STAR OF TBE NORTH. R. W. WEAVER, EDITOR. Bloomsburg, Wednesday, Jane 11, 1850. DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. ~ FOR PRESIDENT, JAMES BUCHANAN, OF PENNSYLVANIA. FOR VICE PRESIDENT, JOHN C. BRECKENRIDGE, OF KENTUCY. CANAL COMMISSIONER, GEORGE SCOTT, of Columbia County. AUDITOR GENERAL, JACOB FRY, jr., of Montgomery Co. SURVEYOR GENERAL. TIMOTHY IVES, of PfitTbr County. THE TIME OFE^IL. The late disgraceful conduct of Sumner and Brooks, at Washington, illustrates most sorrowfully how the character of American statesmen has fallen Bince the best days of 4 Clay, Calhoun, Buchanan, Wright and Wob • ster. When Mr. Sumnei concluded his bold, bad speech, the patriarch of the Senate arose and more in sorrow than in anger rebuked the foul spirit of its ruflainly author by say ing he had never before in a long life heard so vile a speech, and hoped he never should agsin. For Brooks there Is no defence—but so too there is none for Sumner. If the first -was a iiucuiuoueu outty wuen slung to mad ness by a studied and elaborate insult, the second wasan educated rufiain in cold blood. In a free government liberty of speech is the most valuable ot privileges, but licenti ousness of speech is also one of the most dsn gerous abuses. The flood-tide of an evil day bore into place such men as Sumner and Brooks, and, along with these the party which boasts of its especial fitness to rule America sent Pearce ol Pennsylvania. Alas I it was a dark time! Webster and Hayne in their days of honor -did nol forget that they were members of the highest and most honorable body of the re public. On one of tbe most momentous days in the history of the National Senate Presi dent Jackson sent Webster to the Senate from the White House in the President's carriage; and notwithstanding the life-long manly contest between Calhoun and Web ster, one of the most eloquent eulogiums ev er pronounced over the dead came from Webster upon the death of Calhonn. In the strong political campaign between Clay and Polk, when Mr. Buchanan was called upon la address a large and enthusiastic meeting where a libel upon tbe private life of Clay was exhibited in front of the stand, the first. words of the manly speaker were toNsrder its | removal. Even Benton, with a full flow of animal spirit, and a tamper which was often censored, was a most courteous and refined gentleman in the Senate when compared with the publio men of these evil days. If Sumner had looked at the Legislature of Massachusetts of which Jo. Hiss was a sample; and at its laws of which that one repealing tbe national constitution was a specimen, hd had with more propriety la mented in sack cloth and ashes than to at tack the most venerable and even tempered member of the Senate because he came from South Carolina. That Southern State can point tie its Marion, its Sumpter, its Rut ledge,taij'i is Rhelts for patriotism equal to any in ln republic; and for a magnanimity that shames the factious spirit of narrow minded sectionalism. True, Brooks is not of these, and hag degenerated; but not more than the bigoted Sumner from the noble spirit of Hancock, Adams and Webster. But while tbe North and the South wrangle in ignoble broils, let the central heart of the republic send true and pure blood to the ex tremities. The Middle States must be the arbiters to calm and the umpire to save. It is timely to select a helmsman from Penn sylvania for this storm, and a patriotic slates men like BUCHANAN to stem this madness and folly. His very name recalls the era of manly and magnanimous patriotism. At his age he can have none but an exalted and pare ambition to end a well spenl life with a wreath ot laurels and honor. THE CANDIDATES. MR. BUCHANAN was born in Franklin coun ty, Pennsylvania, on the 19ih of April, 1791, end is therefore 65 years old. He served in | the State Legislature two years, in the bouse of Congress ten years. Gen. Jackson sen' bim to Russia as Minister in 1831, where be remained three years. In 1834 he was elected to the United States Senate, and re mained there eight years. He was Secretary of State under President Polk, and Minister to England under President Pierce. He has filled, therefore, nearly every civic station of dieliooiion, the post to which he has just been nominated being the last and highest which the people of the country can bestow upon him. Mr. Brec&enridge, of Kentucky, the can- didate for Vice President, is comparatively a young man, and a nephew of Rev. Robert J. Breckenridge, D. D., the distinguished Pres byterian olergyman. He is understood to be one of the progressive Young America school, popular in his own State, and was offered the mission to Spain on Ibe resignation of Mr. Soule, but declined it. He served two terms in Congress. 