Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-08

| said the committee on Permanent Organi-
cation unanimously supposed In reporting
/ the two-thirds rule that it required two
thirds ofall the delegation to effect o nomi-
nation. ~ AA 49, 81
Mr.. Hoyt, of Maryland, attempted to of
fer an amendment as an amendment to Mr..
I Richardson's resolution, but Mr.. Richard
! son withdrew his resolution and the
! amendment fell withft.
The Chair announced as the resolution
I had been withdrawn he would rule, as was
ruled, at the Baltimore and Charleston Com
Der of delegates shall be necessary to nom-
/ iuation.
The decision as rendered at Baltimore
was read by the secretary.
/ n The chair urg the audience to be
quiet, and to repress manifestations design
ed to influence the result of the delibera-
tions of the Convention.
points of order Bigler moved the secreta-
ries of the Convention act as tellers.
A delegate from Illinois inquired wheth-
er after the nominations closed to-day any
new candidates can be brought forward.
The Chair replied that the Convention
could at any time bring forward new can
didates. Subsequently he said it was in
order, under the resolution already adopt
ed, fol any State to now bring forward its
candidate.
The Secretary proceeded to call the roll,
in order to give an opportunity for States
to present their candidates. Z rsregx gzqs
Mr.. Eaton, of Connecticut, referred to
the gloom which hung over the Democratic
party at the close OF the war, and reminded
the Convention that Connecticut was the
first State to pierce the gloom by the elec-
tion of Democratic Governor, James E.
English, whom Connecticut now presents
as her candidate.
Mr.. Richardson said Illinois would vote
for Pendleton, but would leave Ohio to
make the nomination.
MIR. Anderson, of Maryland, eloquently
eulogized and presented the name of Gen.
w. S. Hancock. lCheers.l gr -,
Mr.. Emery,of Maine, on behalf of the
minority of the Maine delegation, and in
behalf of the labOring masses, nominated
George H. Pendleton. (Great cheers in the
New Jersey nominated Ex Gov. Joel
Parker, for whom they claimed a national
reputation, stating that while he earnestly
supported the National Government
throughout the war, he never consented to
any usurpation of the rights of citizens.
Mr.. Tilden, of New York, by the unani-
nous vote of the delegation, nominated
Sanford E. Church, whom he eulogiZed as
a statesman of enlarged experience and
man who has always achieved success be-
fore the people. [Cheersl 20 -
General McCook, OF Ohio, by the unan--
imous voice of her Convention, placed in
nomination George Fl. Pendleton. [Cheers.l
Mr.. Woodward, of Pennsylvania, by the
unanimous vote of the delegation, named
Hon. lAsa Packer. He declared this nom.
ination was not made, as mere compile
ment. The delegation presented him in
good faith. though in great Difference to
the views Of the Convention. They intended
to stand by him as long as it should seem
necessary to give the Convention time
enough to rally to his support. The
speaker proceeded at some length to present
the candidates public and private character.
He had not concluded when the five min
utes allotted to each speaker expired. Time
was called, but by unanimous consent
Mr.. Woodward was permitted, to go on
Packard d'sname was greeted with applause,
N fngled with few Kisses.
Mr.. Nelson, of Tenn, rose to present the
name of one for whom he claimed the qaal.
ifieations he set forth in a few earnest and
forcible remarks, concluding by nomina-
ting Andrew johnson. fGreat cheering,
both among delegates ana spectators-re-
newed and long continued.
Mr.. Smith, of Vermont, nominated the
only Democratic Governor of New Eng
land, James E. English.
A delegate from Virginia indorsed his as
its first and only choice for nominee or the
Convention. lCheers.] .l < bzsss e., i.ao
Mr.. Clark, of Wisconsin, in behalf of a
majority of delegates, nominated James R.
Doolittle. [Cheers.l
Mr.. Palmer, of Wisconsin, for the minor
of the man who had never been out of the
Democratic party. George III. Pendleton.
The roll was then called on the first bal
Vt, with the following result: