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CHICAGO, 1864.
FIRST DAY.
MONDAY, August 29, 1864.
In accordance with the call of the Democratic National Committee, the delegates
to the National Convention, assembled at twelve o'clock, noon, to-day, in the Am  phitheatre, in Chicago, Illinois.
Mr. AUGUST BELMONT,  of New York,  Chairman of the Democratic National
Committee, addressing the delegates as follows, called the convention to order:
ADDRESS  OF  i3fR. BELMONT.
GENTLEMEN OF TYE CONVXENTION:  We are assembled here to-day, at the National
Democratic Convention, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the Presidency
and Vice -Presidency of the United States. This task, at all times a most important
and arduous one, has, by the sad events of our civil Nvar, assumed an importance and
responsibility of the most fearful nature. Never, since the formation of our govern  ment, has there been an assemblage, the proceedings of which were fraught with
more momentous and vital results, than those which must  flow from your action.
Towards you, gentlemen, are directed at this moment the anxious fears and doubts,
not only of millions of American citizens, but also of every lover of civil liberty
throughout the world. [Cheers.] In your hands rests, under the ruling of an all  wise Providence, the future of this Republic. Four years of misrule, by a sectional,
fanatical and corrupt party, have brought our country to the very verge of ruin. The
past and present are sufficient warnings of the disastrous consequences which would
befall us if Mr. Lincoln's re-election should be made possible by our want of patriot   ism and unity.  The inevitable results of such a calamity must be the utter disinteg  ration of our whole political and social system amidst bloodshed and anarchy, with
the great problems of liberal progress and self-government jeopardized for genera  tions to come.
The American people have at last awakened to the conviction that a change of
policy and administration can alone stay our downward course; and they will rush
to the support of your candidate aud platform, provided you will offer to their suf
frage a tried patriot, who has proved his devotion to the Union and the constitution,
and provided that you pledge him and yourselves to maintain that hallowed inherit ance by every effort and sacrifice in your power.   [Loud applause.]  Let us, at the
very outset of our proceedings, bear in mind that the dissensions of the last democratic convention were one of the principal causes which gave the reins of govern  ment into the hands of our opponents; and let us beware not to fall again into the
same fatal error.  We must bring at the altar of our country the sacrifice of our pre judices, opinions and convictions-however dear and long cherished they may be 
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from the imonilcqt they threaten the harmony an-id iunity of action so indispensable to
our success.  We arc    here not as wtar democrats, nor ats peace democrats, but as citizens of the great Republic, whichl we wvill strive to bring back to its former greatness
and prosperity, without one single star taken from the brilliant constellation that
once encircled its youthful b)row.   [Chleers.]  Let peace tand disinterested patriotism,
tempered by moderation andhforbearance, preside over our deliberations; and, untder
the blessinigs of the Almighty, the sacred lcause of the Union, the constitution and
the laws, must prevail against ftanaticism and treason.   [Loud cheering.]
Mr. BELMIONT,  on  concluding his brief address, nominated for temporary chairman of the convention, Hon. William Bigler, of Pennsylvania.  The nomination wM
received with great cheering, and was unanimously approved.
Mr. BIGLER  ol taking the chair, was received with  lond as-d  Ilong continuilod.
applause.  When  th ie ers had subsided, he' addressed the convention as follows:
ADDRESS 0' MiR.  BIGLER.
GENTLEMEN OF T'IIE CONvYENTION:  I am greatly hlonored  in your selection of me
to preside over the prelilminary deliberations of this body.   My ackn-owledgments for
this high compliment, and for the kind greeting,s just  extended to nme by this vast
concourse of my fellow citizens, will be best manifcsted by a proper disehl;rge of the
duties of the position to which you have called me.
It is not expected, nor would it be b1efittinig in  ei aissunming tlhe temporary Presidency of the coinvention, that he should enter upon any general discussion of the
many interesting topics suggested by the unhappy -condition of our country.  A brief
allusion to the occasion and purposes of our asselmbling is all tlhat will be necessary.
No similar body ever assembled in America with mightier objects before it, or to
which such a vast proportion of the Americafi people locked with such profound
solicitude for measures to promote the welfare of the country and adv,ance their individual happiness.
The termination of democratic rule in this country vwas the rend of peaceful relattions between the States and the people.  The Cilevation of a sectionial party to authority at Washington, the culmination of a long indulged and acrimonious war of
criminationi and re-crimi.natioi  between extreme men of the North and South, was
promptly followed by dissolution and civil war.  And in the progress of that war the t
very bulwarks of civil liberty have been imperiled and the whole  fabric brought'to
the very verge of destruction.  And now, at the end of more than three years of a
war unparalleled ill modern times, for its imagnitude and for its barbarous desolationr,
-after more than two m-illions of men have been called [into the field, on our side
alone, after the lani has been literally drenched in fraternal blood, and wailings and
lamentations are heard in every corner of our common country, the hopes of the
Union, our cherished object, are in nlowise improved.  The menl now in authority,
because of the feud which tLhey have so long maintained with violent and unwise
men of the South, and because of a blind fanaticism about an institution of some of
the States, inll relation to which they have no duties to perform and no responsibilities to bear, are rendered incapable of adopting the  proper means  to rescue our
eOuntry,-our whole country-fromi its present lamentable condition.  Then, gentlemen, it is apparent that the first indispensable step to the accomplishment of this
great work is the o verthrow, by the ballot, of tlhe present administration, and the
inauguration of another, in its stead, which shall directly and zealously, but temperately and justly, wield all the influence and power of the government to bring about
a speedy settlement of the nationllal troubles on the principles of the constitution and
onf terms honorable and just to all sections, North alnd South, East  and West; one
which shall stand unfalteringly bv civil and religious liberty; one which, instead of
relying solely on its own peculiar dogmas and doctrines and the ravages of the sword;
shall refer the national troubles to the people, the fountain of political authority,
aid to the States under the forms of the constitution; one which shall have no conditions precedent to the restoration of thle Union, but which shall diligently seek
that result as the consummation of permanent peace amongst the States anid renewed
fraternity amongst the people.              ~
Gentlemen, we have been commissioned bv the people to come here and initiate
steps to accomplishl these great objects; to select ani agent and the agencies in this
good work.  That the task will be well performed I have unialtering faith; and that
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the people may sanction and God-  may bless these means to the desired end, is my
sincere prayer.
Rliev. R. -TH. CLAPRKSON, D. D., of the Protestant Episcopal Church, then opened
thie proceedin.gs with prayer, invoking the Divine blessing in the following words:
PRAYER.
ALMICIGITY AND MOST MERCIFUL GOD, King of Kings and LoTrd of Lords, who rulest
in the armnies of heaven, and among  the inhabitants of.- earth, we supplicate  Thy
divine blessing upon this great people, assembled here in Thypresence  this day.   Be
mercifully pleased, 0 Lord, to prosper and direct all their consultations to the advancement of Thy gl-ory, the good of Thy church, and the safety, honor, and welfare
of okr beloved niation.  Forgive, 0 Father of Mercies, the sins and transgressions
that have brought upon us the  desolation of civil war; endue  our rulers with
wisdom from on high and revive in all our hearts a spirit of devotion to the public
good; restrain the wrath of rman, and save the shedding of blood.  We  comnmend
to Thy Almighty protection and loving care our brethren who are this day periling
their lives for us in the camp and in the field; have pity upon all suffering from
wounds and sickness; heal, 0 Mercifutl Fa,ther, the sorrows, of the bereaved and
broken hearted; and hasten the time, 0 Lord, when unity, peace and concord shall
onee more prevail in our beloved lat nd, when war shall cease from all the earth, and
when righteousness, justice and liberty shall everywhere abound, and when all the
nations of the earth shall rejoice in thy salvation.  All which we ask in the name
and for the sake bf Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with Thee, the Father, and
Thee, 0 Holy Ghost, be all honor  and power and glory, world without end.  Amern
SECRETARIES  PRO TEM. 
M14r. SANFORD E. CHtIURCH, of New York, moved that Messrs. E. O. Per'in, of
New York, Moses M. Strong. of Wiscon,sin, and J. M.  Tower, of New Jersey, be
appointed temporary secretaries of; the convention.  Carried.
C OMMITTEES.. 
Mr. W. Vr MceGRATH, of Pennsylvaima:  I move that a committee ofoine from
each State be selected, by the delegates of each State, as a Committee on Organization.
Mr. JOIHN A. GREEN, of New York:  I suggest that it would be more proper to
call the roll of the States in order.
Whereupon,  )by consenit, the roll was called in the following order:  Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Yoik,  New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Marylandl, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Miehig an, Missouri, Minrnsota, Wisconsin, Iouwa, Califor.kia, Kansas, Oregon, each State
furnishing tlhe credentials of its delegates.
Mr. McGRATH, of Pennsylvania:   I move that a committee be appointed,  consisting of one mrember from each State, for tihe purpose of arranging the permanent
organization of this body.
Which mrotion, being submitted to the convention, prevailed.
Mr. S. J. TILDEN, of New York:  I have in my hands the offili'al report of the
democratic convention that met in 18,5(, which was the last democratic convention
that convened and consuinmated its deliberatiohs and gave continued peace to the
C.untry.  I offer you this resolution:
Pa-,lokled, That a committee of one delegate from each State, to be selected by the delegations
thereof, be appointed to report resolutions, and that all resolutions in relation to a platform of the
democratic party be referred to gaid committee,-on presentation, without debate.
Which resolution vwas adopted.
Mr. S. S. COX, of Ohio, offered a resolution that the Committee on Organization
be instructed to report rules for the government of this convention, and that in the
meantime the rules of the last convention be the rules of this body   Which resolution, being submitted to the convention, was adopted.
Mr. E. B. OLDS, of Ofio:  I move the appointment of a committee of one from
each State, to be a Committee on Credenti.als, to be selected by the respective delegates. Carried.
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ADJOURNNMENT.
MR. HAMILTON  ALLRICKS, of Pennsylvania:  I move that when this convention adjourn, it adjourn to meet at four o'clock this afternoon.
Mr. C. L. LAMBERTON,  of Pennsylvania:  It is the desire of those around
me that we do not now adjourn, but that we proceed now with our organization. I
believe each delegation has selected the individual to represent it on the different
committees, and I know we want to get through with this nomination in
harmony, and go home with as little delay as possible. -I think the gentleman
from Pennsylvania should withdraw his resolution relative to an adjournment, to see if, after a call of the States, we cannot proceed with our organization
at oac:.
Mr. 4LL'RICKS, of Pennsylvania:  I have not moved to adjourn, but have only
moved to meet at a certain time, after we shall have once adjourned, that we may at
that time hear the report of the Committee on Organization.
AMr. VIRGIL HICKOX, of Illinois, said that he had a communication to be pre'
se&,.ed to the convention.
The CHAIRMAN announced that the motion to adjourn  to four o'clock this afternoon was now before the convention.
Mr. GEORGE  H. PENDLETON, of Ohio:  I move to amend, that when  the
convention adjourn, it adjourn to meet at twelve o'clock to-morrow.
Mr. L. W. POWELL,  of Kentucky:  Before the motion is put, I desire to remind the convention that under the resolution which has been passed, each State is
required to present a member to act on the Committee on Resolutions.  There are
from the State of Kentucky two sets of delegates.  They have agreed to act harmo
niously in this convention. [Loud cheers.] We desire that there shall be one delegate from each of our seperate delegations appointed on the Committee on Resolutions.  We ask, however, that they have but one vote in the committee.
The CHAIRMAN: The chair would suggest that the motion is not a motion to
adjourn, but as to when we shall meet after the adjournment takes place. The gentleman's motion, therefore, would be out of order.
Mr. POWELL, of Kentucky: I ask, then, the unanimous consent of the convention.
There being no objection offered to the request,
The CHAIRMAN announced that the motion would be entertained.
Mr. POWELL, of Kentucky: I move, then, that the Kentucky delegations be
allowed to have one member from each delegation on the Committee on Resolutions, but that both have but one vote in the committee.
Which motion was carried unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN:  The question now recurs on the motion of the gentleman
from Ohio, that when the convention adjourn, it adjourn to meet at twelve o'clock to
morrow.
Mr. PENDLETON, of Ohio:  At the suggestion of several gentlemen in my immediate vicinity,. I wish to modify the motion, by substituting ten o'clock to-morrow for twelve.
The motion, as modified, was put and lost; whereupon
The question recurred on the original motion to adjourn to four o'clock to-morrow
afternoon. 
Mr. WILLIAM ALLEN, of Ohio: We have several working hours of this day
before us, and may, before we  now adjourn, do mqch  to abbreviate the labor and
the difficulty before us. I believe that the hour to which we should adjourn can be
better fixed at the adjournment of our deliberations this day, and, therefore, move
that the motion now before the body be laid upon the table.
Which motion prevailed.
DELEGATES  FROM  THE TERRITORIES  AND  SOUTIIERN STATES.
Mr. JOHN B. WELLER, of California: I offer the following resolution:
Rlesolved, That gentlerhen, not exceeding three in number, and known to be meibers of the democratic party from each of the organized Territories of the United States, be allowed seats in this
convention, with the privilege of participating in debate, but without the right to vote.
Mr. GEORGE  W. MORGAN, of Ohio:  I move that the motion just offered be
amended, so as to enrace three delegates from each of the southern States that may
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be now present, with the right to join in the debate but not.t  vte.   Iffy our breth     ren of the Southern States who desire to return to the Union, are here represented, I
would wish to see them admitted, [Applase and some fainthisses.]   And I would
suggest that democrats from the District of Columbia be included. 
The mover of the original resolution accepted the amendment.
Mr. TILDEN, of New York, cae forWif d, ascended the' platfor  i  front of the
chair, and said:..':
MR. C.r&ARMAN:  Before the q-uestion istaken upon this resolution, I wish to ad    dress to the delegated representatives of the democratic party a ingle suggestion on
tlis snbject   We are asslembled hre to, perform the greats  anne st  tk tt
any body of men have ever undertaken on thiscontinent   We come here under the
responsibility of a delegation of the organized democracy of our reseetive States,
and it is now proposed to introduce among us a considerable  nuimGr of gentlemen
-who knows wo?-to participate in our deliberations.  What reason  is there for
admitting three gentlemen, even.if they do: belong to  the democratic party, unae,
credited to us, from any  Territory  afny more than the same number of ge,tlemen
from any State?  We might feel icnlined to have the Territories represented  but if
so they should come here accredited as we are.  In my judgment nothing but dan    ger, nothing but confusion, nothing but disorder, can result from  introducing here
unknown, irresponsible men, who mray wish pei;haps to deliver themselves of speeches
to this solemn and august assembly.   [Cheers.]   It is nqpessary, at the ver  Qnte
that we address ourselves to our grea~ duty in the spirit it our delegated authority.
With these views and for these reasons I move to lay this resolution and the amend    ment thereto on the table.
Mr. WILLIAM  B. NIBLACK, of Indiana:   I beg the gentleman to withdraw
the motion and allow the subject to be referred to the Committee on Credential&
Which suggestion was adopted, and te matter was so referred. 
LETTERS FROM DELEGATES IN MILITARY PRISONS.
Mr. CHARLES  A. WICKLIFFE, of Kentucky:  I hold in my hand a cQnmu,
cation from each of two delegates to this convention designated by themocracy of
Kentucky as representatives in this body.  But the hand of power-f nlawful and
lawless power-has been laid upon them  and they now rest in prison in our State;
but from the walls of that prison they desire to address what I hold in my  hand to
this'eonVention, and which I now present anad ask to hate read. 
The remarks of.Mr. Wickliffe were  received with.enthusiastic applase t   the
conclusion of which
The SECRETARY read the letters presented by M]r. Wickliffe, as follows:.,"
LOIISVILLI, Ky., Aug. 26, 1864.
"To the Hon. the President of the Chicago Convention:
" I muctih regret the nocessity of my absence from the deliberations of this great national demo    eratic council'  The mobt momentous period in the history of man is now, Mr. President, in the
hands of your convention. Let me admonish the convention to create and adopt a democratic plat    form-a peace platform [loud Sheers]; and then put the best mnan you can agree upon on the plat    form, and all will be well. [Cheers.] The platform must secure everything-incividuals secure
nothing.
"I am now in Louisville, held as a poitical prisoner by the military authorities.  Of course, I am
well and kindly treated by them, so long as they do not hang me.  [Laughter and cheers.]  But the
question occurs to me,' Is this our country?'  If it be, then your convention must reassert those
rights of the sovereignty of the States, a,d the persqual liberty of our citizens under  the woi of
thabeas corpus and trial by jury. Those rights are now usurped by the party in power.
"The conventions of our fathers that gave us our liberties, were nothing in importance to be
compared with the duties of the present convention.  Then lay aside personal preferences and act
to meet the great emergency, and save a bleeding country.  Give us our liberty.  This we iv
wrong.  [Cheers.]
"A life-long democrat, 
..0~~            ~ (Signed,)' "JoHN  W. LEATHERS."
MILITARY PRISON, DEPARTMErT OF POLITICAL PRISONERS. 
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 115, 1864.
4    "dTo the Chairman of the Chicago.National Democratic Convention.:
"'The undersigned, one of the delegates at large for the State of Kentucky to your convention,
and Chairman of the Central Democratic Committee of the State of Kentucky, finding himself un   able to perform his duties, in consequence of his incarceration by military despotism, ventures to
address this communication, through you, to the National Convention, in the hope that it may be
passed out of this prison by some friendly agency, and may possibly reach its destination if not in   tercepted..  
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D9eno~?atti'c3 Na9%tional Convention;
ff Asrestden.the 2d of August; deprIved -of -the righti of seeing any" frends or legal- Coane$;
rohyd of papers referring to thq credentials ofthe Kecntcky eelegates to the:hica   convention;
seeing i' the same confinerept Dr. A. B. Chambers and fil. J. W. Leathers, and not knowlng how
iiny'df the Democratic delegates may be prevented, by arrest' orby terrorism,'orm attenditgl th,
convention, I have thought proper to forward this Satehm'ett of our condition.  
"We are arrested uporkYague suspicions.  No statementc-q.be obtained ot the charges,the speriffeationa, or the witnse,p, if ay there be; nor is,ny.Pope, hel4d out that. We shall have either: tialor
investigation, howeter Veherhent our prot1e6ttidns df tnocetide. I amgmuily of no crime bu)it.der
votion to democracy, and abhorrence of war.
, New p'r/     r;a.ebeng;broughtin, and   a vatseterror /lls the pubi  mind.  Since mei  seethe
be  ad' qutetesic,irizeas of -the country, encased in thci private duties or business,  mysteriously
a4d addenlys snatced away without ass gnabl~ cause, nd kept in the  mysterious confinemept
of a political bs tte, they cannot but feelihat l heir o0nliberty is very precarioiis, and that anV
mtitarywhin ort the maignity of a slanderous pol,c: enemy or villainous detetivie iray at  iy
time wr  tefr ruin..:,;,     
" Unler these circumstances, I desire, on behalf of the Central Democratic. Cqm.nittee. whq  t
po longer able to meet and act as heretofre, to urge upon the conve'tion the necessity of discoibnthancing Mr.-Line6ol'r's bold shemesl forthe petpetnatlon of his des1eiism, byt'i'd of af dcttioUs
vote In Kentuck-y and iother border States.   There   is no freedomnof electton in  Kentuky but  by
g    oimes permiisioe' The-life, liberty and'prop~rty of every ctien are at the anercy of:the President and his sbordinates.  It is customary with them to pronounce evry m     ditoyal who is opposed to Mr. Lincoln, and to the continuance -of the present ferocdious wa-.," it is customar  to take
ftomsuch theIr horses, provisions, slaves, arms, ort whatever they may haive ihat their oppresors
may fancy, and they esteem: it a prvilege if,,$heir property is" not.wantonly -destroyed  and themselves,hot at or imprisoned, as such things, occur often enough to create. a geperal -alarm. A few
week$.ince the city of Louisville was4uarded by negroes, while it was ransacked to svtze and carry
off'ithfout any pretense of compensation, the horses of the citizens opposed to the partty in power
'   In the last Gubernatorial and Con,oressional election,  the voie of Kentucky  wts:silened by
thesee means (terrorism and robbery}, and it is neele. to hope for any beter treatmenrt.at  the leri
suing election. Every one knows that the voice of Kentucky, if it can,lte uttered, nwll be overwbhelmlng for the democratic nominee  the wildest Jacobin expects no other result.  The democatic
party are, therfdre, entit-led todemand the benefit btf that vote, and iftthey shabllbe defraudvd by
military interferente, -they can at least assert,, with all the majesty of.their accumulaxtd p:ower as a
party, that no false vote gotten up under,martial law shall be estima,ed in the  0btaing elect;
"The times are truly alarming.  There is no'lnowing what esp  detat may  he  attpted  by
our  well organized oulponentswith theirsecret societies, their limuitless trQotlthe natio,al wealth,
national arms and toldiers, theirhorde~'of negrfes and detective gpls, their su: servitnt  Congress
and State Governors  and thbh; general disregard..of laws and. oath g isup,poritthe, coastntution.
Nothing ca'i coantesract this vatgt mchiinery:of futurpation, but the fimuaess of an organizedt,:c'enralized and v:ilantt party of liberty,.It is: necessary that the National Demociratic:ota'ention
a the central rprese.ntation of the-dnosratfr party, should hold its sesion it  perma.ende,or 
ea st, un,til the result of the Presidential electipn is d etermined, and the alarming crisis is passed if
not until-the great objects, peace a'd liberty, are attained.'..  
" Tlhieresent contention weasntwassembled with the prospect'4f permanent servii, but it!my
well select from its own ranks, or if n,eln be, ffromthp grpups of,ruined citizens in al the States
from  enty-ye to fifty of the lbest,isg  and most esteemed,'firm   d ea,iotic ritiies,  tofn
the Cncit of. Lierf_, or national oucbi  of democracy, whose voide shall be he~rd above Lbh
storm of war, guiding the riends of liberty in action, and speaking potential Wordsf;pee'  reunion tothe whole-dof atorn anld bledingcontry.-               -  -    f  
:~*:.-~::.   ~                (8Signed,)               "J. R. Bucngx.ae."
fr. CLEMENT L. VALLANDIGHIAM  of Ohio: I;,ove that e States be now
called, in order that the chairman of etch delegat9o! may reportthe   siveral  com mittee men, whom I  understand have alr eady been  deigat b                   y  the: respective
delegations... 
DhiLTGAT-ES  FIUO:t  LOUIE;IAiiA.,
,,.e CIIHAIRMAN  suggeste4 that there was still before the Conventiqn a commu aication from gentlemen who claimed to represent the State of Louisiana;  where upon
Mr. VALLANDIGHAM,  suApeided' his motion to allow the communication to:e
read.
The SECRETARY thereupon read the communication, as follOiws: 
To the Deinocratie 2Yaotional Omcntn~ion:
GsTLEmrriN:  The undersigned delegates, selected by the democracy of,the State of Loulisana to
represent that State in-your'conventfon under a call duly signed and published, respectfully repre sent that they have presented their credentials,.to the National Committee, which body, without a
hearing, have refused tickets of admission as members of the convention.  Assuring the convention
that we have come in no spirit of disorganization, but to unite with the democratic party of the entir,
Union in the glorious work of rescuing the country froml this corrupt administration, and believing the
democratic party of the North are ready to unite with us in such a work, we dqsire that as deuleka
from Louisiana we be allowed a lhearing.  - h a  r   w 
"Respectfully,
(Signed)                  "J. T. BIDDOLPER,
" TAhairman of- the Deae."
Mr. GID)EON J. TUCKER, of New York, moved that the communication be rer rd to the Committee on Credentials. Carried. 
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The CHAIRMfAN then reminded Mr. Yallandigham that his motion would now be
i, order;, whereupon''''   
[r. 2~ALLANDIGiHAM "aroze, amid vthemrent applause, and renewed his' motio
to proceed withl the call of States..;
Mr. JOHN D. STILES, of Pehnsylvanila:   I move, in amendment to the motion,
to confine'the call to the Co'nmmittee on Organlzation alone.  Some of the deig
tions hare' not vet selected their representatives on the other committees.      -
Mr. VALI,ANDIGUAMi    J of' Ohio:  The Committee on Resqolutions will haltethe
most laborious duty to pirbtm' of any'committee of this convention, and thi've'ry
night we can proceed with that work if the committee men are announced..If nne
have been appointed by some of the delegations, those delegations can:,ppoint a
aommittee mrni and anoratbe his naeme to the other memb'ers of the committee alld
he can meet with them,,I ttrust that th,is motion will be adopted and that we shliall
proeed at once to the transaction ~f that inmportant business.
'IR, STILES, of Pennal1vael   a':Witl the understanding suggested I    withdraw the
mendment.            -
The[-SECRETARY, thereupon eaUled the roll of States for the selection of the
respective committees.  The? were finally selctedl as follows:
;O. _...       O: C.F cDTENTIAL.. L.
,,, iwc-Josei;h 5fitc-mb.
.Xew Hampthire-zJ. S. Bennett.
.f:.mat~. setts-Joslhua D. Ball..
Verms t —A. St. Dickey..,
, Omntimsit —-41fied P'. B'urr.
'-"   " e: sn,~d- z-WilliaLm tt: Allen.''
..Wi,.ork,Sanford E. ChurFCh..c
,Yew Jersey —Daniel Ilolsman.
- Pcunsuvania —William V. McGrath.
"'      a&::L.; ML:df' tin.        -
5.;'Mat.:q/ar-Jew hn I...Franclia.'.,: A.
&e,;=n~,, Nat!'niel W,lf::.':.-:.'   N PERMA'Ns{'.s
1k-,ne —Phio Clark.
:A'.Z  fae,n h'^e-lE. W.  Il-arringono,
''acia osett-Pbineas Allen.
:6ot   r-Ge,tge Wgshburn.
ebcnnectic Lloyd E. Baldwin.
Rhode Jsl- -(Gideon HI. Durfee.  I
.evw Yor] —JohnA. Green, Jr.'
New Jertey —Thaeodore F. Randolph.
T sejsyranuizs-,-Francis W. HugheS.
delawace —James,R. Booth.;
Maryland-V-lJnjamrin (.. Harris -.
Kamnueky-. Hamsilton Pope.
O~i RtSO.
Xgsai   -Tohn iT. Dana..  Ncwv Ilfiampehire Ednein3 Perw.
Mssach.esetts-George Lunt.
'frmont- T. P. Redfield.-.
t' l-nneectitw-Charles R..- In.hgrsoll.
Rhsode ls/rand-Charles S. Bradleys.
,ew YFork-Samuel, J. Tilden.
.ewe Jersey —Abi aham Browfning.
-Pensyltvsnia  Williamn A. Galbra-th.
!fDeore-Charles Browrn.
Xary~ansd- Thoimas G. Pratt.
~? ]ncwGry -Jarmes Guthsrie, Thos. N. Lind- sy.
Oh.'o-Alex"sder Long.
ndicstae —Alfred P. Edgeron.
IJlliiiois-i illiam R. Archer.
Afie'hgan-Alpheus. Feich.
zisdouri-Robert Wilson.
.afinnesota-.r. B. LeBlond.
