxR resumed, saying that he desired to place
the withdrawal the ground that majority Of the States
had seeded and he desired TO say that he could not act
with q Convention in which gentleman had advo-
Gated the reopenipg of the African slave trade. cloud
laughter, yells and hisscs.)
Mr. Butler then retired, with others from the Massa
chusets delegation amidst derisive applause from the
Convention and galleries.
The call Of the roll proceeded.
Mr. DAWSON OF Pennsylvania asked leave for that dele-
cation retire for consultation (Cries Of "No," "no.
He desired 70 say they only wished to consult as 10 the
candidate.
State said although he not yet ready cast the vote
without . response. The action Of those who
rejected their duties and the party would DO
Indignantly repudiated and reprobated by the de-.
mocracy of the whole State. (Cheers.) The people
are pledged and again for the principles OF
intervention and there those who have retired from
this hall who elected delegates only because they
pledged themselves TO vote for Judge Douglas
Messrs. BRENT, Of Maryland HoGs, Of Virginia, and
GAuDEN Of Georgia. in turn denounced the secessonsts
from their States and sgnned their intention 10 act with
the National Democratic Convention.
Mr.. PARSONS, Of Alabama, denounced the secession
movement Of dsunion and when they declared OPP
position TO dsunion they only spoke the sentiments Of
large majority Of the people Of Alabama This fight had
been anticipated. They were prepared for it-pre
pared 10 see . violent effort to break up the de-
mocratic party, 30 that the bonds Of this Union
may be severed. Shall this effort succeed (Cries
of"no," 'no. Shall be said that 1850 shall tho
grave Of the Union openedi No. They would ind that
enc voioe would CONC up rom the Gulf Stateson NE
cotton States Of .bs south M hsast az ths wScs SINH,
u throb with enthusiasm when called 70 rally to the
support Of the Union The Convention had been told
that the delegates now present from Alabama did
not represent the people Of Alabama. He ap-
peacd 10 the ballot box for refutation
Of this statement. They were prepared To meet
tho seceders the issue Of disunion they now
make they met Them the same issue in 1851 He
cast the vote Of Alabama unit for Stephen Doug
las tremendous applausc)
Mr. souIx Of Louisiana, next addressed the Conven-
ton when that State called. He hailed with
round after round Of applause.
Mr. srsAuxAs, of Arkansas here signiaed his intention,
as an individual member Of delegation representing
half vote, TO withdraw.
Several delegates different States called,
and gave in their allegiance to Judge Douglas.
In announcing the vote OF Pennsylvana, Mr.. DAWSON
stated that nine delegates refused 10 vote.
One delegate cast vote for norao Seymour, Of New
York.
Dr. BrssEI, Of New York, Immediately rose and read a
letter from Mr. Seymour puemptorily Withdrawing his
name and refusing TO be candidate for any Office the
ticket lie stated he had this letter in his possession at
Charleston, and IT had been the intention Of Governor
Seymour TO withdraw whenever his name mentioned
He should not have stated this had not paper with
whose he blushed TO poluie his lips the NKw YoRx
HERALD persisted tho silly faschood that Mr Seymour
wasa candidate.
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The first ballot was then announced, as follows