Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-10

FIRST DAY-WEDNESDAY.

ton, ~ for the purpose of minating candidates
for the Presidency and Vice Presidency assembled
in Baltimore yesterday morning, in the old Church
building, corner Of Fayette and North streets
The main hall was filled by the delegates to the
Convention, whilst the galleries were crowded
by an eager throng of spectators The west gal
lery was exclusively reserved for the ladies' Of
whom there was a fair attendance. The greatest
enthusiasm prevailed, and the delegations as thew
entered the hall were greeted with applause The
Hon. John Crittenden and General Leslie
Coombs, of Kentucky, were loudly cheered "a
they entered, and We're evidently much pleased
with their cordial reception.
Shortly after IL O'Clock, the Hon. ] J Cri,ten
den took his seat at the Presidents desk and was
received with deafening applause. As soon az a.
| subsidized, he called the meeting TO order which
was opened with prayer by the Rev. James ID
McCabe.
At the conclusion of the prayer, Hon. John J
Crittenden remarked that as Chairman of the
National Executive Committee of the Union
party, II became his duty TO call the Conventiou
to order; he would do so briefly, as no words
were required. In obedience with instructions
given him, we would nominate for temporary
Chairman of the Convention, the Hon Wash.
ington Hunt, formerly Governor of New York
me question being taken, the nomination was
unanimously confirmed amidst great applause
On motion of the Hon Thomas Swami, w IT
Swltzer of Mo, was elected temporary Secretary
Ex-Gov. Hunt took the chair and was received
with enthusiastic applause. lie proceeded 10 adj
dress the Convention, and was frequently inter
rupted by the piaudts of the assembly:
The Chairman said Gentlemen-I find myself
most Unexpectedly called upon to preside over the
preliminary proceedings Of this Convention II
is call which do not feel at liberty to refuse
| yet | regret that some other name has not beer
proposed.
We have come together on this occasion from
all parts OF our widely extended countrv-from the
North and South, from the East and the West-to
deliberate and take counsel together for the COM
mon good of our whole country We have come
To hon nba{p Of
union and to revive the spirit of national affection
In the land and to proclaim that we are and ever
Intend to be one, bound together by common ties
we are brought together by no partisan infiu-
ences for in times like these the interests of party
ana the schemes Of personal ambition become ut
terly Insignificant and worthless They are too
meeting and too contemplate, trust, to impede
the action OF free people in preserving their
rights and freedom. Let us know no party but
our country, and no platform but the Union
The once proud and invincible Democracy,
many years, has been rent in twain by the fell
spirit of sectional discord, and has run aground
upon the shoals and breakers of popular soyer-
eighty, and the mysteries of territorial govern
ment | fear it is b, y md the power of any surs-
cal skill.
From the character of those whom see present
from the patriotism and ntelligence of the people
am sure that the deliberations of this Convention
will have an important influence i'm aiding and
protecting our country from the dangers to which
| have referred. ! hope the spirit OF forbearance
ana moderation which prevailed in the early days
oil the Republic VIII inspire our council to-day.
| trust 1T will be the first and foremost desire in
every heart To cultivate sentiments of affection
ard mutual good will, that we may all feel, both
Ntrsh and South, that we belong to one family of
freemen-that we are resolved to discharge all the
duties which apPertan TO our Constitution as cit
liens of a free aud independent Republic. not
fearing the power of man, but trusting in the
oVerruling providence OF God to crown our efforts
with his blessings
At the conclusion of Presidents address. Gen.
Leslie Coombs. Of Ky moved that a committee
be appointed to nominate permanent officers for
the Convention, and that the several State dele
cations each nominate from its respective dele
CATION a member to serve on the committee
me mouon prevailed, and after call Of the
States the committee was announced
The committee retired, when the Chair stated
that by teleg aphic dispatch Just received dated
from Grafton on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
that there were some twenty delegates represent
ing SIX States, detained on account OF accident
on the road, and that they would be present to-
morrow Thursday morning
This announcement was received with aDplause
and the President remarked that he was sorry FOR
tue d1fhcuitieS experienced by the absent dele
gates, but felt glad that they were coming, and
wished them happy deliverance from ali their
troubles. daughter
The Hon Thos. Swami moved that the subiect
OF credentials be referred to the committed a n
pointed to report the permanent officers for the
Mr.. Paxton, OF Pa hoped the motion would be
Withdrawn. AS there was no one contesting the
seats OF any Of the delegates, such reference
would be unnecessary.
MIR Shipper, Of Pa, moved as an amendment
that the chairman of the respective delegations
hand in list of their mem bers TO the secretary of
the Convention. The amendment was adopted
On motion, recess was taken at half past one
o'clock until four o'clock
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Convention reassembled at O'Clock ID m
and was called to order by the Chair. The crowd
Of visitors was even greater than at the morning
session. and many left unable to obtain admit
tince, whilst number of persons notwithstand
ing tue fnclemency of the weather remained ont
de the paid ng, witnessing the proceedings of
TIE Convention through the windows of the
church, which, fortunately for them extend
almost to the ground
MIR. A. J. DOnelsOn. of Tenn from the COM
nictee on organization, reported for permanent
olhcers OF the Convention, the name OF the Hon
Washington Hunt, of Y for President and
the names of twenty delegates for Vice President.
and of twelve for Secretaries
Mr.. Robert Mcclure, of Pa moved that the
nomination of the Hon Washingto Hunt. for
frmed WI
The nomination was confirmed amidst entbusi.
astic cheering.
On motion, the remaining officers. as reported
Dy the committee, were also unanimously con-
hrmed, End took their places on the platform
The President, OH taking the chair addressed
the Convention at considerable length after which
motion was made to proceed immediately to the
nomination OF candidates for President and Vice
icslhtHt oi the nlteQ states ICheeTs |
MI. Shlppen, OF Pa, offered the following as an
amendment: s ~ ~
RsSotred, That each State shall now n,minate
one person as a candidate for the Presidency of
the United States, and one person for Vice Pres
dent; and that this Convention thereupon proceed
10 The election OF such offices from the nomina |
tons thus to DE made and that after the first three
ballots the candidates having the lowest numbtr
OF votes on eachsuccessive ballot shall be dropped
and the ballot continued until candidate shall |
be duly elected by majority OF the whole mum. |
Der of votes cast
Mr.. Grayson, of Pa, said Mr.. President and
gentlemen OF the Conventional wish to speak
my mai yidual opinion, and not utter one word |
as the mouthpiece OF the delegation from Penn
sllVanla. When came here sir, | came with |
the expectation that we had an Infinitely more
important work to do than to nominate candi- |
date for the Presidency of the United states I |
take IL, sir, that we about to initiate a great
conservative national party. And, sir, whether
we are successful today or next year, or In the
next quarter OF century, for one wish il to be
understood that when this party of ours sb.II
triumph, 1t shall triumph, not upon men. lint
upon principle. Applause am here not for |
any nomination. / know, sir, that the Cons,;tn-
tlonal Union party embraces within its ranks a
host OF men, either one of whom would dignjfv |
and do honor to the high office of the Shiaf
Magistrate.of the United States But sir I'm
these political days upon which we have fallen |
and NhaUr A.