17 On last Friday a pair of fine grey hor ses belonging to Mr, Jacob Dielof this place became frightened while standing bitched and untied, and ran with furious speed along Rook Street. At the lower end of the street they leaped or fell down a steep precipice, and were found at the foot of the rocks with the broken wagon upon them. Fortunately, however, not a bone of the horses was bro ken ; and under the oareful attention of their owner tbey are again nearly ready for service. 0* Last Sunday an affray took place near the Bloomsburg Furnace between seme men who had been drinking 100 freely. One fel low had bis lace badly scarred, and Constable Hartman led four of the belligerents to jail. W On last Monday Treasurer Harris sold 137 tracts of land for taxes. TUB VICB PRESIDENT. Of tbe Democratic candidate for the Vice Presidency, the Cincinnati Commercial gives the following personal description, in ilh sketches of the delegates: , ''Near the Eastern aisle, and wirhin a few| seats of the front—or. the western sale ofi; the aisle—sits John irut personation of ohivaP lip, who won a high Con gress, and declined to be a candidate for re election. He is a tall and gracefully formed young mm, with delicate features, and would be singularly handsome if his profile line were more prominent. Looking athim side ways, his forehead, nose and chin are nearly in a straight line. But his eye beams with intelligence, his nose is handsome in outline, and the habitual compression of his lips in dicate a resolute will. On the whole, there is a poetio glimmer about him. And that there is something of this in his chsracter, the fact that he has purchased an island in Lake Superior for a summer home, would indicate. His manner in speaking is proud, -defiant, and full of passion, tempered by ed ucated discretion." Frnnltllti and Marshall College. We are favored with a Catalogue 'ef the Franklin& Marshall College, at Lancaster, for the cut rent year. It embraces 6 Professors and 2 Tutors, with 73 members in the Colle giate Department, and 36 in the Preparatory., . nruifiut cm tiiis college we are pleased to notice such men as D. 11. Hofius, Esq., of Blair county, (he lamemed Rev. Hen ry Funk formerty tfia Pastor of the German Reformed CF>*|Pegation ol this piece, Rev. William Goodrich, the present Pastor'of that Church, James L. Reynolds, Esq., of Lancas ter, George W. Brewer, Esq , of Chambers burg, Hon. John Cessua of Bedford, Hon. J. W. Killinger of Lancaster, Hon. William P. Schell of Fulton, Joel W. Wanner, Esq , of Reading, Dr. E. L. Acker of Norristown, John Blair Linn, Esq., of Lewisburg, and a num ber ol others who have made their mark in the sphere of useful and refining scholar ship. Wulkcr In England. English opinion is very much exercised about Walker in Nicaragua, but the settled conclusion appear to be that it cannot be helped, and that American domination over Central America is sure to follow. Eventu ally this will happen, for the of this continent as well as the enterprise and com merce of the world require (he Isthmus to be in hands whtoh will make the best use of it for the common good. This has been fore shadowed as destiny ever since the founda tion ol tbe United States as a nation. Walk er's enterprise only denotes a foregone con clusion, the realization ol which will, how ever, be reached by other and better means, The purchase of Louisiana was the first step towards its accomplishment; the purchase of California, New Mexico and the Mesilla Val ley were naturol sequences. The odium of filibustering cannot slop it, nor will such en terprises force it much in advance of the le gilimate lime and period. The natural coureo of human events are certain to mature it Ledger. IST We have received the first number of the "Pennsylvania Railroad and Mining Re gister," a new journal, the publicaliou of whioh has been commenced in Philadelphia, by Thomas S. Fernon. It is to be issued weekly, at S3 per annum, in ndvanoe—quite a small sum for so neat-looking and useful a paper as the Register is destined to be- Mr. EERNON has our best wishes for his success. COLT'S REVOLVERS.— It HRS been estimated that over 400,000 pistols have been tnrned out of the manufactory in Hartford. Of these over one-third have been sold in California. The United Stales have been furnished with 6000, which, at acost of 828 would be $168,- 000, added to repairs, which would amoutt l to several thousand more. About 2000 are annually sold in New York city by jobbers and the retail trade which would amount by average to nearly $40,000. C 8"" (THE Citizens of Erie are still excited upon-the Railroad question. At a meeting held a few days ago, the act of the Legisla ture known as Finney's bill, which provides for the subscription of $400,000 by '.he Erie and North-East Railroad to the Pittsburg and Erie Railroad, was particularly denounced. The ultimatum of the citizens is that the roads entering the city shall terminate at the harbor. THE SECOND BRIGADE DlFFlCULTY.