The New York Herald Newspaper, June 24, 1860, Page 1

‘THE NEW YORK -HERALD. WHOLE NO. 8691. PRICE TWO from the Convention and nine remain. Those that with- | Cushing left the chair,the whole Convention rose, waving draw beg leave to submit a paper stating their reasons for | their bats and han hiefs and clapping their hands, withdrawal, Five others desire for the present to sus- | mingled with cries of “Good,” “Good, ‘Now we shall pend action with the Convention, without taking part in | have a fair man in the chair.” any other body, In suspending their action with the | Mr. Tonp, of Ohio, Vico President of the Convention, Convention they hope there may yet arise an opportunity | then took the chair, amidst loud applause. He briefly ad- to act harmoniously with the Convention, and therefore | dressed the Convention, declaring that for over thirty they retain their seats and the right to act with the Con- | years he had fought under the democratic banner in the vention, should such an opportunity arise. It is the wish | Giddings district, and he should not flinch from duty now. of the ten that withdraw, and they request that | He asked the indulgence of the Convention while endea- their votes may not be cast by any other | voring to discharge the duties which had devolved upon party. The action on their part has been | him. taken without anger or bitterness, and in the deepest sor- row. They do not cast censure anywhere; it was not for THE PRESIDENCY. The Disjointed Democracy Baltimore. Proceedings of the Northern Douglas and Southern Secession Conventions. . pepe AOE, aed ahaa i we gee roll) ane eT ay eh arty Priseree banged ray tg dbs tes ’ ty tas Mr. Burixr, of Massachusetts, rose to speak, but the Convention refused to listen to him, when a scene of the POR PRESIDENT, STEPHEN A, DOUGLAS, OF ILLINOIS. FOR VICE PRESIDENT, them the right to question the action of any independent sovereignty; but it was felt to be their duty and policy te return to their constituents and leave them free to act should there be two candidates in the field. He now withdrew the name ef that disinterested patriot, Mr. Guthrie, from’ before this Convention as a can- didate for the Presidency. He then presented papers from those who withdrew and thore who suspend ac- tion, and also » communication from Hon. James @. Leech, one of the retiring delegates, stigmatizing the action of the,Convention in harsh terms, as unfair, undemocratic, utmost confusion and excitement ensued. keep quiet, when order once more became the proceedings, but the Chair quietly and> steadily in- ‘vote on the motion on which the previous question had been ordered since last evening. 4 ‘THE BALLOTING POR A CANDIDATE POR PRESIDENT. ‘The resolution to proceed at once to ballot for a candi- date for President was then adopted. The Cua appealed to the honor of the Convention to restored. Several attempts subsequently were méae to interrupt sisted on the preservation of order, and an.immediite Ds pany Bets cr a ne BENJAMIN FITZPATRICK, OF ALABAMA, irregular, and attacking the majority in violent language. The roll was called, and when Massachusetts wag " nm with ae The latter paper was read first, and after it had beem | reached, : ~ 6 : ven : read, Mr. Paine, of Ohio, moved to retarn the paper im- | Mr. Buruxe again claimed the f160r to explain the posi- = 2 ee eee f= ge a aw tae poe TET mediately to the gentleman who ted it, with the | tion of the delegation from om vo Eee, as So.om iniendam, obra sidnel sior nd Raley ft . . TH TICKET. y Lave mes wate legat Mageschnectte, ~ 3%¢ | at the street corners, and the Douglaa democracy rre bay. | Was adopted, inviting the delegates from South Carolina intimation that the Convention decline to receive it. Objections were made; but the Chair decided that when - - a , —_— d Florida cautitinnsathieadiad with — Cries of Yost” Yest” “That's right!” © State was called the chairman of the delegation had = > BUECET c.ccstacartnmneen fsehe migrate ty 52a FOR PRESIDENT, Mr. Paxwe did not recognise the right of delegates seced- | right to explain the vote or position of the delegation. b4 Big iH The nomination of Douglas imine kon os gall t | bled at the Maryland Institute Hall, upon the same ing from the Convention to insult the majority or to im- | Mr. Brum then, on the part of a portion of the dele- = - 3 abatea) tev tnmiie cues pate auth Gunaeinaearidian tidemeeapanetined vn JOHN 6, BRECKINRIDGE, OF KENTUCKY, | ren the action of tho Convention, because a majority | gation, presented a protest against tho unjust exclusion of a9 ad F | peseeeats Cui tine Sadtieaenced pes wakes authorized to do #0, ‘ be ' pass on the credentials of those claiming seata in the Con- yh lgrv nay enyoaantreaggau withdrew on feos 13 | diazing in State street and Broadway. ot hs Mr. H. H. Haars, of lows, presented @ paper signed by ranpgt ed vention. “ further action with the Convention. po ~ 46 “i Parties he “3 pad pon are firing rockete and Roman candles, rnd the walks are | himself and another, stating that no election of delegates FOR VICE PRESIDENT, Mr. CiDWaL tamured the Convention that he bad no | Loud appleass followed tis, with eries of } Good," nd 7 3 | turouged with people who express themaclves dalighted | had been made by tho national State rights demoorats: of Serene Se raeie ot a meant Jat red. Tt had bmg Go along,’ ering’ tat Me 'tiibves. 