Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-11

On the second ballot Hon. John Bell receiv-
ed ~ votes, Sam Houston 3d. scattering AZ.
The nomination OF Mr.. Bell was made unani-
nous amid great enthusiasm.
Mr. Henry of Tennessee, a grandson of
= Patrick Henry, in the name of Tennessee,
thanked the convention for the honor conferred
on the state by the nomination OF John Bell,
whom he pronounced patriotic and above all
sectlonalism. His life has been devoted to the
common good and common veal of all Ameri-
ca If elected, his administration would be
pure, patriotic, and constitutional. Mr.. Henry
spoke at length for the Union, and was follow
ed by Mr. Sharkey of Mississippi. The con-
vention took "A recess till 5 P. NJ
a ratification mass meeting will be held to-
night in Monument Square
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The co invention met at 5. A motion was
made to proceed to ballot for candidate for
vice-president
Mr.. Switzler of Missouri, after few re.
marks, nominated Edward Everett. Immense
applause.
Mr. Brooks of New York, followed, and in
the name of his delegation, seconded the mo-
ton.
Various delegations, through their chair.
men, endorsed the nomination of Mr.. Everett,
each announcement been greeted with tremen-
dous cheering, and every demonstration of en-
thusiaSm
Mr. Hillard, in behalf of Mr.. Everett, ac-
cepted the nomination in an appropriate adj
dress. He reioiced that the convention had,
to- day, rejected the doctrine of availability aud
appealed to the nobler impulses OF men. The
work of to-day would send thrill of joy and
hope through the land. He predicted that the
nominations would awaken enthusiasm and
invoked an united effort in behalf of our COM
mon country, our common destiny.
Neil Brown Of Tennessee followed and &C
cepted the nomination of Edward Everett
There was no 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 en-
dorsement Of every word in eulogy of Edward
Everett.
Mr.. Wheeler of Vermont gave the five votes
of his state for Mr. Everett.
Mr.. Hill of Georgia, in behalf of his state,
endorsed the nomination of Mr. Everett.
r. w. Thompson of Indiana moved the
vote for Mr.. Everett be unanimous, and it was
carried by reclamation.
Mr.. sLitte moved the president communal
cate the nominations to Messrs. Bell and Ev,
erett. Adopted
The chair was authorized to appoint ma
tiOna committee OF one from each state.
an executive committee to reside at Washing
ton during the campaign The latter resoIu-
ton was carried.
The present national committee was re-
tanned.
The usual vote of thanks to the president
and officers was adopted
The national committee was authorized to
select the place of meeting OF the next national
convention.
Mr.. Hunt in few remarks rendered his ac.
acknowledgements for the courtesy and kindness
with which he ha been treated as presiding
officer, and congratulated the convention on
the happy issue of their labors.
Adjourned sine die.
After the final adjournment, an Informal
meeting to 1k place in monument square where
extensive arrangements have been in progress
for several days for grand ratification meet
ing, which, owing to the unfavorable weather
and the incomplete state Of the arrangements,
has been postponed till tomorrow night. Not
withstanding the weather there was quite
large gathering, listening to speeches of Mr.
Warian and others, members Of the :onven
ton.