The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-09-07

energies to the best interests of the ooun-
try and 10 securing, never again to be in
vaded, all the rights and privileges OF the
people under the laws and constitution
The president then announced the vote
which was received with tremendous ap-
plause, the delegates and audience stand
ing, the bano playing and the cheers con
tInulng for several minutes. Immediate
ly after the nomination banner on
which is painted the portrait of McClel-
Ian and bearing as motto, "lt L cannot
have command of my own men, let nae
share their fate on the field Of battle,
was run up behind the presidents plat
form, and was welcomed by the widest
shouts of the multitude.
a communication was read from the
chairman Of the German peoples associa-
ton Of New York, claiming to represent
two hundred thousand citizens, and the
communication accompanied by reso!u-
ton to the support Of the Chicago nomi-
ness, was filed
Mr.. Yallaudigham, said that from the
first moment he had been animated by but
one sentiment in this convention, peace
TO tie end that there may be peace in the
land. He then moved that the nomina-
ton Of Mcclellan be declared to be the
unanimous sense of the convention.
Mr., Mckeon, Of New York, seconded
the motion, and remarked that we are in
the middle Of bloody revolution; that
if the present Administration should be
continued, no man of note here would be
safe in his liberties and life. We should
all Join with Que heart and as one man in
our efforts to overthrow it.
Coy Powell also briefly addressed the
Convention, piedging his NEST earnest
efforts for the success OF the ticket, and
expressing the firm conviction that the
ticket will come out of the contest trl
umphant, the liberties of the people re-
stored, aud the happiness of the country
restored.
Judge Allen, of Ohio, Mr.. Bcgy of Mis-
souri,, and James S. Thayer, of New York,
Followed in brief speeches, reviewing the
history Of the country under Democratic
rule in comparison with the acts Of the
present Administration, and promising
the return OF lasting peace and national
happiness with the. success Of Mcclellan.
1he question was then taken on max
ing the nomination unanimous, and 1t was
declared Carried The shout that re-
spondcd was deafening.
Mr.. WickliIe offered resolution that
Kentucky expects that the fist act oi
Mcclellan, if elected, will, in March next,
BE to open the Lincoln prison doors, aud
set the captiyes free. Carried unani-
mously
Mr. Wickliffe said that many of the
best and most loyal citizens OF Kentucky,
among them twenty or thirty ladies, are
now Imprisoned III louisville in damp
and dirty cells, with only straw to lay
upon and the coarsest prison fare. and the
newspapers of Louisville are forbidden te
make the slightest allusion to this terrible
state of affairs He now proclaimed it at
the risk Of his liberty, perhaps of his
life.
Mr. S. S. Cox moved that the Conyen-
tion proceed to the nomination of a candi-
date FOR Vice President, without debate OIL
other business. Carried.
Judge Allen nominated Geo. II. Pen
dlaton, Of Ohio. Mr.. Mcdowell nomi
mated D. w. Voorhees,, of Ind. Mr.
Hughes nominated g. w. Cass, of Penna
MIR. Dickey, Of Vt, nominated JAS. Guth-
ric, OF Ky. MIR. Henry nominated Aug
Dodge, OF Iowa. Mr. Hickox nominated
Jas D. Cation, of Illinois. Gov Hunt
of New York, seconded the nomination
of Jas Guthrie Mr. Salisbury nominal
ed Coy. Powell, of Ky. The Missouri
delegation nominated Jno. S. Phelps, OF
Missouri The Now Jersey delegation
seconded the nomination of Mr.. Pendle-
ton esN fsA
The first vote for Vice President re,
suited as follows as. Guthrie, 654; Geo
H. Pendleton, 541; Daniel w Voorhees,,
13; Geo. ". Cass, &c; Augustus Dodge
I 8, J. d. Cation, 16; Gov. Powell, 321
Johd S. Phelps, s, Blank i
On the second ballot, when New Y York
was called, Juoec Parker said that having
cast her so votes 1or James Guthrie
against his wishes, she how gave them
chccrfully to Geo IA pendleton of Ohio
TLe ether candidates we're then with
drawn, and Geo. H. Pendleton, of Ohio
received the unanimous vote of the Con
vention as them caadIdate tor Vice Pres
idont.
Mr., Rendleton being loudly called for
lsaid that he had no language in which tc
Eexpress his thanks for this evidence O
kindness and confidence He could onl,
promise to devote himself in the future
as in the past, with entire devotion to tn,
great principles which lie at the founda
Ftion. of our government, the rights of the
States and the liberties of the people,
In the future, as in the past, he would b,
faithfufto the great principles of Democ
racy and strong in their cause. With th'
hearts Of millions of frsemen with them
they would again build up the shattered
fragments Of the Union, and hand i
down to the next generation as it was re
lceived from the last.
On motion, a committee of enc from
each state was appointed to inform tn,
candidates of their nomination and reques
the acceptance thereof.
On motion, it was
Resot0ed, That one person from eacI
State DO selected by the delegates thereof
be appointed to form the National Exec
utive Committee
On motion, it was
ResotOcl, That 100, 900 copies of tn,
4la ", - l.