—Harris burg, June s.—The case of Gen. Small, of Philadelphia, charged with disobeying the injunction of the Supreme Court, to desist from the command of the Second Brigade, was heard 10-dy, and the accused was re manded to the custody of the Deputy Sheriff that brought him hither, and he was taken back to the city for imprisonment. Lund Warrants Have declined in price, owing to the report ed closing of the Land Office in Michigan. Warrants for 120 acres are now selling at 85 cents per acre. Mr. Davis, a purchaser at Norrislown also quotes them at that price. IV The trial of Palmer, for the alleged poisoning by strychnine, was still in progress in England, The case for tbe defence had opened, and proceeded some length, The circumstantial evidence is very strong, bul it I is doubtful whether it wl'l lead to conviction, So great is the interest which the trial creates that the papers on the continent of Europe are reproducing the evidence at length, It will be a little singular if Palmer, after hav ing been pronounced guilty of a dozen mur ders oy the newspapers, should not be coft victed of one by the jury and the evidence. LV On last Monday, tbe "American Datch man" printing establishment of this town was sold undet execution by Constable Hart man for slls. 17 Among the recent graduates of a Phil adelphia Female Medical College, Miss Eliz abeth Calvin, of Union county, Pa. CINCINNATI CONVENTION. CINCINNATI, June B. —The Convention waa called to order at half past ten o'clock, when tto L. Dawson, of Pennsylvania, jjgfn thjfteogptaitiee to select officers for a Ejhaneru reported the follow- PRESIDENT, JW ' JOHN E. WARD, of Georgia. Vice PRESIDENTS. Jonathan Smith, Me. K Chofman, Ala. L. Woodbury. N. H. W. S. Balpour, Mies. J. P. Kidder, Vt. A. Mooter, La. H. H. Child, Mass. J. W. Beldon, Ohio. P. W.Gardiner, R. I. M.E.Crowfoot,Mich J. G. Pratt, Conn. Levy Tyler, Ky. J. L. Daroy, N. J. Wm. Kookhill, Ind. J. N. Hutchinson,Pa. J. A. Matleeon, 111. Ed. Hammond, Md. J. S. Roane, Ark. W. S. ltapp, Del. D. D. Berry, Mo. Thos. C. Lyon.Tenn. S. R. Malloty, Fla. R. K. Banks, Va. M. Ward, Texas. B. Brown, N. C. H. L. Walling, lowa. B. Wilson S. C. N. Dewey, Wis. J. W. J-ew'is, Ga. J. H. Hill, Cal. The Committee also reported tbe names of thirty-one Secretaries. . The announcement of the President's name was received with applause. THIRD DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. CINCINNATI, June 4. —The Convention met at 10 o'clock, when Mr. Stewart of Maryland j asked that the special order of the day be immediately taken up. Mr. Hallett, of Mass., from the Committee on Resolutions, said :—We are ready to pre sent the Resolutions. When will the Con • cniiun receive them? Many voices—"Now," "now." Mr. Hallett—The Kansas Nebraska part of the platform has been adopted with perfect unanimity. The Committee did not have peifect unanimity upon the foreign policy suggested, but recommend it heartily. The first part of the report endorses and affirms the general principles of the National Convention held at Baltimore in 1852. Mr. Macklin, of Pennsylvania, moved the adoption of the platform and resolutions without dotting out an I-or crossing a T. Mr. Conway, of Virginia, asked tt division of the question. Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, moved the previous question. Mr. Garnet, of Virginia—l demand a divi sion of the question. I object to the intro duction of any new doctrine. Mr. Phelps, of Missouri.said the case of the New York delegates had not been settled, and he opposed considering the matter until it was. The previous question was then sustained, and Mr. Brccken called for a vole by States, which was agreed to, and the vote taken on the report ol the Committee on the resolu tions as submitted, except the last five. The vote was unanimous—New fork not being taken—yeas 261, nays none. FOURTH DAYS' PnfICEEDISGS. CINCINNATI, June Convention as sembled at 10 o'clock. Col. Stevenson, of Kentucky, was to make a report from the Committee on Credentials. The Committee had not agreed, but repre senting the majority as he did, he was ready to read the same if the Convention was pleas ed to hear it. X-le (hen read the report and preamble an modified, recognizing the Softs as a regular ly organiaed portion of the Democratic party, and the Hards as an organized body, resolv ing that the two sections be now consolida ted. That the Softs have 44 delegates and the Hards £6 del, gates, and that the minori ty should not be overruled by the majori ty. Senator Bayard, of Delaware, look the stand and was greeted by immense