Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1863-08-15

| NGuIlou lS) JuaI tue DeSL lnCeTcSlS OF Jlc
country and Of the Union party of the
State require the nomination of an accept
able candidate, whose removal from the
recent disturbing causes will give greater
promise of cordial, united and successful
support; duty at all times imperative,
but doubly so at the present crisis, which
demands of every good citizen the sur
render Of every local feeling OF prepos-
session when required for the public good.
On motion to postpone its consideration
S4 voted for its postponement, and as
against it.
Mr.. Walborn moved that their resolu-
ton be taken up before making the nomi.
nations, but was opposed by Mr.. Camp
bell,
The Convention voted to take up nomi-
nations.
Mr., Campbell then nominated Governor
Curtin (amid applause and hisses), when
the chairman said ho must enforce order
among outsiders.
Mr.. Thomas Marshall, of Allegheny,
asked by what authority Curtin's name
was used, as he had before him a solemn
pledge Of his that he would not be can
didatc.
Mr.. o, S. Dickcy said the Old Guard
Of Lancaster nominated him. (Applause.)
Mr.. Marshall said the Old Guard of
Allegheny, who could smother Lancaster
in the majoritics, was instructed against
him.
The resolution of Mr.. McKennan was
again brought up.
Mr. Mann opposed its being again
brought up.
Mr.. Vincent, Of Erie, opposed it as i'm
polite,
Mr., Fuller, Of Fayctto, said there was
good cause for the re. oluton, as it was
doubtful about electing Curtin. He was
for a new man. He believed Curtin had
by many acts, rendered himself obnoxious
to loyal, honest Republicans
A drunken man, who had made his way
into the centre of the hall, got up and said
there was no truth in the statement that
Curtin was good man.
Order was finally obtained by putting
out several from inside the bar.
Hon. j. NJ Butler offered n resolution,
which was sent to the Chair. lie with
drew the name of John Covodc, in order
to create harmony and unity; the whole
party should unite OH some new man.
Hon. D. Barclay, of Armstrong, argued
for new man as the only way to sue
coed, and after paying a handsome tribute
to Philadelphia, offered the name of II.
D. Moore, of Philadelphia, as a man
whom all know. We could not afford to
lose the eight thousand majority of Ale
gheny. No man had right to stand in
the way of the success of the party.
Mr.. Landon, OF Bradford, said the pref.
crcncc of the people must be respected in
this country. All were for Curtin. His
scs in the gallcry.)
Mr.. Lawrence regretted these manifcs-
tations Of feeling, and said no man would
90 further or make more sacrifice than
himself, lie had helped to elect Curtin
and had stood by him. He knew him
well, and if chosen, he trusted in God he
would be elected. But was not the choice
of the ycomanry in this county and there
would be trouble in giving him majority
He knew they had the power to nominate
Curtin, but he could only support him I'm,
der protest. lie would not assign his
reasons. lie continued in an earnest ap-
peal not force Curtin on them, for some
time.
Mr.. A. Cummings, Of Philadelphia
wanted direct vote on McKennans res
olutions. lie believed Curtin would be
nominated, but he wanted to show the
fearful issue they were going before the
people with. If Curtin was the cleal
choice of the people, he would acquicsco in
it.
Mr.. Curtin's dcclinaion Of denomination
was hailed as harbinger OF peace all
over the State. The people thought q
candidate could be found who could stand
upon the flag alone, lie charged that up
on the security that had been cited by his
declination, Vaccinations had been set oil
foot that threatened TO force him again
upon us, with all the entaugIements thai
have visited US in the past. Should the
calamity belall us, the people would hold
them responsible. He said Curtin could
not secure the support of either his own
party or his Office e-holders.
A vote was then taken on adopting Mr.
McKennan's resolutions as follows:
For McKennan's resolution, ,.46; agains
the resolution, so,