, 1860-05-19

only secession party in existence. That
Democracy, which with proud defiance, has
arrogated constant title oil " National" exists
only to-day in two sections, one OF which Is
Of which il opposed to liberty. tLond chsers
and lauShter.l Against rtat paEty, Mr. PEesi
dent and gentlemen, and against all those who
hold it's dogmas, or preach its here sizes, with
whatever associates. and under whatever lead,
Massachusetts, comes into the line, and under
Abraham Lincoln Of Illinois, We are bound
to march wi:h yen to victory. Tremendous
eheersl.
Mr. CARL sCHURZ. Mr.. President, I nm
commissioned by the delegasion Of Wisconsin
to second the motion made ty the distinguished
gentleman from New York. The delegates Of
Wisconsin were instructed to cast their votes
unanimously for VIM. H. Seward, aud it Is un-
necessary to saT that the instructions Nc re-
ceived added but solemn obligations to the
spontaneous impulses Of cur hearts. (Great
applause It would be needless to ray any
thing Of Nr. Seward, His claims stand recorded
in the annals Of the country, and lhev arc re-
ported in the hearts Of tie people. He needs
no eulogy here, aad my voice can add nothing
to 50 powerful testimony. We, gentlemen,
most among the best,aud to whatever it may be
said he has wilt add but one thing. I now am
speaking in the spirit Of Mr. Seward. Wit n say
that this ambition will he satisfied will, tho sue
cess Of the cause which WAS the dream Of his
youth, and to which be has devoted ah the days
Of his manhood, even il the name o! VIM. II:
Seward should remain in history an instance Of
the highest merit, uncrowned with with the
highest honor. Gentlemen, We stood by Mr..
Seward to the last and tell ycu we stand by him
yet. {Applause.) With the platform We adopt-
ed yesterday, aud with the candidate who 20
fairly represents it, as Mr. Lincoln does, we defy
all ths passion aud prejadics that may be en-.
. f. ban hNn n11r& mt Anfr
the whole slave power and the whole vassalagge
of hell. (Cheers universally prevmil.ny.) AYE,
ard ne defy the Little Giun:," himself. tap
Again, do VIC stand By Mr.. Seward q. we did
before, tor We know that hs Hill be at the bead
Of our column. joininag in The battle cry that
joins US now, "lircou and Victory" (Gzeat
III. AUSTIN BLAIR, of Michigau-Gentle-
men Of the Convention: Like my friend who
has just taken his seat, the State Of Michigan.
from first 10 last, ha* cast her vote for the great
Statesman of New York. She las nothing to
take back. She has not sent 1ne forward to
ward to say that, at your behests here to-day,
she lays down her drst, best !ored candidate 10
take up yours, with some beating Of the
heart, with some quiveFing in the veins; (much
applause) but she does not fear that The taue OF
Seward will suffer, for she knows that his fame
is a portion of the history Of the American
Union; it will be written, and read. and
beloved long after tho temporary excitement Of
this day has passed away. and when Presidents
themselves are forgotten in the Oblivion which
comes over all temporal things. We stand by
him still. We hare followed him with single
eve aud With ullwaveriny fAi,h in times past.
Ne marshal now behind him in the grand COL
umn which shall 80 out t. battle for Abraham
Lincoln oil Illinois.
Mark vou. vhut has obtained to-day will OBJ
tain in November next Liecoln will be elected
By tho people. We .ay of our candidate, God
bless his maguauin1ous soul. Tremendous up
plause.l / promise you tha. in tbs State Of
Michigan. which have the honor to represent,
where the Republican party from the days OF
is organ 'zat;on to this hour. never suffered u
siagle defeat. we will give you for the gallant
ron Of Illinois, aud glorious standard bearer Of
the West, round twenty-five shousand ma.
jority.
NT. EVARTS-I havs no desire to cut short
anv speeches Of q general character that are de-
convention that We have perhsps g,yeu a 1ber-
al share Of our time to this enthusiasm Ut this
stage Of our duty. rise, sir, merely tn make
a suggestion and = motion in regard 10 The sub
ject OF Tice President and tho adjournment OF
the Convention. Will the Convention allow me
Mr. JUDD-Tllinois desires to respond by
Mr. Browning for few moments.
Mr.. EVARTS-l did not exactly underHtand
the nature oi-n1y friends suggestion, but ]
suppose from what has passed betxeen him
and me- that gather his purpose. and if be rro
pores To do it now before make my business
motions. it is all the same to me. (Voiees-"eo
on."1 II 80 on. be eau have au opportunity
to asy what he wishes to tAy afterwards
Now, Mr.. Chairman, it is half past one
| o'clock, aud think We reqnire as much time
as from now till bve o'clock. on The rise oi
this Convention. would suggest, il To more
| desirable or rapid plan csn be suggested, that
the Chairman Of each delegation, States aud
| Territories. here present, meet at SOME hour ir
/ the interval, at tho head quarters Of the New
| York delegation At the Richmond Honse. I.
that, agreeable aud convenient Voices
"aRreed.'1 would suggest then that they
should meet at that placa AZ early as sl.ree
o'clock. Is that suitable, Voices" Tes,
Then ALLOW me to say Ia my own delegation
that wish they would meet at the same place
this head quarters Of our delegation, ut tht
Richmond House, Immediately ataer The ID
jourument Of the Convention.
| adjourn to meet at fre o'cloek, and that the bal
lot,ng for Vice President bs laid over during
/ recess
Carried n<n en-
HI. Ar.EyARrs-Now,::sfr Chairman. allow MI
| to say that hare been in error or out of ords'
| all 1Qe Wnnt. ana YOU Win mo ALSO. Inc mo
ton that i made that the nomination bs mad
unanimous has not Jet been put. surpos
tho observations Of my friend from Illinois Ar
| in order.
Tho PRES1DEST-The Cbair hexs leave t.
state that the gentleman has not been ont o
order. Mr.. Browning. Of Illinois, will NOW tax
ths foor.
| ILLINOIS REsroSas.
Mr.. BROWNING, of Ilinois-sfr. Presiden
1nd Gentlemen of the Convention: On behal
OF ths Illinois delegation hare bsen reques.es
to make some proper response to the speeehe
that We have heard frou our friends Of the oh
er states. Illinois ought hardly on this occasion
to BE- expected to mfke speech. or called up
on to do 70. We are 70 much elated at pre.en
that We are scarcely in condition to oollee
our own thoughtr. or to express them iutelll
gently 10 those who may listen to u.s.
desire 70 ray, gentlemen Of the Convention
that in tba contest through which We have jus
passed, we hare been xctuated By no feeling q
hostility to tho iliustr'ous statesman from ke'
York, who was in competition with our ow
loYed aud gallant kon. Wew were actulted snle
" by 'desire for 'the certain advancement {
nenublic1nism. The Republicans of Illinois
believing the principles Of the Republica
party are the same principles which en-
balmed the hearts md nesyed the arm