The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-07-11
The New York Convention.

Our lmlted space OF course precludcs the
possibility of giving even the briefest sketch
Of the five days exciting proceedings Of the
great national convention at New York, or of
the great Soldiers and Sailors convention,
attended by over 1000 delegates sent from all
parts of the country, which met at the same
time, and which gave its unreserved endorse
ment to the platform of the democratic con-
vention, and pledge to support its nominees.
We cannot forbear copying, however, brief
telegraphic account of the scene, on the 2ad
ballot for presidential candidate, when Ohio
having withdrawn the name of Pendleton,
brought forward that of Gov Seymour, against
his often repeated remonstrace. The tele-
graph report reads:
When Ohio was called, McCook, by unani.
nous direction of his delegation, and with the
assent and approval Of every public man in that
State, including Pendleton, put in nomination
against his inclination, but no longer against
his honor, the name of Hon. Horatio Seymour
Let us vote for man whom the Presidency has
sought, and who has not sought the Presidency
This he believed would drive from power the
radical cabal at Washington. He believed this
nomination would command the unanimous APP
prevail of the Democrats and conservative men
Of all sections. He asked, on behalf of the coun-
try, that Seymour should yield TO the wish Of
the convention.
Great excitement and applause ensued, dele
gates rising and cheering McCook cast twenty
one votes for Horatio Seymour. Renewed
cheering.]
Seymour rose and said: 1.-THE motion Just
made has excited the most mingled emotions.
He had no language in which to thank the con.
ven;ion, and to express his regret that his name
had been presented, but in question affecting
his duty and honor he must stand by his opinion
against the world. He could not be nominated
without putting himself and the Democratic
party in peril. When he declined the nomina.
ton he meant it. He paid an eloquent tribute
to Pendleton, and his magpanimity. In closing,
he said, thanking the convention: "Your can.
didate | cannot be-"
Herman, of New York, sad to relieve every.
body in the New York delegation, they have
had no lot nor part in this movement of Ohio.
They had heard something of it, but declined to
take any part in it, out of regard for the proper
senstiveness of the President of this convention,
until other States should show by their action
that Seymour was demanded by the party. In
conclusion he urged the necessity of success in
the campaign, expressed his opinion that Sey-
mour could now accept the judgment of the
convention with honor, and that h should yield
as matter Of duty to its wish; and with him
as a candidate, New York was good for a hun
dred thousand majority.
The call OF the roll was then proceeded with.
Tennessee gave Horatio Seymour 10. When
Wiscon was called, Palmer seconded the State
of Ohio, and cast eight votes for Horatio Sey
mour Great cheering. Kentucky gave Sey-
mour her II votes. Great cheering. Massa-
chusetts gave for Horatio Seymour North
Carolina changed her 0 votes from Hendricks
to Seymour. Cheers. Pennsylvania asked
that her vote be not recorded at present. Mis-.
sissippi changed from Hancock to Horatio Sey.
mour. Great cheering and confusion ensued, the
delegates standing upon the seats.
Mr.. Price took the chair, and insisted that gen.
tlemen must take their seats, and would recog-
Mise one until order was restored.
Mr.. Woodward, of Pa, now rose and transfer.
red her vote to Horatio Seymour. lGrear cheer.
ing ard disorder Cries of delegates all over the
house to their respective cbairmen to "change
our vote Change our VOTE Half dozen states
at once wanted to change their votes Missouri
| changed to Seymour, II. Illinois followed en-
mosse for Seymour. Tremendous cheering
indescribable confusion Indiana changed solid
thirteen for Seymour. Texls cast her six votes
for Seymour. a.,h ON
Here the cannon in the street began to fire a
| salute for the nominee, as State after state came
in, but the confusion and noise was 30 great that
not a word could be distinguished Of what any
body said. Seymour was clearly nominated.
The confusion subsiding Alabama, Maine, Kan.
sas and Arkansas, and then all other states fol.
lowed successively with q unanimous vote for
Seymour.