lature, or of any individuals, to give legal existence to 9. That we brand the recent re-opening of the African States. Maine.10 6 FIRST BALLOT. Seward. 2 Lincoln. || Cameron. | Wade. Rhode Island...- 10. That in the recent vetoes, by their Federal Gover- Massachusetts..21 4 of the deception and fraud involved therein. Pennsylvania.. 14 4 Maryland...... 3 11. That Kansas should, of right, be immediately ad- of Representatives. 12. That, while providing revenue for the support of the labor, and enterprise, and to the nation commercial pros- 13. That we protest against any sale or alienation to Ohio..... Indiana Michigan. S3 |1||12||||||8 2 1 47 8 14 1 8 1 26 18 Wisconsin......10 Iowa.... California. Oregon.. Territories. Kansas.. 6 Nebraska...... 2 1 1 Mr. Judd, of Illinois, named Abraham Lin- Iowa.. Indiana seconded the nomination of Abraham Mr. Corwin, of Ohio, nominated Judge Mc- Mr. Delano, of Ohio, seconded the nomination from Iowa. The balloting then proceeded, with the following result: Kansas. Territories. SECOND BALLOT. Seward. 10 1 22 || Bates. |||| Cameron. Lincoln. 181069 || 10 || || McLean. 984 ||||32||||||620 44 70 4 2 48 1 24 3 8 6 3 29 |||||| Dayton. |||||| C. M. Clay 10 i declared duly nominated. On motion of Wm. M. Evarts, of New-York, seconded by Mr. Andrew, of Massachusetts, the nomination was then made unanimous. On motion of Mr. Evarts, of New-York, the Convention now took a recess till 5 o'clock, to afford time for consultation as to Vice-President. At 5 o'clock the Convention reassembled, listened to nominations, and then proceeded to ballot. The following is a record of the ballotings for Vice-President: [NOTE. Col.Fremont had sent a letter by one of the delegates from California, withdrawing his name from the list of candidates for President. This letter was published before the meeting of the Convention.] District of Columbia. Total.. Massachusetts withdrew the name of Banks, and cast 26 votes for Mr. Hamlin. Pennsylvania withdrew the name of C Reeder, and cast 54 votes for Mr. Hamlin. On motion of Mr. Blakey, of Kentucky, nomination was made unanimous. Mr. J. R. Giddings, of Ohio, offered and Convention adopted the following: Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with those who have been driven, some from their native States others from the States of their adoption, and are exiled from their homes on account of their opinio and we hold the Democratic party responsible for gross violations of that clause of the Constitution wh declares that citizens of each State shall be entitled all the privileges and immunities of citizens of several States. | Houston. Mr. Ashmun made a brief speech, and the Convention adjourned sine die, with nine hearty cheers for the ticket. NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE. The Convention previous to its adjournment Maine CHARLES J. GILMAN, Brunswick. At a meeting held in Chicago, May 18th, E. D. MORGAN, of New-York. Resolved, That it is both the part of patriotism and of duty to recognize no political principle other than THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COUNTRY, THE UNION OF THE STATES AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS, and that, as representatives of the Constitutional Union men of the country in National Convention assembled, we hereby pledge ourselves to maintain, protect and defend, separately and unitedly, these great principles of public liberty and national safety, against all enemies at home and abroad, believing that thereby peace may once more be restored to the country, the rights of the People and of the States reëstablished, and the Government again placed in that condition, of justice, fraternity and equality, which, under the example and Constitution of our fathers, has solemly bound every citizen of the United States to maintain a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION-1860. A Democratic National Convention assembled at Charleston, S. C., on the 23d of April, 1860, with full delegations present from every State in the Union, and double delegations from Illinois and New-York. One of the New-York delegations was elected by the State Nominating Convention which met at Syracuse the preceding autumn; while its rival was elected by districts, and led by Fernando Wood, Mayor of the commercial emporium. From Illinois, one of the delegations was favorable to Senator Douglas, and the other opposed to that gentleman. Tickets of admission were given by the National Committee to the former or "Soft" Delegation from New York, thus deciding, so far as their power extended, against the Wood or "Hard" contestants, who were understood to be opposed to the nomination of Douglas. Francis B. Flournoy, of Arkansas, was chosen temporary chairman, and the Convention opened with an angry and