Wis8consin-H - W. Smith.
owta —t. D. McHenry.
California-:-. Wetherill.
Kansas-Orlin Thurston.
Oregos2-Benjamil Stark.
ORJGANIZATION.
Ohio-(Chilton A. White.
I,tdiana-Samuel C. Willson.
lllinoi8-Thotnias P. Rogers.
Michigan-Henry'ralick.
Missouri-FirInan A. Rozier.
Jfinnesota-C. H. Berry.
Wescoasin-Gharles G. Rdolph.
IovJa-J. H. Murphy.
Ui.lcifornma —Thomas Hays.
— AKansas —L. B..Wheat:
Oregon-Wiliam McMiller..-.
LUTIONS.
O,Iio-Clemnient L. VallanlAgham.
IU7diamae-. Jarne af. Ha[]na.
Illioi,s-S. S. Marshall.
Miehigan-Aigustus C. Baldwi0
[/&wtsri-Wfiliam A. Hall.
Minnesota-H. O. Hamlin.
Wisconsin-George B. Smith'.
.Iowa-James F-. Bates.
Cz4 orreit-Johnl B. Weller.
K)&sasr-ZWilliam 0. McDowell.
Oregon-i enjamin Stark.
PESOLUTIO?NS.
Mr. E. B. OLDS, of Ohio:   I have a resolution I desire to offer for the  prpose
of having it referred to trim Comimittee on Rtesolutions, that at some fiiture time the
ttention of the  ocmmittce and of the Convention having been  called to  it, wetnmay
have some action, if such should by this convention be thought proper:
Resolved, That the Comnittee on PResolutionis be instructed to take into considerartion and report to,
tdis convention what action, if any, this convention should take relative to the late mIilitary order of
Gen. Heiutzelman, prohibiting the citizens of the sovereign States of the great Northweit from Ruroha4ng irearms and ammIunition,. 
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Which resolution was referred, under the rule, to the Committee on Resolutions.
Mr. WASHINGTON  HUNT, of New York, offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That in the future, as in the past, we will adhere with unswerving fidelity to the Unioc
and the Constitution, and insist on maintaining our national unity as the only solid foundation of ounr
strength, security and happiness as a people, and as a framework ol6f government, equally co'ndueltve
to the welfare and prosperity of all the States both northern alnd southern; and, with a view to ter  minatethe pending conflict and restore the blessings of peace, we are i favor of an armistice, and of
earnest, honorable efforts to adjust the terms of settlement and Union on the basis of the constitution,
of the United States; and, for the final solution of all differences, we would recommend a conven  tion of the States to review the constitution, and adopt such amendments and modifications as may
seem necessary, more fully to insure to each State the enjoyment of all its rights and the undisturbed
control of its domestic concerns, according to the original intent and purpon of the Federal cora
pact.
Which was also referred to the Committee on Resolutions.
Mr. TtHOMAS L. PRICE  of  Missouri, offered the following resolution    Resolved, That, in this great crisis of our national history, the freedom aind sacred right of-freemen
secured to us by the blood of our fathers, and the guarantees of the constitution, must be maintained
against all assaults, intimidation, or interf&-ence; and we hereby pledge, each to the other, and all
of us to our common country, our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honors, to make commopn cause
with the people of any and every State where the same may be assailed or trampled upon; to theend
that the constitutional expression of the popular will and the inestimable right of self-gov erament
may be secured for ourselves andour posterity.
Which was also referred to the Committee on Resolutions.
Mr. ALEXANDER  LONG  of Ohio, addressed the chair to offer a resolution.
Mr. S. S. COX, of Ohio:   I do not wish to cut off the resolution of my colleague
about to be offered, but I move, sir, that all resolutions coming  firom individual del  egates be referred to the Committee on Resolutions without reading.
Mr.  VALLANDIGHAM, of Ohio:   I make  the point of order that the. gentle  man's motion is ruled out by the reading already of several resolutions,  and that
there is a prior motion now pending.
Mr. COX, of Ohio:   I do not object  to the  reading of the resolution of my col  league.   After it shall have been read I think this convention  hlad better determine
to lay before the Committee on Resolutions everything that may come before it in a
proper way.
Mr. LONG then read the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee, to be composed,pf one member from each State represented In this
Convention, to be selected by the respective delegations thereof, be appointed for the purpose of pro   ceeding forthwith to the city of Washington, and, on behalf of this convention and the people, to ask
Mr. Lincoln to suspend the operation of the pending dra' t for. 50,000 more men until the people
shall have an opportunity through the ballot box in a free election,-uninfluenced in any manner by
military orders or military interference,-of deciding the question, now fairly presented to them, of
war or peace, at the approaching election in November; and that said committee be and they are here   by instructed to urge upon Mr. Lincoln, by whatever argument they can employ, to stay the flow
of fraternal blood, at least so far as the pending draft will continue to augment it, until the people,
the source of all power, shall have an opportunity of expressing their will for or against the further
prosecution of the war in the choice of candidates for the Presidency.
Which was also referred to the Committee on Resolutlons.
Mr. W.  W. EATON,  of Connecticut, offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Committee on Resolutions be instructed to report as soon as practicable, and
that no ballot be taken for candidates for President or Vice President until such report shall be made
and adopted.
Mr. EATON  subsequently asked leave that  his resolution might lie on the table
for further consideration hereafter.
Mr. ALLRICKS, of Pennsylvania, presented the following, which was handed to
the Secretary and by him read to the convention:
"We, the representatives of the democratic party of the United States of America, in national
convention assembled, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the high offices of President
and Vice President, to be voted for at the ensuing election, point with pride and satisfaction to the
past history of our common country, her great and marvelous prosperity, under democratic admin   istration.  Thereore, in order to restore and preserve the integrity of our once happy Union  re   establishjustice and domestic  tranquility throughout our borders, promote the general welfare,
and secure the return of the blessings of liberty vouchsafed to us by our forefathers, we here renew
and declare our unalterable attachment to the Union, and that it must be preserved in its Ihtegrity.
:Believing that the desirable object can be obtained if we profit by the wisdom of our forefathers, we
here adopt as our sure and broad platform the constitution of the United States in its length and
breadth, and pledge our candidates to maintain, preserve, protect, and defend the same.
Resolved, That we cannot view with indifference the open repudiation and violation of the Monroe
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doftrine, the establishment of an empire on the ruins of,a neighboring republic; and that we view
with greater alarm and distrust the fearful strides of the general adminiistration at our national capital towards despotism, in their repeated interference with State rights, with the liberty of speech
of the press, and theright of private property; wherefore, we call on all true and incorruptible pa
triots to lay aside their partisan prejudices, to look our bleeding conntry's troubles in the face,
calmly to consider the fearful waste of blood and treasure through the unwise acts and misguided;
policy of therpresent national administration, and assist in changin g our rulers, that we may rescue
.our beloved country and the liberties of The people from certain ruin.
Resotued, That we will use all honorable means known to civilized nations to bring to a speedy
termination the unhappy difficulties thfiat disturb our country.
ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. JOHIN  A.  GREEN,  of New York:   I move that when,this convention ad.
jour  it adjourn to meet to-morrow morning at ten o'clock.
Which motion prevailed.
Mr. VALLANDIGHAM,  of Ohio, rising, was  greeted with loud cheering and
cries, "Take the platform."  He  finally stepped  to  the platform,   and  merely
gave notice that the Committee on Resolutions would meet in the eveningat eight
o'clock, at the rooms of the New  York delegation in the Sherman Hlouse.
The SECRETARY also gave notice that the Committee on Credentialswoulld meet
in the evening at No. 5 Tremont House; and that the Commnittee on Organization
would meet in the evening at seven o'clock at the rooms ot the Pennsylvania,  delegation at the Tremont House.
The Convention then adjourned until ten o'clock on Tuesday morning.
SECOND DAY.
TUESDAY, August 30.
The Convention reassembled, pursuant to adjournment, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Tue galleries of the amphitheatre were densely crowded long before the
hour for the re-assembling of the convention. Every foot of standing room in the
immense building was occupied, while many hundreds of people, unable to gain admission, were compelled to remain outside.
Hon. WILLIAM BIGLER, of Pennsylvania, temporary chairman, called the delegates to order, and announced that the proceedings of the convention  would now
be resumed with
DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES.
Right Rev.  HENRY  J. WHITEHOUSE,  Bishop of the Protestant  Episcopal
Church in the Diocese of Illinois, then came forward, and introduced the opening
religious service by stating that a portion of the Psalter would be read, and requesting all the audience to join audibly in the Lord's prayer at the close.    H~ then
read Psalm 127-verses  1, 2; Psalm 1.,3 and Psalm  122-verses 6, 7, 8  9, in the
version of the Liturgy, after which he proceeded as follows:
Let us pray:
[Prayer for the Convention awld People.]
O Most Mighty God, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, without whose care the watchman waketh but
in vain, we implore in this our time of need Thy succor and blessing in behalf of all the people of
this land, and especially of this assemnbly solenmly convened in the awful trust of popular government, and met together to consult on the interests of our afflicted country in the responsibility and
loyalty of citizenship.  Remember not our many and great transgressions; turn from us the judgments we feel and fear; and give us wisdom to discern, and courage to attempt, and faithfulness to
do, and patience to endure, whatever shall be well pleasingkin Thy sight.
Direct and prosper all events and counsels to preserve the union of these States and maintain the
Constitution, so that truth and justice, brotherly kindness and charity, unity and concord, may be
the stability of our times and make this nation a praise in the earth. We acknow!edgel our unworthiness, and the grievous sins which have provoked Thy judgment to lay us thus in "a place of darkness, and in the deep." Let our cry enter into Thine ear, and in our triumphs and our sorrows let
us look only to Thee as the Author of strength, the Giver of victory, the Consolation of the afflicted,
and the lealer of our woes.  Renew and increase in us a spirit of love and thankfulness, of peaceable obedience to Thy laws and of fervent.zeal for Thy holy faith. Subdue anger, prejudice  and
vain glory.  Take away all ignorance, hardness of heart, and detracting passions.  Cause thy face
to shine on our desolations, and fetch home, blessed Lord, those who have gone from us, that we
may again becnme one in the goodly heritage which Thou gavest to our fathers. May Thy chastend
ings yield the peaceable fruits of righteousness, that at last we may rejoice in Thy deliveranceo
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amev, 
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[Prayerfor oiir Rulc's.] 
Grant, 0 Lord, to all such as are intrusted with the government and protection of the  nation,
,rhy most gracinus supporit and guidance.  Graft in their hearts a deep sense of depetidene  upoew
Tlhy wisdom, power and favor, and incline them with all hiumility to seek th  same.   Maike'thy
irord to be their light and Thine arm their strength.  IUnder thleir heavy burdens be Thou th,it chos
.efuge and consolation.  BIy their counsel and measures, with Thy blessing, Inay the wotriids'of th
'nation be speedily healed and Thy people be glad in the peace and love!f Thy  salvation, throtgla
Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
[Prayf/or our Fbrees and/for aol in Slffering.3
O  God, Most Mighty and Most Gracious, by whom tie, hairs of our head are all numbered, we
implore Thy blessing and protection for all who have gone forth for our de ence by land andl water.
In eyvery duty apd danger be their present help.  In all privations and sufferings give"t he.patece
and reignation, and a heart tb seek their comfort in Thee.  O Father of Mercie.s.   Wefyinto Thee
for succor, in behalf of all thqse who are suffering in -hind, body or estate, in the calaities of-Uit
season of war. The more their sorrows press hard upon t emn, the morelet the comfortS of Thy
mercy and pity abound towards them.  Visit with Thy consolation the icktheic he woinded, the pi,oner,.tihe poor and  distressed and all deprived of relatives and friends.    e ihe Father of the
fatherless, the God of the widow, the solace of parents bereaved of their children.   Raise up, for
the downcast and stricken, friends to pity, and minister to their several necessities.  Relieve the di,- 
t'essed, protect the innocrent, and awaken the guilty.  Prepare to meet Thee, all who shall d;i  inthl
eonflict, giving them true repentance, lively faith, and sincerity of heart, that they may  be Thine
im the day when Thou makest up Thy jewels, through Him who liveth and reigneth with Thee and
the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.  Aiseun.<
[Prayer/or Unity and Pex;ce.]
0 God, the Father of our Lord  Jesus Christ, our only Savior and:Prince of Peace, glve US graes
serionsly to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisiois.  Take away all hatred
and prejud(ice, selfishness, pride and vain glory, that may hinder tus from godly, anion  and concord.
Settle the flocks of Thy people in peace, and remove all offences and make this desolating war to
cease throughout our land.  Restore to us the blessings of peace, and secure them to our children's
children.  May the Prince of Peace coi-e, and reigning in our hearts3 and  lives, unite us in  the
bonds of national love, in unity of counsel, purlty of purpose, and the supreme aim of the advancement of religion and virtue, and the peace, good order, and welfare of the whole nation so that we,
Thy people, and the sheep of Thy pasture, united in the bonds of truth, of faith, and charity, mnay
glorify Thee in Thy peace and love.  O  (God our Savior, who art the hope of all the ends of tik
earth and to whom wih the F-ather and Holy Ghost, be all honor and praise, world  without end.
[ The fords  Prayer.]
Our Father who artin heaven  hallowed be T.ihy name   Thy kingdom come,'tly will be done,on
earth, as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread.  Anid forgive us outr trespasses as we
forgive those who trespass, against us.  And lead us not into termpl,tation; but deliver us from evil 
for thine Is the kingdom, and the power and the gulory, for ever and ever.  Amen.
['he Besnedlictifr. ]
The Peace of God, which  passeth all undlerstandling, keep your hearts and minds in the knowiedge and love of God and of llis Son Jesus Christ our Lord.  The blessing of the Lord Almighty, the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost bt among you and remainD with you forever.
The SECRETARY was about to  read the proceedings of the  frst  day's   essin,
when 
Mr. WILLtIAM  II. MILLER,  of Pennsylvania, moveui  that the reading of the
minutes be dispensed with.   Carried.
REPORT OF TIHE COM-[ITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Mr. M. D. McHENRY,  of Iowa, Chairman of  tlhe Committee on Credentials,  reported as follows:
"The Committee on Credentials examined the credentials of the severatl delegates clIaiming seats
in this convention,and found them correct.
"Inregard to the delegation from Kentucky we fnd that, on the 2.5th day of May last a convention ot cons2ervative democratic Union men, tinder a call from the committee appointed by the Union
Convention of last ytar, asemnbled ait Louisville, antappointed and accredited a full delegation  to
thiis convention, who were James Guthrie and others; and on the'25th day o' Juine  a conventloati was
held under a call for a democratie convention, which appointed acid accredited a full delegation, who
were Charles A. Wickliffe and others.
"Your committee, recogniting both of these delegatiots as composed of gentlemen devoted  to the
constitution andthe Union, and fullysympathising with his tonrvelioti in its objects, recommend
that they both be received and have membership as delegates from Kentucky, each delegation te
cast half the votes to which the State is entitled.
"Respectfully subnlitted, 
(Signed,)                                          *M. n. Mort2aRY,
"Chairman.l'
Mr. WICKLIFFE, of Kentucky:   I move thatthe report of the conmmuittee be  reeived and adopted.
Which motion was carried. 
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LIST  OF DI}EGATES. 
The following is a completc list of delegates, showing, as fat as practicable, thcir
fillt names and residences, togethter wilh the names of alternate delegtew, WwhereT'r
tf'e samei( were chosen:,                                        w e
MAINE.
DelIetes at LaYrge.
Gorham  L1. Boynton, Bangor,
John W. Dana, Fryeburg,
~ William P. Ilaines, Beddford,
Richard D. Rice, Augusta.
District Delegates.
l*st District......Sylvanus,R. Lyman, Portland,            Not a
Joaeph Titcomb, Kennebunk,               Not
Aecond..........David Ilammons, Bethel,                   A. C
Philo Clark, Turner,                     Mose
Tird............ Joseph E. Srnmith, Wiscasset        Nor,
Ctarles A. White, Gardiner, Not a
ifourth............ Iarcellus Emery, Bangor,      Char
Henry IIudson,Guilford,.I.osei
Fifth.............Wi4liam II.Simpson,.Jonat
James R. Talbot, East Machias,           Thom
VERMONT.
Dele.qates at Large.
H. B. Smith, Milton,                     N. H.
Lewis S. Partridge, Norwich,             Alexs
John Cain, Rutland,                     A., M
T. P. Redfield, Montpelier,              J. M.
District Delegatss.
ltFt District....... Isaac McDaniels, Rutland,             John
A. M. Haling, Bennington,                Not a]
$eond,........Asa M. Dickey, Bradford,              Ha-rv
George Washbur-n, Spriligfield,          P. (G.
T!'ird.......Benjamin H. Smalley, Swanton,       Not a]
R. G. Hopklnson,                         Not ap
.ppolnted,  Iappointed,
o lward, Auburn,
Riggs, Georgetown,
appointed,
tppointed,
les W. Roberts, Bangor,
pl Chase, Dover,
than White, Rockland,
Las D. Jones, Ellsworth.
Alternates.
Arin,lngton, Bakersfield,
nuler MeLane, Fairee,
a. Ialing, Bennington
Weeks,  Lyndoln.
Att'e —ate.&
McKeogh,  
ppoiLted. N. Worthlen,
Skinner,
qointed,
ppointed.
'*~ ~              NEW HAMPSHIRE.
[Delegate elected from Count.illor Districts.]
District Delegates.                           Alternates.
tst )istrict......John H. Pearson, Concord,                 Aaron Whittemote, Penabroks
John S. Bennett, Newmarket,               William C. Websk, Kingst  on;
$od............ Paul A. Stackpole,                          J. C. Eastman,
Edwin Pease,                              E. A. Iibbard,
Thtrd.............George Stark, Nashua,                       C. H. Burns,
Edward W. Harrington, Manchester,. W. Stanley,.
rth.......... Don H. Woodward, Keene..                       Frederic Vose Walpole,
Albert 8. Wait, Newport,                  Edmund L. Cu,hing, Charleston,
Ilif...., John G. Sinclair,                                 William A. Putney,
Jared W. Willitas,'                      John Hitchcock.
.MASSACIIU~ETTS.
Delegates at Large.                         Alterats,
Josiah G. Abbott, Boston,                 Oliver Stevens,
Isaac Davis, Worcester,                   George W. lBentley,
Erasmus D. Beazh, Springfield,.D, N Carpenter,
J. D. Thompson.                          Charles Heebner.
District Delegates.                            qAlternate4.
rst District......S. B. Phinite, Barnstable,.        ex.ander Baxter, Yarmouth,
W, C, N, Swift, New Bedford,             iE. W. Allen, Natnucket,
leond............Caleb Stetson, Braintree,                   Alexander Lincoln, Hingham,
James S. Maguire, Randolph,               Edwin R. Clark, Sharon,
Tir.............Joshua D. Ball, Boston,.J'. M. Wightman, Boston,
George Lunt, Boston,                      Benjatmin Dean, Boston,
Foamrth.......... Michael Doherty, Boston,.. C, Kelly, ]loston,
Knowlton S. Chaffee, Boston,              Williami Murtay, Boston
!fth..............Richard S. $pofford, Newburyport,          Lemlel B. Usher, Lynon,
William D. Northend, Salem,               Charles P. Thompson, Gloucester.
t.............  John K. Tarbox, Lawrence,                  Fredrtek 0O, Prince,
E. T. Swift. Charlestown,                 J. U. Carlton,
...th...... A. N. Brown, Lowell,                              John BI, Walcott, Natick,
William G(. Lewis, Framitgham,            A. J. Harlow, Concord,
lght.h........... Orison Woodward,'Milford,                 Hen.r. A, Aldrich, Mendon, 
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George Hodges, Oxfqrd,                   Henry H. Steven, Dudley
Ninth......... Calvin W. Shaittick, Coleraine,             Levi Haywood, Gardner
ILewis Bodman, Williamsburg,             William H. Fuller, Whatelyi
Tenth,........... Phineas.Allen, Pittsfield,              Russell C. Brown,
Reuben Noble, Westfield,,                John Boyle
RHODE  ISLAND).
Delegates at Large.
Charles S. Bradley, Providence,
Gideon Bradford, Providence,
Alfred Anthony, Providence;
Thomas A. Reynolds. East Greenwich.
District Delegates
First District....Ebenezer W. Walker, Providence,
Gideon H. Durfee, Tiverton,
Second....      Isaac Lawrence, Newport,
William H. Allen, Allen.
CONNECTICUT.
Delegates at Large.
W-lliam W. Eaton, Hartford,
Charles R. Ingersoll, New Haven,
William M, Converse, Norwich,
George Taylor, Litchfield,
District Delegates.
First District... Alfred E. Burr, Hartford,
Charles F, Sumner,
Second.......... Nathan A. Baldwin,
Samuel Arnold,
Third...........Frederick L. Allen,
Lloyd E. Baldwin,
Fourth..........William F, Taylor,
Roland Hitchcock,
NEW YORK...
Delegates at Large.
Horatio Seymour, Albany
Dean Itichmond, lBuffalo,
Isaac Butts, Rochester,
August Belmont, New York,
Di-strict Delegates,
First District....Jacob Platt Carll,
Abraham G. Thompson, Babylon,
Second......... John G. Shoemaker, Brooklyn,
Thomas Kinsala, Brooklyn,
Third......... Samuel P. Morris, Brooklyn,
Thomas H. Farron,:,Brookly,.
Fourth..........Daniel E. Delevan, NewYork,
Henry McMahon, New York,
Fifth...........       Oswald Ottendorber New York,
Ignatius Flynn, New York,
Sixth............John Kelly, New York,
Henry Hilton, New York,
Seventh..........Michael Connolly, New York,
Luke F. Cozzans, New York,I
Eighth.......... John McKeon, New York,
Gideon J. ru.cker, New York
Ninth............Samuel J. Tilden, New York
Thomas McSpedon, New York,
Tenth...........Abraham B. Conger, HayeistraW,
William Radford, Yonkers,
Eleventh....... Eugene A. Brewster, Newburg,
George Bennett, Monticello,
Twelfth.........Robert E. Andrews, Hudson,
William Chamberlain, Barrytown,
Thirteenth.......Manly B. Mattice, Durhamville,
Jacob Hardenburgh, Kingston,
Fourteenth....  Amasa J. parker, Albany,
N. P. Binman, Scoharie Court House,
Fifteenth.........James S. Thayer, Hoosick Falls,
Emerson E. Davis, Whitehall,
Sixteenth........Jesse Gay, Plattsburg,
Augustus C, Hland5Elizabethtown,
Seventeenth...W illiam J. Averill, Ogdensburg,
Darius W. Lawrence, Moira,'
Eighteenth.....Livingston Spraker, Palatine Bridge,
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David T. Lamb, Watelrford
Nineteenth.......Alfred Clark, Hyde, 
Sherwood S. Merritt, ixford
Twentieth........William I. Skinner, Little Fails
Levi H. Brown, Watertown,
Twentyrfirst......J, Thomas Spriggs, Ultita,
G. A. Sanford, Durhamville,
Twenty-second...Sidney T. Fairchild, Cazenovla,
Willard Johnson, Fulton,
Twenty-third.....John A. Green, Jr. Syracuse,
Frederick Hyde,
Twenty-fourth....William C. Beardsley, Ahburn,
Edwin M. Anderson, Palmyra,
Twenty.fifth......Benjamin F. Angel, Geneseo
Henry 0. Cteesebro, Canadaigua,
Twenty-sixth.....John J. Tayl or, Owego,
E. P. Dey, Witkyns
Twenty-seventh..Marshall B..hamplain, Cuba,
Luman A. Ward, Hornellsville,
Twenty-eighth....Sanford E. Church, Rochester,
William C. Rowley, Rochester
Twenty-ninth.....Washington Hunt, Lockport,
Linus W. Thayer, Warsaw,
Thirtieth.........John Ganson, Buffao,
A. P. Laning Buffalo,
Thirty-first.......John C. Devereux Ellicottville
Hiram C. Miner, Bunkirk, 
NEW JERSEY.
Delegates at Large,
John P. Stockton, Trenton,
Daniel Holsman, Passaic,
Abraham Browning, Camden,
Theodore Runyon, Newark.,
District Delegates,
First District....Ebenezer Westcott,
Joseph W. Reeves,
Second...........Job   akill, Burlington,
Joseph D. Bidie  Freehold,
Third............ Belnjuin i. Price, Norway,
James K. Svayze, tope,
Fourth...........Albert A. Hopper, Paterson,
Andrew B. Cobb, Parsippany,
Fifth.............Theodore F. Randolph, Jersey ity,
William H. Camp, Newark.
PENNYSLVANIA. 
Dec-legates at Large.
Geo'ge W. Cass, Pittsburg
William Biller, Clearfield,
Asa Packer,
William  V. McGrath.
District Delegates.
First District....Samuel G. King,
George W. Nebinger,
Second..........William Mi. Reiley,
G. W. II win,
Third...........William Curtis,
Simon W. Arnold,'
Fourth..........William A. Burnell, -
Isaac S. Cassin,
Fifth...........H. P. Ross,
Charles W. Carrigan,
Sixth...........John D. Stiles,
Perry M. Hunter,
Seventh,.....John H. Brinton,
John C. Beatty,
Eighth..........J Glancy Jones,
William Rosenthal,
Ninth..e......s.. ege Sanderson,
Henry A. Wade,
Tenth...........Francis W. Hughes,
C. B. Gloninger,'
Eleventh........Philip Johnson,
Charlton Burnett,
Twelfth......Charles Dennison,
A. J. Garrettson,
I 
Thirteenth           F.....eap, [ —,;?
Fourteenth.....           ti,.:......... -'ti i'
Fifteenth..  *'.  t i   l' i",'^ -....
Sixteenth.      ltehty J.  a~,e ~.'.
Seventeenth *.. 1Bre  etin,.
Eighteenth....o'. Ji'Oi'i,' -r'.
.te~hep Pierce     f;,',,'
Nineteenth........Iabert,
rwentieth...?o as B. Sc?t'ight,  
J.6hn'Latta,.r''. [''       "
Twenty-first....Willianm A GaI rait........
William A.'Wmllace,....
Twenty-secoidL,.William D. P" t.e.soi,.
; Saan.4P.  R oss,' ~ *   3,... -
Twenty-third...,Jaes A. McCulloug;......
Frank M.!Hutchinson,,    -
Twenty-fourth'.. avi'd Craf ford
IDaniel 3I. IDonaw9e,;               -    E
DELAWLR]I..'i
De~lcfptr at Ls>w~e.;TAltetsiate
James A. Bayard,        -::.James R. Booltlie,
.John Merritt,                           William Bright,
Charles Brown,                           George W. Cutmmings,
Eli Saulsbury.  J.  ohn W. Hall.
District Deigates....Alternates.
lFrst District......Willard Saulsbury,                     Alfred P. Robinson,
Edward L. Martin,    H. Hickman,
MXRYLA14D.
DeKate atZar
-. B. CarmichaeL,
Isaa  D. Jones" 
;Benjamin'0.-' Harris,
Tho as G. tratt.                       -
District Delegates.
lFirst District....Hiramn McCullough, 
Jshn R. Franklin.
