, 1860-06-01
KEENAN, DEMANDS THE CHAMPIONS BElTI
General Novvs.

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from the Atlantic States to the 18th.
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Of Vancouver, for the San Francisco Her
aid and Alta California of the oath ult.,
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can assure the Captain that such favors are
duly appreciated.
The following summary of news is taken
from the Hcrald:
The BALTIMORE UNION CONVENTION.
The Convention of the Union party assem-
blcd at Baltimore on 9th May There was
large delegation present. Every State
was represented except South Carolina and
i Oregon. Many strangers were present
Mr. Crittenden called the Convention to
order, amidst prolonged cheering After
prayer by the Rev Mr. Cabe, Washington
Hunt was appointed Chairman, who deliV-
cred powerful address. Committees on
the permanent organization and on creden-
tials were appointed, and recess was TAX
en- to four o'clock
On the Convention rc-assemblig, Mr.
Hunt was elected permanent President,
and one Vice President was chosen from
each State
A motion was made that the Convention
should proceed to ballot for the nominee
to the Presidency, which caused some de-
bate.
Mr.. Hawes of Missouri moved that a
committee shonld first prepare declara.
tion of principles.
This motion was strongly opposed by
several speakers. Mr.. Leslie Coombs Of
Kentucky ridicnled all platforms. All
they needed was the Constitution as it is,
and the Union, now and forever
! Other speakers expressed similar views
Mr.. Hopkins Of Georgia suggested plat
form in one sentence: Houston of Texas,
the Hero Of San Jacinton
Mr.. Brooks of New York opposed any
platform, save the Constitution and the
Laws.
A motion to appoint committee to
prepare the business Of the Convention was
adopted, and the assembly adjourned to
next day.
1 On the 10th May, the convention re-as-
sembled at 10 o'clock. The committee re-
ported as follows:
WHEREAS, Experience has demonstrated
that platforms are calculated to mislead and
cause political dissenSion, encouraging
geographical and sectional parties, both
patriotism and duty require they should
recognize no policy or principles but those
resting on the broad foundation Of the Con-
stitution of the country, the Union Of the
States, and the enforcement Of the laws.
Great applause followed and the Consti-
tuition and Union party pledged themselves
to the report, which was adopted by accla-
nation.
A discussion which arose on another re-
ported resolution, as to the manner of vot-
ing, which recommended that each State
should determine its own mode, was finally
settled 10y the Chairman of each delegation
casting its vote in accordance with instruc.
lions of the different districts Of the State.
After the adoption Of several prelimna-
ry motions, Mr.. Burnett of Minnesota,
asked TO be excused voting, as be was only
proxy.
,+-"The Convention proceeded to ballot for
a nominee to the Presidency, with the fol.
lowing result: Bell of Tennessee, 681; Sam
Houston of Texas, 81; John J. Crittenden
of Kentucky, %; Edward Everett Of Mas
, sachusetts, 25; John Mclean of Ohio, %;
William A. Graham Of North Carolina, %;
John Minor Bolts of Virginia, %; Judge
Sharkey of Mississippi, 6; William c. Rives
of Virginia, 3; Goggia Of Virginia, 8.
: On the second ballot, Bell was nomin.
| ated, and his nomination declared unani-
nous amidst tremendous cheers
Y Mr.. Henry of Tennessee, grandson Of
Patrick Henry, in the name Of his State
thanked the Convention for the honor con-
, lerred on it in the nomination Of Mr.. Bell,
Mr.. Sharkey followed in similar strain.
{ A recess was then taken until o'clock.
,ls On re-assembling, Mr.. Switzer moved
that Edward Everett, of Massachusetts,,
should be nominated as Vice President.
:. This was received with great applause, and
! Mr.. Everett received the nomination by
acclamation.
4 Mr.. Willard Of Massachusetts, on behalf
of Mr.. Everett, accepted the nomination.
Several enthusiastic speeches we're made;
resolutions were adopted for a permanent
. organization Of the party; and the Conven-
ton adjourned sane de.
A ratification meeting was to have been
held at night in Monumental Square, but
in consequence Of the unfavorable state Of
the weather it was postponed to the fol-
lowing evening
DEMOCRATIC MovEMENTs.-The Southern
Democratic members of Congress have
signed an address to the seeding members
of the Charleston Convention, asking them
to attend the Convention at Baltimore, and
endeavor to procure the passage of resolu-
tons protecting Southern rights. The
movement is regarded as intended to head
of Douglas in doubtful States.
] A mass meeting Of Democrats was held