The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-26

times of peril when sacrifice for policy "a necessary
% prevent quarrel in every county the ssate 70 save
the Union OF these States (Applause.) BE would
lken tho emergency to the captain who stands upon the
deck when the sea Is tossing and throws overheard part
OF his cargo in order that no may ride safely hro gh
the storm. lCheers) am speaking Of this assembly
rs composed Of Douglas and Brccknrdge mem and wha.
are their principlesY Why, the hand they say
that The people of the Territory should have the right
admit or exclude slavery Another branch Of the democ
racy say The duty Of Congress TO interfere for tho
protection Of the STAKEHOLDER IN the Territory and both
parties say that the the people OF that Territory
either 70 exclude or admit q This oueetOp has already
been settled by higher aw-the law Of nature has con-
troled Affairs 30 that there would be another slave
STATE made out OF the territory now belonging TO the
Union.
Mr. HoIsxis asked that the committee OF Eve might
retire and attend TO their duty.
The CHAREAN stated the speaker was one of the
committee, and that he could be IN places at
once. (Roars Of laueter.)
Mr.. SrrGREAyEs continued-Eoth factions OF the party
TO the conclusion about the sovereignty OF
the pople, and yet for minor difference they
willing 70 sacrifice their country and constitution.
AL the delegates from his county here instructed
promote harmony. Like Jackson, who sacrificed prin-
cpe he declared martial law and ended the second
war they stand here unite with all others for the par
pose o. defeating the common enemy. lApplaase)
WARD, Of Esscx then stated that ell the delegates
nom that county came here for unon and would give
assent 10 the motion.
Mr. HALL, of Newark said that be believed that every
person present had made up their minds regard TO he
lion, and moved the previous question, which, after
considerable confusion, was adopted
The list Of counties then called over, and the FOL,
lowing committee were appointed TO name electors-D.
Townsend, c. Wills, E. wes.cost W. Ldde, H. II. John.
son, Col: W. D. Davis, j. W. Taylor, E g. Doughty, J.
Rafferty,, j. D. Field, c. J. Hrickson, W. B. Wills, }.
j. McNaiy, Spencer Smith, II. billiard
After some further debate the Convention took recess
At the hour adjourned to, the Convention called to
order.
Judge MAR of Trenton, called upon 10 address
Convention He said that he felt honored in being called
great years to associated with tho democracy
OF the State For the rst time since 1924 the democratic
party Of New Jersey presented divided front to the
enemy; but that no fault Of yours You have come
here under the regular call, and the representa-
tives OF the democracy Of the State He believed that
DO greater calamity could visit this country at this
time than the success Of the republican party It was the
duty of the democracy to the country and prevent
that calamity He held that the allegiance Of every
in this country was due TO his State 6rst for the
that in consequence Of bis character . citizen of
State he heard in our national councils As citizens
ing care + their own affairs IN their own way Tne de-
mocracy in their national councils had split the party,
and WAS their duty TO prevent Us being extended
Ayoies"r Three cheers for the old war horse" which
was given with a will.
The jvptE continued-1here s party in midst for
Bell and Everett They old whgs members Of that
party which they fought long and WELL but they
to without any Of their old issues such as the bank &C.
They bad dropped all Of those, and now come ~ sup
porters of the constitution and the laws. Was
their duty 10 unite with themY &c gave his hearty assent
10 the RESOLUTIONS adopted convention (Cneer5)
Coming TO Us they do standing the broach and night
ing their old friends he thought II their duty to unite
with them heart and hand and make New Jersey the
buwark that will keep the fanatics 90 the cast side OF
the Hudson (Roars OF applause)
Dunn ESefisH loudly called for, and coming for
ward said that after the very spirited appeal just made be
feared ha, what he might say would tend 70 destroy
enthusiasm that had been generated He entertained none
Of the msgyngs about the future Of the party he was
not alarmed that many Of their party friends had gone
after strange gods tappause) He not alarmed that
men had become woshppers of men, instead q falling
down to principles. tCheers) He had no fears OF
the future OF the democratic party We having a
growing and changing natcn, bat not changing those
government The famous Kentucky resolution Of 1893,
that maintained the equality of the states, although i0r
long time siumbering, have arisen and were endorsed
by the Convention in 1872 and have been endorsed by
every Convention since, both regular and irregular.