applause. As Chaitman of the Committee, he was bound to make the minority report. The minority felt that they had no right to make a distinc tion between the two delegations, but recom mended the admission of both with equal representation. (.Immense applause.] Mr. McLane, of Baltimore, rose to a point of order. It was not in order for the gentle man from Massachusetts to move the adop tion of the majority report. The resolutions only were before the Convention, and the minority resolutions stood in the place of an amendment to that of the majority. The President decided the point of order to be well taken. If the previous question was ordered, the question would be on the minor ity resolution. The main question, being on the resolu tion ot the Minority Committee, admitting both delegations on an equal basis, was then put, resulting ss follows: AYES. NAYS. Maine 6 2 New Hampshire 5 Vermont . 5 Massachusetts 3 10 Rhode Island 1 3 Connecticut 6 New Jersey 6 1 Pennsylvania 27 Delawore 3 Maryland 6 2 Virginia 15 North Carolina lO South Carolina 8 Georgia 4 6 Alabama 9 Mississippi 7 Louisiana — * 3 Ohio 10 A 13 Kentucky 6 '6 Tennessee 10 2 Indiana 13 Illinois ll Missoori 6 3 Arkansas 2 2 Michigan 6 Florida 3 Texas 4 lowa 4 Wisconsin 5 California 4 137 123 During the calling of the States,every vote in the affirmitive was greeted with thunders of applause, but slight applause only attend ing the negative votes. The outside feeling was evidently with the Hards. Florida de clined voting. On the announcement of the vote, the wildest enthusiasm was manifested, and deaf ening cheers resounded in the Convention and the galleries. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Convention re-assembled at 2o'clook r when Col. Preston, from the Committee ap pointed to inform the New York delegations of the action of the Convention, informed the Convention that (hey had amended to that du ty. and that the New York delegates were present in tbe Hall. Mr. Meade, of Virginia, moved that New ] York be now allowed to vole on the platform ' which was carried unanimously. i When the votes was oalled, Mr. Ludlow rose and cast 16 votes (Softs) for the platform entire. [Cheers.} Judge Beardsler rose and cast 18 votes for the platform entip. [Loud applause.] Loud cries ensied for the order of the day, and amid intense excitement Mr. Meade, of Virginia, rtfie aniVqajuted that able States men and Democrat, James Buohanan, of Pennsylvania. Harry Hibbard, of New Hampshire, nomi nated Franklin Pierce. Mr. Inge, ot California, nominated Lewis Cass. Mr. Riohardson, of Illinois,nominated Ste phen A. Douglas. Much applause succeeded the nominations of Buohanan and Douglas, but the name of Pierce was ooldly received. The Chair requested that the Convention would be as orderly as possible. When the first ballot was being taken, some persons in the gallery hissed ss vote after vote was cast for Buchanan. The Chair declared that un less the person hissing was exposed, be would order the gallery cleared. The following is a detailed statement of the first ballot by the States: s a STATES. S ai —„ ■a a =° a 8 I JS ! m PH q Maine 5 3 New Hampshire 5 3 Vermont 6 Massachusetts 5 9 Rhode Island 4 Connecticut 6 New York 17 18 New Jersey 7 Pennsylvania 27 Delaware 3 Maryland 6 2 Virginia 15 . North Caroline 10 South Carolina 8 Georgia 18 Alabama 9 Mississippi 7 Louisiana 6 Ohio 13 4 4 1 Kentucky 4 5 3 Tennessee 12 Indiana '3 Illinois 11 Missouri ' 9 Arkansas 4 Michigan 5 Florida 3 Texas 4 lowa 4 Wisconsin 3 2 California 4 135 125 31 4 The Convention then prodeeded to ballot for a candidate for the Presidency, when 14 ballots were had, resulting severally as fol lows: S s BALLOTS. £ eo • a .9? o n a, o u First Ballot 1354 124 31 54 Second " 139 1194 314 6 Third " 1394 119 30 54 Fourth " 1414 119 30 54 -Fifth 140 1194 31 54 Sixth " 155 101 28 54 Seventh " 1434 89 58 54 Eighth " 1474 87 56 54 Ninth " 146 87 56 7 Tanlh " ont DHJ DJ Kleventh " 147J 80 63 54 Twelfth " 148 80 634 54 Thiileenth " 150 77J 63 54 Fourteenth " 1524 79 63 54 The New York Softs cast 18 votes for Pierce; for the Hards and cast 17 votes for Buchanan. On the second ballot Mr. Buchanan gained 3} votes; Gen. Pierce losing 3, Mr. Douglas losing I}, and Mr. Caßs gaining 1. On the third ballot Buchanan lost 1, Pierce 1, and Douglas gained 2. In Kentucky, Bu chanan gained 2, which Douglas lost. In Wisconsin, Douglas gained 1, and Cass lost 1 in Ohio. On the fourth baHot the only change, ex cept the regular New York change, was in Kentucky, wbowJ'WCi'.anan and Pierce gain, ed 1 each, and Douglas lost 2. On the fifth ballot Buchanan gained 1, and Pierce lost 1 in Massachusetts; Buchanan lost li in Kentucky. On the 6lh ballot Tennessee changed 12 voles from Pierce to Buchanan. In Ken tucky Buchanan