1b - - P| with tho nominatiod, and are already offering bets that | Iowa, but knowing the sentiments and wishes of the GENERAL JOSEPH LANE, OF OREGON. would be found ‘While cp the fice, The othanpapers s ed, saying place = = 3% he will carry the State. The enthusiasm is general and { democracy of that State, they came here to consult in the perfectly respectful in language and tem- | the withdrawal on the ground that a majority of the States = oP les deliberations of this Convention. : had seceded, and he desired to say that ho could not act bea be $ e ‘ ow per, , say - - 6 Objection was made to the reception of the paper, and Mr. Parxe moved that the paper be handed back to ita | with Convention in which a geutleman had advo- - - 4 THE SECEDERS’ CONVENTION. it referred to the Commit . LETTER FROM JUDGE DOUGLAS. = m ‘ raat Sco tage | eee wee poerteonps Tremendous Enthusiass: and tinmense Excite- ment in Both Conventions, author, 1 ‘Mr. S4yiss, of Rhode island, hoped the motion would prevail. ‘The paper was @ direct insult to the Convention as impugning the Convention, and a direct insult also to the Douglas delegates, who had taken seats in the Con vention. He trusted that the paper would be instantly separated from the others and returned tothe writer. cated the reopening of the African slave trade, (Loud laughter, yells and hisses.) e ‘Mr. Butler then ‘retired, with others from the Massa- chusette delegation, amidst derisive applause from the ‘The call of the roll proceeded. Mr. Dawsox, of Pennsylvania, asked leave for that delo- F3 ® Mesers, of Virginia, and CLarg, of Missouri, then simultaneously seconded the reolution of Mr. Church, de- claring Judge Douglas nominated, according to the usages OUR SPECIAL BALTIMORE DESPATCH. Barrmors, June 23, 1860. ‘This afternoon tickets were issued for the Convention of the seceders as follows:— ci Rstae MeN eecheids dibnreli cbt ere NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC. CONVENTION, tials. Mr. Sewatz. moved that the Iowa delegates be invited to retain their seats until the Committee on Credentials reported whether they were entitied to them. Adopted, Mr. J. D.C. Atgmrson, of Tennesses, moved that the chairman of each delegation on the floor at once report to the chairman of the Committee on Credentials the names Bory ae, ae. Ho acquitted Mr. Caldwell of all knowledge of the con- | gation to retire for consultation. (Cries of “No,” ‘ino.”) | of te demgeratic party and the rules of the Convention, of the delegates entitled to yote, so that the Convention —- tents of the paper, and felt certain that he would not | to desired to say they only wished to consult as to the | OY 8 Swetbirds vote. ‘ADMIT THE HRARER, , have presented it if be had known Its true character. the yc ‘The was adopted unanimously. can at once proceed to make nominations. He thanked OUR SPECIAL BALTIMORE DESPATCH. “% gtd ps be | mmtiaate ss “ ag Tcieeant tt that evinced the } This large building was crammed long before the hour | God that he was at length on # floor where be could spealt nema ene, Ee. §, dreamy nee See feelings 80 long pent up, Thecheers were | appointed for assembling, Great numbers of ladies graced | Without being hissed at, . ‘When the Convention was about to proceed to ballot Sor President, ou motion of Mr. Cessna, of Pa., Hon. Caleb Oushing, President of the Convention, after a brief speech, ‘withdrew from the Convention. Gov. Todd, of Ohio, one of the Vice Presidents, then took ‘tbe chair amid thunders of applause from the Douglas men. ‘Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, then proceeding to ‘nnounce the withdrawal of the majority of the Massa- ebusetts delegation. He was refused permission, and ether, were refused a similar indulgence. ‘The Convention then proceeded to nominate. When the Beate Of Massachusetts was called Mr. Butler again at- tempted to define the position of Massachusetts, Afer great opposition he was permitted at length to say that euly a minority of States remained, and the slave trade ‘and piracy were endorsed, as was the case last night. Amidst great confusion Mr, Butler and the other dele- gates then withdrew, and Peonsylvania