The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-23
POLITICAL CONVICTIONS.


Ths Pennsylvania nsPublieaA STATE
| HAssssu.c, Feb. n 1890
The Republican STATE Convenfon was called 70 order a,
no0s Francis Jordan and John HAmilou wore nomi.
OF Mr. Jordan by accamAtion The yeas aud nays were
demanded, and the decison sustained by 10 majority
There wa. much confusion attendant upon tAe election
committee on contested seats WAS appointed.
During the afternoon session the Convention was dense.
Hon. James Pollock elected permanent President
assisted by number OF vice presidents and secretaries
The Committee on CONFESSED Sssts mads rsOo, vbch
gave rtae 70 an excited discussion Of in PROPOSE
tons that John Moore be substituted for John Noble
Dstrict Attorney Nana said that Mr. Noble had signed
call for Union meeting Of another party, whose object
serted the party, and did so dare TO CLAIM his seat
After spirited debate 1t was finally decided TO accept
T Mr. moore Moore, Sy ;Ss. . g; nays g.
Mr.. Cameron the choice OF large majority Of the
Mr.. MARSHALL of Allegheny denounced the attempt to
thrust Mr. Cameron upon the Convention. There might
be majority in favor Of the resolution, but not such
majority would crush out the voice OF the minority.
He asked the withdrawal Of the resolution.
Mr. L0wre refused TO withdraw II.
Mr.. Darlington, Of Chester; Mr. Maxwell. Of Norshamp
ton and Dr. lawrence Of Lawrence opposed the resou-
ton.
The Convention then adjourned till sPM.
On the reassemblipg OF the Conversion attempt wa
made 10 keep all but the delegates &C. from the hall bu
the crowd forced the door and completely jammed the
room.
Tho discussion on the resolution declaring Mr. Cameron
the choice Of Pennsylvania before the Chicago Convention
resumed
Gen. Purvance of Butler suggested taking Up business
OF national character before nominating candidate for
Governor BE cited the fact that several other States had
done 30 az precedent He believed that there was not
single county In the State but what preferred Mr.. Came
before all others for the Presidency He then dwet
cal course for the last twenty years
General Purviance was frequently appauded during hs
speech.
or tt
to vote against the resolution, although paid high
compliment to Mr.. Cameron, and said that Allegheny
county had good reason to be proud Of him.
Judge Hale Of Centre, favored Mr.. Cameron,
friend of the interests of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Nevins said that he did not make the motion TO
postpone the consideration Of the resolution out of any
hoetile feelings 10 Mr. Cameron but wanted postponed
until after the balloting for Governor
Mr.. Palmer, Of Schuykill, and Mr.. Younger, OF Ly
coming, warmly favored the resolution.
District Attorney Mann, of Philadelphia, was opposed
to Mr. Cameron and said the people Of his district were
Mr.. Marshall secuted the idea that Mr. Cameron was
the choice Of Pennsylvania He MarshalD could pick
hundred men In Pennsylvania who were q mead and.
shoulders taller than him In intellect and sounder on the
tariff
Cries of "ouestion, y Question
Mr.. Mumma denied the charge that Mr.. Cameron voted
for Mr. Bger for Governor and said that he stool by the
side OF Mr.. Cameron when he voted ~ Mr.. Pollock.
The question the posponement OF the resolution
net agreed to. by yeas 81, nays 81.
The original resolution endorsing Mr. Cameron the
choice OF Pennsy before the Chicago Convention
wes then agreed to by yeas SO, nays39
Mr.. louvre offered resolution that committee of
from each Congressional district be appointed TO report
full list of delegates at large and h. districts the Chi
cago Convention and that such gates be instructed to
vote as q unit for Mr.. Cameron for the Presidency
Mr. Mcclure offered as substitute that the Convention
elect eight delegates large and that the districts
select their own delegates with recommendation to sup
Pending the question the Convention adjourned near
midnight until the morning.
There much enthusiasm among the friends OF the diff
ferent candidates for Governor. Nothing is definitely
known as TO who will be nominated, but will probably
have the By about or on the
first ballot and the latter thrtyhree or thirtyhve on
Mr. Jordan, the temporary Chairman, is said to favor
The Wisconsin Democratic State Com
CHICAGO, Feb %, 1860
The Wisconsin Democratic State Convention Madi.
Resolutions endorsing the course Of Senator Douglas
were adopted by 1855 to r.
The Convention meets at nine O'Clock night for the
purpose Of electing delegates TO Charleston.
The New Jeraey Union state Cenvenslon.
The State Convention Of the National Union party me.
to day. II was largely attended Louis Condct, Of Nor
chosen President The following delegates to the
National Convention in Baltimore elected at LARGE
Joseph F. Randolph, James Bishop. The following dis
tom SECOND district Col Joseph W. Allen Third district
Peter Clark Fourth district Samuel A. Van Saun Fifth
district, James A. williamson Aternates also ap
pointed Strong resolutions were adopted in favor Of tue
Union and against the republicans; also in favor OF
oOn 0f pr ena aaD
F. Randolph and Col Peter Clark addressed the Con
vention, and were enthusiastically appaudcd.
The virginia Opposition State Conven-
tfon.
RIcnxoxp, Va, Feb %, 1850
The Opposition State Convention assembled here to-day
and is largely attended.
Mr.. fanny, Of LoudoD, was chosen President:
The speeches thus far are strongly Union and in Oppo
stiOn to q Southern Conference.
The address Of the National Executive Committee was
laid before the Convention.
No important business transacted.
Over thousand delegates registered represent
ing seventeen counties.
The Michigan Democratic Convention.
DETROIT, Feb. 20, 1850.
delegates to Charleston assembled in this city 70 day
Geo. v NJ Lothrop, Senator Stuart Geo. W. Peck and
district delegates were elected 70 the Charleston Conven
ton Resolutions passed reaflrmng the Cincinnati
platform, acknowledging the binding force OF the dec
sions OF the Supreme Court den0uncing John Browns
party; presenting stephen A. Douglas as the choice
that he and will support the country and denouncing
the present and past State administrations, The Conven
ton was very full and harmonious The delegates were
elected by acclamaton and the resolutions were nnan
| mously adopted.
SYRACUSE Feb. %, 1850.
The town elections in nineteen towns in Onondags
county yeSteruhy IN CnOiCe Ot Beventeer
republican and two democratic supervisors There arr
eight to be elected in the city Of Syracuse These
stood last year five republicans and three democrats.
A Fracas between Phfladelphta Lawyers
PHILADELPHIA Feb. ~, 1860.
During the hearing Of libel suit to-day, instituted by
the editor Of the Pennpanan against the Sunday Alas
facas occurred Robert Tyler representing the
former, and James Van Dyke, counsel for the latter
The police inerfered, preventing serious collision.
| The Question OF the Dissolution Of the
Canadian Union.
| TORONTO, Feb. ~, 1850.
very lengthy address from the Reform Association
appears In th. mornings Globe, advocating dissolution
Of the union and the Establishment Of two pro
vnces with local legislatures central authority TO ad
minister matters common to the whole country, and
written constitution.
Organization OF . New Californta Ex.
| press Company.
| LEAvEswORTH, K. T., Feb 81 1850.
The Central California and Pixies Peak Express Company
j oroanized YestArdaY III Russeu zaa elected Presi