gained 2, Pierce 1, and Dou glas lost 3. The announcement of the Tennessee vole was received with cheers, which was check ed by the President. On the seventh ballot Tennessee tnrned from Buchanan to Douglas, 12 voles, and Ar kansas changed her four votes from Pierce to Douglas. Buchanan gained lin Massa chusetts. Georgia changed 7 votes from Pierce to Douglas; 3 for Buchanan; the Pierce folks looking down, Douglas* friends gaining pluok, and Buchanan's confident. Mr. Bales of Tennessee moved to adjourns till 10 o'olosinommraw morning, but met by loud cries of "No, no," the motion was withdrawn. On the Bth ballot Buchanan gained 1 in Maine and 2 in Kentuoky. On the ninth ballot Buchadan gained 1 in Maryland and Massachusetts eaoh, but lost in Kectucky. A motion was made to adjourn, but it was lost by an immense majority. The Alabama delegation asked and obtain ed leave to adjourn for a few moments. On the 10th ballot Vermont changed from Pierce to Donglas S votes, and Douglas also gained 2 in Ohio. On the 11th ballot Maryland gave her en tire vote to Buchanan. Another motion was made to adjourn, but was met by loud cries of "DO, no," and lost. The 12lh ballot showed no material change. Another motion was made to adjourn but lost. On the 13th ballotßhode Island broke from Pierce, casting 2 votes for Buohanan and 2 for Pieroe. A motion to adjourn was again mßde, but the vote being taken by the Slates, it was lost. On the 14th ballot Rhode. Island cast her whole vole for BuohanaD. The Convention then adjourned till 10 o'- olook to-morrow. FIFTH DAT. CINCINNATI, June 6.—At 10 o'clook the President called the Conven tioc to order,— The Hall was not full when the balloting ooramenced. When Maine was called the delegation cast het vote 7 for Buchanan, i for Pierce. When New Hampshire was called, Mr. Hibbard said the delegation had thus far cast her vote for the statesman representing the present administration, but had now deter mined to cast her vote for the choice of Illi nois, Stephen A. Douglasa. [Applause.] North Carolina led of in the same track, and was followed by South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Texas. Tennessee cast her 12 votes for Buchanan. Pierce ran down to 3 votes, and Cass to 4 votes. The New York Softs also went over to Douglass. The following is a detailed statement ol the vote by States: no - a So o {3 STATES. g- qjj. g I" 5 Maine 7 New Hampshire 5 Vermont 5 Massachusetts 10 3 Rhode Island 4 Connecticut 6 New York 17 18 New Jersey 7 Pennsylvania 27 Delaware 3 Maryland 8 Virginia a North Carolina 10 South Carolina 8 Georgia 3 7 Alabama 9 Mississippi 7 Louisiana 6 Ohio 13 6 Kentucky 4 7 Tennessee 12 ludigpa 12 Illinois 9 Missouri 1 11 Arkansas 4 Michigan 16 Florida 3 Texas 4 lowa 2 2 Wisconsin 5 California 168 118 The half votes were rejected by the Chair. * The name of Mr. Pierce had been previ ously withdrawn. SIXTEENTH BALLOT. Buchanan 168 Douglas 121 Cass • 6 On the Sixteenth ballot Maine conoentra- I led her vole on Buchanan ; Ohio also gave ■ bim 2 more. Kentucky cast all her votes for ' Douglas, having previously given him but 7. 1 The half voles wore rejected by the Chair, ' the point having been raised in consequence of Ohio having cast a half vote for Cass. After the announcement of the result, Mr. Preston, t>f Ky., said he had stood firmly by Mr. Douglas to this point, but he felt confi dent, since the Convontion demanded the nomination of James Buchanan—(great dis ' order and cries of "No," "no," "no,") —he felt confident that the friends of Mr. Douglas | would best consult bis wishes by consenting 1 at once and cheerfully to the wishes of the Convention. * Cries for Illinois to speak. Mr. Richardson, of 111, said that without Revising any gentleman to what was his du ly to his constituents, he felt he had a duly to perform to his constituents and the Stale he represents. Cries of "don't withdraw htm." He felt he could not contribute to the suc cess of the parly, or carry out the views of Mr. Douglas by continuing him longer in the contest. [lmmense applause-] He had re ceived a dispatch from Mr. Douglas which he desired to have read, and after that he would withdraw his name. He then read a telegraphic despatoh from Mr. Douglas, stal ing that from the telegraphic accounts he felt confident that a longer oontinuance of his name before the Convention would tend to destroy the harmony of the Convention, and he designed to withdraw, simply stating that he believed the democraoy would do well to unite on one of the candidates now before the Convention—Mr. Pierce or Mr. Buchan an. [lmmense cheering.] Governor Seymour rose and endeavored to address the Convention, but was for some time prevented by the uproar and confusion. After awhile he was heard to say that the Democrats