Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-07
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES

NEW YORK, july The Delegates 10 the
Convention are generally present aud the
galleries are filled with spectators Prior 10
the Convention being called 10 order the hall
was filled with rumors concerning the nomi-
nation. Some OF Mr.. Pendleion's friends saw
that combinations have been formed which
will ensure his defeat.
The Committee on Resolutions hsye agreed
unanimously and are ready to report promptly
After the Convention was called 20 order he
death OF Peter Cagger, one OF the delegates, wa.
announced.
Mr.. Wright, OF Delaware. submitted a series
Of resolutions prepared by the Hon. A. II Ste
phens, OF Georgia, which were read and re-
ierred.
The lame of Mr.. Stephens was cheered.
After some debate, on motion Of Mr.. Richard
son, TO refer all resolutions TO a committee
without reading. and Just as the vote was
about to be taken, Mr. Murphy, of New York,
arose TO report from the committee on resoIu-
tons the platform agreed upon, and which he
sent TO the chair, where they were read by Mr.
Murphy.
They declare that the Democratic party, re-
posing trust in the intelligence and Justice of
the people, standing upon the Constitution,
recognize secession and slavery as settled by
the war. All the voluntary action OF the
Southern States never 20 be renewed A de-
nnand for the immediate restoration Of all the
States ICheers.l
Amnesty for all political offenders, and the
right OF suffrage in all the States.
The payment Of the public debt. Where tie
obligations do not expressly state on their fc :,
or the law under which they are issued doss
not provide payment in coin. they al ,uld 0
paid in lawful money OF the United States
prolonged cheers
Equal taxation OF all property, including
Government bonds. [Cheersl
One currency for the Government and peo-
pie. laborer and offce-holder, pensioner and
soldier, producer and bond-nolder, Igreat
cheers, and greater economy IN the administra-
ton, a reduction in the army ana navy, abol..
ton of the Freedmen's Bureau, [cheers,l and
OF Inquisitorlal modes Of collecting revenue
ana such equal taxation under the internal
revenue as will afford incidental protection to
industry.
Seventh. Subordination Of military 10 civil.
Eighth. Equal nights and protection for ma
tive and adopted citizens; against the doctrine
OF immutabie allegiance. Denounces the usur-
pations Of the Radical party, its violation OF
pledges in the conduct of the war in the over
throw OF the freedom OF the press, and estaS-
llshing system Of espionage and disregarding
the hdbeds corpus. II made the nation al capital a
Bastile, and threatened to destroy the original
jurisdiction Of the Supreme Court, and ma
hgned the Chief Justice because Of bis integrity
on the trial Of the President.
The report is continued at q considerable
length and resists these abuses. and in conclu-
sion, declares that the privilege and trust of
suffrage belongs exclusively TO the control of
each State, and that Congress has usurped IL in
violation OF the Constitution. Ii specifically de.
nounces the reconstruction acts as unconsti.
tutional.
The soldiers and sailors pensions are 20 be
faithfully paid.
The public land should be reserved for
homesteads.
Thanks Andrew johnson for resisting the
aggression Of Congress.
In conclusion, the report invites men Of ali
parties to unite on this platform.
Mr.. Murphy moved the previous question,
which was ordered with but few dissenting
votes.
A delegate called for the re-reading, ferries Of
"Question "'l which was put and adopted
with few dissenting voices, and the Convention
arose TO its feet wildly cheering.
Mr.. Bigier moved thai the Coavention do
now proceed TO nominate O candidate for Pres
ldent Of the United States.
Some confusion ensued here, but the Chai
put the question n once, ana n was decided in
the Affirmative.
Mr. Seymour here resumed the chair.
Mr.. vallandigham moved to recans,Aer IN.
vote just taken, and to lay that motion upor
the table. Agreed TO.
Some discussion occurred IN regard to the
two-thirds rule.
Mr.. Sey mour desjrde 10 have n distiuct
understanding " h. ther II required two-thirds
Of the entire Convention 10 nominste. or tf the
vote should not Be fully two -thirds Of those
voting 70 determine the oallot Alter n
discussion the President announced that he
would rule as IL was ruled al the Baltimore
and Charleston Cos vention that two-thirde OF
the entire delegates shall be necessary for a
nomination.
The Convention then proceeded TO nominate
Connecucut nominated Governor English
ILLINOIS would east her vote for Pendieten:
but would leave Ohio to nominate him
Maine nominated Hancock, bat q portion OF
her delegation nominated Pendleton anil
cheering.
New Jersey nominated Parker. New York
nominated Church. Ohio nominated Peadle-
ton. PEI .ylvania nominated Packer. Ten