Second........ William Kimmiel,
George H. Carman,
Third...........A. Leo Knott,
James A. L. McClure,
Fourth......... Not reported,
Not reported
Fifth............Oden Bowie,
Sprigg Hlarwood.
OHIO.
Detegates at Large.
William Allen,
George Ii. Pendleton, Cincinnati,
Allen) G. Thurman,
Rufus P. Rannley, ClevelandL
Disetrict Delegates.
First District.... George Fises, IH-amilton,........
George..Matin, Hamilton,
Second..........C. J. W. Smith, Hamilton,.....  
Alexander Long, IHamilton,
Third...........Clemrnent L. Vallandighaim, Montgomei, y,
Chris Ilughesi, Butler,
Fourth.........John L. Winie,eDarke,
David budenback, Champaign,
Fifth..      George M. Baxter, Allen,   -
C. W. Cowan, Augflaize,
Sixth...........Chilton A,. White, Brown..
'X~~~ ~          J.M. TriM.le, Highland,
seventh.........Samuel S.. Cox, Prankiin,.......
Samuel Mledary, Franklin,
~ighth..     Jehn Y. -Glessner, Richland, -
Peyton HUrd, Mariton~' -                  "' 
Democratie Arational Convention.
Nlinth............ Charles Powers, Sandusky,
A. M. Jackson, Crawford,
Tenth.........B. S. Piatt, Lucas
Edwin Phelps, Detlance,
Eleventh.........Willitam Newman, Scioto,
,:     ~     David C. Vance, Adams,
Twelfth..........E. B. Eshcliman, Ross,
Edson B. Olds, Fairfield,
Thirteenth......,George W. Morgan, Knox
C},a,a'ls Follctt, Licking,
Yourteenth...:... Thomas J. Kenny, Ashland,
James A.  EstiU, IHolIes,
Fifteenth........ James R. Morris, Monroe, 
M. D. Follett, Washington,
Sixteenth........ David W. Stambaugh, Tuscarawas,
J. H. Collins, Belmont,
$eventeenth......Archibald McGregor, Stark,
John H. Wallace, Columbiana,
Elghteenth.......Michael fituart, Portage,
Samuel W. Gilson, Mahoning,
Nineteenth.......Van R. Humphrey, Summit,
Jabez W.  Fitch, Cuyahoga.
INDIANA.
:   De,egat  at Larg&                        Altrgo,tel.
Joseph E. McDonald, Marion,,           Julius Boetticher, Marion,
James M. Hanna, Sullivan,                 John Pettit, Tippecanee,
William E. Niblack, Knox,                 James W. Gaff, Dearborn,
A. P. Edgerton, Allen,                    Samuel A. Hall, Cass.
Ditrict Degaes.                             Alterate.
first Distriet......A. T. Whittlesey, Vanderburg,             S. M. Holcomb, Gibson,
Cutler S. Dobbins, Martin,                George E. Green, Knox
Second...........Levi Sparks,;Clarke,                      Hamiltona Smith, Perry,
John L. Menaugh, Washington,              A. M. Black, Orange,
Third............ Wiliam McEwen, Barlholemew,                Sylvanus Manvili, Brown,
Mede W. Shields, Jackson,                 Thomas Armstrong, Switzerland,
Fourh............Marcus Levey, Dearborn,                     W. H. Dodd, Ohio,
John S. Campbell, Rush,                   James B. Foley, Decatur,
Fflth.............-.Luse Develin, Wayne,                     Charles Gough, Henry,
William P. Applegate, Fayette,            Eli Pigman, Union,
8ixth........ A. B. Conduitt, Morgan,                  B. W. Cooper;, ancock,
H. H. Dodd, Marion,                       W. H. Jenningg, Johnson,
Seventh...........John G. Davis, Vigo,                       M3elvin.n McKee, Putnam,
Andy Humphreys, Green,                    Stephen G. Burton, Sullivan
Eighth.......... Samuel C. Willson, Montgomery,             William A. Sangster, Fountain,
E. F. Lucas, Warren,                      J.C.  Applegate, Carroll,
NiLth............. J. A. Taylor, Cass,                       William B. Loughbrl'dge, Miami,                   Hlorace Corbin, Marshall,                 John C. Walker, Laporte,.
Tenth................David. Coleriek, Allen,         Charles W. Seeley, Elkhart,    -
E. V. Long,:Kosciusko,                    S. W. Sprott, DeKalb,
Ei.enth.........S. P. Milligan, Huntington,                 NeWton Bromell, Wells
David Studabaker, Adams,,          Howad Coo, Grant.
KENTUCKY.
tIlgugaz Democaztic Dte~gatiorb.
Dieeates at Largs.                                      Alteraks.
Charles A. Wickliffe,                     John W. Leathers, Kenton, 
Lazuruz W. Powell,                        W. A. Dudley,
J. It. Buchanan,                          R. C. Palmer,
William B. Lad,                           L. M. Cox,
District Delegais.              A-,            es.  s.
:. D District......L. S. Trimble,                         James Fleming,
G. W. Ratcliff,                            Wilim Nolen,
S,d...........William Sweeney,                               R,. R. Hloston,
L. M.  Berard,  Trigs,                    William P. D. Bush,
Third............. Travis Cockrill, Barren,                  George C. Rogers, Warren,
A. C. Finley, Lcgarn,                     John Doanan, IHart,
Fourth............Charles G. Winitersmith, EITardin,       R. C. Palmer, Washington,
E. A. Graves, Marion,'Willlam J. Heatdy, Bullitt,
t..............Joshua F. Bullitt,.           Asa P. Grover; Owen,
Nathaniel WVolfe, Jefferson,              James Speer, Oidham,
.':.c    -....... Roblert Richardson,                       V liliam M. Fisher,
o-,ert Q. Ter"ll,                         O.P. Ilogan  Gr.nt
S venth......   i,.Thou,a Ns. Lin-dsey, Franklin,          Alilrose W. biudley, Franklin;
Jesse  S. BurroWs,                        George W. Craddock, Franklin,
E;~',*~,':. F. tai~oway,                             Not arpointed,  r
El                             Sath,.........E. o.......,
-    ~~ ~~Wll.i1anm B' mit~lb.Net appointed,
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18
De  wecratic.'cational Cozvent?ion.
Nint       h............. Thomas Turner:'ehtgomery,        J.  l. Aiexander,
V an B. Young, Bath.                     Not appointed.
Unirve lemsoeratie.Weg~oes.
Delceates at Large.
J,ames Guthrie, Louisville,
.ames F. tobinson, Scott,
Joseph R. Un)derwood, Waren,
T. T. Gar-rard, Clay.
D i~.it 1dogares.
First Dist'ict........ E. Thompson, Trigg.
S. P'. Cope, McCracken.
Second............John,.. Bruner, Brecklenrldge.
Heory D). MCHelry, Ohio,
Third............ J. C. Ailkins, Warren,
David King, Logan.
Pourth............James P. Barbour, Washinggton.
S. B. Thoma%, Hardin.
Fifth.............Hamilton Pope, Louisvile.:;
J. B. English, Owen.
Sixth.............Thornton F. Marshall, Brackeh.
John W. 3Menzier, Keaton..
Seventh............ihard W. Hanson, Bourbon.
Thomas W. Varnon, Lincoln..
Eighth........... L. Vanwinkle,Pilaski,
W. g. Lusk, Garrard.
]finth..           J ohn M. Duke, MasonL..
W. L. SudduthiBath.
ILLINOIS.
-e7stei at Larga
TJohn M. Douglas, Chicago
Samuel 8, Mlarshall, Honiln,
Jolhna D, Caton, La.salle,''
-::Peter Sweat, Peoria.,:
District Deega"s.
First Distsht..Melville W. Fuller, Chicago,
B.. aunfeld, Chicago,
Second....... A. MI. Harrington Kalne,
J. S. Ticknor, Winnebago,
Third............David Sheean, Jo Daviess,
J'.J B. Smith, Stephenson,
lFourt.i.....,...Thomas Redmond, Adams,
Azro Patterciin, Warren,
fth..............WilliaNm W. O'Brien, Peora,
Justus Stephens, Bureau,
Sxth.3..R. N. Murray, ]ankakee
Lewi Steward, KendeAl,
Seventh.....enry Prather,Mlacon,
Joseph Bodman.
Elghth............Thomias L. Rogers, McLeen,
Virgil Hickox, Sangamon,
WInth............. H. L. Bryant, Fulton,
W. R. Archer, Pike,    "              -,
Tenth.......John T. Springer, Morgan,
Robert W. Davis, Montgomery,
Eleventh...... J. IR. Turney, Wayne,
John Schofield, Glark,
Twelfth.........  Amos Watts, Washington,
Robert P. Tansey, Madison,
Thirteenth........ William H. Green, Alexander,
John D. Richeson, Gallatin,
At Lw g...Orlando B. Fiqkln, Coles,
Samuel A. Buckmaster, Madison.
;,~~~ B5~MIOHIGAN.,
aeqteo at Large.
John S. Barry,
Augustus C. Baldwin, Oakland,
Alpheus Felch, Washtenaw,
Nathan Barlow.
Dstrit  Delegates
DiAtrkt......Theodore J. Campau, Wayne,
David A. Noble, Monroe,.
Seoond......,.....Rufus W. Landon,
Clark S. Potter.
lbr............George W. Peck, Igham,
David Johnson,
J ttts5O5ei 5
R. T. }acoeb, Oldhani,
Zeb. Ward, Woodford,
Benjamin Perkins, Todd,
James White, Clay.
W. W. Gardner, Unioln,
Williamn Beadles, Graves.
B. L. D. Guffy, Butler,
J. I. Strange, Mecklenbuig,
J. F. Lauck, Simpson,
J. Dawson, Hart,
Thomas W. Owings, Meade,
Josepsh Chandler, Taylor,
Gibson 3Mallory, Jefferson,
H. M. Buckile,'Henry,
E. H. Smith, Grant,
S. T. launser, Pendleton,
John B. ltuston, Fayette.
John B. Temple, Franklin,
C. E. l3owman, Garrard,
Henry Bruce, Ganrrard,
R. Apperson, Jr., Montgomery,
John Wood, Lewis.
xAltenaes.
William M. Jackson,
George W. Wall,
Samuel K. Casey,
B. S. Prettyman,
Lambert Tree, Chicago,
John C. Garland, Chicago,
WillIam Price, Lake,
Thomas Hopkins, DeKalb,
Samuel Strawder, Whliteside,
George D. Read, Ogle,
Dennis Smith, Hancock,
G. W. Gates, l1~ks Island,
Thomas McGee,
Geerge Dent, Putnam,
John Thompson, DuPage,
P. A. Armstrong, Graundy,
John Garrard,
Philip Meyer,
Samuel Maxwell, Livingston,
A. M. Miller, Logan,
N. B. Beer, Cas,
Edward Lanning, Menard,
T. P. Bond, Bond,
John M. Woodson, Macoupin,
John W.  MAlerritt, Marion,
D. M. Christian, Clay,
R. J. Smith, Randolph,
W. T. Brown, Madison,
Charles E. McDowell,
Charles Burnett,
S. P. Shope
H. W. Billings.
6.AJ. C. Coffinbury.
William M. Fenton, Grenesee,
Peter Klein, Wayne,
David A. Noble, Monroe.
Aldternates.
William S. Edwards
Henry Hart, Lenawee,
William Francis,
Henry Warner,
Johen I. French,
S. D. Woolsy, 
Demoeratic  N:atioZal (or9ve eion,
Fou:rth............ nry Fralick.'Mandy D.  Howa'd,
Samuel W. Odell,                        John Levwis,
f           h............. William L. Bancroft,            W. S. Wells,
J. M. Watties,                          J. II. Hoyt, Oakland,
Six th.,,ugh.cC.ugrdy,                               Helry J.. Buckley,
Mhliebel Jeffrs.                         Charles Plum,stead.
MIISSOURI.
Ddelyat" at Large.
Christ'an Kribben
1). C. Tlttle,
W A. Hall,.
Hobert WiIson.      -....'.
Diet.ie AtYle.gates.:?
Irst District....... L. V. Boy, 
3. A. Pillings,
Seoond,.......-.......... -;       -
Seound   *.D.  II.  Armstrong,
W. E, Clark,.,,
Third...F.,.A.![ozier,
Phlip Pipkin,
?oulrth..John S. Phelps,                    ~e-mpio Grr,-::
Fh..............ThomasL. Price,'
A. M. Forbes,.- 
Sixth....James H..o,: ss-.
John B. Hale,
SeverLth........A.   M.   Voo lfoi ~, 
- S. a. b      hci bons,.  E,hth.......eston F. Birch, ~Iasgp,
Fred Riowlands,'' 
Iiath............. 11. A. Campbell,.
W. A. Alexande,r.
IIINNESOTA.
Dde7ejzi.,,e at Ia, fs.
John B. PBrisbine,
Henry T. Wells,
- iichael Doran, 
J. I-. /lcKenney,
'    Zhstrict.D,ekgae.~.'
First Distrlct.......Charles H. Berry
J. B. LeBluond,
BeGd............Edward U. -Iamlin.
C. I2. LienaL'
W1ISCONSIN.
Delegates at Large.
George H. Paul, Mulwakee,
Eatterlee Clark,
Mi. ). Cobbren
George B. Samitb,
District slessjaas.
First Distrit,.......T Thomas Falvey,
E. G. Ryan,
Beoondo.....3.......John Winan,
A  G. Cook
Third.............Charles G.. ikodolphl,
Ptilo X. Orton, Jr.,
Fourth...........D. W. Maxon,
H. N. Smith,
Fth...._,,..E. W. Enos,
John Parker,
Sixh.......      W.  T. Galloway,
L P. Powers.
IOWA.
.Delegats at   r.
Augustus C. Dodge.'
Jerry E. Murphy,
- J. rates,
D, 0. FLinch.
-              l~~~~~TiietG Delugsst
1~rst DI}......COharlos Negus,
William Pattersoa,
Second..........W. P. Frory,
L. B. Dunham,
Thblrd............. G. W. Gray,
O. H. P. Rossell,
lto,,1rth,....-..,.PIcuben ~jckle, 
rtes.
N. C. Claibo-ne,
Noah Steckey,
N. P. Cook,
ifL P. Edmonson.
James C. Edwards,
Geore Pern,
R. M. Rernick,
O. B. Kildan,
HeTrry L. Caidwell,
W illiam A. Matthews
BI. 3. t-ubbie
Johnil Gullett.,
W'. G. Wear,
I. Q. Roach,
A. T. Winsor,
3. H. Birch, Jr.,
E. C. Thomas,
E. ParrotS,
GClchrlist Portemr
Chsar1c A. 3'cMa!,
M. W. Rolinson,
JohnL E. Huttoa.
John A. Peckham,
Wi'lliarm H. Noble,
James King,
T. F. Tioteon,
A//.amates.
M. K. Drew,
II. E: Belden,
L. 1!. Eddey,
Joseph UlJx.!.
Joshua Ladue,
Jamnes'Volmar,
J. C.'Gregory,
. W. Graves.
Alieznsne.
P  Carney,
John Wilson,
G. D. Warilow,
N. H.  Wood,
?. F. Fay,.
A. Carson,
L. G. Dick,
J. R. Bohan,
S. A. Pease,
John P. Hume,
J. W. Beardsley,
L. M. tHawley.
E. 13. Bolens,
3. W. Dunham,
Jacob Stark,
L. D. Palmer.
Thomas Chrlsty,
John L. Collins,
N. G. Sales,
George Murray,
C. D. Shambaugh
8. D. Tipper,
P.. I,oquet,
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20                      Denmocratic Natiomal Conventto.
Lemnuel B. Patterson,                    A. L. Kimball, 
Fifth............., D. McHenry,.J. C. Watson,
L. D. Burns,                            R.B. Parrott,
Sixth.............B. B. Potter,                           W. Mullark;y,
John Currier.                           C. C. Smettzer.
KANSAS.
Delegates at Large.
Wilson Shannon,
William C. McDowell,
L. B. Wheat,
H. J. Stridell.
l)i.st' De)egates.
First District........Orlin Thurston,
F. P. Fitzwilliam.
CALIFORNIA.
DeZegates at,Large.
John B. Weller,
John G. Downey,
John Bigler,
Thomas Hayes. 
District Deleate.
First District........B. Stevens,
Clayton Witherel,
Second............J. S. Berry,
C. S. Weller,
Third.............William Joy Whipple,
0. D. Semple.
OREGON.
Delegates at Large.
Benjamin Stark,
John Whiteaker,
William McMillen,
L. P. Higbee.
Diitrict DeZ.gaes.
Flrst District......Jefferson Howell,
N. T. Caton.
PRESENTATION OF THIE PESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE CONSSERVATIVEI
UNION NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Mr. F. W. HUGHES, of Pennsylvania:   The Coulmrnittee on Permianent Organization, to whom was referred the selection of  officers, and the adoption of rules for
the government of this body, have unanimously'agreed upon the following'report   Mr. COX, of Ohio:   I understand, sir, that the lion. Amros  Keadall is present
and desires to present a communication to this body.   I make a motion, sir, that he
be allowed to do so.
Mr. MICHAEL STEWART.  of Ohio:   I move that it be referred to the Commit tee on Resolutions without being read.
Mr.  IILLER, of Pennsylvania:   I trust that the gentleman will  )yithdraw that
motion, and that the communication will be read.   I think this gentleman  should
be heard.   The most insignificant communication oi resolution preented to the oon vention has been read, and this should be.
Mr. STUART, of Ohio:   At the request of Mr. Cox I withdraw  my  motion.
The following communication was then read:
'CITIctGO, Aug s SO, 864.
" I.. PRESIDEXT: By direction of the C-onservative Union National Conven-tion, held in this city
on the 27th inst., the undersign,ned have the honor to present to the Democratic National Convenltion
a series of resolutions adopted by the former body on that. occasion.
(Signed,)                             "Yours,- respectfully,
"AMOS KEINDA.LL,
"R. J. STEVENac  Secretary.                                  PresidentNational Convention.
TVhereas, -The administration, in disregard of the constitution, has proclaimed itse adherence to a
line of policy alike destructive to the liberties of the people, the integrity of the Stltes, and thefrights
reservedl to them' and calculated not only to impel the sections Northl and South to Intermninable
war, to bring financial ruin upon all, a,di has proved its want of disposition and utter inability to
adm_nister the government in the spirit of its founders; and
W/ecrea3e, It is incumbent on all national admi nio'ration s, anti all delegates and political o:dies, to
respect the wishes of the people and  eC( 1(n their riretits  ~, -
lVheveas, We have this day assembled in natior.al convention for deliberation and such atictn as 
Demoaratic,National Conventio"
wili most lead to unite the conservative elements in opposition to the re-election of MIr. Lineoln and
the continuance of his polilcy; -anl}
Whereas, The people ofthe whole country have an undying attachment to the old Union, and a gJoint
interest in Bunker Bill an'd Mount Vernon, which they will never surrender; therefore
Resol/ed, That we will m'aintalu the Union and Constitution.
Resotted, That the only peaceful solution of existing evils lies through the unrestrained exerole
of our elective rights at the coming election, the displacement of the present adminisltration and its
policy, and the guarantee to all the people of the States of their constitutional rights, by the eleotion of a President upon whose integrity, patriotism, and ability the ceountry can salely rely.
Besol'cd, That the declaration of Southern  leaders and the recent annsouncement of Mit.
Lincoln of the only conditions upon which they will' respectively listen to terms of peace, are alike
impracticable andl derogatory to the intelligence of the American people, and that, in opposition
thereto, we are in favor of the earliest peace attainable on the basis of the constitution and the Union.,
Resolved, That we concur in the action of the Union Conservative National Convention, held at
Independence Hall, In the city.of Philadelphia, on the 28d day of December, 1868, and reiterate the
nomination by the people of Gen. George B. McClellan, believing that his triumphant election is
certain, and will result in immediate peace, with the restoration of the government; and, in case of
his nomination by that body, we pledge the cordial and united support of the oonservative men of
country to their State electoral tickets.
o.Re ds, That the services of our soldiers In the field, and the suffertnp Of those languishing in
prison, can only be compensated for by the sympathy of our people and early termination  of theAr
mutul efforts in an honorable peace, and the reimunion of our confederacy, without a star blotted cr
a stripe erased from our ational ensign..
Ciohed, That the Conservative Union National Committee Is hereby continued and empowered to
take such further action as may be necessary for the purposes of the organization  with reference
to the future, the mainteniance of the Union, and the preservation of constitutional liberty.
[When the nrame of Gen  McClellan was mentioned in reading these resolutions, it
w-ts greeted with such a demonstration of applause as must have satisfied every one of
the deep hold ho has upon the public heart.  Throughout the  vast audience, and
from the delegates' platform, cheer after cheer went up for the popular favorite that
for many'minutes interrupted the business of the Convention.]
Mr. COX, of Ohio:  I move, sir, to refer this communication to the Committe  on
-esolutions       &
M3r. MLuTAR, of Pennsylvania:  M. President, whatever disposition may be made
of the communication  which  has just'been read, I would respectfully offer as on
amendment that it be made part - of, and be interpolated in the procedngs of  the
Q.onvention.  [Cheers.]
The PRESItENT: at will become a part of the procedings of the  onvention a
a matter of course.
M3r. OLDS, of Ohio:   Is it in order to offer an amendment to tohe B r ae    P
The PRESIDENT:  It is.
- Mr. OLDS, of Ohio:   I understand that there is another political body in sesion
in this city, called the Sons of Liberty, and I am told they have addressed a oomn munication to this Convention.   Aid, if the comnunication, which has just been
read, be incorporated into the minutes, I would moye- in amendment that the report
of the Sons of Liberty be also incorporated into the minutes.  [Cheers and laugh-l
ter.
: r. MILLER, of Pennsylvaia:  In answer to the delegate from Ohio, I would say,
I do not- care what is incorporated in the proceedings, if it but contain such senti ments as are contained in the communication which has just been read.   [Cheers.]
Mr. OLDS  then withdrew his amendmeet,, and thereupon    e resolutions were
refered to the Committee on Resolutions. 
THE PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Mr. HUG]ES, of Pennsylvania, Chalrman of the Colmittee on Permanent Organ.
izaion and LEles for the Government  of the Convention, reported, recommending
to the Convention, for its selecti o, the following officers:
':J,[          -~ PRESIDENTS
- -   is Excellency, HORATIO SEYMOUR, of New York,
'>~:'~ -~~TICE PES$IDENTS'T: 
Joseuh Chase, of lMalne,B. V. Gilson of Ohio 
Jareh W. Wlliams, of NeWt ampshire,M. A. Shields, of Indiana
Eramus D. Beach, of MIassachusetts,             0. B. Ficlklin, of Illinois,
B. I. Smalley, of Vermont,                   -  John S. Bagry, of Michigan,:
George Taylor, of Co-nnecticut,                 John S. Phelps, of Missouri,
Alfred Antilony, of lhode Islad,. John A. Peckham, of Minnesota, 
Dec,noratie l   ic/on   -Cfo,swIti'on.
aideon J. Tuc'ier, of New. N?aol,           D. W. Magon, of sco,sn
Andrew B. Cobb, of New Jersey,               William Patterson, of ota;,
AaPacker, of Pennylvania,                    J.S. Berry,of alifernia,
Isaac D. Jones, of Maryland,    I-. t. Strickler, of Kansas,
John M5erritt, of Delaware.                  Wiliam MrMiller, ot Or.egou,
agmesiF.' Robinson, of Kentucky,  -  
Williasen-H. Simpgson, of Maine,   *l'  i    B..Bhelman, -of Ohio,
A. S. Wailt, of New Hampshire,     -'iA. T. Whittlesey,:of Indiana,
. B. Phlinney, of Maseadhusetts,           W- W. O'Brien, Of Illinois, i
L. S. Partridge-, of Vemron t                Th- odore 3. Campau, of Mlchigen,  -
P. L. Allen, of Oonneetica5b, 3.A' B                  lilng, of Missonu,r
Thomas A. Reynolds, of thodels8land,        J6hn H. Mc;cKinney, of,Minnesota,
James S. Thayetr, df Newv York,:'   Philo Orton, of Wiscor,sin,
JSeph D. Biddie,Of New Jercy,:,;         John Dorier, of iowe,r
Prank M. lIutkehiason, of Pennsylvania:,.-'Wlliam J. Whipple, of California, 
James nA.. McClure, of Maryland,:.  P.P Fitzwtlliam, of ainsan,
Edward L. Martin, of Delaware,               L. P. Higbee, of Oregon.
Jamaes P. lBabouri, of- KentUicky,''' 
E. 0. Perrln, of Ner York,.             rong of WIcons.
asac. Biller of IllInois,
The COll'iTE  further repotted, CreOmmeuding that the ruiles and regulations
atopted by the Democratic National Convention of 18,60 be adopted by this Convention for it  overnm ent.....  
Mr.  C,)L. LAMBERTTON,, of Pennsylvania: I beg  ~o moe  that the rert be
'hef mobtioni waq unamnusy I  agreed  t, gad Gow. Steynosr was conduted to the
chair amidst the moat enthusiastic,plaudits.  It,was iardly. knIown, til he, as see  n
movng down the aisle toward the speaker's chair, that the motion had bhee  put to
a veto —.it was done so quietly; but when hU;appee-areppon the  tand aid bowed a
gracious wacknowledge.mtent, t$he delegates and.,the.0oudands of perous, in the gia-.l
leries became frantic with e thusiasm. T,heair was darkened with one grand flourish of'hats and handaknrchie'ofs; the delegates arose from their seats and joined in:4
gand chorns of applause; men in the galleries swung, their'hats and cheered  till
they were hoaa;  and for several minutes  the  shiouts of the  vast multitude
were deafening.;'
Tie Vice Presidents having been duly seated to the rg,ht and left of the chair,
,.,Th RESIDXNT' arose amid aotler rapturo  outburst of applau, and pol_
follows:...
SI'EECH.lC QF, GOV-NCOR/SHYMOUI, -N          R
or.'.           CNE'IPmETIOCNN-   I-. thank: you for the high hoior you have con
ferred upon me In making me: President of this body.   The imnpertance of the occa
sion has already been expressed in fitting words by your temporary  chairman.  I:
have not'lanago tto tell with what anx,iou's:olticitude the  people of this country
wateh our proceedings.  The peDers of men and women in ten thousand hombs go
up to heaven that we may be so gided  in our deliberations that otr action may
dcrduee to the restoration of our Union, to the reui   of peace,  and the mainten&nce of liberty in this lancl  [Cheers.]  --
It is not for me to forecast your action-it is not for me to say what methods
raay be adopted to relieve this afflicted country of ours.  But while I may not speak
on that' subject, I can, with propriety, allude to the sentiments which animate you
all.  There is no man here who does not l ove "the Union.  [Cheers.]  There is no
man here who does not desire peace.  [Cheers.1'T-:lere is no man here who is not
resolved to uphold the great principles of conlstitutional freedom. [Applause.]
I know that the utmost importance attaches to all your proceedings   II know it
is of vital consequenbe that you should select such men, as your candidates, as enjoy
the  onfidence of the American people.  But beyond platforms and beyond candidates, there are other considerations of still greater significance and importance.
