The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-09
SUPPLEMENT.

councils. nndwe regard az worthy OF public couAdencc
snu cal trust those only who cordially endorse the
principles proclaimed these resouti ns and which
snood acterze the administration OF the governmeat
(Applanse.)
Resolved, That the government owes TO all men
color, the full protection u the laws or war--ap
pause)-and that any violation OF these laws or OF the
ussges OF civilized nations In the time OF war BY tho
rebels now In arms should be made the subject OF fun
apa prompt redress Prolonged applause.l
q, hesoivea, That the foreign immigration which In
tne pasl mas added so much 10 the wealth and develop
ment OF resources and increase power this
tne asylum OF the oppressed OF all nations-should be
fostered and encouraged by liberal and just policy.
y Resolved, That we in OF the speedy con
struction OF the railroad TO the Pacific.
1O-Resolved, That the national faith pledged for the
redemption Of the public debt must be kept nviolate
And that for this purpose we recommend economy and
rs'u responsibility IN the public expenditures and Wig
every loyal state 10 sustain the credit and promote tho
use o. the national currency. (Appiausel
IL. Resolved, That we approve the position taken BY
tho government that the people OF the United States Dan
never regard with Indifference the attempt Of any Euro
fraud the Institutions Of any republican on
tho Western Continent-(proionged appsuse)and that
they Will view with extreme jealousy, az menacing 70
the peace aud Independence OF this our country the
effort OF any such Power obtain iootholds Tor
monarchca governments sustained by foreign mill
tary force in proximity to the United States ong
continued applause.)
NOMINATION OF MR. LINCOLN FOR PRESIDENT.
Mr. DEAso. OF oho-I move that this Convention now
proceed TO the nomination OF candidates for President ana
Vice President Of the United States.
Tho CHAIRMAN stated the motion.
Mr.. CAMERoS-I move tho following . substitute for
the motion Of the gentleman from Ohio
The CHAIRMAN directed the Secretary to read tho reso
luton.
Resolved That Abraham Lincoln, OF illinois, be- declared
ana y Maine be the
President of the party,
Cries or 'sNo, mol"
VoIcs-Dvide the resolution.
Mr.. CRKswEII., OF MaryIand-I cali for division
Mr.. STONE Of Iowa. ask II can mako an amendment
to that resolution
The CHAIRMAN said the resolution OF Mr. Cameron
now the question before the Convention.
Mr.. SroNE-l move to lay IL on the table Carried
Mr.. SroNE-I now move that Abraham Lincoln, OF Iii
no,s, be the unanimous nominee OF the Convention.
Cries OF "Question,' and great confusion.
The CHAlRMAN--wii the gentleman listen for
men The gentleman from iowa moved that resolution,
offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania tMr Came
ROM, DO laid the table. That has been carried The
Chair then recognized Mr. Cook Of Illinois, as having tho
floor
Mr. STEVENS OF Pennsylvania called for the vote BY
States before the vote was declared to tho House.
Mr.. STONE OF Iowa, claimed the floor
Mir. SrEvESs-I have not yielded the floor.
The CHMRMAN-Does the gentleman from Pennsylvania
insist call OF the States upon the motion to lay
the table the resolution of Mr.. Cameron
MANY voicEs--State the question.
The CHMRMAN-The gentleman from Iowa moved to lay
upon the table the substitute offered by Mr. Cameron OF
Pennsylvania ard Mr.. Ste ems informs the Chair that
before that motion put to the Convention he moved
call OF the States, under the rules Before the an
nouncement OF vote delegate has right TO move
to the question of laying the table the subst
tue offered by Mr. Cameron Upon that the States were
Mr.. CnEswEIL, OF Md-I call for q division OF the
question.
Mr. GoLpsBoRoUGn. of Md, also called for division.
The CHAiRMAN1he question is, shall the resolution
offered by General Cameron substitute be laid upon
the table, The Secretary will proceed with the call
Mr.. BRErgNRIDGE-I wish to mako motion concerning
the whole this subject and hope the house will hear
me for moment. want to modify it SO as to lay the
resolution on tho table for the purpose OF declaring Abra
ham incOl he
Mr.. STEVENSON. OF Indiana desire to know what has
become Of the vote to lay the substitute OF Mr. Cameron
on the table9
The CnAIaMAN-That is before the Convention The
Secretary will call the roll of the states for the purpose
Of knowing whether it will be lad upon the table.
