The Placer herald., 1860-07-21
The National Convention.

lU0 WSVtNWi VI uo OvcVs"uu M"H NJ iSd'
liza on Sunday morning last, brought the in
teliigence fstbe complete rupture of the
Democratic Convention at Baltimore. II
will be remenber that in -our last issue we
gave news Of the Convention up to the eve
ming Of the 22nd ut., in which it was stated
that New York had voted to take up the mi
nority report, admitting tho members who
had seceeded from the Charleston Conven-
ton; when the convention met in the eve
ming New York voted against the adoption
Of the report, which resulted in its defeat 10y
vote Of lO3 ayes to l49 noes. This being
the case, thew then went to work and admit.
ted bogus set Of delegates from Louisiana,
who never had the Endorsement or counte-
nance Of the people Of that State, and palm
ed proxy delegate, from Massachusetts,,
upon the Convention, although the regular
accredited delegate, Mr.. HalIett, was there to
demand his seat; and besides, admitting bas-
tard delegates from Alabama, Georgia, and
Arkansas, who were not entitled to seats; all
for the mere purpose of making votes for the
author Of the abolition sentiment that has
been introduced into the ranks Of the demo.
cratic party. When this outrage WAS con-
summated Virginia declared she would take
part no longer in the Convention, and she
was followed 10y delegates from New York.
Pennsy lvania, Delaware, North Carolina
Vermont, Florida, Alabama, louisiana Texas
Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee,
Kentucky, Minnesota, California, and Oregon,
while many who remained in the Douglas
Convention refused to participate in its pro
ceedings. The venerable Caleb Gushing left
the chair in disgust, and withdrew with the
Massachusetts delegation, and was nominated
for President Of the re, e,organized National
Democratic delegates, who Immediately met
at the Hall of the Mary land Institute. The
announcement of his election was received
with tremendous cheering. Vice Presidents
from each State were elected, who responded
and took their seats. A committee on Plat
form was appointed who reported the same
which was adopted by majority Of the
States in Committee at Charleston, and which
is published in the Placer Herald of to-day.
and which was unanimously adopted 10y the
convention. ..I.t g.-.t .st ..-l.
Nominations being in order for President,
after the first ballot Mr.. Breckenridge was
nominated hv acclanation and Gen. Joseph
Lane, of Oregon, having received all the
votes, was nominated for The Vice Pres-
dency.
Patriotic speeches were made, and the
Convention adjourned to meet in PhiladeI-
phia four years hence. A National Commit
tee was appointed Of which Governor Ste.
vens Of Washington Territory was made
Chairman.
These nominations have been hailed with
delight 10y every national man throughout
the Union Everywhere il is said, we now
know where we stand, and on whom we can
rely, and no Democrat need hesitate as to
the course he should pursue. Breckenridge
and Lane is the raIlying cry. God speed
the cause Of the National Democracy.
The Nominations in Placer County.
strom every PORTO" Of the county that we
Of shf e aka s" s SH Ne BbeeehaSfs BEN
bly, received.
A prominent Democrat writing from
Dutch Flat, says: ....
ave have met the enemy many time
before and beat them badly, and will do so
again. Breckenridge and Lane will he the
choice, for the reason that the doctrines they
advocate, and the principles upon which they
stand are the only true Democratic ones.-
Equal rights to all men, North and South
East and West; and AN equal protection Of
all property in the Territories of the United
States, must he recognized as true Demo-
cracy. ih Haa e's' HH
1.-The old K. Ms and Republicans, are con
sideral,ly elated at the news, and legin 10
crow and flap their wings; bu, we are able
TO beat them" '..
We have also seen letters from prominent
democrats from other por,io's of the county,
and have me: and conversed with demo
Gratis from various sections, and the gcner-
al sentiment is for breckenridge and the
National Platform In the lower portion of
the County the sentiment is very strong. In
the large precincts Of Gold Hill and Virginia
We can only hear Of about ten men who will
support Douglas, and majority of them
have never been considered denor ats. O.. %
The Chances Of Douglas.
After admitting lot Of bogus delegates