When you wish to knpo  wthat the policy of party will be, you must striveom  earn
the passions mad seutirments. which animate that party.  Four years ago, in this city,
there was an,assemblage of citizens from the different parts of our country, who met
here or the purpose of placing in nomination a candidate for the Presidency. They
put forth' deei-larations that they would not ainterfere with the rights of the States aof 
JDernocratic  A,ational  Convention.
Ls Union.  They did not intend to destroy our country-tlhey did not mean to
,-eak down its institutions.  But unhappity they were-inifluenced by seciional preju dices, by fanaticism, by bigotry, and by iitole,'anie  andi we haVe foundi the conuse
of the last four yetars that their animating sen, timnents have overnled their declara tions and their promises, and swept them on, step by, step, until theyhave beeis
carried on to actions fiom which at the,outiet they would hiare'shrunk away. wihi
hor-ror.  Evon now, when  war has desolated.-our land, hoa laid-its h.eavy buthrhenh
open labor,- when bankruptcy and ruin: overhanig u,s, they will not have Union exeept
upon conditions unkniown 3to our constitution; they will not let thefshedding of
blood oease, even for  A:little tinie, to see if'Chrigtiani charity,: or theoiwisdom of
statesma'ship may net work out a method to save our ountrV.. Nay, more than this,
they will:not listen to a proposal for peace which does nIot. ofr that which this gov ernment has no right to ask.:::; -
-This administration cannot now save this UInion if it woldt,. It'has, byits procl
mations, by vindictive legi.slation,:by displays of hate and passion, place:d obstacle4
Lits own pathway which it canot overcomrn  and has,haisred its own freedom  of
action: by unionstitutional acts.  It cannot be- said: that the failnreeof its policy,ig
due -o the want of courage and devotion on tlie. part of our armies.  [Cheers.
Never in thLo w orld's histovy have soldiers given up thl.eir lives mniore freely than  avg
those of the armies, whic-h have battled for the;fiag of our Union in the Southern States.  The world.will' hold tha th-tley have donie all thatarms- can do; and4ha4
wise statesmanship secured the' fruits of their tictories, to-dav tlher; *outldhave
been peacb in our-land.  [tMuch appIa&use.]  But while:our soldiers hare, desperatel
struggled to cartry ouir banner southward to the Gulf of Mexico, even u,gwthe gov,.
eminent decIares that rebellious discontent has worked northward toth~shord:u
the great lakes.  The  guaranteed right  of the people to bear iarms has. beenstis
pended by'he edict of a General up to the very boiders of Canada; so that American
servitude; is puttin- bold contrast'with- British, iberty..This ad;ngistrat~onp us
declares to the, w,orId it has now no faith in the peopl~i of. Stats w4hose vqtypt,!ed
it in power;..and it also admits by such edict that thecs. ppopt hlave no  ait4 ij l$
administration' While those in power, without riorse, sacrifice the blood and
treasure of our people, they will not give up t.eir ownvi passi fs ifor the publio go. d
This Union is not held asunde,r by militarv ambition.  If our political trQu les o,9.4
be referred,to the peaceflu1 arbitrament of the contending,armies i.q thield,i'
Union would be -restored, the rights of States would be guaranteed, thoe sacre4nesm
of homes and persas again respected, and an.insulted judiciary.o,uld.',
adminster the laws of the land.  Let not the ruin of our countrybe oeharged.4  our
sodiers. I is not due to,their teachinigs or their fanaticism.: Iq; my cnstant ofical intercourse with them, I have never heard. uttered Qnoe sentiment of ha tr
towards the people of the South.  Beyond all men they value the bessings of pe.
and the virtues of mercy, of gentlneness and of charity,hile emany who sty at
home cry havoc, and demand that no m.ercy shall be showni.  The bigotry offaat,S
nmd the intrigues of pilacemen have made t,he bloody pages of the histor  1 the piat
tree ye'ars.
But if the admlnistration cannot save this Union  wecn.  [Lud applause'Mr.
Lincoln values many things' above the Union,; we p it first of all  [Continued
cheering.]    e thinks a proclamation wortih mere than peace; we think thOs blood of
onr peplo- more precious than the edicts of the President. [O(heers,] There are no
hindrances in our pathways to Union and to peace.  We -demind no conditions fr
the restoration of our Union-; -we are shackled with no hates, no prejudices  no
passions.  We  wish for fraternal relationship: with the people of the South, *AP.,
.plause.]  We demand for them whbat we demand for ogrselves-the full recognition
of the rights of States.  We moan that every star on our nation's bn    shall
.she with an equal lustre.
In the coming election men must decide with which  f: the twor ptl,  lit
which our people are divided, they will act..If they wish for the Union the  witU
act with.that party which does now and always did love and reverence that -loa
If they wish for peace, they will act with those who sought to avert this, war, and
who now seek to restore good will and harmony among all sections of ou.r country.
If they care for their rights as persons and the sacredness of their i.:mes, they
idJ act with those who have stood up to rQsist arbitrary arrests, d~ptlo. iqleitl. 
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tions and the overthrow of the judiciary, [Loud and continued  applause.]  If,
upon the other hand, they are willing to continue the present policy of government
and condition of affairs, let them act with that organization which made the present
condition of our country.  And there are many good men  who will be leda to do
this by their passions and prejudices; and our land swarms with placerm-en who
will hold upon power and plunder with a deadly grasp..  But as for us, we are
resolved that the party who have made the history of our country, since their
advent to power, seem like some unnatural and terrible dream shall be overthrown.
[Applause].  Four years ago it had its birth upon this spot.  Let us see, by our
action, that it shall die here where it was born.  [Loud and continued cheeing.]
In the political contest in which we are now, engaged, we do not seek partisan
advantages. We are battling for the rights of those who belong to all political
organizationas   We mean that their rights of speech shall be unimpaired, although
that right may be used to denounce us. We intend that rights of conscience shall
be protected, althoughb*istaken views of duty may turn the temples of religion
into theatres for partisan denunciation. We mean that home rights aind the sacredwess of the flresideshall be respected by those in authority, no matter what political
views may be held by those who sit beneath their roof-trees. When the democratic
party shall have gained power, we shall not be less, but more tenacious upon these
subjects.  We have forborne much because those who  are now charged with the
oonduct of public affairs knew but little about the principles of our government.
We were unwilling to present an appearance of factious opposition. But when we
shall have gained power, that official who  shall violate one principle of law, one
single right of the humblest man in our land, shall be punished by the full rigor of
the-law; it matters not if he sits in the Presidential chair or hold a humbler ofiec
ander.our government. [Cheers.] 
We have had upon this floor a touching and significant proof of the folly of this
administration, who have driven from its support those upon whom it chiefly leaned
at the outset of this rebellion; when their hopes, even for their own personal safety
hung upon the noble men of the border States, [loud and continued cheering,] who,
under circumstances most trying severed family relations and ancient associations,
to uphold the flag of our Union.  Many of these men are members of this c6n'vention.  They bear impressed upon their countenances and manifest in their persons
he high and generous purposes which animate them; and yet itis true-great God,
that it should be truedI-that they are stung with a sense of the injustiee and ingratitnde of low and unworthy men, who have insulted and wronged them, their families
and their rights, by vindictive legislation or through the agency of miserable dis
dishonored subordinates   [Cheers.] 
Gentlemen, I trust that our proceedings will be marked by harmony.   I believe
we shall all be animated by the greatness of this occasion.  It may bein all pro bability it is true-that the future destinies of our country hang upon our action.
Let this consideration inspire us with a spirit of harmony.  God of our fathers
bless us now; lift us above all personal consideration; fill us. with a just sense of
the great responsibilities which rest upon us, and give again to our 1an  its Union,
its peae, and its liberty.
[Enthusiastic and long.oontinued cheering followed the conclusion of, Gov, Sey mour's remarks.  The entire assemblage participated, and thousands,ofvoces
united in pouring forth round after round of tumultuous applause. When te em
thusiaam had only partially subaided,]
The PRESIDENT came forward, and addressing the assemblage, said:  I wish t
say one word to',the audience here assembled   The delegates who cmpoa4.this
convention have oome up from different parts of the Union for the purpose of aBting
-upon your-most important interests   We  are most happy that you:should be the
witnesses of our proceedings, but one thing you must bear in mind: That,you are
not members of this body, and, while our hearts will be cheered to finmd thti- patri otic sentiments are received as patriotic sentiments should be by the Americanpeople,
you must not undertake to attempt to influence the deliberations of tlie Convention,
or allow your feelings to take such form of expression as are unbecoming:in the
'presenceof,those upon whom rest the responsibilities of the casion.  [Cheers,
followed by loud calls for Vallandigham, mingled with applause ad hianed]
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ACTIO0.OF THE COMNIITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
The PRESID,ENT then inquired if the Committee on Resolutions were ready to
report.
Mr. GUTIIRIE, of Kentucky:  We are not yet ready.  The members of the Committee met lastevening and remained in consultation until one o'clock.  They talked
over all the subject matters deemed proper or necessary in relation to the formation
of the platform that we should report here to the consideration of the Convention.
They referred to a sub-committee the subjectof drawing them up for presentation.
when this convention should have its forenoon meeting. I will further state that we.
are not without hopes that in this great emergency we shall come to a conclusion
that will receive the approbation, as we fully believe, of the entire democratic
party of the United States  If, unfortunately for us, for the country, for its liberties
constitutional and civil, we are doomed to fail, it will not be from a hearty disposition to meet this great emergency.   We are those who have determined from the
beginning not to despair of the Republic.  [Cheers]  Our counsels have been, oua
counsels will be, to maintain the constitution, to maintain[the Union of the States
and secure the earl;.iiest possible honorable peace.  [Applause.]
Mr. JOHN B. WELLER, of Californi'a:" As chairman of the subcommittee, I am
satisfied that the Committee will be able to report to an adjourned meeting at four
o'clock.
Mr. BROWN, of Delaware:   I move that when the Convention adjourn it adjourn
to that hour.  I have no doubt the Convention will approve of the action of the
Committee, and we shall be able to conclude our action this afternoon.
The question having been asked whether the sub-committee would report to the
standing committee or to the Convention,
Mr. BROWN, of Delaware:  It is understood that the general committee wi  ibe
able to report to the Convention at four o'clock. 
Mr. TILDEN, of New York:   The general committtee on the subject  of resolutions was in sessoion until a very late, hour last night.  It concluded its labors by
referring the subject to a sub-committee.  That sub-committee has been in session
this morning, and is approximating, as rapidly as could be expected, to an agreement upon  all questions before it,  In the meantime, the general committee has
adjourned to meet immediately after your adjournment to-day.  Mr. Vallandigham,
I understand, doubts whether wc can be ready at four o'clock; Mr. Guthrie rather
hopes that we oan, and I think Gov. Weller, chairman of the sub-committee, entertains 
a similar hope   I wish to make  this explanation, that the  Convention may know
that it is not a matter of certainty, and may adopt such an order for the progres
of its own business as it may deem expedient.  I wish to add that upon the adjournment of the general oom:mittee and the conclusion of its labors for the day, there was
no dissent among the members; but I understand it was the opinion of some geniemen of the Committee that the clerical labor of getting these papers into shape
could not be entirely completed at four o'clock.
Mr. CASS, of Pennsylvania, moved in amendment that when  the Convention
adjourn it adjourn till to-morrow at ten o'clock.
]Mr. BROWN, of Delaware: It is the desire of this convention, that the Committee
shal be ready at four o'clock   I take the liberty to state, as one of that committee,
that there is not the slightest dissension among us. We have been a unit from the
first.  [Cheers.]  The only reason why it has not reported this morning has been a
desire on the part of some gentlemen to procrastinate and waste time.  If it is the
wIsh of this oonvention to close its labors wisely and well, it will adjourn to four.
o'clock. 
Mr. JOHN MeKcEON, of New York:  It Is pretty evidentby the statements made
by the several members of the Committee on Resolutions, that they can come to a
conclusion by four o'clock.  I understand, by the  gentleman from  Delaware,  that
they are almost agreed, and there is but one man hesitating about it; and I am in
favor of giving directions to the Committee to report by four o'clock.  I do not be lieve there will be any division in the convention on the subject of a platform after
it is reported.  There is a feeling here in favor of harmonizilig, which cannot  be
disturbed.  [Cheer]   I want that we shall come from this convention showing  to
the whole worl4 that the democratic party is a unit.  [Renewed  cheering.   I
want, therefore, that we shall act without delay, and that the Committee report at
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four o'clock   If the platform is so long that it requires such a clerical force as intihinted to copy it out, it ought not to be adopted.   [Laughter and applause, mingled
with loud cries of'questio.n."'   -: 
Mr. CASS, of Pennsylvanlia:  I am as anxious as any of you here can be to condlude the proceedings, and I have every belief that you have that t,hey will reach a
happy termination.  I think myself that if the resolutions  are long they should not
be passed; bitt that is not the question.  The question is, what sort of resolutions
the CommitLttee will report.  I only wish to say that 1 am assured by a member of
that sub-committee, Mr. Vallandigham, that it' will be impossible in his opinion to
have that report this evening, and,3if you come here this afternoon, it will be a loss
of time. This information I consider necessary to your action in the matter.
Mr. VALIJANDIGHAM, of Ohio:  [Amniid cheers aud some hisses.]  I rise only
to s.a that I concur in. the remarks of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, that this
committee will not be prepared to report by four o'clock; but that, with perfect
harmony and unanimity —should the Convention adjourn-we will be ready to present such a report to-morrow morning as will be entirely satisfactory to the democratie and conservativei masses of the country.  [Applause.]
Mr. JOHN B.WELLER, of California: The sub-committee has been In session all
the morning, and has agreed upon the only portion of the platform that by any possibility could divide th  party.   [Chleers.]   We were all in favor of peace, [renewed
cheering], and the only difference of opinion was as to the phraseology to be used
in Faking that declaration.  We have agreed in the sub-committee to present it in
a'n unmistakable form.  [Enthusiastic applause.]  If, therefore, at four o'clock, we
are not able to make a complete report, we will be able to report on the only question on which  there could be any controversy of opinion here; and, therefore, I
hope -wve will adjoumrn until four o'clock...
The motion to adjourn until tomorrow was then put and lost. 
Mr. LAMBERTTN, of Pennsylvania, desired to know if the vos voing, were
those of delegates or outsiders.
The PRESIDENT said he believed thev were delegates.
Mr. SMITH, of Wisconsin:  I wish to state, Mr. President, that if the Conventiou
shall adjourn now, the Committee on Resolutions will be prepared to report to the
Convention at four o'clock.  If the Convention continue deliberating, the Committee
will have no time to take up the resolutions aiid meet the Convention at four o'clock.
If the Convention adjourn now, the Committee can agree  on a report; for, as it
has been said here just now,there is no difference in the Committee except upon
mere matters of expression.  [Applause.]  We are all of us for peace on the basis
of the Union and the Constitution-[loud cheers]-and we are ready to  agree to
this when we can get the matter into form.  We sat up late last night, or rtathe'r
this mornin-g till one o'clock, hearing the expression of individual opinion, till all of
us were too weary to do the manuaT labor required in order to perfect the resolutions.  I hope the Convention will adjourntill four o'clock-will adjourn now, and'
that hour adopt the platform, put a candidate upon it, and go forth to the people
[Loud cheered
ADJOURNMENT. 
Mr. POWELL, of Kentucky:  I move that the Convention now adjourn t 0             e;
again at four o'clock this afternoon.
A DELEGATE  from New York:  I now move  as an amendment to the motion
that the Committee on Resolutions shall have leave to retire and report the platform to the Convention at four o'clock. Withdrawn.
Mr. PRESIDENT;  I think it would be better for the Convention to adjourn now,
till four o'clock.
Mr. A. G. THURMAN, of Ohio:  Before the main question li put, as I suppose it
will carry, I wish to  suggest that some one should inform  us how wo aro  to get
into the building again after we get out..
The PRESIDENT:   The Secretary will attend to that. 
The SECRETARY'  I have to announce for the information of delegates&tht
they will receive tickets at the door as they go out, in order to gain admission this
afternoon; and that all persons who receivs tickets for seats in the hall, will resum
possession of them at the'doors as they pass out.
Mr, C.ARLESL W.  CARRIGAN, of Pennsylvania;  I make the suggestion tht
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Demomteic:.Z!z'i,a   6eaiti.
the chairm-nan of delegapons,   receive from  the doorkeeper the nu.mbq of  tickcts.
each dele gatioc is e'titld to, and that they distibute tnito.                t4i-e:s;   k.. oth   j
The SEORETARY:Y..  a    r            sequested to state t' at thOcaiman  deae{deie 0tt,
will receive immed'iatly after  the &djour,n6 nt'        ie nc  l -e;of ticket  towiih.'$,
deleza-tion is entitled.   -.....       -''
The PRESIDENT:  The question is, Shall the Convention' no r,aldjoi:    till:iK
o'clock thi- afternoon?...,,
The motion was carried and the, Convention 4ccordingly adjourld ".i,
. AFT- RN;O0)N SESSION.:;
The Convention  reassembled, pursu         ant to adjournment', at-: fur:'hlock -inf t'e
afternoon......... -...i:. -  
The PRESISDENT:    The:. hairmanr. of the Committee on:Resolutiotns   s o iiipeepared to report.   [Appla/ee],                 _.,;.*.
'k',:~~~~~~~~~~....., 0 amt,.,:::.i~, iR....
:Mr.   GUTHRIE' of,.titcky:               The  Committee  on Resoluitos, s,:tr  tih
greatest amiount  of congtdefateini.they have b'ien able to eive,'    i,tlhe t;he they,Nv~:
had  to consider the subject, have directed,'l tio reportsix,reseoutin/as, as, express-,
ive of the position of the demodcracy, t and' their opinions in;thse perilous times, as
to what is necesary  to be  done.'The  Secretary of the Committee wiil retadth.
resolutions.   - 
'Mr.- WILLIAM WALLAOE,  of Pennrsyivinia, Scretary of the   oitittee, then
read the following.::   " ":' 7  1  ",
"::;  1ESOLUTIO.NS:,.,  j                 -i' i
Resoleed,  That in the future, as In the,past-, we tIl1 tdhere with un swerving fddlity to  t.
Union under the Constitution as the only solid foundation o,f our str,ength, securlty nd happlnoss a.s
a popl'e, and as a framework of governmnt equally ondluclve to,' thle welfa're and prosperity cf
all the.States, both northerni ad soutfie n   -   - t.. r.     
esolved,  That this eonventiop does expli~itiy declare, ts the "enee'fthe Am:ricmn poeple, th,
aler four years of failure to restore the Union by tihe expieritnet of war, durlnge which  under the
pretence of a military necessity, or wa power higher th{r, the Constittoon,.the 0onstititpns.elf
has been disregarded in every part, and public liberty and private rtgy t  ali'e troddena down and the
material prosperity of the country esecutially irmpared,-ruslce, hm raan:ity Librty  ad the ppblio
welfare. demand that immediate efforts bep made for a cessation. of hoa titie,,.with a,vi   to an
ultimate convention of the State', or ot;%er peaceable means, tothe ecd that a  the   "'algt'rac/.oshle moment pesos may be restored:qin the basis of the Federal Union of the State s....
llesolved,  That the dirfect fites'freoce -of thbe military' aithoritles of thie Unuted States$-n th.re,e
cent elections held in Kentucky, Maryland,  Missouri, and Delawire, was a shameful vtolatiouif -the
Constitution; and a repetition of such a;s!~t the approaiching election, will.be, held as ravoluoIvy,
and resisted with all the means and power under ou cntrol...
Reo,ved, That the aim an4d object of the l)emecratie party I,, to preServo the redftP l  nlit  ai:
the rights of the States uihmpthied' arid they her'eby declare that they condsldr that the administrative
uurpation of extraordlnary and dangeroius powers not granted by the constitutior; the subversion.o
t~h4' civil by military law in Statei n'tim lhsurrections; the arbitrary mlttary IrIlet, imprisonment.
trial and sentence of American eitizens in States wh ere civil law exiets inf  ul f'ore; ti0 suppression
of freedom of speech and of the press;, the denial of the right of asyhe m  the open and avowed
disregard of State rights; the elmplo,Ymeient of unusu-,sl test oaths;:anl the i.ntrfei-nlce with and deni. of the right of the people to beagrarms In their defence. i. calculated to preVentia resoraton.a -
the Union and the prpetuation-of.-a government deriving i,t.s Jrst powers from the oonsen,t Of the
governed.
BseC8oled,  That the shameful disregard of the admin'stration to it3 dut  in repeS  to our feilo:
cltizens wh. now are, and long have been, prlsoners of warin a sutreting endition, derves the severest reprobation on the score alike of public policy and idommon humanfitir.:
Besolo,ed,  That the sympathy of thd Democratic party Is heartily' and earnestly extn&ed to it
saldiery of our army and sailors of our navy, who are, and have been in. the field and on the sea.,
nder the flag of their country;and in the event of its attaing power, they well receie all th
care, protection and regard that the brave soldiers and sailors of the  epublbc have so nolily earned.
fThe scene that followed the introduction 6f these resolutions baffles all descriptioi.
Ven the Secretary commenced the reading of tlie report every ear in the hense waS
iclined to catch th,words as they came from hisi lips.  The deep, almost breathlee
attention of the vast audience was unbroken to the middle of the- econd.resolution,
when the popular approbation found vent in cheers which ren'dered tlih'latter portion of the resolulion unintelligible, the voice ofthe Secretary being totally drowned 1h
the deep volume tswellng up atound from the lips of thousands.  - Order having b'e
restored, the resolution wad again read, and was listened to in ailen:ee unti-i/i'close 
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when the audience again surrendered itself to the wildest enthusiasm, which died
away and was renewed a half dozen times before the third resolution could be received.  The reading of this resolution called forth applause more tumultuous and:deafening than that of the preceding.  The other resolutions were  also received with applause.  When at last the resolutions were adopted-when tke people realized that
the breakers had been passed, and that a platform, broad enough and strong enough
-for all, had been adopted, with scarcely a dissenting voice, they were fairly beside
themselves with joy.  When  the vast audience was hoarse and exhausted, order was
restored, and the business of the conventicn was proceeded with.]
Mr. G. W. IRWIN, of Pennsylvania: Mr. President, I move that the resolutions
presented be adopted.
The PRESIDENT:   Gentlemen of the Oonv'ention, yu hveard th resolutions.
The question is now on their adoption.
Mr. LONG, of Ohio: I will offer, as an amendment to the resolution, Just -offered,
the first Kentucky resolution  drafted by the pen of Thomas'efferson- -resolutio
sir, that from the organization of the Demociatic party until the present hour, has
always been adopted in every democratie  convention that has ever met to put'
nomination a President for the United States.  I offer that, s, as an amend/et to
come in after the first resolution.  And I trust, sir, that this Convention, will not
ignore the great fundamental doctrine, the very comer stone,  the fpundation upon
which the Democratio party tests   I hope, sir, that thq.ored of thl  party that has
made it what it is,-that has made it great and glorious, as it is and always will bewill not be ignored by this Convention n1a this hour of'i ts peril, —  time above -l
others, since its organization, when the fundamental principles upon which it is established should be  affirmed  nd re-adopted bvY this ConYention, now here  asserm-,
bled.! offer that resolution, and ask that the Scetary payread it to the (onventionr to come in after the first resolution...  Besohed, That the several States composing the United.Sta.s ot America are mt unlted upon -th
principle of unlimited submission to their general government, but by the compaec under the stylo
and title of a Constitutton for the United States, and of mendments thereto, they constituted a general government for special purposes, delegated to that gorern-ment c rtain dettiite powers,'reserving,
each State to.itself, the residuary ma~s of right to their own self-overnmesit; andz, that whenever
the general government assumes undelegated powers, its acts are aaathorittile, ~oid, and of
no force; that to this compact each State eacceded as a:tate, and i.tt an Integral Ipary; thltcthis
government, created by this compact, was not the cxclusive er final judge of the powers delegated to itself; since that yrould have maade its discreti6onf, and not the constitution, the measure of
its powers; but, as in all other acts of compact, among parties- hathfg no commoi  Js4gA, each party has an equal right to Judge for itself, as well of infractos a- of thae mo$e and measure of
redress
-M]. MILLER, of Pennsylvania:  In dvew of the mtotion tat I havw ae,  Itmovea
that the resolution be laid upon the table.  
The PRESIDENT:   Under the rulesof.thisovenidop.d  i   morig
thofs onenion,u~i44Opted.thi monifO~,
the resolution will go to the Committec on Resolutions
Mr. COX, of Ohio:   I move the previous question on the adoptbin of the platform
as reported by the Convention.,.:.       -
Mr. LONG, of Ohio:  I hope my colleague will w ~i$draw his motion fr one -inmont.   [Crios of "no "]   I desire to offer an additional  amendment.   I did not
suppose, sir, theat after the repert of the corfimittee reportlng the platform in full hap
been received, when an amendmrnent was ofLfered to it, tha it would be referred'to th'Committee, on Resolutions.  I hope my collcague will permit me to  offe r fanothe
amendmenlt, even if it has to take the same course' as did th.!last.  I wa*l:t:tet, to
him, it is an amendment in plain and unequivocal terms for peanc I leave it. withoint effort, without exertion;  I leave it in plain, unvarnished terms,demanding
peace; and I understand (he people ask it   I  nam not here to be cheated and deeeled by the phraseology of langu,ege ingenionsly employed;to'nea  onelting and  e
interpreted one way by one person of.this convenatio   and by'ahot'tr -in an entirely
different way.':'.
The PRESIDENT':  Will the gentleman wait.a mpment?'The  hair holds, the
gentleman is now out of order.:'hen the gentleman rose  I hoard im for the pu pose of learning what he had to s'y as to the rling of the chair'' L  to the esotution he offered, under the rule a.dopted, the  tsolutio0   was i".jeriy held to' beloiig
to the Committee on Resolutions.   The propstion is one dleSt~tdiffering from
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the resolutions offered by the committee; so the chair has decided that it has to
be referred. The gentlemen is going beyond the latitude the chair can give him under the resolution the Convention has adopted for its own government.   Applause.]
The question is upon the adoption of the resolutions reported by the committee.
Those who are in favor'of their adoption will say "aye."   [The affirmative vote
was given by the delegates in one unanimous shout..]  Those opposed  will say
nay.", [One or two voices arose with negative votes  from the body of the hall.]
So the resolutions were adopted, when applause rose, cheer-upon cheer, oft repeated from the floor and galleries alike.
THE NOMINATIONS.
Mr. R  BRUCE PETRIKEN, of Pennsylvania:  I now move you, Mr. President,
that we now proceed to nominate a candidate for President of the United States.
Mr. SAMUEL  G. KING, of Penusylvania:  I second that. 
The motion being submitted to the convention prevailed.
Mr. JOUN- P. STOCKTON, of New Jersey:  At this time of peril In'our'co untry's
history, with a full knowledge of the responsibility to my State, of my duty to my
country, and of my duty to my God, in the name of the people of New Jersey, and by
the unanimous vote of our delegation, I nominate to this eonvention Geo. B. McClellan.  [Immense and enthusiastic applause, long continued.]-'New Jersey nominates
Geo. B. MeLellan, and thinks that a State which gave -such a vote in the last Presidential election should be the first to nominate his successor.
