Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-25

feet, and be passed up the aisle amidst the mos
Sercb5efs an Ps ss,s and G1 nee o. on nand
galleries being crowded with spectators
| Mi Russell, the President pro tenn, remarked
| that Il was unnecessary to introduce Mr.. Cush
| lng, as he is already known to you as the Pres
| dent Of the National Democratic Convention
| which position he will still continue 10 occupy
| Loud applause
Mr. CUsHINs's AupREss
| Gentlemen of the Convention: We assemble
be e, delegates to the National Democratic Con.
venten, lapplausel duly accredited thereto from
more than twenty States of the Union, Iapplaasel
Tor the purpose Of nominating candidates of the
democratic party for the Offices Of President and
Vice President of the United States-for the pur-
pose OF announcing the principles Of the party.
ana Tor the purpose Of continuing and ressablsh
ing that party upon the firm foundations of the
Constitution, the Union, and the co-equal rights
OF the several States Loud applause
Oenuemen, the Convention is in order for busi-
ness.
platform was referred TO the Committee on Reso-
buttons, with instructions to report to this Con
vention as soon as practicable
Mr.. Hunter, Of La, presented the following
resolution:
ResOIped, That the delegates to the Richmond
Convention be requested TO unite with their
brethren OF the National Democratic Convention,
now Assem- bled at the MARYLAND Institute Hall on
the same platform of princip Piles with themselves
If they feel authorized to do so
Mr.. Loring, OF Mass moved that the resolution
10 deleudtFs
South Carolina and Florida accredited 10 Rich
mondi and he did so at the request Of those del
egates. Applause
Mr.. Fisher, of Va offered the following reso-
ution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed by the
resident of the Convention, consisting OF 1--WE
members, TO address the Democracy Of the Union
upon the principles which have governed this
BODY IN making the nomination of President and
Vice President, and in vindIcation Of the prin-
cples of the party.
Mr. Howard. of Tenn, moved that the Presi.
dent of this Convention be Chairman of that
Committee. Mr.. Howard put the question. and
declared 1t carried unanimously TAppIause
Mr. Porteus, of Ala, moved "tnat National
Executive Committee Of the Democratic party
shall be appointed by this Convention. to consist
of one member from each State of the Union. to
eral States
That the powers and duties of this committee
snail De the same those appointed by the former
Nauonal Democracy, as to fixing the time and
ton.
That the next Democratic Convention shall he
held In -, in 1864 !"
Mr.. MeHenry, Of Pa, moved that the blank be
filled In by inserting Philadelphia
MI Clog, OF n C., moved that Baltimore be
The cities Of New York and New Orleans were
severally proposed, but ultimately Mr. McIienry's
motion prevailed. aud the next meeting will be
held at Philadelphia
was here received and unanimously adopted
The Committee on Resolutions reported the set
OF Resolutions known at Charleston az the INA
Joflty PLATFORM which was also unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Matthews offered resolution-Thatthe ma
uonal Committee just provided shall not issue
uckets TO the floor Of the Convention in any case
where there is a bona fde contestant Adopted
Mr. Green, OF N. C, moved that all Constitu-
tonal Democrats Of such States as are not at pre-
sent represented, be requested to unite in the
ganizatlon and form an Electoral College in favor
OF the election Of the nominees Of this Conven-
ton. lCries Of Good - and applause
Mr.. henderson moved to stri ke out the word
constitutional and substitute national, which was
ageeed to.
Inc Secretary, at the request Of the President
read the following:
"rhe Committee on Credentials further report
that each delegate cast the vote TO which be is en-
titled and that each State shall only the num-
Der OF votes to which IL may be entitled by actual
representation in this Convention.
After considerable discussion, in which Mr.
Hunter, Of La, moved to cast the vote as a unit
the rule OF voting adopted at Charleston and Gin
ctnnati prevailed
THE NOMINATION FOR THE Presidency.
Mr.. Loring said desire to say, in behalf of
the Democracy of Massachusetts whom I'm mart
represent, ldpplause that We came here t. declare
for principles We came here to proclaim that
in spite of all delicscy and bitterness we are
ready, In season and out of season. TO stand by
those principles and to proclaim tie IA for the
country
whom we look for support in this aue fan
plause Gentlemen VIII bear me witness that
on this occasion, those who sit with me have
done our duty faithfully. They will bear me
witness that we can return 10 our constituents
and maintain our position at home fairly and
gallantly, and declare that we have not been over
wed by faction, though falsifed by misrepre-
,ntation.
We have done all in our power TO save the De m
ocrauc party from the impending destruction
In addition to this, we have felt that above all
ana over all, there was occasion and necessity for
union ana harmony, and Zeal and earnestness in
vOlved In a cause which we have felt to be slpe
riOr to all men-yes, for freedom ana the cause Of
constitutional right upon every foot Of our soil
Applause W Z have been called upon to make
our choice amO ng the state smen of this country
acuated by spi IT of fidelity to the Constitution
ahd by the desir to preserve our party with a
unanimous and harmonious feeling throug bout
the Whole Union, In support of its priDciples
We have come here with no personal pref.rences.
we laid them aside; we have lift them 10 thos,
who miS-represent Massachusetts IApplause
We, say, have no personal preferences. Our
desire is to present the name Of a man here in
whom we feel confidence and hope-one who
stands aloof from all personal obligations who
has no friends TO reward and enemit to punish
We desire TO present the name of a man who SO
far as We are concerned has filled our hearts tne
ana again, with the gailantry of his action aud
with his devoted zeal In the Constitution and the
Union.
We desire that in bowling to the will of States.
10 whose judgment on matters of principle we
always bow, we, with the utmost modesty and
dirfidence, claim our right here to name our man,
simply in behalf Of the Democracy Of Massa
chusetts, not In behalf Of the Democracy of any
other State. say we have sat at the feet of old
Virginia for years, and learned Of her the princf-
Piles of government. We have seen the statesmen
Of Mississippi coming into own borders and
fearlessly defending their principles ave and
bringing the sectionallsm OF the North at their
feet by their gallantrv. We have admiration for
this courage, and trust to live by it and be gov
erned by 1t. Among all these men to whom we
have been led to listen, and admire and repeat
there is one standing pre-eminently before this
country-a young and gallant son of the South
man that heard deliver his maiden speech in
defence of the gallant statesman Of bis State at
time when there was a tempest surrounding him
10 tear down his laurels. Ishall never forget the
feeling that animated my breast when listened
to that young and gallant son Of Kentucky TAp-
plause. In behalf Of the Democracy of Massa-
chusetts, who hold their seats on this floor 4
name your candidate for the Presidency of the
U lited States, John c. Breckenridge. Ivociferous
applause.
Mr.. Denny, of Pain behalf Of the Peunsyl-
vania delegation here present, 4 most heartily
second that nomination. [Applause
Mr.. Ward. Of Ala.-In behalf of the delegation
from the State of Alabama, I beg leave. In the
spirit that actuated the gentleman that has ad-
dressed the Chair, to put in nomination distin-
guished Of the old commonwealth of the
| s ate of Viryinia-R nj. T. Hunter !.