Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-09
Correspondence ofMs Meo York Express.

CONNECTICUT UNION STATE CONVENTION.
Nkw HAVEN Aug lst-The Bell and Everett State
Convention assembled here to-day The attendance
good from all parts of the State aud the enthusiasm
bounded The Convention was called to order by the
Hon John A. Rockwell, who proposed Hezekah Hun
tngdon, of Hartford, for temporary chairman. Wm W.
Kinne Of Norwich was elected temporary secretary
A committee consisting Of Hon. John Dunham, Charles
H. Leeds, Selah Strong, +. j. Calhoun, Henry hygatt
Hon. Ezra Clark Jr. U. P. Jacobs and Henry 4. Russell
was appointed on permanent organization. They re-
ported
For Presdent-Hon. Ebenezer Jackson, of Middle
town.
Vice Presidents-James Fellows New Haven; Heze-
kiah Huntington Hartford; Francis b. Looms New Lon
dom I.aac Knight John L. Leeds Stamford; Hon. Chs.
r. Alsop Middletown; D. T. Jacobs, Samuel b. BALDWIN,
Milford.
Secretaries-Samue H. White, Hartford; F. ]. Cal
houn, Newhaven; w. w. Kinne, Norwich Charles N.
Smith, Milford.
Toe nominations were Unanimously confirmed, and as
the officers took their upon the PLATFORM they were
greeted with rounds Of applause.
The President delivered patriotic and spirited ad-
Dress which was received with much favor.
On motion of N. G. Miles, eommi tee Of one from
each county we're appointed resolutions and general
business. The committee consisted Of Hon. John A.
Rockwell James II. Alberion, Henry O. Miles, Charles
r. Alsop Hezekah HUI tington =. ii. Whitmore, Chas.
A. HaWley, John NJ Rose.
A committee Of six consisting Of John B. Robertson,
John Dunham, +. Loomis, Charles A. HaWley, Ed
ward n Shelton l.. A. Luther, appointed to nOmi
nate State Central Committee.
The following gentlemen were appointed committee
to prepare an address to the voters of the State.
Hon Ebenezer jackson, Hon. John L. Rockwell Hon.
Dennis Kimberly, Hon. Henry o. Pienuo, Hon. Charles
Hawley HeZekiah Huntington, o. P. Jacobs, T. H. Whit
more, Chas. A. Lewis.
A committee Of two from each Congressional District,
consisting Of Samuel II. White, f. L. Whittlesey let
District; H. E. Hitchcock Henry G. Lewis 2d District;
Isaac Knight f. b. LOOMS Sd District; Chas Ii. Lees
John N. Rose 4th District.
The Convention then took recess till hallpast two
o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The attendance this afternoon much larger than
in the morning. many delegates having arrived on the
noon trains.
The proceedings opened with the reports Of the
raj committees appointed at the morning session. For
State Central Committee Charles R. Asop, John B. Ro
berson John Durham, Edward n. Shelton, and Charles
II. Leeds were selected.
FOR ELECTORS
Hon. Ebenezer Jackson, of Middletown
Hon. Dennis Kimberly, Of New Haven.
Hon. Charles Rawley, Of Stamford.
Hon. John A. Rockwell, of Norwich.
Hon. Charls X. Asop, Of Addletown.
Hon. Hezekiah Huntington, of Hartford.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the following,
which we're adopted with great applause:
Resolued Tha. the State Central Committee be author
lied fill any vacancies which may by resignation
or OtnerWtre, IN tlcket, OF
Rssoivsd That it shall be the duty Of the State Cen
ra Committee to appoint county commissioners in the
several counties Of the State and arrange for the ap
pouim ent Of committees in the several Senatorial Dis
rcts aud advise each town to adopt for the
formation of Clubs and other appropriate to
cure thorough organization.
Rssolred That in behalf Of ourselves and those whom
represent promise and hearty support
10 our candidates John Bell aud lward Everett for
President aud Vice President Of the United States aud
that will adopt such will tend in the most
efectuAl to secure their electon-and that
wish other platform than the Union Of the Sa;es the
Constitution Of the United States, and the Enforcement
of the Laws.
The Convention was ably addressed by +. A. Rich
ardson, Esq, of Boston, Mr. Richardson gave a most
encouraging account Of the dongs OF the friends o Bell
and Everett in Massachusetts,. Hon. John A. Rockwell
Hon Charles r. Asop Selah Strong, aud others Of
STATE made stirring speeches. Letters were read
from Hon. Charles Hawey, Of Stamford, Hon. Leveritt
Saltonstal, Of Boston, and others.
vote Of thanks was passed to the officers Of the
Convention, and with nine rcusng cheers for the nop