Mr. COX, of Ohio:  The pleasing duty has devolved upon me, with snoh a voice
as I have, to second the nomination made by the gentleman from New Jersey. I
am a delegate from the State of Ohio, sir, and I beg simply to say that, although
George B. McClellan has not his present legal residence in 0hio, in one sense he has
been with us and among us, and, as one delegate, at least, from that Stute, claiming an
interest in him, I propose to second the nomnination.  [Applause.]  Mr. President, It
is said that seven cities claimed the dead Homer.  Connecticut, claims the ancestry
of McClellan; Pennsylvania is his birth place; New York has associations with him
by many end.ering relations; Illinois has loved him, for he has lived among the pe.
pie of Illinois; and Ohio, I trust,  will give him its support, if he be nominated;
and the United States of America will claim him as a resident for four yea.s as a
resident in the District of Columbia, as President of the United States.  [Prolonged
cheer-ing.]          -                                                      "
Mr. WILLIAM SAULSBURY, of Del)Iaware':   I rise, having it for my object to
nrominate for the Presidency of the United States, Lazurus W. Powell, of:Kentucky,
In nominating hitm, I will state, that he stood up in the Senate of the United States,
almost the single champion of American liberty.  He is from a border State upon
wlhich the tyrants hand has fallen with heavy weight, and to him the State of Dela ware turns, to put in nomination her son, and her favorite son, too.
Mr. POWELL, of Kentucky:  For thi.ionpr the delegates of the Ste of Dela ware have conferred upon me,, in presentiug my name to this conventih as a candi date for the Presidential chair; I return my heartiest thank&.  I firmly believe, Mr.
President, that sound policy indicates that the candidate for the Presidency at this
aw ful crisis in our oountry's history should come fiom one of the non-slaveholding
States.  I regard it as a patriotic duty to request of my honorable friend to withdraw
my name.  [Applause.] Delaware, I beliexe, wasthe first to r itify the constitution;
and I anm convinced of what I know of the true-hlearted loyalty of her people, she will
be the last to sin, and she would not raise convention here.  I say to my friends,
withdraw mryf name, and I have no doubt that Kentucky, as also Delaware, will give
a larage nsjority fop the nominee of this convention.  Take away the bayonet front
tlie throats of our people, and Kentucky's voice wrill go up like thunder from heaven
for th'e nominee of this convention, the restoration of the Union, and the liberty of
the people.  
Mr. sTUART, of Ohio:  In behalf of a respectable nuvber of the Ohio delega tgon I havge the honor to platqe in nomination the name of Hon. Thomas H.: Sey mwour, of C.onnecticut.  [Loutd and enthusiastic cheering.]. i.Mr. MILLER, of Peuli,,~vIania:  Mr. Preidenlt, I move thatthe nominations be
now cloe, t- [Ories of " No, no.."}.              -.'
a Mr.  VICKLIF.E, of Kentucky:  I am directed by a portion'of tihe delegates of: 
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the Staite 6f Ke itt.cky to place bfore this convention the name of Franklin Pierce,
of New Hampshire.  ~[Grat applause:.]
'Mr. BiNJAMIN G. HARRIS. of Maryland:   I rise to second the nomination
of Thomas H. Seymour,. of Connecticut; and, in doing so, I beg to say one word to
the Convention in favor of him.  T'homas H. Seymour is -second to no man in the
co' itry. -His recorddis before the country and no:andareto say that there is a
sgin auen in i,.Wel-have come here from-the down-trodden State of Maryland and
* vweado not desir}ritQ see placed in nomination the man most active in oppressing her.
We have been oppressed. as you know.  All our rights have beea trYampled  upon
and the strong arm of the militar has been over us, and as it rests upon us now,
it was instituted by your n6iinoee.-  [ConfiSion of applause and hisses mainly
from the galleries. ]  Admit the fact that all our liberties and rights'have been destroyed and I ask you, in the name of common sense, in the name of justice, in the
name of honior, will you reward the man who  struck the first blow?  [Applause
and hisses. ]  From the indications I see here toe-day I have reason to fear that tsh
rean who has been in the front of this usurpation w. il be -the. sneceful candidate.
:r. L A  3tRT.CN, of Pennsylvania:  I rise, to apoitof order.' There is no
qu,estion ojfore theI ronvention.. 
Mr. OLJ)S, of Ohio:  I rise to a point of order.,[Confusion.]
The PRESIDENT:  Will the gentleman state hispoint of order? 
Mr.'OLDS, of Ohio:  My pointof order is this;  [Hisses. and a voi, a'Give
Is-fre speech.'"]] Itis not against the speech I rise the questiomn  My  point of
order is this:  We have met here as a deliberative convention, to nominate a candidate for the Presidencyand a Candidate for the Vice Presidency, and, while from
these gallefies are uttered such marks of applause and disapprobation, we cannot
proceed, with the business of the Convention.
The PRESIDENT:  I implore the Convention, and above all I implore the many
thousandsof - men here assembled, in God's name, not to violate the  freedom of
spedch on this occasion.  [Loud cheers.]  He whO will iS nOt a true friend of
the,demoeratic party.  [Cheers.]  In answer to the gentleman from Pennsylvania,
I would say that the order now is the presentation of candidates for the Presidency.
[Cheers.]  The gentleman from Marylandis in order., [Applause.]
Mr. HARRIS:  I am in the habit of contending for the liberty of speech; I have
been:censured on the four of our State Senate for the exercise of that right; and my
right idn thisoccasion is to, speak concerning the character of the men whom you have
presented.  I claim it as a right to state that one of the men whom  you have nominated is a tyrant  [Hisses and cheers.]- Gen. McClellan was the veryfirst man
who  inaugurated the system of usurping State rights. [Uproar.]  This I en
prove, and I pledge myself, if you will hear me, to prove every chage in the indietment.  And it is the duty of'a jury when a charge is made which is proven, to
convict and not reward the offender. Maryland has beenrcruelly trampled upon by
this man, and I cannot consent, as a delegate from that State, to allow his nomimtion to go uinopposed.  What you ask me to do  is in reality, to support the than
who stbaed my own mother; and i!for oe-an       d i believe i speak for the whole
delegation from 3Marvland-will never do it,  We  will nevert never consent that
the Sta'e of Maryland shall be so dishonored.  What, is it a fact that you carenothing for the dishonor of a sovereign State?  Is it really the case that you can consent
that the man who overthrew liberty and crushed under foot the free institutions of
a State shall receive reward instead of punishment for his atyranny?  In old times
it was the doctrine that an injury done to one Stat- was an injury inflicted on-all;
and, instead of rewarding the perpetrator of the inlurity, each State should come forward to resent it. Now you propose a reward in the shape of Presidential honors
to the man who first set the iron heel of despotism upon my  State   In the first
place he arrTested  Mr. PETRIKEN, of Pennsylvania:  I rise, sir, to a question of order.  I ask,
is it in order, is it competent in a delegate, while rising, possibly to propose a candidate for the Presidency, to discuss the merits of another candidate?  [Crheers. ]
The PRESIDENT:   Gentlemen of the Convention, the gentleman'irom Pennsylvania has risen to a point of order.  It is this-whether a gentleman has a right,
in presenting the name of a candidate, to discuss the merits of others who  have
been already placed in nomination. The chair is of opinion that, inasmuch as it is
the right of every delegate, in presenting the name of a candidate, to urge consid.rations in his favor, it is equally the right of others to discuss the xherirts of that 
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candidate.  [Cheers.]  But, while the chair feels itself impelled to niake that decision, it once more appeals to every delegate to see that the mode of presenting  ob jections is not such as shall tend to destroy the harmonyt of this,conVontion.
[Loud cheering.]  i.
M!r. HARRIS:   [Reading from a newspaper.]   The  date of this is September
12th, 1861; and it is as follows:
Jfaj.'Get. V. P. Banks, I. S. A.:.
GE.ssRA; After a full consultatlon with the Pies,idcnt, Secretaries of State, War, &c., it ~as
been decided to effect the operation proposed for the 17th. Arrangements have been made to have
agovernmnent steamer at Annapolis to receive the prsInonurs and carry them to their destination'
Some four or five of the chief men in the affair are to be arresttd to-dat.  When they meet on
the 17th you will have everything prepared to arrest the whole party; and be sure.'that none escape.
It is understood tihat you will arrange with Gen. Dix and Go~. Sewacrd the sodtes operadi. It
has been intimated to me that the meeting might take place oni thie 1i4t,h; pleae be prepared. I
would be glad to have you advise me frequently of your arrangements in regard to this very  amp
portant matter.:
If it is successfully carried out, it will go far towards breaking the back-bone of the rebellion.
It will probably be welII to have a special train quietly prepared to it'ke the prisoners to? Annapolis.
I leave this exce iingly imDpor tnt affair to your tact and discretion —te absolute necessity of
serecy and success.:
, With the highest regard, I am,; my dear General, your sincere friend,.. 
(Signed);           Go'P-Gu B. icCULTs.Ax,'
ffijor G(enierat U. S. A.
[The delegate read this letter amidst considerable uproar and confusion.]-  i
Mlr. HARRIS:   Now, sir, that was in 1861  A DELEGATE:   I move that after all tllis is read, It be published in the black
republicean papers    [Laugh ter. ] 
Mr. HARRIS:   I am here for the purpose of presenting to this convention the
character of the man whom yoll have neminated, and it seems you dogtnot wish to
hear it.  [A voice  "We know it."]  Yes, you know it, and yet refuse to allow it
to be made known.   [Three cheers were here called for McClellan'and were given
with a will.]  Welt, sir, this is the document on which George  B. McC1ellan, in
September, 1861, broke np the Legislature of a sovereign State, deliberately and
with full prupose, in order to exercise tyranny and oppression inadvan'of Abraham Lincoln.   Now here is a man who has violated the laws of our Stato-here is
a man whohas dealt a fatal blow to the institutions of our country; and yet you
ask delegates from Maryland-you ask those who sympathise with  Maryland  as
none else can sympathis-you aski men who are still smarting uinder the wrongs by
MIeClellahi inflicted, to go to the polls and cast their free votes for such  an one as
he!  Why, Mr. President, how long do you suppose it was since the representatives
of Maryland were imnmured within the walls of Fort Warren?   Sixteen months did
Wallace, and Scott, and their comrades and colleagues  suffer imprisonment within
the walls.of that prison, deprived of the sympathy of their friends and the comforts
of home.   Sixteen long months the prison doors were closed  upon  them, and  the
man by  whomI they were closed was George B. McClellan, whom you indicate  as
your favorite to-day.   [Cheers and  disapprobation.]  Well, sir, I look upon  the
acts of Gen. McClellan as not striking at the free ballot of the State of Maryland,
but as tyranny over the Legislature of the  State.  And  all the charges  you can
make against Abraham Lincoln aud against Benjamin Butler, I can make and sustain against this man, George B. McClellan.   [Hisses, cheers  and great confusion.]
I now proceed to another count in the indictment.  On  Oct. 29th, 1861, he thus
wrote:
GHNWRAL:  There s apprehension amongst Union citizens in many parts of Maryland of at
tempted interference in the election to take place on the 6th of Novembor next.  In order to prevent
this, the Major General commanding —and who, gentlemen, was the Major General commanting
but George B. McClellan?j-t directs you to send a sufficient detachment to protect Union voters
and to see that nothing is allowed to interfere with their rights asr voters.
[Here the speaker was interrupted with cries of "That's right,'. "Good! good!
while vociferous cheers were given for Gen. McClellan.]
The PRESIDENT: I trust this convention will give the gentleman from Maryland a fair hearing. You are not only doing an injustice to that gentleman by interrupting, but to Gen. McClellan also. [Cheer.] There is no attack made here
which cannot be made elsewhere; and the devoted friends who are supporting  himn
here desire that all the charges which can be urged against him may be preferred at
once, as they feel that they are each and all susceptible of a satisfactory  explanation. [Loud cheering.] I repeat that these interruptions, on the part of the audience, are not only unjust to the cause, unjust to the gentleman from  Maryl and, but
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unjust to the dclistinglished man who has been placed in nomination.  [Cheer.]
When the gcntleman has concluded his remarks-and I trust he will be allowed to
do so without further interruption-a full qpportunity will be given to one in the
Convention who stands ready to make the fullest explanation of theoeouree of Gen.
McClellan.   [Prolonged cheers and cries of "Good."]                  -
Mr. HARRIS, of Maryland:  I want nothing, sir,, but  a fair field, I assure you.
[Cries of "Hurry up, for God's sake," and much confusion, amidst which one of the
Ohio delegation here walked across the amphitheatre, and requested Mr. Harris  to
go to the platform, which, after some reluctance, he consented to do.]
The PRESIDENT rose amidst the prevailing confusion and said:   I hope the
Convention will allow the gentleman from Mfaryland to present his remarks in his
own way.  When he has said what he desires to say, there will be ample  opportunity to reply.
A DELEGATE:   I wish to move that the speakers be restricted to one hour.
The PRESIDENT:   And the delegate from Maryland has not yet occupied his
hour.   [Laughter.]  i
Mr. HARRIS:   I would have concluded long ago, Mr. President, except  for  tjhe
interruptions that have been made by this assembly itself' and, certainly, you can.not take advantage of your own wrong, and prevent me from  proceeding.  [The
speaker then read the remainder of the letter, which authorized Gen. Banks, in order to prevent these alleged treasonable designs, to "suspend the  writ of habeas
corpus."]  Now, sir, who feared the disulionists of Maryland wouldl ever interfere
with the unionists?  With the power in the hands,of the administration, with the
power in the hands of the Governor of Maryland, where, in the name  of God, was it
to be supposed, except in the mind of some hypocrite, that it was necessary for a
military force to come into the State and suspend that great writ, the hcbeas corlus
[Cheers.]  And why were these "disunionists" of Maryland allowed to go at large
until the day of election?  Said he, you must arrest them before going to the polls
and you may discharge them after the election. [Cheers.].Why was this done?
Why, if there was danger to the country in allowing these men to remain at large,
were they not arrested before the day of election in the State, by order of this Genm
McClellan?  Those things that we have charged so frequently against Abraham
Lincoln, he, George B. McClellan, has been guilty of himself.  [Cheers and hisses.]
Sir, he declares that, under the plea of military necessity-that tyrant's plea of mil itary necessity-Abraham Lincoln has the power of abolishing one of the institu tions of Maryland, Missouri, and Kentucky; the power of abolishing the institution
of slavery a great right that you consider yourselves bound to protect and'to pro tect Maryland, Missouri, and Kentucky, in protecting.  Now, what have you to say
to this charge against George B. McClellan.   [Cheers and hisses.]  You have to
meet them one way or another, for they will be made by an opponent, and it is bet.
ter to hear them from a democrat before the canvass commences. [Cheers.] What,
then, have you to say in his favor?  Why, as a mnilitary man, he has been defeated
everywhere.   [Cries of "No, no," and cheers.]  The siege of Richmond  was  not
I think, a success; the battle of Antietami was not a success, and,jin him  as a mili tary.leader you have nothing whatever to brag of, while you have combined with
military incapacity the fact that he has interfered with and destroyed the civil rights
of the people.  If Gen. McClellan, when Abraham Lincoln told him to arrest the
Legislature of Maryland, had said to hlim, "I have received a commission as com mander at your hands-you can take it back before I become  a tyrant," he would
have stood before the world as a man; but inasmuch as he received and acted upon
instructions which struck a blow at civil liberty, he became the mere tool of Abra ham Lincoln.  [Cheers and hisses.]  I recollect the story of a military man in the
time of Louis XIII.  The King, Louis, bore much hatred to the great bonde and,
resolving to get rid of him, sent a commission to a Marshal of his army  to procure
him some one who would despatch him.  Thie Mearshal replied, "Sire, we have rmany
brave and gallant soldiers in our army, but we have not one assassin."  But Abra  ham Lincoln was able to find an assassin of State rights in George  B. McClellan.
[Cheers for McClellan and hisses.]
You ask me to go hom-e to Maiyland-lbound and persecuted Maryland, whikrhas
suffered every injury since the tyvrant put his iron hleel Upoin it-you ask me taoreturn
there, and,,going' forward to the polls, vote for George B. MIcClellan, the very man
who destroyed her liberties.   Cheers.]  You ask me to go home and see my friends 
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in the Maryland Legislature-men who were put in prison, whose property was doe
str~ye/ltMPid' Whose- f,amiies e're' left beggars'uon the worloda  ia by the ordes ofo
thisian  and yet) remember;ag their imprisonrment -nd suffeinig,, I am ase:dto'walk
up-'the polls and Vote tr him.  [Chee's.];I, canniot, do it.f I           i l l,,do it,i'
[L- u4' eheers; hisses, land much; exci'e,itnt, *, numben,f the de:ega,te rising" to
their feet and making gestures denotintg much feeling.]:-'
Mr. CARRIGAN,  of Pennsylvania-. Ml. President,'Iirse:to a pointf:forde',
The g'datil'an' fr~m MMtiyland, ain preence of thi5'con,6eatiok, has'decIailed that, he
will,nat'Vote-for the gentldman -who may be nominated by this convention..,a&vwng 
made;sich a statement, I -submit, 3Mr. President, that ihe is not' afitmember  of this
convention   [Cheers, mingltddwi,h cries, "Yes, yes."?i  o uo."N   no    I rept, thjt
theman who publicly dclaes v   ihin the wall,of the onvention of the deinetatc,
paRy b0fthe -United-States, that he willI~ot vhte vor'its hoinleeeise not fit'to be: a:
m —'be- of the Convention.  [Loud cheers and,nmuch confsion.],,y, 
The PRESIDENT:The gentleman from  Pennsylvania risesto a poit of oTder,: o;:
whether a member of the Canyon. tion;hav'mg decIlared that he,will nit*vote- for the
. nominee af,the'Convention, should be allowed ri, etain hisa seat in the o"vehtion,
[Jries of:No, no."  "Yes, yVes."]:;:     )
Mr.:HA-RRISI:   I am free to say thiat I will not do, iit,..
The PRESIDENT:  The decision of the chai upon the  poirn o  orderraised by
the gentleman from Pennsylvania is, tha,t those who will nrot submit to the decision 
of the Convention have no right to take part in its proceedings. [Great cheering
1'[M,iHarris:then- left the platform and: resumed.his seat in the body of the halI
There immediately -followed a sceneof,contsiderable excitemnent.     he members of,
the Ooinention nearlyill sprang $o theirtfeet, some of them looking a~nigly at;
thbemember from Maryland, around:whm there was some  stightcommtion,.o.  The
excitement, however, abated almost aa quickly is it was aroused, upo;the,Prqa
dent calling the Convention to order.]  
Mr. CARRIGAN,:  Thepersonal relations-existing between the gentlean fro
Yaryland and. myself'have, ever since I have known him, been of the irmst:friendlj:
charaoter;. but in view, sir, of the.morality of this convenition-its' political moral.
ity, of: whih. you spoke-I felt ryeslf compelled:at the moment he made thae;e
laration he did,. to. rise to the point of, order.  Nw,, sir,'I eTpect the gentleman, and
as I said before, our relationa have always been friendly; and, I now move that thk:
gentleman have the privilege of proceeding with'his remarks in order.  [Loaa
plauia.
Th&'PRESIDENT put the motion, which was carried by a  nearly unanimous lytantid loud cheering..-..   
-i. -UYNDERWOOD, of Kentucky:  Mr. President, I r retre  exceedingly that the
condition orf my voice is such that I: am hardly -able to.be:heard by. this vast assemblage:;- but'lI iise with a view to at'tempt to;pour a-little oil ipon fl.e troubled waters.'
I trust, sir, thatt-;re shall have harmony-hliarmony in our cotacils, harmony in our'
actions, harmonf  in everythin we  do  and I-trus'the'results of our assemblage
herew'ill b0:carried out by the unit,dd voice of thle people;when we return home.
[Cheers.)  Allw me to sav, sir, that I came here having before I left home',somewhat considered the objections which could be made to the prominent individual
whose game is now before the Convention arndthb country,' and who is likely to;be
the candidate of this eonvcntion fur the Presidency.  I suppose  othler gentlemen
came in the same way;, and, if we are to take up all the objections  which can be
urged to every ind;ividuLal who has been named here, I iaslk this body When are we
tO dj'0urn? [Cheers.] It is perfectly impracticable to fLl0w this course.  I pre.
eutie, foni the fact Of the American people sending.their: representatives here, giving i{Stiucti,ns in some instances, and from the conferenes wghich have taken place
among the- delegations iln'ce their assemblage' in this'place, fht" these objections
have b6en generally considered, and that we have come here to vote rather than.to'
discuss. [0-eers.] Now, sir, allow me -to refer you to two historical;facts which; lI
think, are a, complete answer to all titat has been urged by the gentleman fronim Ma
ryland.  In fhe war of 1812 Gen. Jessup was sent to watch the Hartford Conventionr
ared was instructed by Mr. Madison,  if there was any disposition  shown to commit
an overt act of treason, to seize all the members of that body.  [Laughter  and
eers.], Gen. Jackson, again, actinglupon his own  responsibility and withiout i
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structions from the President of the  United States, interfered with  the Legislatwue —
of Louisiana; and I would to God-if the Convention will pardon nle.that- we had
a man here with that; iron nerve, that inflexible will, that perception of men's character, -that determination and patriotisnc which,Old Hickory so eminently poase&*4.
[Cheers.]....
A DELEGATE:   Why did you not vote for him?  -
Mr. UNDERWOOD:   I had a preference for Henry Clay-[laughter]-and if the
gentleman, whoever he is, who asked that question wished to discuss the matter-, i
could readily convince him that he would have agreed with me. [Renewed laughter.n] Sir,I did not come heretoadvocateWhig  principles; but I cameherebecause the country which I love with all' my heart, eith all my soul, is irrimmiaent
dangerof destruction. [Cheers.] I came here to unite with everybody who is awill.ing to unite with me, in order to remove from office-that misguided and tyrasuig
man who has brought the nation into its perilous position. [Loud cheers.], 
A DELEGATE;  Anddo you wish to set up a greater tyrant?:: 
Mr. UNDERlItWOOD:   No, I do not; and I hope the gentleman will allow metw;
state that, after taking all these things into consideration, both at home and sine*
I came here, that part of the Kentucky delegation with which I came here has di,
rected me to cast five and one-half votes-all you have allowed  us-for  Gener&.
George B. McClellan. [Enthusiastic cheering.]
Mr. KORGAN, of Ohio, said:.
-]Ma.  PRESIDENT  AND GENTLEMEN  OF  THE CONVNMTIOX:   AS a personal friend
andi former  comrade -in arms of George B. McClellan,  I cannot remain  quietk
upon  this  occasion  without  replying  to the  charges  of  the  distinguished
gentleman from Maryland.  Deeply do I regret,  Mr. President, that the first assault
upon the democratic organization in this campaign should come from a man who
claims to be a democrat; and much more do I regret and ai I sitonished atjth&l
mxtieer in" which the charge was made and the character of the charge itself.  I do
not impute to the gentleman a desire to wilfully anid deliberately misrepresent;the
facts; but, nevertheless, the statements as made, are untrue, as I lhope I may be
able to convince you.  What are the facts? Who did George B. McClellan arrest 2
I find that the paper from which the gentleman reads is the New York Tribune, and,
inreplying to him  I will also reply to his worthy co-ass -ate-, Mr. Greeley of the
At the time these arrests were ordered, the  Maryland Legislature was in ession,
at Annapolis.  General Joseph Johnston was in command of the rebel army at Wiachester.  There was a conspiracy on foot, and  four or five persons  here were  thi
conspirators, between General Johnston and this Legislature, to accomplish the invazion of Maryland.  This Legislature  was in communication with General Johznston, one of the best and most distinguished Generals of the Confederate Army.
This Legislature was to have passed, an ordinance of secession-the gentieman knows
the meaning of that term; they were to have withdrawn to the town of Frederick 
and there issued the ordinance of secession, and, in direct and immediate  concert 
with this ordinance, Johnston was:to invade Maryland with an overwhebning force;
and certain men in Maryland-the gentleman can state best who-were  to have
aroused the people of Maryland in warms against the sovereignty of the United
States.  George B. McClellan, then Commander-in-Chief of our armies, had he acted otherwise than he did, would have been guilty of treason himself.   I know well
that the worthy gentleman from Maryland does not know George B. McClellan.  Hea
calls him a tyrant.  Why, sirs, if there be one man beneath the heavens who is not
a tyrant, that man is George B. McClellan.  [Cheers.]  If there is one man who it
a lover of liberty, one man who has coimbined in himself the gentleness of a woman
and the courageof a lion, that man is George B. McClellan. - [Applause.]  These
facts I knew myself. They were represented to me at the time the occurred.  I
have them in black and white from  George B. McClellan himself   Moreover, but
two nights ago, Gen. Burns, of the United States Army, was in this city.  14e took
tea with me, and, during the evening, this Maryland matter was talked about, and he
told me the fact that he had at that timecommand of the American fores at Lees-!
burg for the purpose of watching the movements of Joe Johnston in connection
with his associates of Maryland.  He told me that he had been informed by Genera:
,McClellan, at that time, of all the facts, and was instructed to keep watch and ward
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both over the traitors within Maryland and the traitors beyond the river. [Applause.]
Now, sirs, this is a brief statement of the facts.  I did not~ intend nor expect to
open my lips upon this occasion, but before taking my seat I must speak of
another point.  The gentleman has found a mare's nest.  The gentleman talks of
troops being sent by George B. McClellan to suppress the liberty of the ballot.
Why, the very order itsell states in distinct words that the object of the troops
sent there was to protect the Union citizens who, it was feared, would be deprived
of their right to a free vote by intimidation at the ballot box. These are the unmistakable historical facts connected with these transactions and with these people.
They were men who had been over in Virginia, and, when  our country became unfortunately involved in this civil war, they were in direct communication with the
southern Generals.  In accordance with the laws of war these people, who were
guilty of direct communication with the enemy, and who  invited the  invasion of
Maryland, by tile laws of war, instead of being arrested woulo have beenexecuted
as spies; for such they were.  They were omllmunicating information to the enemy.
They were guilty of high treason in furnishing the enemy with information, and
against these men and the intended intimidation at the polls this order was given.
My friends, I only rose to make.this statement, and to disabuse your minds of the
no doubt unintentional misstatements set forth by the distiniguished gentleman who
gave utterance to them as tlhey were published by I <:'eeGreeley.  But I will say
this, that I not only know General  McClellan now, bujihave known him from boy hood.  I knew him  when a boy of sixteen, and a truerl democrat never  lived.
[Cheers.] His whole  heart was inspired with love for the democratic party,  and a
veneration amounting almost to worship for those great cardinal democratic princi ples taught by Jefferson and Madison, and as re-taught by the immortal Jackson.
But I tell you, knowing this man as I do, I say with a certainty that'in passing over
at this time, in this great emergency of our conntry, great and distinguished. states men, men of high ability, deserving the confidence of the people, and singling out
that man, gives the best evidence, not only of his purity and patriotism, not  only
of his qualities as a warrior, but of his wise sagacity as a patriot statesman.  [Loud
cheering.]
