Weekly national intelligencer., 1860-05-12


The fact that Edward Everett the hearts of
the people of his State in the hearts of her wives and
daughters, that they must proposB him. fApplause
Mr. DANEY of Arkansas, would in behalf OF his dele
CATION, endorse the Hon. Edward Everett If could not
elect him, could at least fall with faces to the fee
Il Loud cheering afa5la< af 81 pig
Mr. SUMMERS, of Virginia, said in behalf of the Virg
delegation, he to endorse the nomination OF Ed
ward Everett In behalf the State of Virginia. the home
of Washington in behalf of the of Virginia, the
delegation cordially endorse his nomination Applause]
Il delegate from Kentucky said that in behalf OF the
Kentucky delegation, he would nominate for the Vice Pre-
sdency the Hon. Washington Hunt, of New York. Presi
dent of this Convention. 3esefta# bfi tslaft s.
The Hon. WASHINGTON Hunt rose, amidst enthusiastic
cheering and said /; sa ss8Ei tf49efa- tsls
claim the indulgence of the Convention for the present
matter relating myself Some of my friends have
been pleased to honor by mentioning humble name
cOnnexion with the second oce within the gift of the
people; and will merely say that whilst appreciate the
great honor thus conferred my official connexOn with this
and my own sense Of will not allow
ored by being called upon to preside your debera
ton and if any further honor had been offered would
say, Thus far, but no farther
thank you for the honor but my Of proprety for
bids accepting it; and will say, further that while
this conflict is going and it is necessary to battle for
Our principles desire to be dineresed and unfettered
and to place myself in position where would be unable
battle for the and have opportunity to freely
express my opinion No. gentlemen it is honor enough
for to preside your deliberations, and
ambitiOus man would even then be satisfied would
not accept any office within the gift of the people, no. not
for thirty days. although that the period for which
the grandson of Patrick Henry who has spoken before to-
day, would like to have it. [Laughterl | might take it
hough for twenyour hours to aid issuing the rescrp
in carrying out his plans. [Appause] But have said
too much and will conclude by repeating that under
circumstances allow my to be used and God
forbid it should be used in competition with that of Edward
Everett of Massachusetts,, that any other should
be placed against him after the devotion that has been dis
played by this Convention at the very mention of his
Mr. GANo, of Kentucky withdrew the nomination of
Mr. Hunt, and cast the vote of Kentucky for Edward
Everett.
Judge sHARKEY, of Mississippi said that his delegation
would not dare to disregard nomination made in the
of the ladies. Laughter. The delegates were mostly
married men, and must know very well that it was no use
to oppose the ladies' You might hold for little while
but it ultimately ended in subection. Laughter He
would therefore, say that the Mississippi delegation
| dorsed Edward Everett
Mr. CoMEGYs of Delaware said that his State was one
of the smallest of the tsrhood but she actually in
love with Edward Everett and it would not do to keep
them apart So, to facilitate matters the Delaware dele
| cation would endorse the Hon Edward Everett [Ap-
| plalse
Mr. r. J. BOWIE of Maryland, rose and remarked that
he instructed by his delegation to for the Hon
Edward Everett The State of Maryland was desrous to
preserve the Republic in all its dignity and power and she
knew of capable of perpetatng glorious
liberties than the statesman just nominated Let not the
friends of Mr. Everett suppose that there any dspar
agement intended in his not receiving the nomination for
the first Office within the gift of the people all could
not be first All that he could say of Edward Everett
| that he stood among men-who stood hgher7
There among the dead man who stood first in war,
first peace, first in the hearts of his counrymen and
if at this time among living there any endeared
to the hearts of the country that Edward Everett
Loud appausel say that if there any human being
this country calculated to turn back the tide of dsaec
ton prevailing in land, Edward Everett is the
he will be the instrument in the hands of Providence for
accomplishing that sublime purpose He has been the
sculptor to renew and perpeuae on the hearts of the
pie the inscriptions that first placed there by
forefathers. Applause l glad to pay this tribute
of Maryland to the eulogist of Washington
Mr. N. G. PENDLETON, of Ohio, and cast the vote
OF
cheering
Mr. RANDOLPH of New Jersey said that after the war
of the Revolution it had been said of Washington that he
stood first in first in peace and first in the hearts of
| his countrymen. When the immortal Washington had
visited the town in New Jersey in which he resided tr
mphal arch had been erected for him to pass UNDER and
his way srewed with flowers by the daughters of the land
and motto placed the arch by the of the
State He that protected the mothers will defend the
daughters The women of New Jersey loved the memory
of Washington, and loved his hstOran and sir, when
Bell nominated, the bellies of New Jersey would never
have been satisfied if the name of Everett was not
| ciated with it. Laughter and applause
Mr. ROCKWELL, of Connecticut, said that the deIega
on from his State endorsed the nomination of Edward
| Everett sei ~ t''
| SPEECH JOSEPH r.. fNGERsoLL- '..
