The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-07-18
NY II.
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National Democratic convention


1920 a. m.
Mr.. Broadhcad nominated Francis T.
Blair. He eulogised his firmness Of pur-
pose, great courage and indomitable will.
He would give a living meaning to his
TO preserve and defend the Consti.
Mr.. Weller, of Pennsylvania, com
that some remarks made by Mr..
yesterday, were elected and in
bad temper. incidentally mentioning the
name Of Chase, and the galleries broke
out with great cheering.
The Chair announced that the 10Th
ballot would be taken.
A delegate from California nominated
Judge Field for President. Subdued
cheers.
Mr.. .Vallandigham read q letter from
Mr.. Pendlcton, dated July End, desiring
the withdrawal Of his name when the
best interests Of the party seemed TO re.
qnire il. V~allandigham says that Mr.
MCLEAN desired to present this letter yes.
terday, but the delegation thought il
best to keep Pcndleton up throughout
yesterday.
The roll was then called on the 10Th
ballot. The result has been previously
sent.
The goth ballot resulted as follows -
English, 10; Hancock, 1921; Doolittle,
IL; Hendricks. 121 /; Blair, l3; Field,
o; Thos. II. Seymour, 2. The CaliRor-
nia delegation divided, only giving Field
3.
The 21st ballot showed little change,
Pennsylvania still voting for Hancock
and Kentucky for Hendricks. Massa.
chusetts gave Chase 1.
On the 22nd ballot. when Ohio was
called, Mr.. McCook said, that with the
unanimous direction Of his delegation
and with the assent and approval Of ev,
cry public man Of that State, including
Mr.. pcndieton. he put in nomination
against his inclination, but no longer
against his honor. the name of Hon. Ho
ratio Seymour. He said. let us vote foi
a man whom the Presidency has sought
and who has not sought the Presidency
This. he believed. would drive from pow
err the Radical cabal at Washington. III
believed this nomination would command
the unanimous approval of Democrats
and conservative men of all sections. FL
asked, on behalf OF the country that Ar
Seymour should yield TO this wish of th'
Convention. At this there was great ex
element aud applause, the delegates ris
ing and cheering. Mr. McCcok east th'
q votes of Ohio for Horatio Seymour
Renewed cheering.1 Dir. Seymour ros'
aud said, that he bad no language il
which TO thank the Convention and to ex
press his regret that his name had bee
presented but in a question affecting hi
duty aud honor. he must stand by hi
opinion against the world. lie could no
be nominated we'll without putting him
self aud the Democratic party in peril
When he declined the nomination, b
meant il. lie added, Jour candidate
cannot be.
Vallandigham said that in times o
great ~exigeneies, every personal consider
alton should give way. lie insisted tina
Horatio Seymour must yield to the dem
onstration 10 bis behalf 0hio's vot
must and should stand for Horatio Sey
mour. lie called upon the several del
c~gations TO follow that lead.
Francis Herman. of New York, 10 re
lieye the New York delegation, said the,
have had no lot or part in this moyemen
of Ohio. They had heard something o
it, but declined to take any part in it, u
of regard 10 the scnsitivcness II tn
President of the Convention. Until 9th
err States should show BY their action tina
Mr.. Seymour was demanded by the par
ty in the Convention. New York woul'
be silent. lie urged the necessity 0
success in the campaign, and expresses
his opinion that Mr.. Seymour could nos
accept the judgment of the Convention
with hpnor, and that he should yield as
matter OF duty to it's wish, aud with hin
for our candidate, New York was gooe
for 100 .0U9 majority.
The roll call was proceeded with, Stat
after State casting its vote for Seymour
The Safes which had voted 70
other candidates changed to Seymour
which caused a scene of the utmost con
fusion. The canon on the street com
menced f~irintsa salute for the nominee
and Mr.. Tilden, of New York, rose
Great interest was manifested to hea
him, but the confusion was very great
He said that last evening he did not be
lieye the event which had now occurre
could have taken place. He had no ex
pectatiou that Ohio would como to th'
support of the distinguished citizen ofNev
York which had opposed Ohio's earnes
wishes. In conclusion, he announced thu
vote of New York solid Tor Seymour
The chair announced the result-317, tn,
entire vote of the Convention-for Sey
mour.
A scene Of the greatest enthusiasm en-
sued.
Mr.. Preston, of Kentucky, moved t,
proceed to nominate a candidate for Vic,
President. A new scene of confusion
ensued.
A delegate from California eulogiseC
Haight, but said the State presented n,
candidate.
Mr.. Steele said this was q mistake,
majority of the delegation nominated f
P. Blair.
Mr.. Bigler moved a recess for an hour
which was finally carried.
On re.assembling, Illinois presentec
the name of General McClernand, ant
calling him vastly superior in militar!
ability to Gen. Grant. Gen. McCler
nand rose and thanked the delegate fol
the honor, but declined.
Iowa named Augustus G. Dodge,
Kansas named Gen. Thomas Ewing
Jr., in accordance with the wishes of tn,
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