retired for de- Iberation. ‘Teo of the Kentucky delegation withdrew this morning, and five action nine remain. ena. - ‘Blo part of the New Yosk delegation will withdraw. this fvrig rnc —ooges yb ‘Brock iridge, 1. New York cast in the Convention its thirty-five votes for Dovgias. ‘The Chairman of the Kentucky delegation reported ‘tbat ten would with draw, nine remain, and that five ‘would suspend action with the Convention for the pre- went. On the firet ballot to-day, Stephen A. Douglas received 17634 votes. ‘The dallot resulted as follows: received, He desired to defend and justify the action of this Conyention on the stump, and this paper was the best argument against the seccders. Mr. Ricuarpson, of Illinois, suggested that the reading of the other papers be completed first. Mr. Leect, of Kentucky, disclaimed any intention to offer an insult to the Convention or any of its mem. bers, He believed that the acts stated in his paper were uncontroyertible, and believing them true-he had stated them plainly, but without any intent to iusalt the Convention. The reception of the paper was unanimously declined, and it was returned to the writer, Mr. West, of Connecticut, called for the question on proceeding to ballot for candidates. This is the sixth day applause, continued for several minutes.) Tho State of State, eaid, although he was not yet ready to cast the vote of the State, he would not let his name be called twice without # response. The action of those who rejected their duties and the party would bo indignantly repudiated ‘and reprobated by the de- mocracy of the whole State. (Cheers.) The people are pledged over and over again for the principles of non- intervention, and there were those who have retired from this hall who were elected as delegates only because they pledged themselves to vote for Judge Douglas. Messrs. Breyt, of Maryland; Hoos, of Virginia, and Gavipgy, of Georgia, in turn denounced the secessionists from their States, and signified their inteution to act with the National Democratic Convention. Mr. Parsons, of Alabama, denounced the secession movement as one of disunion, and when they declared op- position to disunion they only spoke the sentiments of a large majority of the people of Alabama. This fight had been anticipated. They were prepared for it—pre- pared to see a violent effort to break up the de- tho seceders now on the issue of disunion they now make, as they met them on the same issue in 1851. .Ho deafening, ¢yery person in the theatre rising, waving hats, handkerebiefs, and evincing the utmost enthusiasm. The scemp,could not be exceeded in excitement. From the Mer banners long kept in reserve were unfurled and waved Before the audience. Ou the stage appeared banneérs,oue of which was borne by the delegation from Pennsylwania, bearing the motto, ‘Pennsylvania good for forty thegmnd majority for the Douglas.” Cheers for the “Little )and responded to until all was in # per- fect raf iliside the building and outside, After considerable time, something like order being re- stored, thé Pasewenr said—With heartfelt satisfaction, as preaiding: cflicer of this Convention, 1 declare Sy Dovgiss, by unanimous vote, the the democratic party of the Union United States, and may God, in bis , Protect him and the Union he represents. mitting he was, abovo all others, the choice of the demo- cracy of New York, and declaring their intention to gup- port him with the ulmost enthusiasm. Youd applause followed each address, and at the close the Convention took a recess till seven P. M. EVENING SBBSION, NOMINATION OF BENJAMIN FITEPATIUCK, OF ALABAMA, FOR VICK PRESIDENT. On the reassembling of the Convention, Benjamin Fitz- the scene, The enthusiasm was intense, and when Caleb Cushing entered the hall, conducted by two delegates to the chair, he was received with shouts of applause, which mado the Institute ring. He entered upon the duties of his office as if this was the genuine National Democratic Convention, and the other a bogus sectional one organized for @ particular man and not for a great party. