Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-04
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.

the gentleman from California did not at the time give
the name that whatever to have been said might
have then been spoken. remember distinctly having
had conversation with Mr. Smith, in the presence OF
two gentlemen Mr.. Russell OF South Carolina and Mr..
Fulton Of North Carolina. In that conversation Mr..
Smith said that not for the fact that the Cessna
resolution had been passed by tho Convention at Charles
ton Mr.. Douglas would not have been the nominee of
the present Convention and he regarded it a trick
made the issue with him. denying that he had right
to claim that any trick intended. / only ac-
count for the extraordinary statement upon the ground
that Mr.. Smith under degree Of excitement at the
time he made the statement bordering almost nsan
ty do not think he intended 10 be responsible for what
he said nor that he remembered what lie did say
ment after what he uttered on this floor hope il this
statement comes his attention. he will have the kind
ness to repair the injury that might have evenuated from
what he said.
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The various delegations here at the suggestion Of the
chair named the following gentlemen members of Che
National Executive Conpittee;
Sylyanus Lyman, OF Portland, Ne.
Alfeus 7. Snow Of Claremont, N. II.
Chas. G. Eastman, Of Montpelier, Vt.
Frederick @. Price, of Boston, Mass
Jacob Babbitt, of Bristol, r. /.
VIM. i. Converse of Norwich, Conn.
Augusta Belmont, of New York, N. Y.
Jacob Van Yosdale, Of Newark, N. j.
Rchd Haldeman, of Harrisburg, Penn.
Thos. ~ Lanahan, of Baltimore, Md.
John A. Hlrman, of Staunton Va
Robt +. Dick, of Greensborougb, n. G.
WIN. b. Gauldin, OF Huntsville, Ga.
W. W. Moore of Jacksonville, Flo.
0atley II. Bynum, Of Portland, Ala
Tbos. COttman OF Donaldsonville, La.
TboS. Flournoy, OF Arkansas.
James Craig, Of St. Joseph's. No.
c. Knox Walker, of Memphis, Tenn.
Henry @. Harrison, of Covington Ky.
Hugh J. Jewett, OF Zanesville, Ohio.
II. w. Harrington, Of Madison, Ind
Murray AcKuunell, OF Jacksonville, III.
Berj Follett, Of Michigan.
John X Sharpstein, Of Milwaukee, Wis.
WIN. II. herrick, OF Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Henry Ii. Sibey, of Minnesota.
James A. McDouga, OF San Francisco California
Mr.. Gaulden, OF Georgia. subsequently sad-I desire
to say few words TO the convention. Owing TO the
anomalous position have occupied here, il seems to me
that there is doubt about the prOpriety of my
cupyipg appointment upon your National Executive
Committee. l am here, you well aware hunted
down, ostracised and scorned and think that it would
be proper for me to decline, and do decline that ap
pOintn ent.
Cries of mo" 'no" from all parts Of the Convention
Mr. Gaulden-Wel, if / accept the appointment il
be done with the distinct understanding that do it
private citizen of the State Of Georgia, and not
delegate IRON that S,ae. Cries of that's light" and
appauSe)
REPORT on RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Mr. Krum, of Missouri from the committee on rules
aud regulations stated that he had left at his room at
the hotel the resolutions that the committee had pre-
pared but with the permission Of the convention he would
them in substance aud afterwards hand them to the
Secretary.
We recommend FIRST that the representation in the
next national convention shall be the now sec
ond that in the event that any State shall be admit
cd any person that sh II be named by the regular Dem
ocratc organization Of that State shall be recognized
member OF the Executive Committee of the nation
hird that the place of holding the next national
venon shall be in the discretion OF the national commit
tee.
On motion of Mr. Pratt OF Connecticut the report was
adopted.
