The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-09-07

For George B. McCIeilan, 2o25 for Thos.
II. Seymour, Con, 233. Mcclellan having
the two-third vote and more was declared
the NOMINEES. On the vote being announced
By the Chairman, the wigwam was the
scene of great enthusiasm and deafening
cheers, the Delegates and all joining, and
the band playing. A banner was imme-
diately displayed, with the portrait of Me-
Ciellsn painted on it, and bearing the mot
10, "If | cannot have command of my
own men, let M share their fate on the
field of battle" -
In announcing the vote of New York Mr..
Church said that New York regretted 10
pass by her favorite son, but she stands
now as she has ever stood, ready TO sacri-
fee her deares, personal preference for the
public good. Holding it TO be her duty
above all others to do all in her power to
rescue the country from the tyranny that
Expresses ii, having full confidence in the
Democracy, the ability and patriotism of
Gen. George B. Mcclellan, New York gives
him her entire electoral vote.
Several delegates having cast their votes
for Horaiio Seymour, when the call of States
had been gone through with, Governor Sey-
mour remarked that as some gentleman had
done him the honor TO name him for nomi-
nation, it would be affectation 10 say that
their expressions of preference did not give
hfsa pleasure ; but he owed it 10 himself
10 say that many months ago he advised
his friends in New York that, for various
reasons, private and public, he 'could not
be a candidate for the Chicago nomination.
Having made that announcement, he
would lack the honor of a man, he would
do great injustice to those friends TO permit
his name 10 be used now. As a member of
the New York delegation he personally
thought it advisable to support an eminent
iurist of that State for nomination but he
was not acluaied IN this by any doubt OF
the ability OF patriotism of the distinguished
gentleman who has been placed in nomi>
nation. He knew that General Mcclellan
did not seek The nomination. He knew that
that able oERcer had declared that it would
be more agreeable to him TO resume his po-
siIion in the army but he will not honor
any less The high position assigned him by
the great majority of his counlrymen, be-
cause he has not sough, it.
Mr.. Vallandigham moved that the nomi>
nation o! General George B. Mcclellan be
made the unanimous sense of this Conven-
lion, which was seconded By Mr.. McKeon
Governor Powell briefly addressed the
Convention, ~pledging his most earnest efforts
for the success Of the ticket.
Judge Allen, OF Ohio, and others made
brief speeches, and the question was then
taken on making The nomination unani-
nous, which was declared carried amid
d%eafening applause.
MIR. Wicklifs offered a resolution to The
effect that Kentucky expects the first acts
OF Mcclellan, when insugurated in March
doors and sci the capliyes free.
The Convention then proceeded 10 vote
for Vice President.
The first ballot resulted as follows
James Guthrie. 623 George. H. Psndle-
ION, 543 Daniel w. Voorhees,, 10 Geo.
w. Cass, % August Dodge, 9 I; J.. D. Ca
ton, Is Governor Powell, 323 John s.
Phelps, 8 blank, j
On the second ballot New York threw its
whole voIe for MIR. Pendleton, its chairman
stating that lis former vote for Guthrie was
against his wishes. The other candidates
were then Withdrawn, and Mr.. Pendlelon,
Of Ohio, was unanimously nominated.
Dir. Pendleton being loudly called for said
that he had no language in which to express
his thanks for this evidence of kindness and
confidence. He could only promise 10 de-
vote himself in the future as 10 the past to
the great principles which lie al the foun.
dation of our Government, the rights OF The
States and Liberties of the people. In the
future as in the past he would be faithful 10
the great principles of Democracy !; and
strong in their cause with the hearts o. mil
lions of .reemen with Them they will again
build up The shattered fragments of the
Union and hand it down TO the next gener-
alton as it was received from the last.
A committee of one from each State was
appointed 10 inform the candidates of their
nomination, and request their acceptance.
1t was resolved that one person from each
State. 10 be selected by the delegates there.
of, be appointed to form a National Exscu-
live Committee.
II was also resolved that 100 600 copies
of the proceedings of the Convention be
printed.
Resolved. That the Democracy of the
country be requested 10 meet in the differ
ent cities, and hold mass ratification meet
ings on the 18th of September, the a%nniver.
sary of The adoption Of the Federal Consti-
tuition.
After a vote of thanks TO the officers oil
the Convention, with nine cheers for the
ticket, the Convention adjourned, subject 10
the call of the National Committee.