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and .h.. quite likely may &c. the vote Of .la. State.

yensop. of Va in lSis when the New York delegation
was excluded and Gen. Cass nominated, declared
that 40 votes twothrds The action OF the con-
yention has been uniform upon this subject
Mr. Craig of Mo-Is there any objection TO withdraw
ing the resolution and declaring the nomination unani-
nous by big old fashioned Democratic yell Laughter
and cries Of question" Question"
The question being taken on the resolution OF Mr..
Church it was adopted.
THE RoMIsATIoN OF DOUGLAS. -
When the vote was called the resolution over
whelming unanimous "aye" given, aud the whole
convention rose. the members cheering waving their
hats and yelling frantcally
The galleries responded with the most enthusiastic
camaOns in the midst of which the banner OF the Key
stone Club was displayed from the upper gallery and the
band struck up "Hail to the Chief"
second band inscribed with the name OF douglas.
the next President OF the United States" pennsylvania
good for 1000 for Douglas, received with fresh
outburst of enthusiasm.
For FIVE minutes the enthusiastic demonstration con-
tiuued The cheering would die away and be renewed,
the convention and spectators all being their feet and
apparently wild with excitement Finally in ull of the
noise
The President said--Gentemen of the convention as
your presiding officer declare Stephen A. Douglas of
Illinois, by the unanimous vote Of this convention, the
nominee Of the Democratic party OF the United States
for President Here Capt Rynders led off with three
hearty cheers. And may God in his infinite mercy pro-
tect him, and with him this Union.
Mr. Hoge, of Virginia. asked leave, on part of the
Virginia delegation for five minutes consult at the
end of which time he thought they could present pro-
position that would settle this whole matter? Leave
granted
Mr. Dunng, of Indiana-The State of Indiana having
voted IS times for Stephen A. Douglas many other
have DONE desire TO say that hope the resou-
ton will be amended declare him the unanimous
nominee of the Democratic party as he is the unani-
choice of the honest of the Democratic par
ty of this great country.
Mr. Cuttings OF Maryland-I rise to enter protest on
the part of the constituency represent; aud large
potion, almost he entire majority of the Democratic
voters Of the State of Maryland against this resolution
The gentleman from New York Mr. Church. says in
breath that New York has always desired offer the
olive branch and in the next breath he throws a fire.
brand in the midst of the Democratic party which will
create a flame power on earth quench The rule
was laid down Charleston that two-thirds of the cleo
oral colege202 votes should be required nominate.
am not prepared to say whether or not before that
Convention had proceeded to business would have
ted TO rescind that rule and have candidate nominated
by bare majority. But that rule is one of the cardi-
nal principles for the government Of Democratic Con-
veuuons aud better not make nomination at all than
rescind rule for the purpose of making any one
candidate.
Mr. Gallagher, OF Kentucky-As understand this mo-
on the President of this convention at Charleston de-
cided that required twohrds of all the votes of the
electoral college TO nominate, notwithstanding several
States had seeded from the convention From that de-
cision appeal taken and by the of New YORK.
am sorry to say the chair sustained and all that is
necessary rescnd the sustaining the decis-
ion of the chair
The Chairman (Mr. Todd of 0hio)-The chair will ex-
plain. The resolution passed at Charleston as under.
stood by the then President Of this convention aud us
understood by the present occupant Of the chair was
not change in the rule requiring two-thrds Of the vote
given to nominate, but merely direction to the chair
from the convention not to declare any one nominated
until be had received twothrds Of the of the cleo
toral college. And the present occupant Of the chair
will feel at liberty, under that direction to declare
any nominated until he gets POP votes unless the
convention shall otherwise instruct him. But the chair
does understand the original rule requiring
Of the cast necessary for nomination have been
altered in the slightest degree at Charleston.