Subsequently Mr. Sbley, of Minnesota, said-It was
held by the presiding officer that the term of Office of
the National Executive Committee expired upon the as
sembng OF the Convention, and serious Inconvenience
have resulted in CONSCIENCE of that ruling. now move
that the Executive Committee shall remain in existence
and continue its functions until its elected
and qualified.
The motion was agreed to-
COUNTER PROTEST MASSACHUSETTS,
Mr. Stevens of Massachusetts, asked leave to file the
OF the delegate from Massachusetts, Mr
Chae whore right to seat has been sustained by this
convention against his contestant in answer 10 the
protest of portion of the Massachusetts, delegation who
withdrew.
Agreed to.
PUBLICATION PROCEEDINGS
Mr. Stevens of Mass, submitted the foloE wing resolu
ton. which was adopted
Resolved That John c. Parkhurst Recording Secreta-
y of this convention be requested TO prepare the pro-
ceedngs of this convention TO be printed in proper FORM
and that the National Committee cause 10000 copies Of
the same when prepared to be printed and dstribu
ted among the delegates of this convention.
Mr. Jones, Of Tennessee-Mr. President the South
ern delegates in their Convention have conferred togeth
er and have agreed unanimously nominate for Vice
President of the United States the Hon Bep amin Ftz
patrick, of the S ate of Alabama. Applause
Mr. Clark, of Missouri-This nomination beng made
by consultation of the Southern States, including Mis-
souri, 1--WE claim 10 be Il Western State however-augh-
ter) beg leave to second the nomination, and say
the Convention that after long and somewhat intimate
acquaintance with Governor Fitzpatrick, better nomi-
nation could not be made He is a self-made man;
man in the prime of life; of vigorous intellect;
man of great administrative intellect popular Cover
nor of his own State; a national man; lifelong Demo-
ctat He lives in the State that first seeded from this
Convention. We have selected him for his peculiar fit
ness his high qualifications and because he lives in
State where his will give such majority as will
asonish every portion OF the country Applause His
name is a tower OF strength. Applause.
Mr. Cuttings, of Maryand-l call for the vote by
States consider it eminently fit nomination. and
have an object in calling for the vote by States.
it to 60 tina. every State voted for Mr. Fitzpatrick
and their votes recorded.
THE FIRsF GUN.
Mr.. Sayes, of Rhode Island-I have telegraphic
despatch. The first gun.
Providence IA o'clock.-Your note is received
We are now firing hundred guns amidst great enthu.
thusiastc cheers.
Mr.. Csgger Of New York; have
THE SECOND GUN.
"TRoY, n. Y.-The nomination of Douglas received
with immense enthusiasm. salute being fred"
Renewed applause
The President latter calling the Convention to order
repeatedly )-Gentlemeu, you all know that the Chair
feels much disposition TO Join in these yes that he
can't keep order. Laughter The Secretary will now
proceed with the call of States.
CALL oF THE STATES NOMINATION VICE PRE-
sIDEST.
At the call Of the States the response promptly
given in favor Of Mr. Fitzpatrick with no exception
uuti the State of Pennsylvania reached, when
vote was announced for William +. Alexander, OF New
Jersey.
Mr.. Whitburn, Of New Jersey-I authorized, be-
fore the meeting of this Convention, by Mr. Alexander
not to allow his name to be presented a candidate
The call having been completed, the vote aunouu
ced as follows:
For Benz amin Ytzpatrick. ............. i9sX
William y Alexander, Of N. J......... 1
The President-The Chair therefore announces that
the Democratic convention have made choice Of Bena
min Fitzpatrick as their candidate for Vice President OF
the United States.
Mr. Sayles of Rhode Island, here led of with three
deafening cheers.
COMMITTEE TO WAIT on THE CANDIDATES.
!, Mr. Ludlow Of New York. offered the following reso-
htion, which was adopted:
Resolved That committee Of nine be appointed BY
the President to inform the candidates nominated for
President and Vice President Of the United States Of
their nomination by this request their ac
ceptance