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION. Barrons, June 23, 1660. ‘The Sccoders’ Convention met at noon to-day in the Ma- ryland Institute, which was crowded to its utmost ca- pacity. ‘The Convention was called to order by Mr. Ewzya, of Mr. Rusertz, of Virginia, was chosen temporary Chair- man, and addressed the Convention as follows:— oF THs NaTionat place has been to w that it will be governed by the Reager, principics sad spirit which have aa the national State rights democracy of Vi }, Open oF thie brief reliance upon you and confidence in ‘Mr. Rosse. proposed the appointment of a committee to report the names of candidates for President and Vice President to the Convention, but subsequently with- drew it. Mr. Burtzr, of Massachusetts, as a member of the Committee on Resolutions in the Charleston Convention, ‘now on this door resigned his place in the committee, and nominated Hon. Benjamin F. Hallett, of Massachugetta, to fill the vacancy. Agreed to. On motion of Mr. Fisnxn, of Virginia, the Chair waa di- rected to appoint a committee of five to prepare an ad- drees to the democracy of the Union upon the principles which have governed this body in making nominations for the Presidency and Vice Presidency, and in vindica- tion of the principles of the party. Mr. Howarp, of Teanessoo, moved that Hon. Caleb Cushing, President of the Convention, be chairman of said committes. ‘The motion was unanimously adopted with great ap- Mr. AvERY, of North Carolina, reported from the Com~ mittee on Resofutions, the platform of the Seceders at Charleston without crossing a t or dotting ani, He then moved the previous question, which was ordered and the platform adopted. , ‘Mr. Caurmay, of Alabama, moved to reconsider the vote and to lay that motion on the table. Carried. Mr. Manusws, of Mississippi, moved that the Nationa’ Committee be Inatracted mot to imsue tickets to any Gelegates whose seats are contested to a Natienal Comvention. Adopted. Mr. Gaexw, of North Carolina, moved that all the States in the Union be invited to run an electoral ticket for the candidates of this Convention, Carried. Mr. Wacken moved an informal receas of fifteen mi- nutes, Cries of “No,” “No,” when the motion was withdrawn, Rs Yel Kentucky would come up to the support of the sominee of patrick, of Alabama, was unanimously nominated for Vico pe ON ep eng ta me. _ ‘A resolution was adopted that the National Committee 1% | thie Convention, whoever he may be, and the five doe President on the first ballot. Mr, Johnson, of Maryland, and Mr. Crawsby, of Oregon, | be appointed by the delegations naming » member for ee Gab aouia noety on uous imadiionall duimeice ta Renata ieee eh peneereae coreg (On motion, the Democratic National Committee for four | were cleoted Scretaries. as tee teuthern friends of Devgies. — maroc rene pe te had with | gs an individual member of a delegation representing | yoars was appointed, the member from New York being | A Committee on Permanent Organization was then ap- | A resolution was also adopted that the next Convention ‘aveneSemnercnqen sek tate Cheat) on be oe re the Conven- | haifa vote, to withdraw. Mr. August Belmont, pointed, when tbe Conveution adjourned until five o'clock | be held at Philadelphia, Adabama and Louisiana voted as a unit for Douglas. mse as (Reed) om his part begged to present that | Several delegates rose as different States were called, | Mr. RIGLARDAON, of Tilinole, then made a speech, thank- | this evening. Mr. Banxspaix, of Mississippi, moved that the Conven- There is great excitement. ee de ean mane, and gave in their allegiance to Judge Douglas, tog the Convention for the high honor conferred on his | The following States are represented in the Convention, | tion now proceed to nominate candidates for Prosilen’ The second ballet resulted as follows -— Mr. Ciaax, of Missourl, desired to say that he woula | 22 sanomcing the vote of Pennsyivania, Mr, Dawsow | sate in salecting for the candidate for the Presidency her } whole or in part += and Vice President of the United States, Douglas 17336 | announce the action of the Missouri delegation after cou- | "ted that nine delegates refused to vote, favorite son. Alluding to the seceders he said that if the Virginia, Toutetana, Motion carried. Beattering.... 1736 | eunation. One delegate cast a vote for Horatio Seymour, of New | democratic party should be defeated and perpetually ra- bag mod =, Mr, Fisumn, of Virginia, moved that the chairman of ‘Total 191 gif seen Dilan Be 4 ethene sg oof ge van bis i POP RARE LOE Ad rae Bo ag = ype gg Me hag Symes Caitorua, Kent 4 eta aiteh 9 ote 4 will bo thos seen that a nomination by two-thirds of | *Y 8 part of the Missouri delegation, because some bere | 14° som sir Seymour, psanenomnendines seb sa =e Ai age presi an om Proe on ener, vo ewe and hand it to tho Maryland delega- the Hectoral College was impossible, as there were not go | 40 B0t wish the idea to go forth that consultation i#Me- | oA ga refusing to be a candidate for any offco on tho | las dated Waehington, the 20th inst., authori. | gy wed delegation tothe Charleston Cooveation wi | 4 Vorca—Tlow mucht many votes im the Convention—two-thirds being $98. a ticket, He stated he had this letter in his possession at | ing and requesting bis friends to withdraw | yn Suan tee be Me. Jonmaea, of Maryland, Weve 10h Att Yegpd Maite Mr. Bresaxt, of New York, withdrew the name of Horatio Seymour. Mr. Curren, of New York, moved that, having