Mr. EATON,  of Connecticut:  Mr. President, as a neighbor and friend of Col.
Thomas HI. Seymour it becomle: my duty as a delegate onI this floor, to state that it
was not the intention of the delegation from Connecticut to place him in nomination
before this convention.  A more gallant soldier, a more accomplished gentleman, a
more reliable statesman than Thomas H. Seymour, treads not God's earth.  No man
knows him who loves him not.  It is not our intention to place him in nomination.
It was not our intention, and  my friend from Maryland who seconded the nomina tionI, and my friend from Ohio who placed that name before this convention, did so
without our knowledge alld without our consent.  We had no consent to give, sir,
and it was without the knowledge, or consent of Governor Seymour himself. Thomas
H. Seymour, Mr. President, is worthyof any office in the giftof afree people.  Thomas
H. Seymour has no superior throughout this broad land. [Applause.]  I do not hesi  tate to say to this convention what I would say to General  IMcClellan himself, that
Thomas H. Seymour, of all men of God's moulding, is my candidate.  But if the
gentleman from Ohio, and the gentleman from Maryland, and gentlemen from other
States see fit to put Col. Seymour in nomination, I, of course, have not the power to
withdraw his name. I hope every man will vote for him. Many a long summer day
will you travel before vou can do better.  One word more, and I have done. I maks
these remarks simply to show that Col. Seymour knew nothing of this nomination,
and cannot be mixed up in any way with any charge that may be brought against
General McClellan. It is proper for me to say that George B. McClellan and Thomas
H. Seymolir have long been strong personal friends.  [Applause.]  Therefore  tihe
Convention will understand, and the country will understand, that Thomas H. Sey  mour's n,ame has been used without his knowledge; that it has been used not by the
request (cf the delegati on from Connecticut-for I -aid to my  distiinguished friend
from Maryland only yesterday that we did not desire to place Col. Se'vmour in nom  inattion-t-hdt Connecticut does not nominate himr.  If the States see fit to place him
in nomination  and vote him in as their candid,ate, Connecticut, of course, will be
found aidiing by her vote; otherwise, Connecticut will not cast her vote for CoL
Seymour.
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Mr,!ARRIS,  of M,ry.lan:.In spea'ing of G.eneral McCI  an,  I commented
selv oa lhis chiract'r, atld I-psai taiet I couId not ask the peole of Mariylan,d with
any kind of force_-I couidynot make a,n, argude'nt-to induc tohemI to vot4:'or hiif;
nir  could I as!k the nie'bess of ti tt Legisla-.te-  whom' 1 thouaht he had  treated
crai:lly and  a'rjiicaMIy, to go to the pol,l sdd vo.e ror him.: I did not stay that,
haih  participatdiin thle nomina!o r~ and proceediugs otf this (cone,ition, I tould
r,~. m'jself abde id )y the nomlin-t ian,  wha, c cvoiniinatlo i  mi ght I'e m ade.  [Loud
~lausse.]  Those -who kinow  me n-vi.ht pavei[r6ed kas  rnichl, efroms  the fet that
ihad secoinded the noonrli'a,tionl of Thomni" H. P'yaxour as a c -nat',  hi: preferelie6
.s Qeneral McClellan.  I herefTore s8ay that if;I ballot in tlhis ~oxcirtion upon Ihe
nemih,dtion of President anP IVice President, I sh'lI'fe  lel oys'f hbo  i'nd.to cast my
o.e for the cantlidate that thilis conyntion selects. [Loud ch;'.]  -.
tri. SA.'ULSBUItY, of IDelaware:"",I beg leave to:rithdraw the name of Governor
12~weI, off Kentutky, preserted as a ca.d..te for nominai'..
-Mr.  SPOFFQRD,,;f Massach:usetts:   I have received  Dothl written and verbal
instrucetions fi;ol  Franrklin Pieree, in case of thie mention oe  hiis name by any of
hlis friends, from,any  part of the coasgry; to solic.it that no use shall be made thereof,
i connection with the nomination  for ttbe Presideacy.   Wilsr General Pierce, in
his retirement, shrinks'fr.o  nO duty apd no rcsl ipnsibil,ity which  c;n attach to his
position and character.:,s:i: esidewt of the,United States, he  feels, sir, that he
[as reeeived his f l1-harroet01he lonors of tle party, y        and that he has discharged
{fWi kshare of thle dtty,-whic(h it de,volved upoa him.  Believing that our succes
"b restoni  y upon thosegreat principles which he-sought in. his adminiistration to
exemiplify arnd to support, his ouly hope has beien-and that I am  thankful to know
rs  been gratided-that the old standard of principles shall not bc  abandoned,
and that we shall lea   Chicago a united, harmonious and  to be-successful party.
[Cheers,]-..,   Mr. WICFLI. F'FE, of Kenitucky:  Mr. Chairman, it is true, as the, gentleman from
lasachusetts states, that the delegation from Kentucky of which I corn,pose a part,
had no consultation with the delegation from the:State of New Hampshire, nor did
~ey consult the dist;i-nguished gentlema,n whose name I presented;  but, upon conaittation among ourselves, looking at the crisis, a;.d believing that a man of experienee in matters. of statesmanship aid great purity of character, i who wa's unstained-a&
a -poltieian and as a, man, who was not cormected with any of thile imputations or
char,es, alse or true, connectcr   i vih tlie mnilitary or deSpotic operations of the
army or the officers of the army, would better answer the purpose and carry out the
~ios of our citizens-preferring at all times a civilian to a military man-we  deccdeal to present l;e name of Eax-Presideint Pierce, so distinguiished iand so well known
tirouglout the Unlted States.  But, sir' int obedience to the suggestion of the gentieman'fr om assa.c.e:tts; thPougli unwillingly, I now withdraw the nomination of
rkr'ikiin Piere. [Cheers.]...
Hr. HOLSi>ALS, of New Jersey: I move thiat the nomrninations be now closed, and
ait;w'e proceedto the call by Satetts.  Mrx 3JONES, of Marylaind:   I reg rlet exceedingly  that the honorable gentleman
w,ho took the stand to defend G,en. Mc,fClellani from the charges  prefbrred by the
gentleman from Maryland1, put that d.fece upon thi( ground that lie did. If he had
pu; it upon the ground that Gen. McClellan hld credible information upon which he
relhed, then I would ha ve rcsted that defence on the ground on which it was put.
But when  he undert,akes to put that defence upon  charges of complicity of any
m7embers of the iaryiand Legislature with the conveyance of information to Gen.
Johnston, or invxiing or desiriig the invasion of  a.l{errlad by any member of that
Legisatulre, I beg that thics convention will  bear rne while I show howu,.{ntrue is
any such imputation; altihoug,h I do not doubt that Gen. IMcClellan was miulcd by
4lse witnesses on whom he relied.
'Mr. MORGAN, of Ohio: Will the gentlerman from Meryland grant mne one word?
I would deeply regret, not only to do  injustice to Marylad, but, to any of her gallant sons.  The information which I received, and whicla in the hurry of the moment
I did not state aa fully as I shoiuld, was that  the arirest was made upon testimony
regarded as credible, and I acted upon the assunmption that, hearing nothing tc th
.ontrary, that testimony received as credible was so.
Mr. JONES,  of Maryland:   5  far from this charge being credible, it has been, 
Democratci&'NtiotNal  Co-pltvn.
f'tom the time it was first started in 3aryIand down to the present moment, denouned
aa a wilful and deliberate lie, unsustained by a particle of testimony. The gentleistl
was wrong in more of his statements.  Tlhe Legislature of lary]and did not coivee
at Annapolis; Antiapolis was held byi Fe-derial'troops, and Gov. Hicks convaned  the
Legislature to meet at Frederick.  There, as then no design by meeting at Frbdereick
-tomeet Johnston or hold any communicition with him.  They had met atFrederick
end there was a petition sent to that Legislature or some proposition made asingit
to pass an ordinanece of secession.  It war referred to a coimmitt'ee. That Legislature
Was overwhelningly democratic.  The chairman of that committee was Mir. Wail,
one of the most talanted and distingui,shed sons of Mar?yland,.ad a man of as pure
honor and integrity as atny nan alive.  That comniittee made a report which was
adopted aInost uiarnimo.usly, there being but two oi three ne gative votes, that the
Legislature of Maryltand then assembled hed no power to pass an ordinance  of se cessibn.  Then that these men, men of honor, men whose character was dearer to
them than their lives, tlhat these men with such a record, that they had no power to
pass such an ordinance of secession, should have acted as they were accused of act ing,- is an a.bsurdity as well as a falsehood.  There was not one particle of evidei/c
except that of the false witnesses who gave the information to Gen. McCloellan, and
whose names have never been disclosed.  And I will say further', that upon thin eyidence, which the gentleman says Gen. McClellan conlsideried credible, these  members of the Liegislature were arrested and put in pirison, sent from one prison to another; from Fort Mcelenry to Fort Lafayette and Fort Warren, and kepit'there for
fourteen months by this government.  If there had been this credible evidence of
thdir complicity with a design to pass an ordinance of secession or/ toinvite the Confederate forces into  larylanJi, why were they not tried even by a drum-head court
martial?  They were tendered their liberty if they would sign a parole.   Somite few
of them, overcome by long confinement, their health failing, and their familtes suffering, did agree to that humiliation;  bt4 there were others-and among them the
very men who signed the report that they had no power to pass an ordinaanee,sf secession-who  refused to sign any parole, and demanded a trial upon any cha4ges
the government had against them, that, having taken and kept them prisoners, without a trial or formal accusation, and the governlmenllt not being able to find one witness of anything imputed to them, they had a rightr as American citizens under the
constitution to be absolutely and unconditionahlydischarged.  They put themselves
on that ground, and notified the government that they would die  i nprison belore
they would give any parole.  I know these men  personally, and there ncver were
,men more pure or untarnished, or who loved their whole county or deWe'd,raire
sincerely to see its union restored, tihan these very men..
-What interest  h-d  they to  mnake their State the Belgium of the  lUnion.
No longer than two months ago, in the constitutional conveintion now sitting at -nnapolis, this question was raised and the insinuation made that there was a purpose
on the part of that Legislature to take some action locking towards secessiton and
unfriendly to the Union.  A member of that Legislature was a nember of the convention, and he gdt, up in his pace, and, in the face of fhe people of Maryland,ipronoauced the stateinbnt absolutely and unqualifiedly false.  Now let Gen. Mccleo lan'a
defence be that he was misled by evidence that he detiemed credble,'anid let him
have the beneft or it, for'ito err i!s humah, to forgive divine."  Icould hn, Mr.
President, as a Mirylander, knowing these men as I do to be true menin, true to our
democratic principles, after l'yig weary months in the  caemates of forts, where
they had been so ulnjustly and cruelly incarcerated, hearth      ctheased as thy hae
been hecre, with-out giving the ch'tgC the completest'cntradction lhe English lunguage willYadmit.  I insist that the charge was filseb; but I do not bel!e~  G'eneral
McClelbt.n would have acted on' any tetimony wiich he did.not'deem ettiely credible.  [Applatise, an-id cries of " Questien!                        ent;ely cred0
Mr. 1IOLSMAN-, of NewJersey*  I wish to sy tlh,.at I was the obstinate Jersgy
man among miy delegnton Wo ep~ os4 the nolliiiation,,of Gell. MfcClellani.  At,the
same time, bheving that this question has been,I eachy fully ventilated, and that nrther d,Ecussion c.annot do any gofdI r    new lyfnutiop to close the nominations am dahI
the States-  [Criesof1  "Quesiiono'.
Mr. LON G, of Oho:  JI appeal to ty friend froi] New Jersey.to permit me for' a
few momenits to address the convention.   [A~Lvoice, "Free speech."1   I askatbeh, 
8  I I.nwcr ti, N.aticnllo  venti'.
emourtesy of the gentleman for a brief permit to asy a few words in relation t.,te
eandldates.  [Cries of "No, no," "Free speech,' etc.]
Mr. HOLSMAN, of Now Jersey:  I came hero opposed to the nomination of Gen.
McClellan because I did not consider it- one which ought to be Wade; but  i      r deference to the wishes of my thirteen- associates,  I yielded.  This question has been
thoroughly discussed on both sides, anid further dlscussion will not change a <:
vote; so I must insist on my motion.
Mr. LONG, of Ohio:  I have before been prevented from expressing myself-  pon
the resolutions.  I now appeal to my friend from New Jersey not to strike down the
freedom of speech in a democratic convention.
Mr. HOLSHAN,Iof New Jersey:  I, myself, to some little extent, though not as
much as many gentlemen here, have suffered for free speech.  It is two years ago
that I was the first to propose in any assemblage an armistice and a convention..;
Mr. LONG, of Ohio:  I believe, having the floor, I have a,right to proceed.
Mr. HOL3SMAN, of New Jersey, called for the previous question.s
Mr. O'BRIEN, of Illinois:  I desire to make a nomrination, and for thatpnrpat I
ask as a favor thiat the gentleman fiom New Jersey will withdraw his motioln.?g
Mr. HOLS'MAN, of New Jersey declined to do so. 
Mr. O'BRIEN,/of Illinois:  I move that the Convention do now adjolrn. [Cries of
"No, no."] I do not desire to interrupt the proceedings of this con,vention1 or to make
any argument.  I desire simply to place in nomination a gentleman whose name
would beta rock and a tower of strengthl to tlhe demnocratic party.  And, in behalf
of a portion of the delegates of Illinois and a majority of the people. of the Norlhwest, I now place in nomination his Excellenicy, Horatio Seymour, of New Yoilk.
[Immense cheeriig, renewed over and over again, followed this announcementj]
The PRESIDENT:   The gentlemanl is not in order.  [Laughter and applausn.]
The question is upon the motion of the gentlemanfrom Ntew Jersey for a cal of the..
previous question. 
Mr. OLDS, of Ohio:   I mnove that when this convention adjourn it adjourn, uitl!
to-morrow morning at ten o'clock.    
Mr. LONG, of Ohio called for the vote by States.
Mr. POWELL, of Kentucky:  I appeal to the gentleman fiom New Jersey to withdraw his motion.  I never was in a deliberative body where the previous question
was used to prevent a nominationfor a candidate, and I hope that illiberal principle
will never prevail in a democratic convention.  
lMr. IHOLSISMAN, of New Jersey said he had no such intention in offerin;he motion, wivb'ich he then withdrew....-.
Mr. OLDS, of Ohio:  I wish to state to the gentlemenn of the: Convention that.,in
fifteen minutes it will be entirely dark,,and there is no way to light this bnitlng;
and, therefore, I renew my motion to adjourn until to-morrow morning at ten olclek
The motion was put and lost. 
Mr. LONG, of Ohio:  I have but a very few words to say and I proposltto say0
:r L~ -''                 s'     n I "'' ~'p'r"o'
them; and I am not afraid to speak what I think, even in the faoe,of gentlemen who
don't want to hear.  I have faced the music before and I am willing to do id here.
Althfough I had the honor, with the gentleman friom Ilayland, [MIr. HtARRIS] Of  being put down by points of order, that he and I are both familiar witli;h, in arepublican
Congress, yet I propose to give my views briefly of the qualifictions of a candidate
proposed for the, Presidency in this campaign.                  -:
Now, gentlemen of the Convention, what have we complained of for the last three
or four years?  What  has been the burden of our complaint  against Mr. Lincoln
and his administration?  IHe has abridged the freedom of speech, he has arbitrarily arrested citizens and  confined them in bastiles, and he has interfered with the
freedom of elections.  What have you proposed in these resolutions?  You have6, to
a certain extent, vindicated the freedom of speech, you have condemned arbitrary
arrests and denounced interference with the freedom of elections; and yet you propose in George B. lMcClellan to place upon that platform one who has gone farther
in all three of these measures than has Abraham Lincoln himself  [Hisses and applauce.]  George B. McClellan has not contented himself with the arrest of a citizen
here and there and incarcerating him in a bastile but has arrested an entire Legislature by one order.  He has also suspended the writ of habeas cornet. of which you
have complained.  [Voices "Never."]  HE has acquiesced in the emancipation proc
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Iemation of which you have complained of Mr. Lincoln [loud cries of "to,"]; and
vet you propose, in the-very face of. the dcnuiciati5hs you have hetap&d'pon the
,head of'Mr. Lincoln, to stultifyyourselves by taking'up a man whohas been a supple
instrument of Mr. Lincoln for carrying out the vey cts you denounce.;
i O(efttlemen, what did we cornm  here for as representatives of the great  demoratic
party&?  The-people ask for peace. [Applause.] Their eyes have been turne' to this
convention.  Millions of hearts are this evening, while we are assembled?:re, waiting in anxious suspense  to know as to the platform and candidate you are to give
them, that will either send a thrill of joy to their breastsor will strike them down
with terror.  What is it that is weighing more heavily on them than anything  else?
A draft is to take place on the fifth day of this month-five days from to-day.';,  A DELEGATE:   I rise to a point of order.   The gentleman is o.ut of order, for
he is not speaking as" to the qualifications of the candidates in nomination.
M-r. LONG, of Ohio:  That is just what I am doingin my  thm ic waiy, and Ipropose to do it. [Laughter.] On yesterday-.e.
A: DELEGATE:  [Interrupting.]   Will you vot6 for the man who shall be nominated?
Mr. LONG, of Ohio:  I expect to vote for the cand'ate nominat-edhere.  Cheers.]
[ never have done otherwise.;: have never voted anything but  a dmocratic ticket
from my first vote to the present hour.  Although I am  opposed to oMClellan-although I think he is the worst man you could put upon the ticket having the nTi'e
of a democrat, [applause and hisses,] I would still choose him  before incolnor
Fremont, and cast my vote with my friends.  If that bedmv  lot, I expect to dSit.
[Cheers.] Now, gentlemen, I say the people.are looking to this convention to take
some action-. to give them a candidate anda platform-to do sometling, at least,
whereby they will, after the coming election, see. or have at least a.hope fbr the
early end of this war.  To that end on yesterday I submitted to this convention a
resolution p)roposing to urge Mr. Lincoln to suspend the ope:tdion of the  drauntil
we could have an opportunity in the election of November  iet, to let the people
say whether the war is to be continued or not.  [Applause.]   id,  although it proposed immediate action, by the mnaneuvering [of certain gentlemen well verse' in
parliamentatry tactics, it had to go to the Committee on Resolutions   The  committee have made their report, and my resolution, and everything else in reference to
this draft that a.fects the people more than anything else, is passed over in silence.
Then, gentlemein, is this what the people are to expect from a democraticconvention? [Cries of "No, no."]  I trust not.  Give us a candidate for President  ant one
except Georg,e B. McClellan, any man, I car*riot who he is [applause and hisses,]
any one whose hands are clean, whose skirts are clear,        - [hises,] aby One whq.as
not been-'instrumental in. making arbitrary,arrests-in violating the freedom of elections and the rights  of citizens in every possible manner in whichlie could carry
out the wishes of Abraham Lincoln; and, although he does not come from the Northwest now suffering with taxation; although iot in our interests in the Northwest;
although it may be for the benefit of eastern  capitalists-if he be a democrat, firee
from these stains-we wTill vote- for him;  we will support him,; we will Ir/ly the
masses to hi support.  Any man else, save and except George B. McClellafi.  [Hisses
and cheers.] I beg of you not to nominate that man.  I beg of you to give us another candidate.   Any man, [a voice, ",Seymour of New  York  "] any man
[Shouts for Seymour.]
A DELEGATE:  [Interrupting] I rise to a point of order. 
Mr. LONG, of Ohio:  I have but-a word or two to say, and I am done.,
Mr. FRIES, of Ohio:  Will the delegate from Ohio yield to me a moitnt? -.
Mr. LONG, of Ohio:  I will yield to my colleague.:   
Mr. FRIES, of Ohio:  I move that we adjourn till ten o'clock tsmorrow morning.
[On being informed that Mr,. Long wished to say but a few  words  more,  Mr.
Fries withdrew his motion.:
Mr. LONG, of Ohio:  In conclusion, I begof yotguot to nominate McClellan.
Having laid upon the table the time-honored principle of; the democratic party, as
expressed in theresolutions of 1798-99, having ignored t:em  by laying the resolution upon the tale, and weak as your platform is, looking in some degree to peace,
as it does, in God's name do not place upon it a man who is pledged in ever  ct
against which your platform declares.   I am  not ti sfieed with the answer  of
mr colleague from Ohio, [Gen. MoRGAN,] that George B. McClellan was'acting 
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.nnder,oder-.of the Presidei   IH  was not obliged to make these arrest, and thus
,:ve  his. action,and appsval to them            Was he acting ofnder  t   t/rder  of
Xbraham Lincoln, when, on4he. 4th day of July, he delivered 0,a o6atoiw                fW4 est
Point, in which he announced the same. doctrino, l      a,s he acting tunder tiq,ders
of Abraharq Linola when at Lake  George he mxn            w oh speech in which he als. pproposed a cogtipuanco pf the. war?  If, in one case, he.was acting  nder trdr*, in
~the other he was acting under'his own impulses, anl I ask of,this conve4tion.at
is to be expected of him atr his speeches at West Point and Lake George.   They
are directly, opposed to a.peace platform, and it he accepts a ino  in;ioA   upgn it
after what he, has said, he stultifies himself. and, in my judgment, is unawrhy  the
upport of the democra-tic party.  [rHisses and cries of' Never.']        -
against the eorts of the preent administration tO change a war inaugurated jdrth
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maintenance of the Union and the preservation of the Constitution,imtoan atotition
Ccrusade, it is.flly applicable to the aspersins of to-day.'He is charged with
collusion wit  PrbIsident Lincoln in relation to the proclamation of emancipation.
No charge could be more unjust and sso utterly ut variance with his well known and
oft repeated sentiments.  Sir, he completely vindicates himselfin a letter  to trig.Gen. A. E. Burnside, written January 7th, 1862, in which he says:.
" I would urge great caution in regard to proclamations.  In no case would I go beyond aa mderate joint pr'clamation with the naval cottmander, which should say as little as possible about
politics or thenegro; *merely state that the true issue for which we are fighting is the preservation
of tha Union, and the upholding the laws ofthe general government, and stating thrtall who conduc
hiwaselves pro9irly,:will, as far as possibe, be protected in their person and propety.'
..Sir.3J is this an eniQrement of the President's  emancipation  proclamtin?  oIs
thiscolusion withoaun urnconstitutional declaration?  Is it not rather an unequivocal
condemnatio n?  "Sayt as little as possible about politicsd and the negro," but everything and in a determined spirit, about the Union, the integrity of the Government
and the protection of persons and property.   How unlike this written record are th'
charges made here to-day!                                           -' m.,,
4Again, inaletter to Maj.-Gen. Ialleck, commanding the Department of bsoori,
written November 1lth, 1861, he says::; 
" In regard to the political conduct of affairs, you will please labor to impress upon the Inhabints of Missouri and the adjacent States, that we are fighting solely for the integrity of the Un'r n,
to uphold the power of out national government and to restor  o e  to the nation the blessings of peace
ard good ohdert."'-y
-"Do thbse instructions to M Gen. Halleck sustain the uncharitable assertions  of.he
gentleman   rom   Ohio,  that  George  B.  McClellan  violated  "'the  freedom of
elections anm the rights of citizens?"  Upon the contrary, si  does he not absoluaely
divorce from the  "iconduct of the war" such oitrages upon the liberties of -the
people?  Impressed with the sublimity of his mission and the patriotic impulses of
theoallant men he commanded,he pleads "i solely for the integrtty of the Union;",'the
power tf our national government,"  and " the blessings of peae and good order.
N'p0lsUer sentimen ts or more exalted conCeption of ty  ever animated't-ie:ed:or
heatt of a militaey chieftain.    -                of d     er i            t    ea  or
In. his instructions to Gen.  Buell, comm.nding the Department of ithe  Ohio,
written November 7th, 1861, he says:.., -'''  -.
"It is possiCle that the conduct of our political fatrlein Kentucky is more importantthinthat of
our m         atry opritions.  It certainly cannot overestimate tllemportanee of the former, Y~ u will
please constantly to bear irs mind the precise issVuefon thch we are fSigtig;:tht' issue ist$1 predervalion of thr Union and the restortion of the full authority of, the geneal.govenment over all
ortions of our I eti witory.  J~shat moit res i Ssiptf:s this reilson and restore the aulho,ty of
"jhe'tgesoemefby'sZ'i  # y~sfc  e speet i 1fastitsion(ct,ighlts of all."'''.,
Then  sir, as if he had n:'ot iropressed  Gen. Bnell as strongly as hediesired with
the imlfortanth6 ofmTd,  hot; "before hln.'eighed down f    Wi  th  e itesp?,nsibilities
atft-ah    o th e     oernintg to the rPr nu   of the iw lr,"' comirehending all o thp   delica{eil!a.toias-of this fearfal stiru 0;;ddsiring to at~oidl all unnecessary are~fs and'to ptstVect
to::o6- uttermost vergt tho fibmr6ties of the citi-ei e he again  on O4verni be atilit, 1861,
this srio s to Gens. Bu' eil.: t        -            Depa'm:-.,." t.:
' i regard'to polttiiaMhts, bi'tn/ mind thatmw ie  e'i~ ng ynly to preserve the itegrity
llse Unibristandl to uphiold the po ierio' es generi}~t O':rweante; as fir as military tfecessity  rill
permit,religously respectd the constitutiona rights of all.'reserYe the strictest discipline among ta 
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troops, and, while employing the utmost energy, in military movements, be careful sO to treat-$he
-marnfd inhabitants as to -co'ntact,  not   widen the breach existing between,S a4d the
rebels.i *:$-*'  *  *" *:'*  * * -*  I mean by this that it isthe destre of the, gernhment  to
avoid ucessalry,frritation by causelsss arrests and persecution of individuals..*,.',*'.  *
I have alw.ays foupd.tsax4 it is the tendency of subordinates lo make v.exatious wrress on mere
suspicion. *  *      * *  *   It should be our constant aim to make it apparent: to all tiat their
property,-their comfbrt, and their peisoial safety will be best preserved by adhiring t th'eaus- of
the Union:'.     -.'
Sir, is there:anything in these instructions to Gen. Buell, (who, for faithful com  pliance with said instructions, was Compelled to resign or submit to dishonor at the
hands of this administration,)  I'fepeat, sir, is there anything in these instr-ctions
to warrant the  charges of the gentleman from Maryland, that Gen. George JB3.
