The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-13
The Indian. Democratic state conven-

Vhe indiana Democratic State COnven.
LIVELY CONTEST BETWEEN THE DOUGLAS AND ANTI
DOUGLAS MRN FOR THE DELEGATION TO THE
CHARLESTON CONVENTION, ETC.
INDIANAPOLIS, JAN IL, 1860
The Democratic State Convention reassembed at nine
O'Clock this morning.
The jackson county contestants casting six votes on
the Douglas side, asked leave withdraw from the con-
test, which was granted.
The Hancock county contestants casting four votes
the administration sde also asked obtained leave to
withdraw from the contest
The Committee Credentials reported favorably 10 the
Douglas claimants from Lawrence county and after
plantations had been made by the claimants each side,
the Convention adopted the report.
The Randolph county contest was compromised by
allowing the delegations TO cast two Douglas and two ad
Mr.. JAMES GAVIN moved to raise committee to be an
pointed by the chair to report the Of Electors and
delegates 10 tho National Convention for the State at
large.
JoHS L. ROBINSON moved amendment that such selec-
ton be made BY vote by counties claiming that for one
he would not give the power TO the Chair select
mttee to report Douglas delegates would AJAX that the
matter be settled as he had indicated.
g. H. BusKIRK said that the popular expression Of In
diana largely for Douglas and that four OF his friends
ought TO be selected to 60 TO Charleston the
way 70 do that was to pursue the old usage by raising
H. W. HARRINGTON commended that as the Douglas men
had the power they ought 10 exercise 10 the way nd
from what they were two years ago, and Mr. Rososous
motion was the last resort Of the minority to confuse the
Gov WILLARD defended his course as President Of the
Convention Of 1885, and advocated the amendment Let
fair vote be now taken here. Mr.. Douglas be noni
his Douglas friends to do likewise If another be the
nominee.
mtted that the usage had been fer committee, and not
in the way proposed by Mr.. Robinson He denied that
In the Convention Of 1885, Governor Willard President
had constructed committee resolutions composed Of
majority OF anti Lecompton men. The true
not one OF that stamp was the committee. IT. Gov
Willard admits, there is majority here Of Douglas men,
and should the result be to send his enemies Charles
ton what win the people al home say to such violation
Governor WILLARD replied explaining the history Of the
Convention over which he presided.
Ex-Governor DrSsING said all appeals made for fair
ness are perhaps made In good faith but outside
ssuos The report Of the committee would not be final
but subject to confirmation rejection by the vote the
wanted the Douglas TO show pluck here. II we are
his friends let do as General jackson did at New Or
leans when he said, "By the Eternal will fight them"
Governor WILLARD withdrew the name of Cyrus L. Dun.
ham, who had been nominated for Governor
Mr. DUNBAR, IN response 70 call, came forward and
addressed the Convention. his remsrks being received
with much applause In conclusion he put In nomination
Thomas A. Hendricks for Governor to be voted for at
Aresolunon was offered, and adopted by 265 10 49,
that while we pledge our support TO the nominee OF the
Charleston Convention, whomsoever he may be- the dele
gates TO that body from this State instructed 10 cast
their votes unit for Mr.. Douglas and 10 oil homo
rable means TO secure his nomination.
The Convention elected the following delegates 70 the
Charleston Conveniion-E NJ Huntington, s. b Buskirk,
J. B. Foley, Robert Lowry.
Thomas A. Hendricks was nominated for Governor
by acclamaton amid much enthusiasm.
Mr. Hendricks expressed bis thanks In brief speech.
Dusing the speech Of Mr.. Dnnham this morning, be
interrupted by Col Allan May who questioned him
imperious manner.
After the adjournment, Mr.. May met Mr.. Durham in
the street. and asked him for an explanation Mr. Durham
said he had to make, whereupon Mr.. May struck
him in the face, which blow Mr. Durham returned cut
ting May face to the BONE They were, however soon
separated without more serious consequences.