received two-thirds of the votes present, Mr. Douglas be declared the nominee of the party. Mr. Jowxs, of Pennsylvania, objected that a nomination by resolution, or by a majority, or by two-thirds only of the votes given, is not = democratic nomination, and is Mr. CLarx, of Missouri, eaid that such was the fact. A portion of the delegation desired to retire for consultation. ‘Two had agreed to withdraw out of eighteen. The remain- der will stay here, where their constituents sent them, with the national democratic party of the Union. WITHDRAWAL OF MR. HILL, OF NORTH CAROLINA. Mr. Hn, of North Carolina, announced that while he found nothing in the action of the Convention to cause any man to withdraw, he yet felt that he should probably Charleston, and it had beon the intention of Governor Seymour to withdraw whenever his name was mentioned. | He should not have stated this had not a paper, with whose name he blushed to pollute his lips, the New York Hixka.p, persisted in the silly falsehood that Mr. Seymour ‘was a candidate, FIRST RALLOT. ‘The first ballot was then announce 8 follows — his namo if in their judgment harmony could be restored to the democratic ranks. Mr, Richardson then said that the course of the seceders had placed it out of the power of the friends of Mr. Douglas to make any use of tho let- ter. He concluded by saying that when the government fails to accomplish the object for which it was formed let it go down. LETTER FROM WR. DoTOTAS, ‘The South Carolina delegates did not feel authorized to come to Baltimore; but they are with the seceders, AFTERNOON SESSION, The Seceders? Convention reassembled at five P. M. ‘The hall was densely crowded im every part. Thero were fully three (housand persons prosent and the greatest enthtsiam was manifested. On motion of Mr. Davis, of Mississippi, the ladies were to stato that the Maryland delegation claimed the privie lege of paying for the use of the hall. Mr. BRaprorD said in Pennsylvania there were several districts only represented by one delegate, He wished to know if they were to cast one vote or half a vote? Mr. Burien, of Massachusetts, said that ouly half a vote should be cast, that being all each delegate was entitled to at Charleston. contrary to the rule adopted at Charleston. To rescind. 173 following is the letter of Mr. Douglas:— Ube rule requires a day's notice. be doing injllstice to bis constituents if be remained to °° m ~ Wasmrxarox, June 20-11 P.M. Invited to occupy the vacant seats on the floor. ‘The Present said that if the ballotting was to be the ‘Mr. Cuuncn replied, and said they had already yielded act any longer with the Convention wheu @ majority of ¢ My Dear Srr—I learn there is imminent danger that the ‘The Ciism then requested (tbe several delegations to same as in the Democratic Convention, each must yote everything but personal honor. (Laughter) He made | the delegates from his State had withdrawn, 1 a wean put the Cavemnay Siar rol band up the list of members. haif a voto. jong stump speech. Mr. C. finally withdrew his motion, Mr. Moons, of Delaware, attempted to take the floor, 1 would inevitably expose the country to the perils of sec- ‘The roll was called and the following States responded ; _ Mr. Yavery thought each Congressional district entitled to admit the presentation of a protest from the New York | ut objectious were made, with -loud calls for the ques- a tional strife between the Northern and Sout tisans Vermont, one delegate. to one vote, If two were here they might cast but one of Congressional intervention upox the subject of slavery ‘vote, but when one only was here he should cast the tion. Massachusetts, sixteen delegates, or ‘Tunes o'Cv00K, P.M. ‘Tur TeNwEReEE DELOATION. Whole number of voter vo BK inst there no anfoey Ser scouctry an bepl for ike | New York reepooded. whole vote of the district. Mr. Honan, of Virginia, aftor debate, asked to have an- | Mr. Joxes, of Tennessee, said only thirtooa delegates | Every State was represented in the vote except Dola- rvation of the Union, except by a faithful and rigid | Penpaylvania responded, After debate it waa decided that a whole vote should other ballot in order that all might have another chance of Tennessee had withdrawn. It was represented that | ware, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, Califor- a ne Delaware responded. be cast by each single representative. voting, and that then if any refused to vote, depriving | ninetecn delogates had withdrawn, but six were simply | nia and Oregon. Georgia was represented in part, but | Sicnion. ‘There is no difference in principle between | Maryland responded. Mr. Huser, of Louisiana, said that bis delegation was tbe Convention of a two-thirds vote, be would move to declare Mr. Douglas the