Mr. fANK. OF Kansas appeal 70 the gentleman from
Pennsy vana with tho consent OF the Convention, to
withdraw ms resolution y places US ~ very awkwaId
predicament hope General Cameron, consulting the
best wishes OF the country, viii withdraw his resolu
ton. Let vote upon tho motion put by the gentleman
from Iowa
Mr. STONE. OF Iowa.-Hurrah for Lincoln.
Mir CAMERoS--ro save all this trouble to gentlemen
who TO wish 10 show their hands here will with
The cuAiRmAs-Mr. Cook, OF Illinois. has the floor.
Mt CAMERON, OF Pal viii withdraw It, or amend by
moving that this Convention nominate by reclamation
Abraham Lincoln Cor second term.
Mr. STONE, o, owa--rhe gentleman is cheating out
of my motion object daughter aud cries Of "0rder,"
"order p "Queston.' "Qcassicn.n
Mr.. LANE, OF Kansas-Hatrah for Stone.
The CnAIRMAN-Mr. Cameron's mot on TO amend is not
in order. II must be an absolute withdrawal none
all Docs he withdraw his resolution
Mr. CAxEaoS--l win modify my resolution to make it
"nominate Abraham Lincoln by reclamation"
Mir STONE, OF lowa-That won't de- you must with
draw.
Tho CHAIRMAs--The gentleman from Pennsylvania has
not answered tue question OF the Chair Has the rcsou
tion been Withdrawn or not
Mr. CAMSRoS-T want t. modify.
The CnARsIAa-Ihat Is not definite answer and can
not be recognized such by tue Chair. The question
before the Convention - upoa the resolution offered by
Dir. Cameron call OF the sta.es IS demanded
Mr.. RAYMOND, OF New YORK; understand that the
question before the Convention is the substitute offered by
General Cameron for one which lie offered and inter-
wards withdrew and that the motion now s that Abra
asm LINCOLN 30 1cmuaied Tor me Presidency. desire
q saw ore Word ap6n the nlann,r ip whlch |! j. pro
posed TO be believe that these is no man 10 this
Convention who will not however the vote may be
taken, give his vote in just one way u can, there
fore, be from apprehenscns Of the result
Of vote that this particular way or taking II should
be proposed therefore m1y rs well look 70 other con-
sderatons in deciding how We WI lake y ~ y very
wel known that attempts nave been maee. though with
great success TO create the I'M resson that the
nomination OF Abraham Lincoln has to be pushed through
this Convention by some demonstration that will not
look TO the exercise OF individual influence Is 1t wise
under these circumstances TO take vote by acclama
tiong 10 cannot possibly change the result 1t add
weight whatever to ITS earnestness aud 1t may give
rise to false Impressions. | suggest, ard will
move as a substitute a resolution embodying
my view. that the wsest course would be to
allow tho roll Of the States represented In TINS Con
venton TO be called and let every delegation declare its
vote. ] believe there will DO q unanimous vote from
every delegation precisely to the same effect ! think
the eject of that vote will be greater than one taken by
sccamation It cln BE- reinforced as II will be rem
forced by this Convention and throughout The country by
the loud accafpatoDs OF the American people Anu no"
move substitute for tho motion or the gentleman
Pcrusy lvana that the roll OF the states be called
and delegation be called upon TO record its vote
(Appause)
Mr. CANsRoS-I accept the notification
Mr. Cook Of finois-Mr President the state OF Illinois
again presents the loyal people OF this Datn tor Pres
dent OF the United States Abraham Lincoln-God bless
HIM
Mr. CArrRoSI desire to accept the modification Of the
gentleman from New York. Cries Of "Rol," "Roil,"
1Qnestion," &C.
The CHArIs-1he gentleman from Ohio moved that this
proceed TO the nomination Of candidates for
President ana Vice President Upon that resolution
was by General Cameron that has been discussed
Upon that the gentleman from New York Mr Raymond)
moves proceed TO the nomination OF candidate for
President alone ask gentleman from Ohio whether
he accepts that as . substitute for his notion
Mr. DEIANo-It was 10 full comprehension or the ne
ccssty OF having individual expression OF opinion 10
favor OF Abraham Lincoln that made my motion, and
that should be misapprehensiop, and no claim
that he had been nominated by camor that public sen
tment had been suppressed that desired the nomina-
lion Indicated hY resoutinn--for desirca