Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-06-01
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Thc Cleveland Convention.

Mr.. Gilbert, OF New Ork, on whose motion Ex-
Governor johnson, Of Pennsylvania was chosen
temporary chairman.
Mr. Johnson returned thanks briefly. saving
that he hoped the proceedings Of the convention
would be conducted TO strike with that
force and power worthy of the objects and prin-
ciples In view
On motion, B II Broc Ks, of California. and
and Mr. Wolfe. of the District of Columbia were
appointed secretaries
On motion. the following were appointed a
Committee on Permanent Organization:
Ezra c. Adams. Maine; Parker PilIsbury. n
H.; o. 5. Foster, Mass; X. G. Calvin, n. Y.
m Goodel. n. Y: N p SAWYER. Pa; John
r Smother. Indiana; Casper Butt. Illinois; Chas.
g Moss, Missouri, L. d. Baily, Kansas.
A motion to appoint Committee on Creden-
tals elected some debate, several delegates op
posing it on the ground that there were many
citizens present who represented political organ-
cations in the several States. and vet had been
furnished with no credentials.
The motion was withdrawn, but renewed by
Mr.. Garrett, of Missouri, who thought the time
would come when every member would be proud
of his connection with this convention. and he
desired the record made in order 10 show the
world that We are here for great and good pur-
pose, in spite of Lincoln and the devil
IL was finally resolved to enroll the names o.
all present. aud that the ONLY credentials required
would he a declaration that the delegates have
come here in response 10 the calls for the Cleve
land Convention.
The Western, Albany and New York calls
were then read and laid upon the table.
The President announced the following com
mittee on resolutions:
Thomas b Carroll. y Y: H. Harrison, Mass I;
Francis Rodman, Missouri: Bird b Chapman.
Ohio. Desnis Greiner J.: l. Haskill, Cali
fornia; Casper Butt Illinois: J Dnsmore. Pa /;
j. f. Harrison, Wisconsin; 2. Psbury \ II !;
L. d. Baily, Kansas c. c Foote. Mich; CAas
Post, Ind: 5 Wolfe, District OF Columbia.
Recess till 500 p. NJ
The following committee was appointed to en-
roll the names OF delegates:
j. A. Willard, j Suhouse, y p Sawyer, "
Andrew and Alden.
The committee on permanent organization re.
ported the following which WAS unanimously
adopted:
For President-John Cochran, of n Y
Wee Presidents-J Hill. Me Z. Pilsbury.
NH, Mr.. Cory, VT: f futile CT: Rev II T.
Cheever, Mass j. Plumb, n Y. Dr. Grener
N j.: n d. Alfred. g Floyd. Pa: b. b Chap
man, o; f Prussng H.; DR. Dollhouse. Mo.
T. p. Wright, Ky; j. p. Slibott. Iowa; G. c.
Foote. Mich; l. Newstadt. Wis; J J Lyatte
Kansas;S l. Van Doran. n IS. Wolfe. ID G.
james. ID. Owens, Pa; Col Evans, No
The Chairman appointed Parker ttIlSDurY
and Col. Moss "A committee to notify Col Coch
ran of his election, and escort him TO the
chair.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention was called to order at four
o'clock
The committee on credentials reported that
they found the following States represented:
Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts. New York, 10 va,
Missouri Michigan. Pennsylvania. Maryland.
Wisconsin, Tennessee. Maine. Indiana. New
Hampshire New Jersey and District of Colum-
bia
The committee on resolutions not being pre-
pared to report. Mr. Plumb. OF \ Y. addressed
the assembage in support of extreme radical
views.
Mr. Carroll, Chairman OF the Committee on
Resolutions, reported the following resolutions:
lst That the UniOn shall be preserved
ID That the constitution and laws OF the
United States must be observed and obeyed
3D. That the rebellion must be suppressed by
force of arms and without compromise
4rh That the rights of free speech, free press,
the habeas corpus To be held iuviolabe in districts
where martial law has been proclaimed
9Th That the rebellion has DESTROYED slavery.
and the Federal Constitution should be amended
so as to prohibit its re establishment. and to
secure 10 all men absolute equality before the
law
18th That the right Of asylum. except for
crime aud subject 10 law. Is an organized princi-
pie of our liberty. and that any violation Of it
cannot be overlooked and must not go unre-
buked.
9Th That the national policy known as the
Monroe doctrine. has become Il recognized prin
ciple. and that the establishment OF an anti Re
publican Government on this continent by any
foreign power cannot be tolerated
9Th That the gratitude and support of the
nation Is due 10 the faithful soldiers and the
earnest leaders OF the Union army and navy for
their heroic achievements and valor in the de
fence of our country and of civil liberty.
10Th That the one term policy for the Presi
dent adopted by the people. is strengthened by
the existing crisis and should be maintained bv
constitutional amendments.
llth. That the Constitution should be so
amended that the President ant Vice President
shall be elected by direct vote OF the people
- That the question of the reconstruction of
the rebellious States belongs 10 the people their
representatives in Congress and not to the ex
ecutive
18th. That the confscation OF the lands of the
rebels and their distribution among the soldiers
and actual settlers is measure of justice
At this point Mr.. Gilbert announced the re
ceipt OF letter from Wendell Phillips which was
read
a letter was also received from Luc;en Rob-
SOP. of New York and read
IL was decided to take up the resolutions sepa-
rately.
The Isl. I'd. 81, 4th. and 5,h, after debate
were adopted
The eth, sih, 9th, 10Th, llth, l2th. and 18Th
were then adopted.
II was moved that the Convention now pro-
ceei 20 the nomination Of candidates Cor Pres-
dent and Vice President
Mr.. Ransom moved TO reconsider. believing
that il would be better policy to wait until after
the Baltimore Convention.
Mr.. Denvers, OF Troy. seconded the motion
believing that any nominations at this time would
be premature. and calculated 10 defeat the very
objects OF this Convention
Col Moss moved thar John Fremont be de-
csreu the nominee OF this convention for PFesi
dent OF the United States
Mr.. Ransom moved, as an amendment. that "A
Nominating Convention be held M Cleveland on
the hrs' " ednesday il September each State To
have a representation equal 10 that IN Congress.
ONLY nine votes IN the affirmative
Mr. Powell, OF Washington, moved TO turn
over - the Radical Convention al Baltimore on
TIE ON OF June Declared 10 De out OF order
he nomination Of John {. Fremont vas then
made by acelamation
Gen CochrAne, Il. Gratz Brown aud General
butter were named for Vice Presidents.
hr Cochrane said that il had been deemed
wise 10 chOOcp hin, President a the ConVef-