nominee. The Convention again balloted. ‘The third ballot reeulted as follows :—For Douglas, 18134. Havy-rast Tiree o'CLoce. Mr. Cianx, of Missouri, renewed the motion which Mr. Church had temporarily withdrawn to give the opportu- nity for thie ballot. ‘The resolution was then carried, and Mr. Douglas was Geciared to be the nominee. ‘The fellow!ng protest was cntrusted to Mr. Cochrane for presentation, but he did not find an opportunity to pre. went it appointed by the others, and had no delegated authority. Cries of “Question,” “Question.” Mr, Cooren, of Tennessee, rove to a question of privi- lege, and a scene of excitement ensued. He desired to reply to Mr. Jones, but the latter disclaimed any allusion to Mr. Cooper, and the Convention drowned their voices: by cries of “Question,” ‘ ‘Question.’ Mr. Jonms, of Pennsylvania, raised a point of order. This was no place to settle private quarrels. The Presipest decided that all remarks are out of order. He desired to present to the Convention two papers, one from Mr. Struman, of Arkansas, the other from the dele- gates from the State of Georgia. did not vote. Mr. Crrcnat, of New York, offered the following: Resolved, That Stephen A. Jas, having received | two thirds of all the votes cast in this National Demoera- | tie Convention, ts, according to the rules of this Conven- | tion an@ the of the democratio party, declared nominated for the oftice of President of the United States. Mr. Fiocrsor, of Arkansas, wished another ballot might be taken. They would make the vote stronger next time. Mr. Cnvncu—You can make it as strong as you please after the adoption of the resolution. Several delegates rose to speak, but after considerable excitement and confusion the point of order was raised that the resolution was not in order, as it changed the The one intervenes for slavery, and the other against slavery; bat each ap peals to the passions and prejudices of his own section Against the peace of the whole country and the right of Northern and Southern intervention. self government by the people of the Territorivs.* Hence » ductrine of non-intervention must be maintained at pagards, But while I can never sacrifice the principle n to obtain the Presidency, I will cheerfully and joy- y sacrifice myself to maintain the principle. Tf, there- fore, you and my other friends «ho have stood by me with such heroic firmness at Charleston and i more, shall be of the opinion that tho principle can be preserved, and the unity and ascendancy of the democratic party maintained, and the country saved from the perils of Northern abolitionism and South ern disunion by withdrawing my name and uniting with some other pon-intervention Union-loving democrat, I Virginia, twenty-four delegates, North Carolina, nineteen and a half delegates. Georgia, twenty-eight delegates. Florida responded that all the delegates from tbat State wore not here, but all will be soom, Alabama, twenty-nine. Louisiana, all the dolegates. ‘Texas, all the delegates, Misaizsipp!, fourteen delegates. Arkansas responded. Mirsour!, two delegater. Tennessee, nineteen delegates, Kentucky, ten delegates, entitled to cast the whole vote of the State as the ma- jority directs, The whole delegation was not bere, but he should claim the right to cast the whole yote of the State. Mr. Lovano, of Massachusetts, made several attempts to obtain the floor, but was eventually cut off by a motion for the prey ious question, The President announced that ho had recetved « do patch from two delegates from Minnesota not here, ask- ing that Mr. Johnson, of Maryland, migbt cast their votes. Mr. AvEny rose to ® point of order, He thought ita dangerous precedent to allow these votes t be cast by proxy by a delegate from another Democrat! Z od to d i 186 on to porsue that course. Do not understand i Siahennenh presi eS ce ot poe phys oy Pare, . Olio, moved to suspend the reading and | pute of the Convention. a coe «Bel | o Aeon A.. owt! AN ee Towa was reeponded to by Mr. Heath of that State. Mr. Srevene, of Oregon, moved that Sir. Jobneon, of Mia- vin aantne capertey aad wanerey veperes of Se cas enninain “ Mr. Cuvnen argued that, nccording to the decision of | eonsianee in yours and their ‘patriotiam,julgment and | Minnescta respondet, ryland, be entitled to cast the vote of the delegates from " r some skirmishing this course was agecod to, a dieretion, Whatever you may do in the premises will : Minnegota. ramittee on Credentials, presented to such Convention the former chairman at Charleston, the resolution only meet my hearty approval. But 1 conjure you to act with California responded, her whole electoral yote, hive on on the Zist of June, 1860. Because of the instructions of the State Convention from which the New York delegation emanated, the