Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-07-10

THIRD DAY.
The Convention came together ON Tuesday
in not very good temper. The Southerners
were disguised with what they understood the
platform was to he, and some of them ex-
pressed regrets that they came at all. But
the Reputation clauses and the declarations
in favor of State rights, in the platform as
presented, Iacihed them. The resolution in
dorsing Pendleton's greenback doctrine was
most enthusiastically applauded, 50 were
those which indorsed bond taxation and one
currency for all.
1t showed that the Convention responded
most heartily to reputation, and it was evi-
dent that the Pendleton element had won in
the platform. The statement that slavery
and secession are forever dead was not receiy-
ed with any applause. The only other point
of the platform which calledout any enthusi-
astIc applause was the Endorsement iof An
drew johnson.
The platform adopted by the sub-eommit-
tee wac drafted by Robert J. Walker. but
much cut down from his original text, while
resolutions drafted by Chief Justice Chase
and Henry c. Murphy have been added.
Approaching the ballot, Gov. Richardson
of Illinois moved that two-thirds of the vote
east should he required to nominate. He
denounced the two-thirds rule as the cause Of
the misery Of the country and of war and
would ask for its repeal, after this Conven-
ton had nominated.
Mr.. Kiornan of New York hoped no one
would be nominated here who was not voted
for by two-thirds of all the delegates.
Alr. Clymer of Pennsylvania, Chairman of
the committee on Permanent Organization,
said the committee unanimously supposed in
reporting the two-thrls rule that it required
two-thirds Of all the delegates to effect a
nomination. Mr. Richardson withdrew his
resolution, and the chair decided that two
third. meant two thirds of all the delegates
The Chairman also appealed to the speeta-
rsss not to attempt to influence the ballots
by cheers for their layorites
Amid much confusion and noise all over
the hall the States were called to nominate
candidates.
Connecticut presented the name OF GOV,
English in a fye-ninutes speech by Mr. Eaton.
Illinois responded through Gen. Richard
son that it should support Mr.. Pendleton,
but left it to Ohio to present the name.
Maine presented the name Of Gen. Ham
cock, and the spokesman in warm terms com
merded his acts as military commander in
Louisiana. Mr. Emory, Of Maine, in be
half OF the minority of that delegation,
nominated Geo. H. Pendlct,n.
New Jersey nominated Ez-Goy. Joel Park
cr of that State as distinguished by being the
only Democratic Governor of Northern
State
New York through Mr. Henry \ Tilden,
presented the name Of Sanford E. Church.
Ohio, through Gen. Geo. W McCook,
named Geo II Pendleton.
1 Pennsylvania, through its Chairman, Judge
Geo. W. Woodward, presented the name OF
Asa Packer. which, it was claimed was not
to be an empty compliment
Tennessee presented the name Of Andrew
johnson, and his counsel Judge Nelson spoke
HE praises at length.
Mr. Smith Of Vermont nominated the only
Democratic Governor Of New England.
Jane, f. English.
Virginia said her choice was the nominee
Of the convention.
Missouri nominated Senator Doolittle.
His friends had claimed ll2 votes for Pen
dleton at the first, but he received but l0j,
while President johnson showed more
strength than was expected Alabama,
Georgia, North Carolina. going for him Tn
tire, with II votes from Maine.
On the second ballot Texas changed from
Andrew johnson to Hancock. and Virgin
ia gave Blair has additional ten.
On the third Virginia changed her 10 votes
to Pcudicton, the only Change Of Importance,
and Pennsylvania tame back and stuck TO
Packer amid mingled Kisses ami applause.
On the fourth ballot, North Carolina
voted nine for Seymour Great and continu-
GUS applause. Mr.. Tildcn said if the CALLER
les were 10 Interfere in this way. he would
move that they be cleared.
Mr.. seymour rose and said he could not
accept a nomiration by thi- Convention.
His inclination originally declined it, hi.
honor now demanded it lie hoped his name
would not be mentioned here against li-
protest The call wa- completed, North .
Carolina IersistinS in her vote for Seymour.
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