New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-11

suecersful in November. He would like to be Presi
dent for about thirty days He would say to tho VAN
pres who are feeding the life blood Of the nation
hTnke up your bed and march," Hearty Laughter.
Mr.. Henry proceeded at length in the strain de.
nouncine The corruption Of the present Administration,
and urging an earnest effort to redeem the Govern
mont.
Judge Sbarkey of Mississippi was no orator, as Brl-
tus was but plain blunt man. lie appeared before
the m 70 congratulate them the nomination OF John
Bell He found here band OF patriots, VINO were
animated by no sordd desire for the spois OK Once.
He boped bis countrymen woDd break the ShacAes OF
party, and strike blow for freedom.
The Convention took recess till 2. m.
ratification mass meeting will be held tonight in
Monument Square.
The Convention met at five.
A motion was made to proceed TO ballot Tor can
didatc for yice-Presdent
Mr. Surtzler of Missouri after n few remarks, nom
mated Edward Everett. Immense applause.
Mr. Brooks of New-York followed and IN the name
Of bis delegation seconded the nomination.
Various delegations through their Chairnen Indorsed
the nomination of Mr.. Everett-each announcement
being greeted with tremendous cheering, and every
demonstration Of enthusiasm.
Mr. Hilliard in behalf Of Mr.. Everett accepted the
nomination in an appropriate address He rejoiced
that the Convention had to-day rejected the doctrine of
availability and appealed to the nober impulse Of
men. The work of to-day would send thrill Of joy
and hope through the land. lie predicted that the
nominations would awake enthusiasm, and invoked
united effort in behalf of our common country and one
common destiny.
Neil s. Brown Of Tennessee followed, and accepted
the nomination Of Mr. Everett There was 40 one to
whom the American people owed higher debt OF
gratitude. He hoped the word fail this year would not
be in their vocabulary.
Mr.. Watson of Mississippi followed in Endorsement
of every word sad in eulogy Of Edward Everett.
Mr.. Wheeler of Vermont gave the five votes of his
State for Everett.
Mr. Hill of Georgia, in behalf of his State ndorsed
the nomination of Mr.. Everett.
II. w. Thompson of Indiana moved the vote for 1lr.
Everett be unanimous, and IT was carried by accla-
nation.
Mr. Iittell moved that the President communicate
the nomination to Messrs. Bell and Everett Adopted.
On motion, the Chair authorized to appoint
National Executive Committee of one from each State.
G.. c. Lahrum moved the appointment Of an Exec
utve Committee TO reside at Washington during the
campaign. The latter resolution was carried.
On motion, the present National Committee was
retained.
The usual vote of thanks to the President and officers
of the Convention was adopted.
On motion, the National Committee authorized
to select the place of meeting of the next National
Convention.
Mr.. Hunt in few remarks, rendered his acknowl-
edgements for the courtesy and kindness with which
he had been treated presiding officer and congratu-
atedhe Convention the happy issue of their abors.
Adjourned SINE die.
took place in Monument square, where extensive
preparations have been in progress for several days for
grand ratification meeting, which, owing TO the I'M
favorable weather and the incomplete state OF arrange
ments has been postponed till tomorrow night
Notwithstanding the weather, there was quite
large gathering listening to the speeches Of Mr. Varian
and other members OF the Convention.