New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-06
MARKHAM

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION OF THg FIFTH DISTRICT
BIN. a. HARRIS PROPOSED AS CANDIDATE FoR
COEeRRss-THB TEST OATH OBJECTED To-RUP-
TURF BETWEEN THE CONSERVATIVES AND COP
PBRHRADS.
OT' BALTIMORE Md, Wednesday, Sept 1866;
After DAVIS wrangling Bladensburg on Tuesday, the
Democratic Convention Of the Fifth District met here TO-
day resolution for Conference Committee TO confer
with tho Conservative Convention now In session IN inc
The ConVeption was presided over by Kibrnn of Anne
Arundel who was arrested IN 1861 by AeCelani S.ei
ward in 1863, by Gen. Waliaee he member OF inc
Frederick Legislature, and is Valorous sccessionst
Billngsley of ST. Mays County gave scathhg Iepuhe
TO Unonists who had deserted herpaty and now desired
TO on tic Democrats and urged the claims OF benjamin
G. Harris for nomination. lie sald according 70 tne
platform of the August Philadelphia Convention mere
was an implied coalition between the opponents Of Con
eress which stipulated that in districts where Democrats
had majority they should make nominations
Conservatives or Swami wing also met IN the same
building, in another Mr.. Mac Ian, expelled nom
the Senate for sympathy aud giving ad 10 tue heOc"
Mr.. HSrys in times that tried mems souls, pered life
and property for peace principles, and although now diner
ing somewhat from Mr. johnson, he should DC nominated
Alter cordially approving Of Mr.. Harss course in Con-
eress Mr. BIingslcy endorsed the Presidents policy.
Mr. NJ p Kubbin of Howard, said he Endorsed Mr.
uarrs bnt his nomination now would be wrong for the
same that Robert e. Lee, who enshned IN inc
hearts of the people, should not be presented as eand
date for Office at this time The present - day OF con-
citation. If Lee and the men who fought with MN
could submit to the terms Of the battlefield for the
present. why should not civilians do sol
Ho nplored the Convention accept the acts OF the
President in good faith, and assist him in restoring the
Southern States to their rights in Congress Al the same
time lie did not think that the party seeking the co
operation Of the Democratic party should dictate what
man TO be nominated by Democrats.
Mr. Compton favored the Harris nomination, and SAID
that the Conservatives would have to support him. that
their great prototype at the Philadelphia August Conven
ton had so indicated He said johnson and Harris stand
in the same position, and that the former had shown by
his Cleveland speech ability to stem any tide OF popular
After further discussion the Committee received
from the Conservative Johnsones. SWANS friends pro-
posed joint action TO nominate candidate or else an
adjournment After the new Convention was received
On rcassemblng the Conference Committee offered a
ssries OF resolutions, proposing TO nominate eandaate
pledged to the support OF the August Convention winch
was adopted Yeas, 10; Nays, 2.
Mr.. Compton, whom short time before euoezed Ben
Harris, offered resolution, which was adopted Swing
Andrew johnson most worthy successor Of the most
ustrous of those who preceded him, and hailed MN az
the heroic champion of civil liberty and Republican form
OF goYernment emitted 10 our respect our gTdttuuc duU
letter was read from Ben Harris bitterly denouneing
the test oath great obstacle in the way OF reconsruc
ton
Harris Daniel Clarke Of Prince George, F. Stone of
Charles Kborue q Anne Arundel, and Buzre Of Calvert,
placed in nomination After lO ballots recess taken
10 D. IN. Harrss friends desire an adjournment, but
have been defeated so far.
Bonefant United States Marshal, for Maryland, said
that he h. been requested by Montgomery Blair 10 repre-
sent him for Montgomery County and was admitted to
seat.
No delegates from Ben Harris's County 81. Mary,
from Charles. proposition was sent to NE Demo
Gratis proposing Committee Of Conference, which was
agreed to. The Conservatives proposed that both Con-
venton unite end select candidates that they adjourn
and new Convention be elected, but the demJohnson
refused these and other officiating propositions.
Aflor expressing Indignation and beng snubbed by the
Democrats the Conservatives adjourned 10 the 18th Sep
tomber II tho Conservatives had succeeded IN getting
possession of the Convention, BLAIR would have been their
choice.
1880 p. m.-After y ballots, Harris and kilbolrne
dropped. Old Democratic dodge Of packing baiot-box
commenced Last vote shows more vote than there
are delegates. BTscoe ahead.
1870 p. m.-PTeccding thirtieth ballot Of Prince
George clccor on Mcclellan ticket aud opponent q
emancipation, was nominated n compromise candidate
lie received five votes. Admd much confusion an adj
ournment was had 10 the first Wednesday IN October
After days session the proceedings ended in izzle
and 10 nomination.