Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-03


Presidential chair he will devote all bis enereis 10 'he
best interests Of his country snd securirg never again
be inv d. all the rights aud privileges OF tae Peo
pie under the laws ard Constitution.
The President then announced the vo.e "a recoroeo,
whoh greeted ny deafenipg cheers, the delegates
and audience joining and the band playing
Immediately alter the nomination, banner, on which
was pal ted portrsit of Mcclellan was run up behind
the platform, bearing the Inscription: "lf cannot
have command of my own men, let share their fate
on the fed of battle"
Communication was received from the Chairman OF
the Session of the Peoples Association Of New York,
claiming TO represent hundred thousand ctzsre,
accompanied by resolutions pledgng the members OF
:he Association TO the support Of the Chicago nominee.
Mr.. Vallsndgham moved that the nomination OF
George B. McC elsl be made unanimous, as the sense
OF the Convention, which was seconded by Mr. Nixon
Governor Powell briefly addressed the Convention,
pedgng bis most efforts for the success OF the
ticket.
Judge Allen, of Ohio, and others made brief speech.
es, and the question was then taken on making the
nomination unanimous, which was dectr carried
amid deaeniDg spplsu e.
Mr. Wick q, tffsred resolution to the eff ctthat
Kentucky expects the first act of Mcclellan, when in
augurated in March Next will be to open the Lincoln
prisons aud set the captvea Free which was carried
unanimously.
The convention then proceeded to vote for Vice
Presdent.
The frat ballot resulted as follows James Guthrie
oct; george d. Remission, o47j Danlei W. Noofbeebt
lS George W. Cas-, 2s; Augast Dodge, Q; J. D. Car.
Ter, l6 Governor Powell, S2i; John s. Pnilip1 8;
Bank I.
On &c secord ballot Nav York threw lite whole vote
for Psndleon the chairman Of the delegation stating
that its former vote for Mr. Guthrie was against his
wishes 0iher candidates were then with irawn, aud
George II. Pendetcn, OF Ohio, AnimGus nomna-
ted.
Mcclellan nominated by J. P. Stockton on behalf
Of the New Jersy delegation, seconded by Cox Of Ohio
Long of Ohio and Harris of Maryland bitterly opposed
bis nomination.
The fol owing platform was adopted with tu. four
dssentil voices;
Resolved That 10 the future as In the nast ve vii
adhere With unEWerying fidelity TO III, UbiOn, under
Ire Constitution as the only solid foundation Of
strength, security aud aopi1ess people, aud the
framework OF Government, equally contucvs 10 tbs
Welse and prosperity Of all the States, both Northern
and Southern.
Resolved That this Convention does explicitly de-
Glare, the sense Of the American people that, aitr
four years Of failure to restore the Unol by the tx-
pertinent OF war; during which, uoder the pretence oil
military necessity or the war power, the Constitution it.
sf dsIegarded in every part and public liberty
and private right al ke todden down and tho material
prosperity Of the country essentially impAreG Gstce,
humanity, liberty and the public welfare demand that
imme diate Efforts be made cessation OF hoai =
with view 10 On Ultimate convention OF all the a'e.,
other psaceabe mesns to tho tina. az the rsst
practicable moment peace may be restored on the basis
| Of the Federal Union OF the States.
Resolved That tie direct interference Of the mil ia
Authorities OF the Uoiled States in the recent eeco
held in 'ntucky, Maryland, AisoOri and DelaHsr9,
was shameful violation OF the Constitution; and
repetition of such acts in the approaching election II
be he'd revolutionary and resisted with all the mea
and Ply under our control.
Resolved That the aim and object of the Democratic
party pres the Federal Union and the rights of
,I.0 os.nA
they consider The Administrative usurpaton of extra
ordinary and dangerous powers not granted by the Gen.
sttu!io the su3version OF tie civil by the miltsry
l.w in the Sst,s not in instruction; the brsry NIL
itary arrest mprisc nmen trial and sentence OF Amer
loan citizens in States Whero the civil Law exists In
fu force hs suppression OF The freedom OF spe Oh
aud Of the pre- 6; the denial of the right of ylun;
the zen aud aro1ei disregard Of Safe rShts;
the Iployment of unueull test oahs and the inter.
terence with and denial Of the right OF the people to
bear arms as O. auated to prsveos the restoration of
the Union and tho peIpetuaton OF Government de-
rving is Just powers from the consent OF the govereed
Resolved That the shameful disregard of the Admin
straon OF its duty 10 repsct to fellow sns who
are and have been prsoneIs of var in suffering coudl
TONS deserves the eeverest reprobaon and scoin alike
OF the public and common humanity.
Resolved That the sympathy Of The Democratic rarty
Il heartily and earnes extended to the solders OF our
army who and bsv5 bsen in the fell der lie
of country, and in the event OF a.ta ming Do e.
or, h5y will rtcsivs oil care, protection rega.d and
kindness that the brave soldiers Of the Republic have 60
nobly earned.
sHIRIDAS ARD EANY-wHEKLERs MOVEMENTS.
The american OF the lit says;
All the news VIC have from the Upper Potomac ia 10
thu fleet that Sheridan is watching E,ty, aud that
EARLY is watching Sheridan that Whea Early falls back
| Sheridan adyaotes, and when E ry hats SleIdai
stops short sl.o Bo parties appear desirous OF avoid
ing general battle In brief, says the correspondent
of the Philadelphia Inquirer, $50 long III, present
status Of elch army remains altered ne may exp CT
the perplexng game OF forward and bsokwJri TO con-
tinue wthon. any dec ded r, suits being obtained"
A despatch from NashVile da:ed en- To. siay last,
s:aes toat fifteen hu dFed # Wheelers cavalry en-
| tered Lebanon, Tennes ee, on thu, day. They had
succeeded in capturing General killgan, the FederAl
commander at baEoa, AID in forcing The Fscers al
troops TO take refuge in the college building where
they were completely surrounded. Tairy had been
taken prisoners by the Confederates At outpOs near
Lebanon. Another despatch from Nashville dated alec
on Tuesday last reports that Wnee:ers main force,
from Elk Thousand to dght thou.and strong WAS near
AcMinville, advancing towards Murirceaboro aid IA
here was grea. excitement at Nssbv.ls lnder 90 ap
preheLsion that the city wouli be attacked.
Pass n5ers who reached LouiVils yesterday by the
shvie train reported Whetlers entire forcs on the
Uun berland RIVER near Gallatin where a company Of
Federal troops had been captured. IL supposed to
be Mheeler's intention 10 advance upon ALARM.
Secretary Stanton 9 aes that ulofic Il Ge pitches
represent tea Forrest Wheeler and Morgan have oped
tbei forces, and are operating on Gsner.l 5 eimlL's
cations between Ma d lie and OhatsL ooga--
TIE War Department has received no report from 6 u
Sherman VI u recent dae.
FsoM PETERSBURG.
We canrot aocoun. for the tissue OF fslsehoods which
the Gazette contains in common with other Northern
papers, relative 10 the fight ct Reams AID the general
tuation Petersburg unless they we're manufactured
BY Saun'on Co. to affect the IrOceeiOgs Of the CHI
oAgo OorVshtion.
SHE GELD MlRE1r.
EEs YORK. Aug. sl.-Gold rose to..24St This after
nooa
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