The Hon. JOSEPH r. INGERsoLL of Pennsylvania rose
amidst great applause and proceeded to address the Con-
vention as follows: $3.50 .,sH
Mr. President and Gentlemen have but little to add
to what has been already said in praise of Edward Ev
erett can only you it meets cordial response
from my heart, and beg leave to say that the vote of
| for Everett. lAppause.l If you want of great
experenee-he has gone through public career with
honor and ability His Congressional has proved
him legislator his with the Sta.e De-
pertinent of the Government has shown him to be states
man of unsurpassed abilities Of all State papers
issued by Government none have surpassed and but
few equaed his reply to the Powers of France and Eng
land ON the Cuban question. Not only did it meet the
views of his party but of the entire country and challenged
the admiration of the civilized world. I'll 4Es
In whatever light view Edward Everett we see at
once the scholar, patriot and statesman Let by all
means, unite him with Bell He has knowledge and
dom; virtues both public and private Within the last
few years he has been developing the virtues and qualities
OF the Father of his Country, [appause and when he
received Just compensation for SO noble work he gave
the proceeds to the interests of his country aiding the ladies'
OF Virginia and the Union in the noble work of purchasing
the home OF Washington GAppause Yes sir, the ladies
are true PATRIOTS and have accomplished in brief PERIOD
than the male inhabitants of our land could do in fifty
years. [Appause.] only say if, throughout the
country, there B the enthusiasm have here
| to fail in ends is impossible.
If you select such persons to fill your highest offices
will never see our Chief Magistrate going out of Office
charged, if not stained with corruption 1t is seldom
person charged with corruption and shrinking from an
examination of the charge There but few citizens
who would not seek examination and investigation OF
the charge But our Chief Magistrate has done so and
should excite pity when he shuns investigation by
pleading old age and gray hairs Let therefore put
into power patriots who will not shrink from their duty
In conclusion can only say Pennsylvania heartily endorses
General LESLIE COMBS of Kentucky said that various
States had spoken concerning Edward Everett but
denomination Hehoped the Hon. Mr. Hiard would walk
| up to the captains office and settle" [Applause
| eal SPEECH OF HON. MIR mLLARD. lfsgs' d.
The President introduced to the Convention the Hon
Mr.. HLLARD, of Massachusetts who said ~ IS .l
Mr. President and Gentlemen: have been asked if or
the delegation of Massachusetts, prepared whether
Edward Everett will accept the nomination which has been
so cordially rendered not prepared to speak def
ntely this point ALI say m that if my ilusrious
friend had been here and behed your bright faces heard
the voices, and felt the enthusiasm which pervade this
Convention at the mention of his name he must be some
thing more or less than human he could hesitate accept
| the nomination.. f sfaf +sf5 "2T /
H Is true that Massachusetts, had hoped his would
stand first but she came here with spirit Of patriotism
ready to renounce all preferences and when she discovered
that majority in favor of equally iIusrous
OF Tennessee Massachusetts, gave way, and in doing SO
feel confident that she only did what Edward Everett him
self would have counseed and desired think that there