j,Mr. Cuttings Of Maryand-I cannot for my life view
the matter in that light believe the rule was laid down
at Cincinnati and when the instructions were given to
the President Of this convention Charleston to con-
srue that rule 10 tw0lhrds Of the votes OF the
electoral college, that instruction became the rule. hope
we will adhere 10 the rule. have voted fifty times for
Mr. Douglas and will vote fifty times more fore him if
that will secure his nomination. hope he will be
mated There delegates enough here to make two
thirds of the electoral college, ii they will only
do not believe any who remains here is inclined to
be facious Thank God, the factious men, as believe
have all gone hence. Applause hope that this res
oution will be Withdrawn for the present at least so
that we can have few ballots and what we can
do think it ia premature, aud appeal TO my friends
of the Douglas party not press it now for you have
always been fair and consistent served for days
on the committee credentials aud say TO you and to
the world that the only spirit OF compromise, the only
desire for harmony from the Douglas men on that
committee. UpOn one particular point where their feel
ings WERE perhapI enlisted than upon any other
question, upon my appeal, knowing conservative
Il my views, the gentlemen from illinois aud Ohio on
that committee kind enough to change their votes
for the sake Of harmony
Mr. Hoge, of Virginia. entered this convention with
a fixed purpose, eardes. determination on my part at
least TO pursue what my conscience told faith
full and honest discharge of the duty owed my con-
stuents and to the National Democratic party. have
endeavored pursue that course only Charleston
but since have been here have found myself in con-
uection with three four Of my late colleagues in the
pursuit of straightforward in defence of the
honored principles OF the National Democracy in very
lean minority in delegation. The of the Old
Dominion are almost deserted and the last waves OF
glory from the memories of the past fast dying away
whilst the aurels that had twined around the brows
the fathers left to wher and droop and die in the
hands of her But tell you there is a better day
coming The voice that has heretofore been uttered
from Virginia in this convention is the voice OF politicians
not the voice Of the people. Applause While we
are deserted by the politicians you will find that the
voice of the people Of Virginia will be pronounced in ia
vor Of the nominees of this convention Appltu e.
Now in reference TO the resolution before w. hon.
esty believe when the rule changed Charleston il
was inQuitously DONE though submitted that the vote
of Virginia should be cast unit for that change
did il hoping that good might come out of evil. Now
il be true that any gentleman has remained in this
Convention aud refused TO vote and thereby deprived
the members here-who desire conscientousy-of
the opportunity to make fair aud regular nomination
according the rule adopted it, after another opporu.
nifty is afforded them, they do not vote will submit
motion on behalf OF the Old Dominion to declare the
nomination unanimous /, therefore, behalf of the
Virginia delegation, and my friend from Maryland (Mr
Gtng and the rest OF US who stand here deserted by
our late colleagues, entreat that opportunity NAV be
given every gentleman present to vote. Aud then if
they decline vote will them out of the Con-
venon aud if there is not enough votes then given 10
make up a two-thrd of the electoral college, will
myself move TO declare the nomination unanimous AID.
plause.
Mr. Church, of New York-There seems to be dis.
position on the part of several gentlemen to have an
other ballot ICries of eyes yesl"l And New York
standing as she has stood from the beginning in this
Convention will stand in the way Of any fair and
honest proposition Applause therefore will re-
vive my motion for another ballot.
FIFTY-SISTH nALLoT.
The Secretary then proceeded to call the roll Of States
for the ffy.ninh ballot for candidate for the Presi-
dency OF the United States.
When the State Of Arkansas was called
Mr. Fournoy Of Arkansas said that he consi Tered
himself absoved from the instructions Of hi Safe Con.
venton and had great in casting the vote of Ar
I lnsas for Stephen A. Douglas.
When the State of Minnesota called
Mr. German, of Minnesota said that portion of his
delegation being absent declining to vote in behalf
OF the maoy OF that delegation he cast the four
of MINNESOTA for Stephen A Douglas.
Mr. Becker of Minnesota will state briefly the con. !
illusions which myself and two of my colleagues have
come to- under the circumstances which Surround
u.s. We to Charleston and came 20 Baltimore &C.
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