stormy debate on the question of the disputed seats. Mr. Fisher, of Va., presented a protest from Mayor Wood, on behalf of his delegation, against their CONSTITUTIONAL UNION CONVENTION_ exclusion from the Hall. The reading of the protest was ruled out of order, and, after a wrangling debate, committees were appointed on Permanent Organization and Credentials, and the communication of Mayor Wood was referred without reading to the latter. On the following day, the Committee on Organization reported the name of Caleb Cushing, of Mass., for President, with one VicePresident and one Secretary from each State, which report was adopted. They also reported a rule "that in any State in which it has not "been provided or directed by its State Con"vention how its vote may be given, the "Convention will recognize the right of each "delegate to cast his individual vote." Which was also adopted. A Committee on Resolutions and Platform was now appointed; and it was voted that no ballot for President and Vice-President should be taken till after the adoption of a Platform. Adjourned. On the following day, the only progress made by the Convention was the settlement of the question of contested seats, by confirming the sitting delegates; that is, the "Softs" from New-York, and the Douglas men from Illinois. On the 26th, no progress was made, though there was much angry debate and many threats perty on the high seas, in the Te wherever else its constitutional au tends. The fourth that, when the settlers tory have adequate population to f Constitution, the right of Sovere mences, and, being consummated k mission into the Union, they stan equal footing with the citizens of ot and that a State thus organized is to ted into the Union, Slavery or no Sla The day was spent in fierce deba coming to a vote on any of these vari sitions. On the 28th, Senator Wm. Bigler sylvania, moved that the majority an reports be recommitted to the Conve instructions to report in an hour, the Resolved, That the Platform adopted b cratic party at Cincinnati be affirmed, with t explanatory resolution: Resolved, That the Government of a T ganized by an act of Congress, is provisional rary, and, during its existence, all citizens of States have an equal right to settle in th without their rights, either of person or prop destroyed or impaired by Congressional or Legislation. Resolved, That the Democratic party stan to the doctrine that it is the duty of Gov maintain all the constitutional rights of p whatever kind, in the Territories, and to enfo decisions of the Supreme Court in reference t Resolved, That it is the duty of the United afford ample and complete protection to all whether at home or abroad, and whether foreign. Resolved, That one of the necessities of th military, commercial and postal point of view communication between the Atlantic and Pac and the Democratic Party pledge such Com railroad to the Pacific coast at the earliest period. Government aid as will insure the construc the acquisition of the Island of Cuba, on suc shall be honorable to ourselves and just to Sp Resolved, That Democratic Party are i Resolved, That the enactments of State Le to defeat the faithful execution of the Fugit Law, are hostile in character, subversive of th tution, and revolutionary in their effect. Mr. Bigler moved the previous quest Mr. W. Montgomery (M. C.), of Penns moved to lay Mr. Bigler's motion on t He did not regard as a compromise a tion for a Congressional Slave Code reopening of the African Slave Trad learning that the adoption of his motio have the effect of tabling the whole sub withdrew it. A division of the quest called for, and the vote was first taken motion to recommit, which was carried. 151; but the proposition to instruct t mittee was laid on the table, 242 to follows: YEAS.-Maine, 8; New-Hampshire, 5; Ver Massachusetts, 124; Rhode Island, 4; Connec New-York, 35; Pennsylvania, 8; Delaware, S land, 5; Virginia, 15; North Carolina, 10; Sou lina, 8; Georgia, 10; Florida, 8; Alabama, 9 ana, 6; Mississippi, 7; Texas, 4; Arkansas, 4; 4; Kentucky, 5; Ohio, 23; Indiana, 18; Illin Michigan, 6; Iowa, 4; Minnesota, 4; Californ 242. NAYS.