Here stand, the little pucky State ,f New Jersey
tween proud states Dat little they were, who
there amoogst them II the state OF New York attempted 10
take loot OF their land from them would not fsht
with all his might and 5 there ale ether North or
South but what would do the samcg Lot do right
10 please section, but because 10 Is right he thought
they went into lbe in earnest they could cast the
electoral vote Of tho state against the RAJ splitter ZAP
pause) lie would cay word about the Niger,
Tor that Is the desert Of all political speeches. lie
SICK and tred Of this 1gger and re only brought IN,
difference 70 ne custom OF the age out be wanted 10
bring tho republican party down TO the practice Of their
prea hing and a. DO that h. would suggest that when
they their address they would not address II -
their fellow ciuzens," bnt commence ]; with Fellow
n!ggcrs." (Appause)
MIR. rnrlsh VAS followed by Cen. DARCY and RoErRr
ADxAS, both adyocatnduDting upon electoral ticket
great deal OF uneasiness was man tested at this stage
q the proceedings regard TO the Of the e-
toral Committee az wei As the COMMITTEES OF Conference
number Of persons desiring that they should be waited
upon TO see how long would be before they would be
ready 10 report During the controversy IN regard 10
their long absence.
Mr.. slIR, hartman NJ the committee OF i've, appoint
ed wat upon the other Convention, then made az;
pcarancc and reported recommending that this Convea
ton place their electoral ticket behalf Of toe b.,
and Everett men the following names-Wm. r.
Ncronald oi Essex county Peter }. Clark OF Huntcfdon
county and Charles 6. Mchessuey, OF Mercer county
The report reserved with great applause, and
adopted with universal good feeling.
As soon az order was restored the Chairman Of the
Committee stated that they would also recommend that
the President OF the Convention be directed TO send
letter 70 each Of the gentlemen placed on the electoral
ticket, asking them they consent 70 the terms tho
agreemept also that committee Of Eve be appointed 10
al vacancies II found necessary.
These resolutions were adopted with great applause.
The CsagxsS also further recommended resolution n
regard 10 the way that the electors should cas their
votes.
After great deal Of controversy was amended 30 as
TO read as follows, and adopted
Resolved, That the electoral vote Of the state be cast
for either Of the candidates opposed Lincoln and
Hsmlin whom u viii elect.
Aftcr considerable debate this adopted.
Considerable controversy followed n regard 10 the
that the gentlemen that composed the electoral
ticket would take their vote would not elect any per
Mr. HsI, Of Fssex, desired " Know, behalf Of hts
colleagues, who they would vote FOR Il the vote Of tbs
Insa ,so Honse ara 80, III 10 elect when tbs
senate would take the two lghe candidates for the
Vice Presidency; 10 was, therefore, important that IL
should be perfectly understood before they proceeded ans
further.
Mr. spus said tina. on behalf OF The committee ,ha, had
called upon the Bell and Everett h. would state that
understood that Is the vote OF this state would
elect any pcrron then the composing the electoral
ticket would their vote accordance with their
preferences.
his seemed TO settle the whole controversy and every
one was apparently satisfied.
The committee 10 nominate electoral ticket was
then announced and through their chairman, Mr. HL.
LARD, announced that they mad selected the following
persons for Eectors-
EgcroHs Ar fARGr
lhwn A. ctsNeiEs brccsinficge.
Peter '. NrOom brcckrToEc.
DiA DISTRICT NsgTuRs
1-James n. Sickles. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Douglas.
2-Charlcs q. NcChcssncy... ............ Bell
o--f'tr bcl.
t-bhl NHllansou DcugR
o--NIn X hclrnad. s......s......... b. Boil.
The announcement Of those names greeted with
rounds Of applause and the Chairman Of the committee
was frequently interrupted in reading hem.
motion was made that the Convention accept and
adopt the report, which carried, when the whole
Convention 20 their feet and cheer amer cheer
On motion NJ. kNCI1r4, vote OF thanks