The weekly union record., 1864-06-11
Proceedings of the Cleveland Radical
Democratic Convention.

The convention was called to order at IL
o'clock Ex Governor johnson, of Pennsyl-
vania, was chosen temporary chairman. Three
and four hundred delegates we're present.
Some discussion occurred on the motion 10
appoint Committee on credentials, many of the
delegates opposing it on the ground that many
citizens were present, representing political
org anizations in several States, and yet were
not furnished credentials. 1t was finally re.
solved to entitle the names OF all present, the
only credentials required being in declaration
of the response of the calls for the Cleveland
Convention. A committee on permanent Or
ganization, reported for President, John Coch
raue. of New York; eighteen Vice Presidents;
four Secretarys. Mr.. Cochrane returned thanks
for the honor conferred, and addressed the
convention at some length.
At the afternoon session, the committee on
credentials reported and found the following
States represented: Ohio, Illinois, Mississippi,
New York, New Jersey, Iowa, Missouri,
Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Wiscon
siu. Tennessee, Maine, Indiana, New Hamp
shire and the District of Columbia. The
committee on resolutions reported sundry rules
for the government of the convention, recon-
NEEDING the rules of the House of Represen-
tatives, and TO take votes for candidates BY
States, according to representation 10 Con-
gress. This was opposed by several delegates
who favored voting as great National Mass
Convention, each individual TO have an equal
voice with an association. After debate, the
objectiona clauses were stricken out and the
following in substance, resolutions were re-
ported from the committee.
lst. That the Federal Union shall be pre-
served
I'd. The Constitution and the laws of the
United States shall be obeyed.
Sd. The rebellion must be suppressed by
force of arms, and without compromise.
4th The rights of free speech, press. and
hsbeas corpus must be held invioate, save 10
districts where martial law has been pro-
claimed.
5th. The rebellion has destroyed slavery and
the Federal constitution should be amended to
prohibit its re-establshment, and secure to all
men absolute equality before the law.
9th. That integrity and equality are deman-
ded at all times, in the administration of Gov.
ernment That in time of war the want of
them is criminal.
7th. Right and asylum except for crime,
and subject to law, is recog nzed principle Of
American Liberty; any violation Of it cannot
be over looked. and must not 90 unrebuked.
Sth. The national policy known as the Mon
roe doctrine, has become recognized princi-
pie; and that the establishment Of an snt-re.
publican government on this continent by any
foreign power, cannot be tolerated.
9th. The gratitude aud the support of the
nation is due the brave soldiers and earnest
leaders Of the Union army and navy, for their
heroic achievements in defence of our mperil
led country.
10th. Favors the one term policy for Presi-
dent.
llth. That the constitution shall be so
amended that the President and Vice Presi
dent be so elected by direct vote OF the
people.
18th. That the question Of reconstruction Of
rebellious States belongs TO the people through
their representatives in Congress and not the
Executive.
18th. That the confscation OF the lands Of
rebels and their distribution among soldiers
snd actual settlers is sound measure.
John C. Fremont was declared the Domi
nee of the convention for President OF the T.
O. and John Cochrane of New York for Vice
President.
Gilbert reported the name OF the party as
the Radical Democracy" which was adopted
by the convention. The convention adjourned
sine die.