Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-06-16

the manner in which il is proposed to be
done. believe that there is no man in
this Convention who will not, however the
vote may be taken, give his vote in just one
way. Itcan, therefore, be from no appre-
henson of the result OF the vote that this !
particular way Of taking it should be pro.
POSED, therefore we may as well look to |
other considerations in deciding how we will
take it. 1t is very well known that attempts
have been made, though with no very great
success, to create the impression that the
nomination Of Abraham Lincoln has to be
pushed through this Convention by some
demonstration that will not look to the ex
ercise of individual influence. Is it wise,
under these circumstances, to take a vote by
accamaton2 1t cannot possibly change
the result. 1t can add no weight whatever
to its earnestness, and it may give rise to
false impressions. | suggest, and will move
as substitute, a resolution embodying my
view. | suggest that the wisest course
would be to allow the roll of the States rep
resented in this Convention to be called,
and let every delegation declare its vote. |
believe there will be unanimous vote from
every delegation precisely to the same eff
feet. think the effect of that voto will be
greater than one taken by acclamation. 1t
can be re-enforced, as it will be REINFORCED,
by this Convention and throughout the
country, by the loud acclafDations Of the
American people; and now | move, as a
substitute for the motion of the gentleman
from Pennsylvania, that the roll OF the
States be called, aud that each delegation
be called upon to record its vote. APP
plause.
Mr. Cameron--I accept the modification
| Mr.. Cook Of lllinois-Nr. President, the
State Of Illinois again presents to the loyal
/ peeple OF the Nation for President of the
! United States, Abraham Lincoln-God
! bless him!
Mr.. Camcron-I desire to accept the
modification of the gentleman from New
! York. ..... .....,..'-. ......... -...- ..i
Cries of roll, roll, question, &c.
The Chair-The gentleman from Ohio
I moved that this Convention proceed to the
nomination of candidates for President and
! Vice. President. Upon that resolution
was offered by Gen. Cameron that has beer
discussed. Upon that the gentleman from
/ New York tRaymond) moves we proceed
to the nomination Of candidate for Pres
dent alone. | ask the gentleman from OhiC
whether he accepts that as substitute tol
his motion.
Mr.. Deano--It was in full comprehen
sion of the necessity of having an individua
expression Of opinion in favor of Abraham
Lincoln that | made my motion, and tha
there should be no mlsapprohension, ant
no claims that hs had been nominated b.
clamor, that public sentiment had bee
suppressed, that | desired the nomination
as indicated in my resolution. For no ma
desires his nomination more than |. | ac
cept the resolution offered by the gentlema
from New York as a substitute for my own
The Chair stated that the question wa
to proceed to a nomination for President b
a call of the States.
After further debate, and great confusion
the question was put on Mr.. Raymond
substitute, which was adopted.
The Convention then proceeded to ballc
for President, which resulted as follows:
For Mr.. LINCoLN-Maine, II; Ne
Hampshire, 10; Vermont, 10; Massachr
setts, "a; Rhode Island 8; Connection
u; New York, Co. New jersey, ii
: Pennsylvania, 50; Delaware, 6; Maryland
/, IA; Louisiana, Ia; Arkansas, lO Tenns
! see, -; Kentucky, %; Ohio. AZ Indians
26; Illinois, 50; Michigan, l6; Wisconsin
} Is ; Iowa, l6; Minnesota, s; Caiitorni
: 10; Oregon, 6; West Virginia, 10; Kansa
! G. Nebraska, 6; Colorado, 6; Nevad
, 6--Total, 497.
FoR GIN. GRANT Missouri, %.
. On motion of Mr. Hume of Missouri IL
vote was declared unanimous.
The enthusiasm was perfectly indescri
:. able, the whole Convention being on the
!, !, feet shouting, and the band playing 'Hu
. Columbia.
= After the nomination, the Chairman res
=, l,Snatnh from, hn Saorat,rv tV,, ,,;
ing the good news from Gen. Hunter, yhic
was received with great cheering.
The Convention resolved to proceed
y vote for a candidate for Vice President.
The following names were presented:
II Daniel Mace of Indiana presented Il
9 name Of Andrew johnson Of Tennessee.
:, Mr.. Stone Of Iowa seconded the motto
y Mr.. Cameron Of Pennsylvania offered Il
IL name of Hannibal tlamIin.
- Mr.. Truman of New York, in behalf OF
!, portion ot the delegation, presented DAM
) Dickinson.
Mr. Maynard of Tennessee advocated Z
$ claims Of Andrew Johnson.
MIR. Tremain of New York made an e.
II quent appeal in favor of the nomination
Daniel s. Dickinson. His remarks we
10 received with great enthusiasm.
Great impaticnce was manifested to vot
j The President announced the follow
names as being before the Convention
J. Andrew johnson of Tennessee, Hannit
T. Hamln Of Maine, L. H. Rousseau of Ke
'e tucky, Daniel 5. Dickinson of New Yor
" The Convention then proceeded to ballC
Sc As the vote proceeded, it was soon a
'e rarent that Mr. johnson of Tennessee W
to be the nominee and before the vote W
10 announced the various States whose vot
le had been divided commenced changing tn,
votes, and went unanimously for Johns
le amid great enthusiasm.
10 The following is the vote for Vice-Pre
IL dent: .,.-L .s.
e. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, CS
he necticut, New York, New Jersey, Penns
!e vania, Delaware. Maryland, Louisiana,
Is kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio Indiai
ID Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, California, D
2, gon, West Virginia, Kansas Nebrasl
III Colorado, and Nevada, voted entire 4
IN Johnson Massachusetts, voted, Johns
a; 81; Dickinson3 Rhode Island-Johnst
q! I; Dickinson, /. Observation-Disclosures
to Dickinson, 10; Hamlin, 4. Minnesota
irr Dickinson, 3; Hauilin, 8, The total "
: was: johnson, 492; Dickinson, IL; Haml
as q preyious IN tha vote beinp announc,