McClellan was an "aIaassin of Slate rights."  [Cries of " No,"'' no,' mingled with
loud applause from thw galleries.]   Sir, this convention and the country wil} hold
the gentlean from Maryland  responsible for this slander, while by  the  acti0p  of
the one and the votes of the other —in the nomination and triumpha-it election —his
vindication will be complete.   Onei more allusion to the, consistent record of Gorge
B. McClellan, and I have done.  In that statesma.nlike compendium of Ihat should
be the object- of the war as he understood it (written tes dys after he  hid deared
to Secretary Stanton, with an almost broken heart, but wlth unfaltering faith inhis
mission: " If I save this army now, I tell you plainly, that towe  no thanks  to you
or any  other persons in Washington.   You have done your best to sacrifice this
army")-in that remarkable letter, written in camp, near Harrison's Landing, July
7th, 1862, with the enemy in his front in overwhelming numbers, he for the last
time, endeavors to impress the President of the United Stateswith the true isses of
the war. while in unmistakable language he declares:
"Neither confiscation of propert-y, political execution of persons, terriorial orgaeizti#ndof btates,
or forcible abolition of s.avery, should be conteuiplated for a montnt:   - *  * *  *:' *'*  *
Military'arrests should not be tolerated except in places where actire hostilities exist; and oatpIs,
not required by enactmehts, constitutionally made, should be neither demanded nor received.,"'
.Then, sir,.with a solemnity that can be felt, and in language grandly awfuli, he
concludes:  
~' I may be-on the brink of eternity; and as I hope for forgiveness frommy'aiker, I have.written
this letter with sincerity towards you and from love of my country.".
General  George B. McClellan in these letters speaks for himself.   Here ishis
vindication from the assaults of the gentlemen from Ohio and Maryland.   With the
tenderness of Washington, the consistency of Jefferson, and with the fird:esslof
Jackson, he asserts, and at all time  -endeavored to maintain the Union and the
Constitution, with the reservations of the one  and tbe guarantees of theother.
Toward the people of Maryland anid Xissouri-toward thb. peopie of KentUck:hd
North Cairolina, he at all times evinced th, most anxious solicitude for the protec tion of their persons and property." Despite the vindictive assaults here indnged
in, George B. McClellan, to-day, is as deeply and firmly imbedded in  the heatd:of
the American people, as the grailite in the mountains and the iron in thoir, bds
of his native Pennsylvania..fLoud and enthuisiastic applause].
Mr. HOLSMAN, of New'Jersey:  I move that the nominitions close) and that
we now proceed to vote for the candidate for Pt'esident,by States;  ipdt,iip'n tGat
motion I -trove the call of the previous question.:..;
MXr.: FRIES, of Ohio:  I rise to a privileged question.   I movethat we' adjourn
till:to-morrow,morniing at ten o'clock. 
The PRESIDENT:   That is not a privileged (uestion.               -0
-Mr. FRIES,:of Ohio:   Then I move that the motion for the previous question be
laid on the t-ble, and thsat the vote be taken biy Stat -s.. 
The. PRESIDENT:   Tha chair decides hat, the motionl to lay on the table is not
in order.:
Mr. FRIES, of Ohfio:  I appeal from that decs!on.  i 
Tle PRESIDEINT:....              i.... s...:~'....
The PRESIDE NT:   The deeiaion of' the chair isl that; the mo nio  is rmot uinP oder,
the motion before the Convent~ion being for the pre.vioi questionl.  The gentlcman
from Ohio, [Mr. F,,isE,] iappeais fiom this deci' ion ofthe chair.'
Mr. FRIES, of Ohio:  I wAvo1ll a.k, if it is tie 4expe(ctationI of thle UmemTibers of this
convyextion:hat.we shall be; a!:Ae to concelude our. pro~edings to-night      L.;e [.ices,
"Yes" anid "No."]   I ask the gesltlellen ll:o  say "yes" what preparation 4as
been made to light this room, to,enabiQ us, to make any progress?!, for loe. now,
state, that I d  no,t paiopose to,sit here. in tl.a:daik.  -;..
The motion to adjourn having been submitted was lost.
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The PRESIDENT: I would call thle attention of tht gentlemen of the-Conven.ion to the fact that it is utterly impossible to transact business  ii this confusionS
M-. BJ  LER, of Pennsylvania:  I rise in the name of one of tet grewt. States of
this.Union, to appeal to my brother delegates to act  at least in ECdmnon order and
good.:feeling.  fWe have now reached a point in-our deliberations  at Whieh we  can
terminateA thed directly and  unequivocally in the  morning, while it may be  truly
said, we cannot do so to-night.   Let  us, therefore, by common  consent, fix n,  hour
at which  we'will  assemble in the  morning.  Those in favor of adjourning will say
-aye.   [Many  voices. "Aye," and much  laughter.]   I beg the pardon of the chair.
I did notrmean to be taken quite so literally.   [Laughter and applause.)    Mr.  Pr6si      dent, I move that we do now adjourn until ten o'clock to-morrow morning.
Thie PRESIDENT: I wish to make an anounicement. The chairmen of the sev      eral: delegations,;will call at the rooms  of the  National:Committee, at:the Shermlan
House, at eight o'clock to-morrow morning, to receive their tickets of admission.   It
is moved  anid  seconded that the Convention adjourn until ten  o'clockli to-:morrew
morning.  Those  in favor of that motion will say aye    and  those of a contrary
opinion will say "'no.".     - 
The motion prevailed, and the Convention adjourned until Wednesday morning at
ten o'clock.
-  -;. THIUi..D  D... -. 
WEnv;SDA~,  August 31.
The  Convention re-ass3emble'd, pursuant to adjournment, at ten o'clock in the fore     noon. 
The PRESIDENT having called the delegates to order,. 
Rev. L. J. HALSEY, D. D., of the  Presbyterian  Theological Seminary,  Chicago,
opeed the proeeding~ with prayer, invoking.the D          ivine blessig as follows: Ai
PRAYER.:       Almighty and most merciful God, ouLr Father, the Creator and'(Governor of the Universe, Pro     server and bountiful Benefactor of ali men and nations,  God over all, blessed forever, to Thee we
come, upoa Thy-great name  we call, and before Thine infinite Majesty we bow out spiirits,:in sol     emn reverence, and in humble concession of our sins, And wve beseech Thee, O m'st merciful God,
that Thou wilt look down with Thy favor upon this Convention and this congregation of the people
.of our,and, gathered from the different States of the, Union, to deliberate about the great irterests
of our common country  and grant Thy richlest blessing upon it. or that it may please Thee, most
mniercifu- God, to endow them richly with the healthful spirit of Thy grace. O  that it may please
Thee to bless and direct and guide in all their deliberations, these representatives and heads'of the
people assembled here, for their cogntry'sl welfare.   Grant them wisdom to direct the public spirit
in the ways o - patriotism.  O' do pour into their councils a spirit of wisdom.and a spirit o earnest
and loyal love of their country and of our people, and a desire to  worship thee, 0 Lord God, Most
-High to/secure the blessings o' Him, who rules in the heartsof all nations  0  God; our  Father,
.bho/ith been the God of our fathers in years past, and Thou art our God, the Gold  andpreserver
of our nation, and we do entreat Thee that Thou wilt look with favor upon all these men, and give
them a resolve at this assemblage of the people here, under the Con stitution of our beloved land, to
inaugurate peace.  O we beseech Thee that Thou  wilt direct all their deliberations; that Thou wilt
rule over all their deliberations yet to come; and bless the result of their decisions to the peace and
prosperity of our land, to the restoration of'law and order and integrity, throughout the nation,
from North to South, and from East to West, to the good of our people everywhere, and to the glpry
of Thy great ntame and to the prosperity of Thy will and kingdom in the world.' 
O Lord, we beseech Thee that Thou wilt bless all the people with Thy richest blessings; give unto
them wisdom,. patriotism, public spirit, -Integiity and virtue; aud in'all the,solepnn caJs upon Ihem,
may they remember their dread accoutability to Thee, the final Judge.  Lord, help aThy ervants
here assembled, by endowing them with a knowledge of their dependence upon Thee for all isddm,
and their accontability to Thee the final Judge; and we do entreat Thee, 0 Father, that this assem     bly, in its deliberations and all the decisions which may be here made, may be governed and ruled
by Thee for the good ofour land; for the integrity of our nation; for the continuance of our govern     ment-the system of government sustained by our fathers; for the preservation of our national
unity; and for the restoration of peace and prosperity throughout all the natloll.  O God, our Father,
for this end blsss all public measures;' bless our rulers and all that are in authority over us ihathe
Capital. in the halls of Legislature, and in the field; and grant that all hearts may ba clothed with
greater zeal for truth.  Haste the day, 0 God -when our distracted and bleeding land shall. be re     stored again in all its integrity, and to its wide-spread peace and prosporlty.  These blessings we
ask in the name and for the sake of Thy Son, to whom, with Thee the FBther, and Thee the:klly
Ghost, be endless praise.  Amen..
THE MINUTES. 
Mr. CASS, of Pennsylvania:   I move that the  reading of the minutes of the pro     ceedings of yesterday, be dispensed with.
Mr. KING,  of Pennsylvania:   I second that motion.:
t Which motion having been submitted to the Convention prevailed. 
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- Mr JOHNSONh, of Pennsylvania:  Mr. President, I withdraw my motion to lay the
appel on the table, which was taken by the gentleman from Ohio.
Mr. FRIES, of Ohio:  Having accomplished the object I had in view in taking
hat appeal, to wit, to put off this voting:until morning, that we  might perform our
labor by day-light, I withdraw my appeal.
THE EXISTENCE OF THE CONVENTION NOT TO BE1: AFFECTED Bilr,
-...:. ADJOURNIMENT. 
Mr. WICKLIFFE, of Kentucky:  I desire to offer a resolution, ihich I regard as
a privileged question, in reference to the future existence and continuance of the
organization of this convention.  I hope, if it is not a privileged question, there will
be unanimous #onsent upon it. - I am satisfied there can be no exception to it.  The
delegations from the West, including that State to which I am attached, are of opinion that circumstances may occur between this and the fourth of March, that will
make it necessary for the great raass of the democracy of this country to be reassembled.  To get up a new convention is a work of delay and much difficulty; and
my object is, that the dissolution of this convention shall not be affected bv its adjournment, after it finishes its labors to-day, but to leave it to tlhe Executive  Coimmittee, at the instance of the democracy, if any occasion shall recquire, to convene
us at such time and place as the National Executive Committee shall designat:
BRe.l,ved, That the Conv ention hfall not be dissolved bF adjournment at the close of its business,
but shall remain as organized  esul,je t to be called together at any time anld Place that the National ERxecutive Commnittee shall designate. 
'I,HE PRESIDENT:  iUnder the rule the resolution will be referred to the
Committee on Resolutions.  The question is upon seconding the call for the previous question, upon  the motion to proceed to nominate a candidate 4for the
Presidency.
A DELEGATE:   The motion is to proceed to elect a candidate for the Presidency
of the United States, by a call of the States.  The call for the previous question was s,ustained. 
The motion prevailed unanimously.
TIlE NOAIINATION  FOR  TiHE PRESl.DE.NCY.:
THE  PRE,;IDENT:   The question now  before the Con-vention is, Shall the
Convention proceed to elect a candidate for the Presidency.
THE SSECRETARY:  I would state fur the information of the delegations voting,
that the vote must be not by the number of delegates, but by the electoral vote of
the States..  The SECRETARY thereupon proceeded with thle call of States, when the chairmen of the several delegations announced thleir respective votes as follows:
FIRST BA'LLOT.
STATES: |G LORCSt B.
Msine............ 4
New Hampshire.....
~ermont           4.. 
Verosot...........4
Massachusett..   11,,
Rhode Island..    4
Connecticut............ 53f
New York............ 83
-Mew Jerlsey. -7
]~[ew Jersey............ 2
]Pennsylvania.:..... 26
Delaware..................
Maryland.....
Kentucky............. 5,
Ohio...,  8
Indiana............... 9
Illinois......16 
Michigan.......... 6y
Missouri................ 6 
Minnesota.............. 4 
Wisconsin..............7Iowa..................'
Kanaks....,:.. 8
Calitornia.............. 23
Oregon.'.. -   2
Totals.......174
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go ihirn&*atWi National 9blz~entton.
Pen'dirigite call of tIStates the following remarks weremade:              - i
Mr. AMASA  J. PARKERP, of New  Yorkl, in behalf of the New  York ft,a
tion -gid':  Mr.  President,' the State  f'ew  eYork,  reretfnlly paSisg by her
favorite son, who disclaims the candidtey; fready  to sacrifice all her Iearest peiestdfal
preferences on the altar of the public gbod;-, inrteht only on rescuing  the, ceuittiy
from the nisrule and despotism which govern it,, and to prevent their perpetsation;
and having full confidenee in the virtue, bravery, and ability of the distinguished
man-whQ has been desiglnated by the people- as. their choice, easts her thrtythree
votes for George B.  McClellan.  [Overwhelming and long-contirnied aplause.]'
Mr. HICKOX, of Illinois:  The delegatesoftie Stateof Illinoi,ar~,,nstructcd
by the State convention to cast the vote of the State as a unit.  It cast{ its entire
sixteen votes for George B. McClellan.  [Enthusiastic and timultuous cheering.]
Mr. SHEEAN, of Illinois:  I wish to state that this vote of Illinois is cast by
virtue of an instruction of the Convention of the State.  The vote        S it stands is
twenty-one delegates to eleven.  I do this in the spirit of the utmost harmony, but
with a desire to do justice to myself and the minority of that delegation and to wkat
I believe to be the voice of a hundred thousand democratic voters in the  State -of
Illinois, we protest against it..
M'r. ROGERS,  of Illinois:  I can onily say that the delegation of Illinois will
sta.nd firm for George B. McClellan.   [Loud cheers.]
The call of the States having been completed,  
Mr. WICKLIFFE, of Kentucky: The delegates from the State of Kentu~ky east
the vote of their State according to the opinions they had -that they should have:  a
candidate eminently qualified to discharge the duties we propose to place upon hih;
but, sir, determined to unite with this convention of the democracy to preserve the
Union and do all we can to save the Union from inevitable destruction, so far as'the
election of a President can do it, we sirrender to George B. McCilllan, and  aat our
vote for him.  [Enthusiastic and prolonged applause.]
Mr. JOHN B. WELLER,  of California:  California wishes to change her electoral vote, and casts it for Ceorge B. McClellan.  [Loud cheers.]
Mr. ALLEN, of Ohio:  Have all the States voted?
X The SECRETARY:   Yes.
Mr. ALLEN, of Ohio:  Then I desire that the delegate will afford an opportunity,
so far as they choose to do so, for our delegates to conform their votes by the revision of that vote, to the vote which seems to indicate the will,and purpose of the
democracy of the United States.  And for that purpose I desire  that eael man
shall rise up in his place anld name hiscondidate, if he chooses to xise; whil  those
that do not choose need not answer..:V.
The SECRETARY:   Mr. Allen?
-.Mr. ALLEN, I vote for McClellan.   [Applause.]
The PRESIDENT:   Under the rules of the Convention the motion isinadmissible.  The resolution adopted was that they should vote by States, and that the
vote should be announced by the chairmen.
Mr. ALLEN, of Ohio:  I ask foi the indulgence of the Conventiou  five minutes,
that the delegates from Ohio may have tilne to revise their votes..  
Time being alloweed by consent for the delegation from Ohio to revise their vote,
the following remnarks were addressed to'the Convention-by
The PRESIDENVT:. Some gentlemen have done me  the  bbiorto present my
name in connection wilth the office of President of these United Staten., It wou,ld be
affdrctationi on mr: part to say that these evidences of regard'didn-ot give me   reat
pleasure; baut miany monthssnce  I announced to my friends in the Sfiatotf New
York that I could not, for reasons of both public and private character, be a candidlate for that highl office.,Haviing thus advised life-long friends of my purses,
th'se to whom I have been under so miany great and endur,lug oligatin;%iit'yoIld
not be honorable on my pat totu allow mny name to be b'ought if:ard inder cicuwmstances of apparent antagonism to then, when their viewvs nr(d  commitments: led
the'' in another dirction.  [Cheers.]   As a memnber of the New York dlegation,
I th.ught it would be advisable to place inl nominton for the Presideciy,;an 
eminent jurist of that State.  -[Cheers.]. I was lead to that conclusin,D not by any
doubt of the ability andr patriotism of' General: McCldllan, or from.any  vwant of
regard for his prsson or character, for I cherish a warm attachment ibotle.  I know
that General McClellan never solnght the nomination now confri-red'ifpon him.
[Cheers.]  I know from his declaration to myself and others that it would be more 
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agreeable to him to resume his connecton with,the army of his country, than to
occupy the lrdpdentiaclhair  hut te  wvihes or he people have devgdd that i
should beothorwise.   [Aplause. ].    -.,:': 
I wish to say a few words with regard to the objections which have' bete  urged,
agains.his n0pina.t1!O/ and which!aoe      causd some:.excitemient in this cphvention.
I speak" more partictl       t he obi)jections"s nugcd b1y the, delegti'on fri   M:rland.
I did to one.of-4tsa ambers an act of injustice by a decision,  because I did not
understand. the-'ipurport  of  hi   re arks.  It is dike to  tx,  that  I should
say, that  iram  confident  that  he:' nhd;erF"tn t tov.  take -  rt in  the tpro  ceedtlng;'bf-'this  body,  witho;it *ssrbiii"ttinlg'in an honorab  i'ianrier to  its
decisions.  [Cheers       With  Respect  to- the orders  issueqd  by  G-eneral   Ic   fildla: daffectiuig  th'e. citizies  fi thiat  State,   I must; e.ay  that  a+ I do not
appmv'of them'itt they mstS not be viewed in the itlt whiqh events haVe
sife6 thrown upon the poliey of the admictistration'  At theat time the wisest and bet'
men. of oaur, coutry h    nfidence ini:ts purpses   - Then, the Pesideta  enounced
measures which he has since adopted; the, tihe fiiends of the Union in the border
Stabes were  listenedf to by him, with eveIy apprenei nof respect':di defeene.   T he
mask had not been thrtwf offf, and obedjnee to his orders did  ot'i'mly hostiliiy
to, the righ-ts of States.  WWe must bear in mind how at that tnoment th public was
'mvullsed by is conditionf o ffairs Witholit precedent, and by: qustion  which were
suddenly forced upon the public attention, and with regard to;vhidhi publie men
were compelled to act without time for reflectio.  What man can say after looking
ba-k over.,is own action during the past three years,- -:that he has not fallen into
mauy-i ngrve errors with respect to his duty?  God knows, I cannit, after re viewing my own official conduet, which w,s eve.r. governed with an  ene.st and
prayertul desire to do what was right.  [Chbers,]. I cannot saythat.l,n yoffic}i
action- has been such, as at this time to commend itself even to my own-apprQval.
This is no time to.ask, who have beeh iright in thi' past} but who  are right now,
and who will act in the future with.asiugle purpose. to save.our. Union,.our;Consti tution and our libdity.  [Cheers. ]  We are now appealing to all-classes of eitizens:
to unite with us in this great object.'It would be unjust to a multitude of men:ul
voted to put Abraham Lincol:into' the presidential ~ha'ir and'who mean by their
votes to put hinm out of it,4to-look backward, and to canvass.past diffgrences  of
opinions.  [Loud cheering.]'Would that we were  able to drawv a,veil over the last
three year's historyof this country!  Let us foirget the  aSit,'and devote ourse!vi
in ti6.future to tho.salvation. of our cauntry.  [Ch'ers.]....    
It i -but just to say, of the distinguished general, whomi we have in effect already
placed in nomination, that there is no' man living; who -feelsmore -keenly than he:
does, the wrongs which hav'e been hepd  hee.pdo     Stoat e of Maryland,'a State whose
history is honorable, and which has ever been identified wi-th all that is glorious, in
the history of our Union, in the-better days -of the Republic.  [Cheers.]  While I
did nrot, in the delegation of which I ani' a member',; vote for placing him in nomraina tion, I eannot refJain from saying in behalf of Geineral McClellan  hat'li'in my heart
I fet;.ft be true, that when -he is elected -to the Presidential offce, he will  reflect
with fidelity, boldness and zeal, the sentiments of patriotism and l'ove of libett and
law, which ani-mateithe hearts of those wao are here now assembled.   [Long and
continued cheering,:          L 
Mr. PI EiCRCE, of Makine:  I trust nothing will occur to mar the good fcelig and
unanimaity which should prevail in this coa vxcation to allow the delegaion from
Ohio, by common consent, to make such explanationis as they may desire to offer in
regard to-the vote which Ohio has just now cast.
Mr. TtDRMAN, of Ohio;   The gentleman  from Maine, is under an entire misapprehension.:I do not know that any gentleman desires to offer an explanation.
Mr. ALLEN, of Ohio,   We only ask for a little time to allow us to revise the vote
of the State.   [Cheers.]
Mr. CHURCH        N, of New York, presentl the following comnwunivation, which wav
read':,     -
"theoPre.identof the  1etio e  Demoratic Ctnveation; C.'
"As chairman of the'-People's League,' founded in  S     om, and as a delegate fboim  the
oew Xork Nation] Democratic AssocDa ion, which both associations now amount to over two huntdred thousond adherents and members, I have been directed by my constituents to offer the followirg resolutions;
"'tResolved, That we, the German citizens, well knowing that tn 1860 a great numbe-of our
isled cGerman brethren contributed to the election of Abraham Lincoln, and thereby assisted. in 
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bringing our present calamities upon the shoulders of this now downtrodden nation, we now pi'd
ourselves to correct the deplorable errors of our fellow countrymen', and to work, act and do oa'
utmost to elect a democratic President, in order to get rid forever of Abraham LinIoln, and all men
adhering to his criminal or despotic inclinations.  
[ "Resolved, That we will go like oNre man for the nominee of this democratlc convention, firm!
expect ng that his noble conceptions of pure democracy will be our best shield against all eiadeavore
to endanger vxu  right of AbY part of the people.  X:   (Signed.)                    -   Mx LANGBESOMWAIT,'
Mr. ALLEN, of!hio:   The delegates of Ohio have revised their vote, and nos
east for McClellan:fteen, and for Thomas H. Seymour six.  [Loud cheers and  so'me
dissatisfaction.]
Mr. STUART, of Ohio:   I came to this convention an  anti-McClellan man,  ad.
I have done what little I could in my humble way to elect another man; -             t haring become satisfied that Gen. McClellan is the ehoice not only of this conventiob;
but of the great body of the people,   I now move that Gen. McClellan's nomination
be declared unanimous.   [Loud cheers.]
The PRESIDENT:   Will the gentleman please wait until the vote is annoQncedX
The SECRETARY:   The vote stands as follows:  For Gen. George B. McClellan,
two hundred and two and a half electoral votes, and for Thomas H. Seymour, twenty.
three and a half electoral votes.  The complete revised ballot, showing the vote Qua
the several States, is as follows-: 
-.tYISEP 1BALLOT.
>  \ ~~~~~~;f:'... ] v..*I....}    A
STATRO,
,Ioo C. | AtOis lL
MCCOutL if.  [:$          ot~l.
Maine........-.............................................. — i
New Hampshire:........................... I..... 5
Vermont....................................................... 
Massachu2.etts.........
Rhode Island...................................   4  
Connecticut.........................................9
New York........ —..... o.....
New Jersey........................................................, 
PIennsylvania..............:... 26
Delaware...........X
Maryland............................................................  T
-Rer u,,k,......................................................  1.
0h1ky....1 
.........................................?.......:...:,..~
Indiana...........................................................'
Illinois................... 1......................................
Michigan....................................................    8
Missouri..!.........................................   
Minnesota......................................................... 4.
Wisconsin.........................................................
Iowa.........................         8.
:Ka.sasa.................
Kansas............................................................I..$- 
California.............................................5.......  
Oregon............................................................    
Totals.................................I...................202. 28
Necessary to a choice............................................................151
_ _ _...   _....,,.,,~~~~
The announcement of the change of State after State to McClellan, was greeted by
bnrsts of applause from all parts of the house. But when the result of the balUo
was announced, as above, the vast audience surrendered itself to the wildest enthusiasm.  Shout after shlout from the assembled thousands, mingling with the thunders of cannon and the Swelling strains of mnsic, swept out from that building.  Fotr
over fifteen minutes the tumultuous applause continued.  Gentlemen  upon chain
swung their hats.  Ladies waved their handkerchiefs.  Every one joined in the
grand shout of joy, caught up and echoed back and back again by the eager and
enthusiastic thousands who were unable to gain admission.  As the vast assemnblage
was again subsiding to its wonted decorum, a number of members of the McClellam
Executive Committee, of -New York, entered the hall with a large and handsome
banner bearing a portrait of the hero of Antietam, and the following emblazoned
upon it in large characters:  "McClellan, our Country's fHope and Pride;" and "If
I cannot have the command of even my  on men, a -I ask is to be permitted 
share th7eir fate on the field of battle.  The, banner was carried to the canopy bshind the President's chair, where it was elevated amid the wildest enthusiasm  of
the people on the sight of that flag under which the brave and gallant general ga~
such distinguished service to his country. 
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Gilmore's Band. from Boston, which had been introduced upon the floor, sa#t&
the banner, with "Hail to the Chief!"  This, a second time, invoked the enthuiasm of the audience, which found expression as before in thunders of applause aud
in the waving of handkerchiefs.
While the cheers were yet deafening, Mr. Vallandighliam of Ohio, took the stand.
The vast audience of thousands knew as by intuition, the words he had to utter, And
greeted him with a fresh burst of applause, so deafening and continuous, that it wa.
many minutes before silence could be restored sufficiently for his voice to he heard.
Mr. VALLANDIGHAM, of Ohio:  JMy position in regard to the question of can.
didates, has not been doubtful previous to or since the commencement of tbe sssion
of the Convention; but I am not of the number who resolved to support a eandidat:
by beginning with a protestation against him.  [Cheers.]  From the first momentwe
assembled  here to Ethe, last, I have been animated by but one sentiment, land 
that nearest my' heart-in this convention peace, to the end that there  may be
peace in the land.  [Loud and tremendous applause.]  I now move, Mr. President,
that the nomination just announced be declared to be the unanimous sense of  this
convention.  [Loud and long-continiued cheering..]
Mr.- McKEON, of New York:   I rise to second the motion of my friend from
Ohio.  From the commencement, as he has sid, I have been in favor of peace in
the Convention and peace in the land.  [Cheers.]   I was in a minority in the delegation, and I am willing at all times to declare for whom I voted.   ty vote was given- in  the  delegation  to Charles  O'Coounor, of  New  York.   [Applause.l:Il
now rise to bay that I shall give my support to Gen. Gecorge B. McClellan',i with  all
the zeal and all the industry of which I aDm capable. [Enthusiastic cheers.]-: I,think
the time has arrived when no  further dissensions ought to exist in the demiocratioe
party with regard to candidates, It is time to close up our ranks.  [Cheers,] ~ It is
time for us to stand as one man.  [Cheers-]  It is time for us to show to the a.dainiistration that we have resolved that it shall close up on the fourth of March next.e
[Great cheering and laughter.]  There can and should be no dissensions amongst us
while we are met face to face with our enemies in politics.  Let me, tell you.that if
]r. Lincoln is re-elected, no one can tell the additional horrors that will come upon
this land.  [Cheers.]  There is not a man here of any note who will not be a marked.
man; lhere is not a man  here whose life, property and  everything-whose wife,
children and home-will not be in danger should such  a deplorable result follow
as the election again of Abraham Lincoln.   [Cheers.]  We  are in the midst of a
revolution -a bloody revolution, and the democratic party has risen up to stem the
bloody tide; and, in the name of the God of mercy, I beg of you, lets us unite as one
man to restore the government of the United States under the leadership of the
distingnished gentleman you havc nominated.  [Enthusiastic  cheering. J
Mr. POWELL, of Kentucky:   Gentlemen of the Convention, it is well known, I
suppose, to the members of the Convention, that the nominee was not my first.
choice-for the office of President.  The portion of the Kentucky delegation of whichl
I am a member, cast their vote for that distinguished patriot and statesman, Gov.