of New York had up to this time been united on one point, in the porpriety of adhering to one or the other of the nominees before the Convention. They had adhered to one man as long as he had a vote in the Convention. They had then cast their vote for Mr. Douglas—that candidate now with drew himßelf. The New York Softs desired to do all in their power to harmonize and consolidate the Convention. [lmmense Ap plause. The seventeenth ballot was then taken, New Hampshire cast her vote for Buchanan, Mr. Hibbard making a speech iu explana tion. Every delegate who rose had some thing to say. Mr. Ludlow, for the Softs of New York, said that although the Softs came into the Convention under every disadvantage, they had no desire to do aught to promote the continuance of any factions in the great State of New York. They, therefore, cast 18 votes lor James Buchanan. Immediately as the ballot commenced, Capt Rynder's gun commenced roaring forth I the announcement to the outsiders, and the Convention oontinued in a stale of the wild est excitement, as State after State gave in 1 their vole for the nominee. Mr. W. Avery, of North Carolina, said North Carolina loved James Buchanan, and reminded the Convention that four years ago he had been their first choice. Tbey then yielded him cheerfully as they now yielded Pierce and Douglas. North Carolina came here with a desire to support the candidate who had proved himself truest to the Union Convention. To this eod they had cast their votes, first for Pieroe, and then for Douglas. Tbey now give their entire vote to James Bu chanan. Samuel Modary congratulated the Conven tion that Ohio had no longer fractional votes to cast upon the platform of the Convention. Ohio was willing to fight under the nominee of the Convention, and as she had been ex act in too mathematically dividing her rote, she would now be quite as exact in casting her entire number for Buchanan. He pledg ed the State for the favorite son of Pennsyl vania. Col. Richardson of 111 inois said that every member of the Convention has endorsed the political course of Mr. Douglas, whtoh was what every man might be proud of. He could assure the Convention that while the choice of Illinois was of course her favorite son she yet yielded to no Slate in apprecia sion of the political chanan. Mr. ——, of Arkansas, pledged the lar gest comparative majority in the Union, for the nominee of the Convention, particularly if the choice of Arkansas for Vice President should be satisfied. Their caodidate is Gen. Quitman, of Mississippi. Mr. Inge, of California said the delegation came here with the choice of every member fixed in the present nominee of the Conven tion, but they came also with instructions to secure an expression of the Convention in favor of securing some easy m£tms of com munication between the Atlantic and Pacific coast. Mr. Inge was here interrupted, but having received permission proceeded, commenting ably and eloquently on the importance and necessity tor such a communication. He thanked the Convention for its kindness in hearing those who had come so far, who had braved the malaria of the tropics and the dangers of the ocean to meet their Dem ocratic brethren here. He believed that Mr. Buchanan did not concur in the opposition to the exercise of all constitutional power to secure an easy postal communication be tween the two oceans. They cast four votes for Jameß Buchanan. John L. Dawson in a hanpy speech ex pressed the thanks of Pennsylvania, for the honor done her through these endorsements of her favorite son. After he had taken bis seat he rose again, and said that in review ing the claims of the candidates he had for gotten to mention the name of Franklin Pierce. [Laughter and cheers.] He then declared his approval of the course of the Administration, which would receive from the people on bis retirement, "well done, good and faithful servant." The vote was then announced, being 296 for Buchanan. [ Immense cheering,] which did not cease until three tremendous huzzas had been given fur the nominee ; three equal ly as enthusiastic, for Douglas, and three quite moderate in lone, for Pierce. A motion to nominate candidates for Vice President, and then adjourn until 2 o'clock, P. M., was lost. Col. Black, of Pennsylvania, having the floor, returned thanks for the unanimous vote which had been cast for James Buchanan. His remarks, pledging Pennsylvania to a constant devotion to the Union, were well received. He desired to say to the Conven tion, in order to put them right on one point, as he had already been identified with the matrimonial question here, that although Mr. Buchanan had not in his own person fulfilled that duty which would doubtless be satisfac tory, from the time he had arrived at a mar rying age he