Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
The Louisiana Delegation Bolts.
Adams Declines-O'Conor Reiterates.
They Conclude to Run Without
Candidates.
specuIations Of the aIorning.

IlOn Win tne canolQacy Tor vice PRESIDENT
Louisiana secedes.
Mr.. Kelly, of Louisiana, said he had been
instructed By the Committee on Resolu-
tions to read a communication in behalf OF
the Louisiana delegation, justifying their
withdrawal from the convention. The
reasons assigned for such procedure are
the hopelessness of the cause in conse-
quence of the decided declination of Chas'
O'Conor and the confused condition of af-
fairs. The address in full is as follows:
As Representatives of the State of Louis
ina, solemn duty is imposed on US at this
moment. Voting unanimous for O'Conor
as the candidate of the Democratic party
for President and for John Quincy Adams
for Vice President, we believe that we rep
resented as far as individual opinion can
be represented in the aggregate, the senti-
ment ofa political party trueFto the prin-
ciples ofrepublican government. 1t came
on us as an inspiration that Charles O'COnor
and John Quincy Adams might save the re-
public. O'Conor has refused TO be our
Standard bearer. History must pass on
bis reasons. We believe him to be citi-
zen eminently pure, devoted to republi-
can government as contemplated by jeff
erson andby Jackson, and with unostentation
when occasion requires heroic in the asser-
ton ofprinciples. With profound regret, we
have heard epithets applied to him by mem
bers of this convention, since his absolute
declination has been made known which
could only properly be applied to the basest
men. Hypocrisy and cowardice were at
tributed to him. We believe that the last
hope of the Republic rested with this Con-
vention. To us it is a matter of utter in
difference whether Grant or Greeley sue
ceeds. With sad hearts we foresee the
death of Democratic principles and repub-
ican government. Let us pray to God
that the impending revolution may be with
out blood. We came here in the spirit of
fraternity, and in that spirit we part from
the majority of you. The Convention, be-
fore the denunclations of Mr.. O'Conor were
uttered, had not in our opinion exhausted
all becoming means of prevailing on him to
accept the distinguished honor rendered
him. Gentlemen, we leave you with the
painful conviction that we can no longer
serve our common country, or State, or
principles by remaining with you.
DAVID SCALLY,
Z. KELLY,
y. u. OAlh,
On behalf of delegation from Louisiana.
An ArtfuI Dodge.
Mr.. Goodlette, of New York, offered
resolution which he said he thought would
alter the determination of the Louisiana
delegation. The resolution embodied the
general idea that since OConor had been
unanimously nominated and had declined,
it was the duty of the convention not to
nominate another candidate but to appeal
to the country and give the nominees the
same hearty and enthusiastic support as if
both candidates had signified their accept
ance. Mr.. Goodlette supported his resolu-
ton in speech Of some little length, eulo-
gizing O'Conor's ability, purity of chaI2c-
ter and Democratic fealty. The speech
was interrupted by occasional applause.
Mr.. Moreau, of Indiana, combatted the
resolution, urging that the emphatic and
strong declarations in O'Conor's letter that
he could not serve as a candidate of the
convention was sufficient warning to this
body not to nominate him now, that
OConor had peremptorily declined. The
convention owes it to its own dignity and
duty to make a new nomination. The
New York delegation should withdraw
O'Conor's name. he moved that Mr.
Goodlette's resolution lie on the table.
Adams Declines His Nomination.
The molten was withdrawn to allow Col.
Duncan to read a telegram from Jno. @.
Adams.
Quincy, Mass, Sept 5.-To Col. Blanton
Duncan, Louisville: 1 will gladly serve as
Vice President with O'Conor, but will &C.
cept nothing else. O'Conor must positive
ly stand. JNo. QUINCY ADAMS.
Goodlet's resolution on the call of States
was not laid on the table by vote of Ais
ing II noes and II ayes.
During roll call as the States voted aye or
nay the anu ouncement was greeted with
applause by the partisans of each side.
DemIgOd Duncan Taken down a Peg.
Col. Duncan was refused permission to
cast the vote of Texas and Maryland by
proxy, the President deciding that no dele
gate could transfer his right to another to
represent their constituency, for were that so
all the delegates might transfer their author
ity to Col. Duncan and go home and save
their hotel bills and leave the presiding Of
icer Of this convention to call one man to
order and to vote on all propositions and
decide all questions. Laughter and cheers
for Lyons
Mr.. Moleau, ef Indiana, moved the adop-
ton of Mr.. Goodlett's resolution. 1t was
carried on the roll call of States by vote
of 544 ayes and 30 noes, Tennessee voting
a solid aye.
Supplemental Platform.
Mr.. Bayard, of New Jersey, in behalf of
the committee on resolutions, submitted
supplemental report as follows, which was
adopted:
Resolved, That we are opposed to giving
the public lands to corporations, and favor
their disposal to actual settlers only.
Resolved, That we favor a judicious tariff
for revenue purposes only, and that we are
opposed to that class of legisla-
ton and taxation which enrich few at the
expense Of the many, under the plea Of pro-
lection.
On motion of Mr.. Moreau, of Indiana,
the thanks of the convention were returned
TO presiding officer Lyons for his peculiarly
able, impartial and courageous performance
of duty.
Judge Lyons made a few characteristic
remarks in acknowledgment of cOmpli-
meat, whereupon the convention adjourned
sine die.
A Mass Meeting.
Immediately after the adjournment of
the convention the delegates re-assembled
as mass meeting, S. j. Bayard, Of New
Jersey, in the chair. Brick Pomeroy
Weems, of Georgia, and others
made speeches. A telegram from Atlanta
was read announcing great enthusiasm in
that city over the action of the convention.
Judge Woodward LibeIIed.
LEXINGTON, Sept. 5.-The statement
made in the Louisville papers of Sept. 3,
and sent in the dispatches from that place,
to the effect that Judge Woodward, of
was delegate to the Louis
Vile Convention, was untrue and SANDER
Gus. Judge Woodward was in Louisville
with his family on visit to friends and to
attend the Exposition, but vas not a dele
gate to the Duncan convention. He did
not cross its threshold or take any part in
its deliberations.
O'COnOr Still Declining,
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 5-Another telegram
from Charles O'COnor is said to have been
received here, in which he further reiter- |
ates his determination not to accept the |
candidacy 50 urgently pressed upon him. |
Some delegates still adhere to the belief |
that be viii consent 10 run after he shall |
have had consultation with members of the |
and heard their arguments and |