-Massachusetts,; Connecticut, 1; New 7; Pennsylvania, 15; Maryland, 24; Missouri, nessee, 11; Kentucky, 7; Indiana, 6; Wisco California, ; Oregon, 8-561. Subsequently, on the same day, Mr. from the majority of the Committee on Platform, trict of Columbia. Now, we maintain that Congress has Resolved, That the platform adopted by the Democratic It becomes the duty of Congress under the Constitution to party at Cincinnati be affirmed, with the following ex- First. That the government of a Territory organized by Third. That when the settlers in a Territory having an adequate population form a State Constitution, the right of sovereignty commences, and, being consummated by admission into the Union, they stand on an equal footing with the people of other States; and the State thus organized ought to be admitted into the Federal Union, whether its constitution prohibits or recognizes the institution of Slavery. Fourth. That the Democratic party are in favor of the acquisition of the Island of Cuba, on such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves and just to Spain, at the earliest practicable moment. Fifth. That the enactments of State legislatures to defeat the faithful execution of the Fugitive Slave Law, are hostile in character, subversive of the Constitution, and revolutionary in their effect. Sixth. That the Democracy of the United States recognize it as the imperative duty of this Government to protect the naturalized citizen in all his rights, whether at home or in foreign lands, to the same extent as its nativeborn citizens. Whereas, one of the greatest necessities of the age, in a political, commercial, postal and military point of view, is a speedy communication between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts: Therefore be it Resolved, That the Democratic party do hereby pledge themselves to use every means in their power to secure the passage of some bill, to the extent of the constitutional authority of Congress, for the construction of a Pacific Railroad, from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, at the earliest practicable moment. Mr. Avery took the floor, and spoke at length in favor of his report, and in the course of his remarks said: I have stated that we demand at the hands of our Northern brethren upon this floor that the great principle which we cherish should be recognized, and in that view I speak the common sentiments of our constituents at home; and I intend no reflection upon those who entertain a different opinion, when I say that the results and ultimate consequences to the Southern States of this confederacy, if the Popular Sovereignty doctrine be adopted as the doctrine of the Democratic party, would be as dangerous and subversive of their rights as the adoption of the principle of Congressional intervention or prohibition. We say that, in a contest for the occupation of the Territories of the United States, the Southern men encumbered with slaves cannot compete with the Emigrant Aid Society at the North. We say that the Emigrant Aid Society can send a voter to one of the Territories of the United States, to determine a question relating to slavery, for the sum of $200, while it would cost the Southern man the sum of $1500. We say, then, that wherever there is competition between the South and North, that the North can and will, at less expense and difficulty, secure power, control and dominion over the Territories of the Federal Government; and if, then, you establish the doctrine that a Territorial Legislature which may be established by Congress in any Territory has the right, directly or indirectly, to affect the institution of Slavery, then you can see that the Legislature by its action, either directly or indirectly, may finally exclude every man from the slaveholding States as effectually as if you had adopted the Wilmot Proviso out and out. But we are told that, in advocating the doctrine we now do, we are violating the principles of the Cincinnati platform. They say that the Cincinnati platform is a Popular Sovereignty platform; that it was intended to present and practically enforce that great principle. Now, we who protect and cherish the right of property in slaves in that It is said that the Cincinnati platform is ambiguous, and You say that this is a judicial question. We say that it is not. But if it be a judicial question, it is immaterial to you how the platform is made, because all you will have to say is, "this is a judicial question; the majority of the Convention were of one opinion; I may entertain my own opinion upon the question; let the Supreme Court settle it." Let us make a platform about which there can be no doubt, so that every man, North and South, may stand side by side on all issues connected with Slavery, and advocate the same principles. That is all we ask. All we demand at your hands is, that there shall be no equivocation and no doubt in the popular mind as to what our principles are. Mr. H. B. Payne, of Ohio, replied at length, The question of Slavery had distracted the Courts and What was the doctrine of 1856? Non-intervention by It is said that one construction has been given to the To show that Squatter Sovereignty had been FROM A SPEECH OF HON. HOWELL COBB, OF GEORGIA. this country, that I, for one, shall abide deci sion of the people there. I hold to the right of the People made this report deny that this is the true construction of FROM THE SAME. L 1 |