voice of a ruy of such jon could not be heard in the 3 tional Convention, ty to those instructions induced RPMGNATION OF THE PRESIDENT. Lond calle for the « question” were then made, when | the Presinent rose and said:— Theg the indulgence of the Convention to say, that Whilst deepiy sensible of the boner done me by the Con- interpreted the rule, and did not change it. ‘The Preset ruled the resolution in order. Mr. Crvncn explained the position of New York in this contest. She had been willing to yield all except personal a Fingle eye bo the safety and welfare of the country, and without the slightest regard to tny individual interest or My inte best protmoted, and indicated, by’ that be most effec. remeut h rommbe ing F i Oregon, ail her delegates, Mr. Warxen, from the Committee on Permanent Organi- zation, reported Hon. Caleb Cushing for permanent Presi- dent of the Convention. NOMINATION OF JOMN ©. BRECKINRIDGE POR PRESIDENT, Mr. Lonind, of Maceachnertta, addressed the Convention, pledging Massachusetts to stand by the South in her #trug- gio for constitutional right. The delegates from Masea- dherence to them b: minor thelr postions, wh ee been pA be ‘ y+ Naver: vention ib placing me in this chair, 1 was not leas deeply | bonor, and the honor of her conetitaents, to conciliate and ruined by a Thie announcement was received with tremendous tion, ehould be known. In expression of their opinions, | eensible of the diitionities, general ‘and personal, looming | harmonige the democratic party. But when approached aa 8 eavenT ce eens -| cheering. churetts had no perronal prejudices. They desired only therefore, and for their own vindication, they beg leave | up in the future to environ my path. Nevertheless, in | a4 told they must yield the candidate who was chosen, ihe ret Gasice of th Pier tha | The commits also reported Vico Presidents from each | % present the name of a man who had “‘no friends to ro- to Ptate that such mMhority voted tm their delegation in the rolicitade to maintain the harmony and the union of and who was the choice of the democracy of the Stale, and | al triumph T de State represented ward or enemies to punist.”” They claimed the right, on favor of the first eight revolutions contained in’ the mi. | the democratic party, and in the face of the retirement . ¢ | Bority report, believing the delegates named therein to's | of the delegations of several of the | Stator, I | in addition admit unconditionally to the Ootivention men | iit h Erampled, by ite, saune, motives | The Committee also recommended that the ruleg and | debalf of the democracy of Massachusetta, 10 present the SF SSe reapeniete temmperpeen no Me pet Tee in! tant. OM | who had secoded without any just causo, they had | {he Cincinnati C With this Rucwledgo of tay | Fegulations of the democratic conventions of 1864 and | HAme of the gallant son of Kentocky, John ©. Breckin- “ od heovete ts the” thet of Go ae thuue oho at Baltimore But circum: | spurned the overtures, They woull now go home ~~ een J mabe} —" friguds must wet | 1896 be adopted, with the qualification that in making the | Tide. etatantie tact an voted for said minority report in the New York dotega- | The delegations « peep nd oy hand Skee | And sweep the Mate of Now York ae whirlwind "ery truly, your frend, _ A. DOUGLAS nominations for President and Vico President, two-thirds | Joud and — seo opened nomination bong me | Tho detent —— . | Goud applause.) They had at Charleston voted to con To. How. Wa. A. Richaxdaow, Bajtitnore, Ma, of the voles of ail the States reprosented shall be neces. | ¥F- Dewey, of Penneylvania, on (hese present, —— cipate in the d : | true the two-thirds rule to mean two-thirds of the votoof | Mr, Wicxuere, of Louisiana, offered the following, | earyy that each delegate in the convention shall east ube | ®econded the nomination THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION, | time woo tes have aifsotot | the Rlectoral College, at the request of the South, who ro- | which he said would give Douglas 40,000 in his Stato.— | vote-to which he is entitled, and that cach State shail only | fF WARD, of Alabama, nominated R. M. 7. Hunter, of ext DAY. Bacrmone, June 23, 1960, ‘The theatre je agnin crowded today. The Douglas delegates from Louisiana and Alabama have me, gentlemen, as to my duty regardless of ai! personal cordially te #up Port the nominees of tale ¢ nition, whomecever Might be. But in the present ciredmstances, deem it duty to self teepect, and T deem it still more a duty t this Convention as at m it 41 came here prepared, reeott organized —I say, [de mained with them on the pledge that if they 80 voted the South would remain with the Convention. A portion of the South had broken the pledge, and now this wrong constraction of