had beon wedded to the Con stitution of the country, and in l'ennsylva nia they did nol parmit bigamy. A resolution endorsing the present Admin istration wjts then introduced by Mr. Hallett, of Massachusetts, Chairman of the Commit tee on Resolutions. The question being put, some nays respon ded, but the President declared the vole unanimous in the affirmative. Mr. Peck, of Michigan, said be protested against such a decision. He could never consent that the great North West should be slandered and stultified by the supposition that she endorsed the Administration of Pierce. Mr. Wright, of Pennsylvania, hoped that the majority report on the New York case, would be strioken from the minutes, in order that all differences might be settled. He would ofler a resolution, recommending that both sections agree upon holding a Siate Con vention to settle an organization, and make preparations lor the nomination of a single electoral ticket. Judge Beardley on the part of the Hards, assured the Convention that the National Democratic party of New York would work cheer lul ly and persistently for the success of the ticket, for the union of the parly, and for the settlement of all past difficulties. Mr. Ludlow, of New York expressed sim ilar views on the part of the Soils. Gov. Seymour rose and was received with loud applause. He made an able and con ciliatory speech alluding to the time when the Democracy of New York was united and promising a return to those halcyon days. The resolution was then adopted, and the Convention adjourned to meet at2o'clock P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Convention being called to order, Mr. Shields of Wisconsin,.moved that it is the doty of the General Government, so far as the Constitution will permit, to aid in the construction of a safe overland mail route between the Atlantic and Pacific Coast. A motion to lay the resolution on the table was lost by ayes 75, nays 220. A delegate from Missouri rose to demand a suspension of the rules. Mr. Pellit and Mr. Inge endeavors to speak on the propriety of an amendment, declaring it to be the duty of the Genera! Government to use all proper constitutional power for the object named, but were not heard. A motion to suspend the rules for the pur pose was carried by ayes 208, nays 88. The main question being ordered, the res olution was adopted—ayes 205, nays 87. , At Mr. Pettit's suggestion the word "prop er" was placed before "constitutional," in the resolution before its passage. A motion was then made to ballot for a candidate for Vice President, and agreed to. Mr. Meade, of Virginia, proposed the Hon. Lynn Boyd, of Kentucky. Mr. Harris of Illinois, begged to propose a man who he thought was born on the banks of the Hudson, but now resides on the banks of the Mississippi. It has been his pride to serve under bis command in the regiment from Illinois, that never turned their backs on friends or foes. He was tbe first to plint tbe American flag over the Halls of the Mon tezumas. He named Gen. John A.Quitman. Col. Louis, of La., named the Hon. John C. Breckenridge, of Ken'ucky. , . Mr. Breckeoridge relorned thianks w Loti tsian* for the honor conferred upon him, hot was one of thoae who believed that promo tion should follow seniority. Besides he Ml already a candidate for another post, and in the canvass should ad rocate the candidate of this Convention and its notde States-rights platform. He withdrew his name. Mr. Riefraan, of Alabama, nominated the ■lon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, of Alabama. \ Mr. Brook, of Tennessee, nominated Aaroa Brown, of Tennesse. Delegates from South Carolina, nomlhd'ed James A. Siddon, of Virginia. Mr. Siddon returned tnanks for the honor I done him, withdrew his name. Mr. Avery, of North Carolina, then pre sented the name of the ftou. James C. Dob bin, of North Carolina. Mr. Underwood, of Ga , nominated H. V. Johnson, of Georgia. The roll being called,Vermontcaßt a plum per for Breckenridge, of Kentuckv,New York being called 18 votes mt-te announced by Mr. Judson for Qullutan, Judge Beardsley cast 17 Hard votes for Senator Bayard, of Delaware, Illinois voted for Quintan. California announced her voteffr Aaron V*. Brown. The ballot resulted as follows : Breckenridge 55 Fitzpatrick it Quitman 09 Brown 29 Boyd 33 H M.Johnson 81- Bayard 31 Rusk 2 Dobbin 13 Trusen Polk, of Mo. 5 After the ballot was announced Dolaware withdrew the name of Senator Bayard. A delegate from Connectient begged to say that if the delegate south of Mason & Dix on's line could agree on a candidate, Con necticut would go for her candidate, if not, he had the name of a distinguished son, Isaac Toucey, to propose. Another delegate said that was uot so Connecticut reserved Toucey for higher game. The name of