New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-13
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IEDIAsAPoLIs, Thursday, Jan. IL, 1861.
The Democratic State Convention assembled at
o'clock this morning.
The jackson County contestants, casting six votes
uron the Dougas side asked leave 70 withdraw from
tie contest, which was granted.
The Hancock County contestants, casting four votes
on the Administration side, also asked aud obtained
leave tn withdraw from the contest.
The Committee Credentials reported fayoraoiy 10
tLo Douglas claimants from Lawrence County and,
after explanations hsd been made by the claimants on
each side, the Convention adopted the report.
The Randolph County contest was compromised by
allowing the delegations to cast two Douglas and two
Administration votes.
lanes Gavin moved to raise committee, TO be ap-
poued by the ch air report the names OF electors
and delegates to the National Convention Tor the state
at large.
John l.. Robinson moved an amendment, that such
seleetnn be made by vote BY countless Ginning that
for ONE he would give the power TO the char 70
select a committee to report Douglas delegates, and
would ask that she matter be settled as ne had lndi-
Gated.
s. II. Buskirk said that the popular expression
Of Indiana was largely for Douglas and that four OF
his friends ought to be selected 10 20 to Charleston
ard the surest way to do that to pursue old usage,
by raising Committee 10 select.
Ii. w. Harrington commended that they onght
In exercise IL IN the way indicated by the irst motion.
The tables were turned now from what they were two
wears ago. and Mr. RObinsOns motion was the last
resort OF the minority 10 confuse the majority.
Gov. Willard defended bIs course, az President OF
tue Convention Ol lO-bc,
Let fair vote be now taken here. If Mr. Douglas
be minated at Charleston lie would sustain him. and
asked his Douglas friends TO do hkewlse II another Dc
the nominee. . , =,
Mr.. Lewis Wallace replied, saying Mr. Willard bad
admitted that the usage bad been for Committee and
not in the way proposed by Mr.. Robinson. He denied
that in the Convention of 1853 Gov. Willard, Pres
ident had constructed Committee on Resolutions
composed of majority of Anu-Lecompton men. Inc
reverse was true-nOt one OF that stamp was on the
Committee. If, as Gov. Willard admits, there Is
majority here of Douglas men, and should the result
be TO sepd bis enemies TO Charleston. what will the
people at home gay to such violation OF their Will
Gov Willard replied, explaining the history OF the
Convention over which he presided.
Ez-Goy. DmniDg sad all appeals made ior ialrne 80
are pelhaps made IN good faith but were outside is-
sues The report of the Committee would not he hna
but subject to confirmation rejection by the vote OF
the Convention If the principle OF old usage was right
He wanted the Douglas men to show pluck here. III
we are his friends, let do Gen. Jackson did ut
New-0rleane, when he said BY the Eternal, we VIII
fight theml'
Gov Willard withdrew the name of Cyrus l.. Dun
ham, who lad been nominated for Governor.
Mr.. Durham, in response to a call, came forward
and addressed the Convention, his remarks beng re-
ceiyei with much applause. In conclusion, he put In
domination Mr. Hendricks for Governor, TO be voted
for at the proper time.
resolution was Offered aud adopted by 265 to l29,
that while we pledge our support TO the nominee oil
the Charleston Convention, wh0msOeyer he may be,
the delegates 10 that body from this State instructed
eat their votes az unit for Dir Douglas, and to
al honorable rneans 60 secure his nomination
The Convention elected the following delegates 10
the Charleston Convention: Il. IL. Huntington, ). Is.
BuskIk j. Ii. Foley, Robert Lowry
Thomas A. Hendricks nominated for Governor
By acclama,ion amid much enthusiasm.
Mr. Hendricks expressed his thanks IN p brief
speech.
During the speech Of Mr.. Durham this morning, he
uas Interrupted by Cot Allan sIay vino que STONED
him ia az ipperots manner.
After the adjournment, Mr.. May met Mr. Dunham
in he street and asked for an explanation. Mr.. Duu-
BAN said be had Lone TO make, whersupon Dir. May
struck him in the face. which blow Nh. Durham re-
turned cutting MAYS face to the bone. They wefe
however soon separated without more serious eonse
OUeuceE.