the rule was no longer a peace offering Resolved, That it is in accordance with the Cincinnat platform, that during the existence of Territorial govern ments the measure of restriction, whatever it may be imposed by the federal constitution on the power of the Territorial Legislature over the subject of the domestic re the same has been or shall hereafter cast the number of votes to which it may be entitled by actual representation ip the Convention. This wat adopted unanimously. Mr. Levmin@ moved the appointment of # Committee Virginia. (Applanse.) Mr. Fwixo, of Tennessee, with appropriate remarke, nominated Daniel 8. Dickinson, of New York, lauding him as an able Statesman, who had ever stood by the constitu. tion and tfue democratic principles. (Applause. ) taken erate, my @uty in both relations, whilet tendering my | New York was prepared to take all responsibility for tho | lations, as on Credentials, to whom the credentials of delegates é . owt tefu! sowtodenments odes be finally determined by the Supreme C of the United 4 ! Prayer was delivered by Rev. Mr oe foe fed erry ee eeIETON Teton uh imag | Fesotation he now offered. A portion of the South hed | states, should be respected by ai good citizcum, and wa. | sould bo gubmitted, but be accepted the amendmentot | Mr. SrxvEne, of Oregon, denited to memiaste tan who Mr. Donor, of Towa, moved to dispense with the reading | Nive “Tiered with ime iu’ opinion, ia any ne. | StCeled Only for the avowed reason that a majority of the | force with promptnesr and fidelity by evory branch of | Mr. Jouxsow, of Maryland, that the credentinis be re- | had for the last half centary hed practical experienee in of the journal, Agreed to. apect, whilet tendering my acknowledgments to all | Convention chose to decide on the contested seat ques. | the general government. ferred to the Committes on Credentials already appointed | the active life of our growing country. He alluded to hie Mr. Gaxnerr, of Alabama, moved to have the names B¢ | grutlem for the cordial and henest sappert | tions against the wishes of the minority, and if such Mr. Paine, of Ohio, called for the previous question, | (referring to those, members of the said committee who | achievements in Mexico, to his worth as a statesman, ase | have given the Chair when differing with him whet the resolution was adopted. man of unblemished honor, and presented the name of the delegates from Alabama corrected according to the | jn his ralme. whilst toudering my reapects to all, Tderm | setloo was endorsed by the party there would be an ond seceded from the floguiar Convention) fist gent ap. it my duty to resign my fent a presiding officer of the | of al ed@gtentions. ‘The Convention then, after the pasrage of several onim- Mr. Heeny, of Penneytvania, moved that a committee | General Joveph Lane, of Oregon. (Applanae.) Wr RAWAL OF A MAgoRITY oF Tim KEXTECKY DmuMGATION, | & * [ove roe nye I it my | Mr. Dewsixe, of Indiana, mado a stirring speech in favor | portant resolutions, adjourned sine die. be appointed to inform Mr. Cushing of his election as Mr. Maticews, of Miseiesippi, derired to say hie delege- Mr. CaLpwntr, of Kentucky, stated that after the with: | fon, in Ae hee an, the be Naber | Of Dongias as the choice of nineteen-twentietba of the - Prositent, and request him to resume bis seat. thon wes inetrneted to preeont the nante of one of her die- drawal of (he delegation last evening they held a meeting | of the deleg wetts and te i } demoorste throughout the Union. He should be the | THE RECEPTION OF THE NOMINATION OF The me ton wae greeted with lond app tinguished cone as a candidite—the distinguished lawyer, and aesombled again thie porning. The circumstances pt dome Nagy Fm AS tay 00 te ae By | unanimous nominee of the Democratic Convention, as he DOUGLAS. Presently the committee appeared conducting Mr. Cash. | Statesman and orator, Jefferson Davie, But the Misniestppt fm which they ware placed exevedingly embarrass- | Coneontion, in view of the circumstances in which it {= | 18 of the democracy of the Union. Sr. Loci, June 23, 1900, ng through the densely packed.hall, Hie appearance was | @elegation, for the sake of harmony and peace, withdrew ing, and they wer@ avable to come toa harmonious con- | placed. (Load applause.) Mr. Grrvwee, of Maryland, epoke against the resofution. The Republican and Herald cfficee, and the democrat greeted With immense cheering, the whole boty rieing to | bis name. They had won a glorious victory on the plat- clusict. The result @ phat ten delegates will withdraw ‘The epplause continued several moments, and as Mr. | He desired to ballot. head qbarters were brilitant!y \luminated this cyening o § ig meee to their foet and giving cheer afver cheer. [CONTINUED ON EIOnTH Page.) ©