Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-03
The CgEvEs Ed &C .Eni uN.
John G. Fremont Nomig ted "
the Presidency,
John Cochrane 10 Vic P.,nI NJ.
THE FREMONT pLArFoHM.
The Party 10 be Called "The Radical
no 4... Democracy"
paELIMINaRY raocsEpIsas.

COohrane mado a lengthy radical speech, AMI
madVerling quite strongly upon the Administra-
iion, aud denouncirg the suppression of news
papers Us a crime and that even censorship
was an upjustifable outrage
Ex-Governor Johnston followed, maintaining
that only the most radical measures can save the
Union.
Gen. McKinstry offered resolutions declaring
that the duty of q truly American Administration
10 to restore the prostratCd rights of citzt tnshp
freedom of the press and speech protects
ngainst arbitrary arrests, and seizures of proper
ty; favors the Monroe doctrine, aud urges fra
ernity TO the struggling Republics Of the old and
new world A platform was submitted, and re-
ierred to committee, of which Parker PillsbuTy
is chairman.
The Convention opened on Tuesday with from
three 10 four hundred delegates.
Ex-Governor johnson, of pennsylvania, was
elected temporary chairman, and addressed the
Convention. lie hoped that it's proceedings
would strike with the force and power worthy Of
the objects and principles in view.
MIR. B. II. Brooks, Uf California, and Mr. Wolfe,
of the District of Columbia, were elected score
taries.
A Committee on Permanent Organization was
appointed, with Mr.. Ezra G. Andrews, Of Maine,
as chairman.
A motion to appoint Committee on Creden-
tials elected opposition on the ground that many
| OF those present were without credentials, and
were from different political organizations.
Mr.. 0any, of Missouri, wanted record to
show that we were here in spite Of Lincoln and
the devil.
| The Convention decided to enroll the names Of
all persons present under the call. A permanent
organization was effected by the election OF Gen.
Cochrane, Of New York, as president; II. T.
Cheeyer. of Massachusetts,, W. G. Sueithen, of
Maryland, A. g. Lloyd, Of Pennsylvania, and
others, us vice presidents; and $. Wolfe. Of the
District Of Columbia, aud Col. James u. Owens
Of Pennsylvania, secretaries.
EVENING SESSION.
The Committee on Credentials reported that
Ohio, Illinois, New York. Iowa, Missouri, Mchi-
gan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Wisconsin, Ten
nessee, Maine, Indiana, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, aud the District of Columbia were re-
presented.
THE FREMONT PLATFORM.
The Committee on Resolutions reported a
series, declaring
| First That the Federal Union shall be pre-
served
Second. That the Constitution aud laws of the
UOitoi States must be observed and obeyed.
Third That the rebellion must be suppressed
by force OF arms mud without compromise.
Fourth. That the rights of free speech and the
press, aud the habeas corpus, be held inviolate,
save IN districts where martial law has been pro-
claimed
nm. That the rebellion has destroyed slavery,
and that the Federal Constitution should be
amended 10 prohibit its re- establishment and
to secure to oil men absolute equality before the
law.
SiIM That integrity and economy are demand.
ed ut all timeS in the administration of the Go.
vernment and that in time of war tue want of
them is criminal.
SfpenM That the right of asylum, except for
crime aud subject tu law, is recognized prinei-
ple OF American liberty; that any violation oil
1t cannot be overlooked, and must not 20 un.
rehuked
hiyAnh. That tho national policy, known as the
Monroe Il cirine, has become recOgnz cd prin.
| cpe, and that the establishment of an nnti-re-
publican government on this continent by any
foreign Power cannot be tolerated
NinM. That the gratitude and support of the
nation is due to the faithful soldiers and earnest
leaders Of the Union army and navy for their
heroic achievements and leathless ynlor in do
fence OF our imperilled country and civil liberty
Tenth. That the one-term policy for the Presi.
dency adopted by the people is strengthened by
force Of the existing crisis, and should be main,
tained by constitutional amendment
Eleventh That the Constitution should be so
amended that the President aud Vice President
shall I've elected by direct vote of the people,
TioeJfh. That the question of the recOnstruc.
pie, through their Representatives in Congress
and not to the Executive.
IhTteenM. That the confiscation of the lands
OF the rebels, and their distribution among the
soldiers and settlers, is measure of justice.
The last resolution was not recommended, but
reported for consideration.
Mr.. Gilbert announced the receipt of letter
from Wendell Phillips. The letter was warml,
applauded.
A letter from Lucus Robinson, COMPTROLLER Of
New York, was read, favOring the nomination Of
Gen. Grant.
The resolutions were then adopted separately
Col. Moss moved that the Convention proceed
to the nomination OF candidates for President
and Vice President.
MIR. Ransom moved to reconsider, believing il
would be better TO wait until after the Baltimor,
Convention.
Colonel Moss moved that John c. Fremont be
declared the nominee for President.
MIR. Ransom moved IA amendment, that q
nominating convention be held in Cleveland Oh
tho first Wednesday iu September. Lost, only
0 voting in the affirmative.
Mr. Powell, of Washington, moved to adjourn
over TO the Radical Convention ut baltimore on
the 9th OF June. Declared out of order.
The nomination of Fremont was then made bv
reclamation.
General COchIane, b. Gratz Brown, and Gen
Butler were named for Vice President
Mr. Cochrane asked leave TO retire from tha
Convention.
Mr. Gilbert taking the chair the question wa,
put, and the nomination OF General Cochranq
was confirmed, with but few voices in the mega
tive.
committee was appointed to report plan oil
organization and II name for the party
The Convention then took feetss till nine
O'Clock.
tXOITRMENr OVER FREMoN1's NOMINATION.
Germans especially are wild over Fremont's
nomination. Parker Pillsbury and Mr. s. 4
Foster, the New England Abplironisls. and
Messrs. Plumb nnd GoulGll Aboitionists Of New
York, and Caeplr liuz Uf Missouri, have taken
conspicuous part in the Convention.
WENDELL PHILLIPS LETTER
letter from Wendell Phillips was read, eiy-
ing support to either Fremont or Buller. This
Administration hnl sustained the rebellion. ond
thought more Of eonchating it's foes than sery
ing lhe county. II had nsusrd its three wea-
ton5 10 put down the war-lnen, money, and
emnncpaii0n--and hud Just done pueuph TO in
nmidate the rebels and not save the Slate. We
shall have to cunihue the war iu the Senate
after closing il on the field. lheia must he a
thorough reorganization If States on the basis
Of absolute equality; The blacks admitted 10
CIT zenahip, or We must hold States as Territories
under standing armies. lie conclude by pras-
lng the high stateamanship aud military ability
OF General Fremont.
THE NAME OF THE PARTY.
The Convention voted TO call the new marty
''The hadical Democracy AT no time has Tho
Convention been very large or very impressive.
aud It adjourned without fulfilling the expecta
tons og its organizers
MIR. LincOln's Reply to Patriotic Offer.
Col. i. u. LOOMS of New LonIon Conn m