Brown, of Tennessee, was withdrawn, and Tennessee cast her vote for Breckenridge, and several other Steles then changed their votes to Breckenridge, and amidst great excitement Mississippi with drew the name of Quitman, anj recorded her her vote for Bieckenridge. Judge Beardsley,for the N. Y. Hards chan ged their voles from Butler to Breckenridge. . The vote was then announced as follows— John C. Breckenridge, of K mucky—2Bb*. The nomination was then declared unani mous and was received with immenso ap plause. Mr. Breckenridge, being loudly called for took the stand amid deafening cheers, and i said the result was quite unexpected to him, and he had no words to express the profound gratitude he fell for this mark of honor and confidence from the Democrats of the United Stales. He did not intend to make a speech, but only to return thanks from his heart for the honor done him. With regard to the first nomination he could only say that Mr. Bu chanan had lived down detraction and cal umny, and was now about to be crowned with the highest honor that'could bo confer red on an American citizen. He desired to say generally tbat he was a States Right delegate, and that he trusted, it elected, to the high office for which he bad been nominated he should never do anything to pervert the high trust reposed in him. Mr. Preston, of Kentucky, being called upon, spoke as follows: Mr. President—l cannot but feel deeply sensible of the honor which this convention has conferred on me by its call. The great Democratic party ol the Union has this day assembled here.and announced their princi ples to the country, and as the representa tives of those principles have nominated James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, and John C. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, for President and Vice President of these Uuiled States.— The exultations with which these nomina tions have been received prove to me how deep and earnest are the intentions of the Democraoy in the approaching contest, to vin dicate their views and achieve a victory. I heard the communication which pro claimed the veteran statesman of Pennsylva nia as the candidate of the Democratic party, ting llilough ibia Hall, amidat tho applause of the delegations of thirty two States, and hailed it as an auspicious omen of victory. But when the name of sn old comrade in other lands, and a bosom friend, was added for the second office to the ticket, then the deepest gratification filled his heart. Mr Breckenridge is endeared to us4>y many cherished memories, and we can but regard with heartfelt pride, this evidenoeof the ap preciation of his countrymen. Perhaps, Mr. President, Ker.tuqky has usurped more than her share of hpnot in this Convention. James Buchanan was a son of her early adoption, for the time wast when he was a citizen of that State, and howtver short the time,Jhe state now is proud ofVtto and his subsequent reunion anuses us to treasure the recollections jwith honest jride- The other nomir.ee is a native of the State, the grandson of that John Breckenridge who introduood tho memorable resolution ut 1798, which yet constitutes the foundation of the States rightscreed. The purity of his life and energy of his intellect command the respect and confidence of our people of this present generation. With such a ticket, Kentucky will move forward with the same generosity of impulse for the redemption of the country that marked her struggle for the Statesman of Ashland ; and the news of this nomination/ which ii now beiug transmitted by the tfSle nb to her people, will be receivodyWb imatione, and as the guaranty of triumph: But why do 1 bland here to-day ? W/hv is ii necessary for me to respond to the caul of the Convention 1 Belonging but a s?nort time since to an old tnd honored organization, the honorable addresses of the Democratic parly on the great questions of publip polioy. I find that organization and myself and thousands of others driven. for refuge and the maintenance of our Constitutional rights into the ranks of our former odpenents. The last two years hsve witnessed the dissolution nt the Whig party, and a delpge of fsnatioal factions which threatened to overwhelm the equal rights of the States, the Constitution of the country and the prosperity of the people. 1 am one of these two or three hundred thou sand old Whigs who disdaining the shallow heresies and prescriptive advices of the mis called Ameriosn party, scorned all duplicity, abjured all compromises and rather chooso to eland on honorable affiance with our for mer opponents in defence of the Constitution which makes us one people, than to take senseless and absurd oaths upou tbe wretch ed ritual of the Know Nothing order.
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