Seymour of Connecticut; and when we found that Gen. George B.  McClellan received over two-thirds of the votes of the Convention, and not until then, we changed our vote and cast it for Gen. McClellan.   [LQud cheers.]   I fully approve of the
sentiment uttered by my distinguished friend from  Ohio, Mr. Vallandigham, that
we desire peaee here that we may have peace throughout this-broad land.. [:heers.]
Allow me gentlemen, to urge you to unity-unity of action-for the sake of the
public liberties.  Let us heal all of our dissensions.  We have a corrupt and  un
serupulous foe in front of us, that has stricken down all the personal, political, and
religious rights of the people of this country, so far as they dare do it.  I believe
that the very destiniesof the Republic are in the hands of thegreat demrocratio
and conservative party of the country, and that, unless we oust the administrationrt
now in power, and put in its place honest and true men, who will uphold the Constitution and respect the rights of the people, the sun of American liberty has set forever.  [Cheers.]  Let me urge you then, every one of you, to lay aside personal
feelings and prejudices of whatever kind, and stand together, shoulder to shoulder,
in order that we may carry the banners of the democratic party to victory under the
leadership of the gallant McClellan,  [Loud cheers.]  Thre is something in the
history of our candidate that I would be glad were  blotted out forever; but I hon 
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estly believe that he is a pure patriot and honest man.   [Cheers.]  I do not approve
arnd earnot7appr7ve of his7aeton6'eonceinng the arrests minparylan:; bult I nt;iv
it —was ar indiscretion, cmitted in an unreflecting moment, aud~ ttiat,' if thero rtw
is aW iprigbt patriot,:ii the land, ii' h t't zealous and:el-tried  sodier,'Ge.
McClellan.   [Loud cheers.]  If we should succeed  in electing him-and T blietl.
w~;fl} most? ttiumphtntly-'I Tfe-lthat i-W -oall see the Constitution of hthencitfy
restk-re-the 1iberti;s of the Rkprubtipreservcd; that we shall have no mnore suspea:
sioa 5iqt. he W-eit of h:hea~s: corpwts=Ano -more arbitrary artests, in defitane ofth,i liwand, in't aw6rd, I believe that the:gorrhent will be;adtininistree-di'properly,, aeCed-:
ig to the C,onstitution, and onur libdrtit secured anid opotected frn;violence.  [L0udI
cheers,]. I hae every confidene- in the nominee of the Convention- as}g most excellemt.aid able man; and I have:io~feari that~ hile he is Presidnt, any body connet
ed with.him will issue such orders a8 thae4   issued in Ma.ryland, whict hnve benr
mentigned before this convent;.ion.. You must remember that whea he isued,!hem
he was-a soldier serving in the. army, -iot a politician.  I believe( that be wabie
properly udvisd in that matter; and, sir: as aipeace man who  as opposed this war
from the beginning, never having voted  Ynmani or a dollar to carry it',n, I e/ven wiloccupy the position of one approving of the war or of the unjlst: acts connected withl
it; but I believe That Gen.- McClellan, asthe nomineo of this convention,,iould
receive my support, and he will, have -it-my warm,hearty, zealous support.  [Lgd
cheers.]  As a member of the democratic.party, I never have failed to go for'il:
nominee; and although Gen. McClellan was not:my fatorite or first choi.e; yet,.Ia.
ready,.with- all my heart and sOul,. to give him imy strongest. support as the stan',rd
bearer ht- the great democratic party.. thd,to and long-continued applause.;,
! Mr. SAtLSBURY, -of Delaware:I wish to say, sir, on behalf of the'delegation
from'Delaware and of the'democracy of:laware, that if the fantional democracy
will'casry out the platform adopted" by this convention yesterday, aMnd scuie, tq us
in Delaware-who have long suffered un'Ubr the iron! heel of despotic pWier-the
blesigs: of constitutional freedom, we will give morevotes,;according to our popula'titn, for Gen. George B. MeClellan, than any other'State in the Union.  [Trei
mendous applause].... 
The PRESIDENT:..Gentlenen of the ConVemtion, we are honored with the presence here to-day, ofione whose reputation has ever stood high with tle  American
people and whose reputation is the more-endeared to us from his cotinnection with
the memory of Andrew Jackson.  [Loud cheers.]  I cal' upon Senator Allen, of
Ohio; toaddress the Convention.:...,:
Mr. ALLEN, who was received with enihusiastic~'apblatie, spoke s follows:'
NETLEMEN "    e CONVENTION:  MEN Q:  A.aIfCA:  During the last four yveas
our rulers have''been so unfortunate as to make political and military mistakes wich'
have exposed this nation to the compllcated dangers of disintegration, des~otism
and anarchy.  [yheers.]  The people of rthe nation gt large, irrespective of party
badges or distinctions,-have become  appalled at the dangerswhich  threaten it,in
the n6ar future, and have looked aroutd to find on eart  iseine power cable'of
rescuing thema- from these dangers to which they are exposed, andl by which they
are environed.  They have foiund but one power, and that is the  6]d democracy of
the United StateS.  [Great cheering.-] In obedience to thle calJl of this eadangeredd
cotuntry, you have coine forward here' ai'd tendered ylour services t ald the balane,
of your countrymen in the salvation of your country. [Cries of,'gobd and cheers.J]
Your deliberations are about to be brought to a conclusion; and, fufly:::aware that
it was the unlhappy split in our party four years ago which opened the way for the
ingress of this destructive power, you are now bound by vbur oWn all,egiance to the,
Constitution of your country,to cloze up your ranks and act unitedly, as the only'
means of saving it. [Cheers.] HIence it is that, notwithstanding the necessary and,
unavoidable diversity of sentiment in regard to unimportat aid irrdleirant issues,i
and in regard to the individutals named for the great office of Pr-'sident,: in the end:
we behold what we are about to enjoy- the grand consummation of  the union of
the democratic party first, and then the Union of the States. [Loud cheers.: Whilst.'
there is a democrat in the land whose reason is not obscured by error,  a id'whose
heart is undaunted by danger, there need be no despair of the Untion or of the liberties Qf the people.  The people have done wisely in calling the ~ democracy to
make this great effort for the country.  I think they have done wisely, because our 
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party, the great democrtayt can say —what no political'pIKrty on earth ca   ay —
that before the breaking out of our troubles and thd!'conmencement bof the w'i
acquired all the territory of.the Union, carriAd the -country successfully throug
two foreign wars, and so; administered the governmentas-to leave the people, at the
end of its lengthened term of office, happy,  prosperous and contented.  tCheerl
The States were —then all in their proper places  within t*e', Union, and tinder the
Constitution, and that Constitution four years ago remainied:d's uncontAhibatd and
unbroken as when it received the^  signature of the:Father of his Countri.  Wit
such a record for the party in the past,. whtat could the nation do than see for itself
$hat that body has never betrayed us, and that ujder its wise  adiltiatration, w
prospered and we;re happy.  Under it we put down fartford nulliflcati  and l:outh
Carolina nullification without drawing a drop of blorod.  [Chere.3] We, eiderdrew
a drop of blood, and we can say what no government on; erth could say befbore,
that under our administration peace and harmony preovailed, though the county ete-nded over thirty-four States, a space well nigh as large as the wholrof Europe -
occupied by a population made up tfrom all parts of the: world,  speaking -early ali
language* and entertaining all manner of religi   sentiments, and spread o~vr a
land with a diversity of climate. andBhaving a variety &f lqcalirteests.  
We maintained happiness and prosperity ai long as the dimocratic party hadmcos
trol of the government.:  ~[Ioud cheers.],, We admiiUstered/the government without
having  drawn a drop of blood for a political offense..! [tReaewed cheers.]  IOw:
President put dowin: two such local difficulfitie  as that whih  existed in the Uth
in 18t59 without even drawing a sword.  flow many men;  I vwould like! to aitk, wer
murdered, and howr long did the civil war lasti in putting down theIt Hartford conrention? [Applause.] Mr. -Madisonl was then in power.  Where are t   th oads
and hundreds of thousands- whlo by his order lost their lives in putting that inrection down?  Why,  sir, he never  injured,even a: pumpkin.   [Laughter asd
eheers.]  How was it in South Carolina, that State which threatened to scede fro
the Union in 18i a    Andrew  Jackson  was then in power as President. Did he
murder hundreda:of thousands of citizens to get rid of that. ocal dificulty? Therk
was not,. ord of it;  but on the contrary he -appealed in a great proclamation t
the reason and sense-:of the people to maintuain the Union and the countryi: lie did
what every dJemocrat had done before him. and will d- afterwards-he assumed.t.
proppsition that mankind was capable of self-governmenti and, that:human rOasts
waseufficient to maintain it without powder and steel.  [Loud and- enthmitit
oheering.] -  
The illustrious and eminent gentlelman who presides over the deliberations Of thi
body,;tlrew out some remarks  the other day, in his inaugural:iddleS,  birib,'ie
my judgment, were  eminently proper to be considered and acted,upon by eve vr
dem,cr'at.  One of'the difficulties which  you will ha e will be in getting all tb.
votes you want, and She. way you can get them is by adopting the idea of  otrilh
.rious president in this convention; and that is to proclaim that w*e are not seek
power to massacre our enemies.  Not at all.  The men of the:South were never o
wel protected as we used to protect them  and they neverwill be so well protected
as we will protect them if they will come back.  States as.well as individuals will
be regarded, for our administration, if elected by the democratic party, will thereby
be placed under the wholesome  restraint'and direction.f democratic instit
[Applause.]  That administration, instead of becoming the dnemy and persecutor of
any part of our people, will act like that celebrated woman in modern;history th
first Catharine of Russia, a peasaLnt girl born, by a marriage with  Peter the Cre t
and upon the death of her husband, the sole sovereign of the Russian Empire.
The first act of her power  was toissue an order that all the gallows and  gibts
of the country should be pulled down, [applause,] and that all the instruments of
human torture should be broken to pieces.: [Renewed cheering.] That is the spirit
in which we comnmence this contest.. We will have no basties put up, but we wil
have the present bastiles opened nd cleaned out.  [Tremendous  cheering.]  Our
President will be the friend and guardian and protector, in obedience to and withit
thle limits of the coniatitution, of every State, and of e,bry- man, woman- and child
within the sweep of our flag. [Appliuse.] In  thtisspirit we will go  into this eostest.  In this spirit we will present ourselvs  with   a:fascination so great thai the
-timid republicans, who are now afraid that we w,l -b do wa upon them with mr 
blood ad rore taxes, wl;ooma,our C p  nd s4i inproeidn  1nder the broa4
gis -pof the' constitution andl,tildaw, as admilistered by the: faithful interpreters t~
-,hat  onz5tution, the -democratic~ nominees.  As matters stand we!have been ain
OQmewhat of a predicament for the last three or four years, The democratic party
dring that time has been without any organized representation.  With the excep,
tion of the S$ae of New York, and the smaller State of-New Jersey, there, wassn6t
a orgari? thipg on this ohti-nant that was not against us..,:The Federal,goere;
meat,in.onding t4e armay and.avy, was in the:hands of Mr. Linc'ba.  l State gbvern.
meatsi, with the, two exteption  -aentioned, were all against us - audi yet, with all
this organic power opposed to us, what do we- behold.?  Why,, we  behod a riaing
ewwerfsron  among the body of the people-a spontaneous current made upefothe
eo btrjbtion ef individual wills, and individual feelings; -4nd that power is so, great
a to,make Mt-, Lincoln and his people tremble in their bootsi., [Cheers.]J  We have
. aot amusket;- We don't warnt'any-we don't need any.' We have the- ballot bot
we have tickets; we have human reason  and all we ask of Mr. Lincoln is; that he
wrll keep the rolad to the ballot box unobstructed  by fraud or: force,; that.he'will
keep that road open to the. people; give us a clean, ticket and a fr count eouut
[Laughter and applause.]  That is all we want.  We do not care how many revolyera he has so that hewi-ll just keep them awayfrom.tihe people. r We want him to
4o.that.  Mark you!  W~e don't want him to interfere, and 1, dont think he wtll try
i$fter this demonstration.   -:.... ~
.:.Now my: friends, I kno.how anxious you all are t'o get through with the glorinu/
w-"g of this day.  rIam notgoing to detain you,.  Nor am I goinig to say that I will
upp-t the ticket.  Great  Goal 1, I never did anytning else.   [Cheers.]  -! will
aot only swport it, but I will do, it with all my heart, with asl my might, and with
1at cheerfulness; I once voted for a man on the domocratic ticket for Congress, and
refused tospeak to him  as. I returned from the polls,; becuse,h e war on the ticket;
ad, my-,friends, I take-ittfor.granted, and always have atakn it for granted, that,
~whatever else happens in the world,God and the people ean't; be'rohg:,Appl,auso
* came here without any personal,feelibgs in this business.:'s he n,  dasire b']
*-thathe desire of others shall be gratified.  I think now that any feart'which soma
'i-ft  friends may have entertained in: regard to this emiine,it man aready nomi:are without  any. foundation.!  will tell yo  why.  We havs had Ptesid-ft
of. the United States before this who' commaned -the whole athmy:nd natry, an4
wea   ierions Generall.. Did: they do us any harmi? Did'Andrew Jaekson entla,~
his country!  [Loud and enthusiastic cheering.]  Did he employ armnieslto, ~il-erse
.the clamors of a:few factionists in South Carolina?,' Notat al  EHovr'  trt r en
di4  he senrd to the: Bastile?  Not0   one.  He was a military man, with eiIitari ietints —a strongl as Gen.- McClellan, and:with this diffetentatee  -:t-at E:akt'ai
apor his own popularity,, and McClellan comes in as a man beiieved by the dem
r,atic party to.be fitte;it for'this particular emergency." Me'1lellat.hias: been',s-g
seated by the perilondus condition of the countrv for reasons, all of whi   ha~4ec/
givern to the people; but it makes no differer/e: whether they have, been giv'f,to
ihe people or not; there' is a secret instinct in the breast of every democrt irhi'ih
atnight, when he is  oalne and pa.sses his eye over the  darkened  aspect: otf this
ecantry, wiilt lead him to feel and see a reason to haave some person of -McC1ellaris
stripe near at hand.  [Applause.]  Do  you understand iit? The  army,'the:great
'.tizen army~ does-not belong to any one man in this country.  It belongs to ith.
people; it is a part of the peoplse; it is under the patronage oand'proteetion bf the
-people;  and tile army  know what  webmean verywell.:  "They  knowr that we
.don,t intend to sayv.tothem,  "Go  on, you bretes, into  the field;- no aittr how
.mxny thousands of you- are slaughtered to-da, I will ldraw a drag-net: through the
country and haul up asamany more to be sl'aightered to-mdrrow."  [Loud cheets. ]
Nothing of that kind.  We don't want a cold~blooded joker at Washington: who
while the District of Columbia is infested with hospitals, and the atmosphere bur
— ned b  the groans and s;ghs of our mangled conntrymen, when  he can spae a
minumte frem Joe Miller's jest book, looks'out:upoin the acres of hospitals and inquires
"Whatt- houses are those! "  Wewmnt a mntn who can entertain a proper apprecia-ion of their suffirings —a man,N-who knows what a soldier means whenh& points t-o
:: missing arm and says:  "This arm was lost at such a batle;" or raiing a mtiiaed hand, says:  "T'his han'd W   fractured at such a battle-thi niib was btok
I3 1, 
tnvew~s@c At:einIS b&e*h.                             \.
en at such a-battle, where:Ifought at jort 6rdo A ix!defiice of the goverriit of
,y country, as yoi  told mO.": When a soldimer; 6m' "b  6orgeB3.  McCIellia hl
will not,be ah-sw.red in a ribald joke.   The soldirs- allfi' erstai nd this thg.
They know what theoimocratic party means; that'so long as the army exists unde~
democratic rule, the brave childlren of the conntry who hae en rolled themselv"
under its banners will' be respected, regarded and cared, fo  t'ieir pensi0on  paid
1he-ir families provided for, because there will be some hunanity,as wel l. blood i.
hisk business.  There will be no call upon half a million:f young men to go and ba
6tt ib-pieces under-any pretence, hashed worse thaanfi-/l,.'orse than        i the onian
gl'iliators, and then ce back to be pad off with a*est.    hrs.]  Tey will all
know, every one'-of them, that Ge,n, M cC  e ain  no  joker and wi  knw everr
one of'hem,when they arb told to figlit that it wtl be for somethingc that ig onstitu  tional and  legitimate, and w-hen they are  told the fighting isp enE ed they will be
willing to- say "'Well,  General, M.  PresidJt, [epect you are  about rig'
Willingly and cheerfully they will acqtiescei' *.'slon of the nation as e..ib;
ited in the person of the President.  The ary  l tirow up their caps inspite o;
subordinates, becanse the electio6i' of Gen. XClel laniiwill re-connect them iwith the
pple.  Hitherto -orders have been issued'iad plans devised to cut off the army
]idm the people; to sepafate and array them against each other, and. that has be.e
the great dang&r ofthe last four years.  This,vQte will re-connect the army with the
people, and,ive the civil the paramount authority over the military of the coun3try.
[Loud cheers.]::                 ~.
f:tMr. BOY; of Missoiri:   Gentlemen of' the  convention, I wll detain you.  but
:~Oeibiment." I din am  le/gate. t this Convention from  the State,Lof          rIssouri, It
Came here for peace. -We all came from. Missouri.here  for peaee.::I was one of 
those who believed that the best security fQr peacq.was the selection of. somre  on,
of the many c'ivilians and sta~esmen of our country.  My choice was for the diotin  guished gentleman who presides over this our assembly,.  [Cheers.], But as aw
failed i obtaining our choice, Ihlave,no hesitation insayin:'that I am, infa,Vorof
making the selection of Gen. McClellan the unanimous one of this Conventionm
[Renewed  cheering.]   Our Stat. i.s a vast scene of desolation; it is overrun with
hostile bands;  eyery man and?very woman is bleeding in the land, we are,asisb,
jugated, a conquered, and a tyr-nized people.'Wer know what-war isi and we wigh
ic01appreciate what peace is.;We have struggled betwen two armies;, hen  w'
ai/ in fa.vor of peace, and of peaceful. measures to end this War.  Having  failed in,
securing our choice, I have but to: say, that we will rally arountd the nominee of thi
C.nveition, and that Missouri and" Kentucky, who met ihi consultation;last  night,
will.go arm in arm, and hand in handtl to drive from our respebtive soils the bayo
et, and restore once more peace to: our whole country.  No pet ean describes   1 e'
condition of these States-even- the papers of our country dae  6not'tate it.   Free
-press ali, free speech/does not exist at all.  We hope'.that the pro6ceedings of this
ConlFsgtion, and the workings and doingsof this Conrention,  6ill r~atore  peace;
we want peace; we need peaoe; and.we iexpect you of the Northei eStates, you of
4he free States, who. know nothing of war, to protect us in ouir right..  I thank you
6or your attention.  [Applause.].:          -      -''
The PRESIDENT:   We have heard fromn a distinguished friend of- AndreW jckioai; "Yon will now listen to the wordsotf-on" whow as the first friendof Ie' ry Clay
during -his life time; and if he had lived till now, God knows  he woutd have beel
rith us.........
Mr. JAMES E, THAYER, of New Yoi,. said:'  -...
fM:R. PRESIDENT AND GENTIfE,,EN 1OP THT CQIQNVElqIOl:. It may  be considered
inappropriate by some, for a  etberof this converntidb  orise avttuch a-h.our as
Ahis to smake a speech, but as I have said nothing since I have been here, I beg th~
convention will excuse me for occupying a small portion of Its time.      know that
this is not a place for words, butit is the grandeststage of human action of 6-lr day and
geneation, and for the future of our country.' It will be marked in my jndmen,nt
as a great event in hiStory, that the-Democratic party asseibled  in solemn coIunci'
in 1864.  Theee years anid a haLf of di,vl war, that hs destroyed many things:and
changed almost eeryttling, leave' to-Nay the Oemocratic 6ar,y irides;itetible and
unohanged.  Amid all the ra: e/Shoeks of the confliet, with some  aberation of its
own, you can still mark the grand care  of its orbit,tand hold to the promie. that 
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Democrts io Krationl.0ontntin.
Mit wUl circle round to the fulgll tnof its highest, grandest destiny-thereconstrue.
tid6n of the Union, and there-establishmentof  the Consti-tution.  [(Applause.], And
tis, while all other p,r/es, factions and organizations, after a too long rev,elryin
the guilt glory of thqiswar, self destructive, are abou: to expire in the very chaos
and ruin they haveproduced.  To-day thb <;em~mwtic party,: with imnposing and
august aspect, seqds forth its heralds for the campaign of 18f64,,with Washington at
a sacred memory,. and Mcelellan as the living leader.  [Tumultuous appalase:
And now let me ask you,.i  qicome from the North and the Eas, what will y6X
do?  What answer does NewhHampshire, Maine, and V~ermont make from ntheir
mountain homes; and old i4aSachusetts, from the sweet swelling ntou-n of ~un,lser
Hil; whiat say you?  And Coniect~, fromn the shadow of your Charter BOar
what is your res,Inse?  (A voic;. AsThe Constitution and thle U nion.")  The
Union, Ahe Cohistitution, is your )niwer!  LNew-York -with her epije voice,:ra
~ponds to this, and tells you+, hee tq;day  that on the platform and principles laid
down we wi'l reconstruct ou  govdrl!met, ad  again restore to this land, peace,
prosperity. and happiness to -IY~ (.gratarpialnuse.)  One word here, and it is this:
we want in this contest bra heiels  9 have a platform, we haye & candidte, and
will you tnot come up, ye menD Wih  h(ve the confidence of thle Democracy of. t,,
country, in the North, in the cent~'s(tates, and over tlie West;?.We  want, I i i
brave atnd intrepid men, becauseno man knows what is in the:ftiire) Do you no
see that while;this eoniventioh has been in session the admiistration:isatemting
to strip your WeStern States of yenr soveeign robes of power, and,  tvstls,:ex
into a bow-string, strangle you, and throw you helpless upon the Bosphor wve;
where you and all.yduir liitti,s wsill sink to ris6:no moQre.-'ii[es-"Ttiey cato
do it.")  Ido notbelieve they ban do it; but letthe I h',d'forth-men who wil
accept the present and all the future issues of this'coniect i  all the grandeur  i
need:be, of aeeetddeth [applanse] —men like Miiau, jn the Fren Th rev'lu tion, who, when the populace cried, "Cpand treason of:olnt Mirabea,"-and their
wvoice rose to the cry of the lantern afd he marched,to t!he tribune arid his friex.
Whispered of danger, said, "I know it, and I cotn  from it with eictory,  or to b
torn in fragment.   f [ApplaTs' )  li came in triph as all men *ill co!ieI tt{
they rise to that -sublime altitude in public affiiis Wherethey strike the stars, and
point,with their sovereign fingers the path in which  h  people   will; filto'w them
That is what we want, and we will: have Union.wand peace with Union; that is the
voice of New York.  Who,  in revikwing the last Three years and al half, iast not
often despaired-of the UJnion, and'of the Constitutini, and of peace?  fHow oftet
have we thought that thestorm of revolution would; not abate; that no suibsidingi
wave would reveal the mountain top, and that tihe'dove of peace Would'old at last
her,,tired, haffled wing, and sink to a cold, wildt ocean grave.  But here, undertthe
auspices of theDertocratic party, annmneing that they are for the Union, hey giv:e
you with the Union the promise of peace..Whien the windows are opened the NVhite
winged messenger will come back with the4leaf plucked off, the olive leaf in her
mouth.  [Applause. ]  Wait a little.longer,,,iwd hen she goes forthagairi sewill
not come back to us any more, for there will bl  no more blood, no more~ tearsm, for
the face,,f the land wiill be dry.: [Applausel,.]  And how will the patriotic heartS
of the people of this country thank you that you have given them the promise of a
restored Union, of a re-established Constitution.  Hoow will they thank you2-the
first body of men that have assembled withinr the last four years to utter any political
doctrines or principles-that, in your calm deliberations, in your solemn judgment,
you have closed your eyes for one moment to the sound of martial airs-the rustling
of banners, and the tramp of armed men; that you have'turned away  from ensa   guined fields, where blood run and men are dying, to breathe an atmosphere melo   dious only with, the harmony  and beauty of nature, where you can listen to the
songs of birds and the music of water-falls.  They will thank God that, if we cannot
have an abiding and lasting peace, we shall have, at least, a moment in which te
cool this quick rIound of the blood and calm this wild and fevered brow of a nation?s
delir'lum, ere the golden bowl is broken and the silver cord is loosed for ever and
for ever.  Aye, and if the Democratic party to-day was in power, and could send
forth its promise to the people of this land, what a choruis of joy would ascend to
hearvtn at the prospect that,the Union with the Constitui i on restaored and peace fol   lowing, would be broulght,liome to thenl!  How many  h:earts,would thank you if
the sun, for one autumnal month, would ripen the firuits o(f tl(, season without 
D1emoer~cre 2gationaZ;Cnvo ntion:.                             -
lighting the way. of contending armies to battle, to murde ul to sadden death; if
we could gaze on one moon as it fulls and wanes, whose  9d,oll d bems didtot
fall on ten thousand, twice ten thousand, new-made graves o:   the,best and bravest
men that ever knew a mother's prayers, a wife' love, a sister'   ile,  and  an old
man's blessing.  [Applause. ]  This, this is the august task undertaken  b  the
Democratic party-the preservation of our Union, the re-establishment of our'ifon  stitutions, an  the restoration of pes(e. It stae,s to-day, proud in its history!;on
fident in the past, hopeful for the ftures Ysa,ad.. from  his point it movesf;r  ward to its great work.  Come  up,:then, from the West, fom the North, fro  th
East, and the central States, and dedicate yourselves to this grand mission.  Ta
,he shouts that-go fbrth frorm this convention, of " MClellan!  cClellan, for tle
-le6err"'.''                           - -..
. eader!" [cheers,] shall blanch with a deadlier'hue the pale-blooded chee   of abo  litionism than did: the ery of'The champion tthe champion!" in the ist of Tem  "plestowe the faces of those who saw Wilfred of Ivanhoe appear to the rescue of the
fair Rebecca.  They think that the chair is drawn to the:funeral pile, that  he shad  ows have changed on -the dial; but thle footsteps of the champion  are heard-e
comes, and the Union and the Constitution shall be preserved from'tle sacrific&
.B  it ours, then, im the fuli.ess of tru.st in the God of our fathers, with every confi  dence in the leader whom we'have chosen-the  man I hae:ver seen,> hs form
and features I do not know; but this I do krw, lthat lie is ad itt-ed:tib ie the flrst
soldier of the country, and so far as hlis character is concerned, wve all know.that,,h
is a man of dauntless will and stainless honor.  And I believe he has  that order of
mind of'which statesmen are made,; that -he has8"the a'tbilit# o6 compr.hen d and:the
wfll,to execatte the policy and:,pans ithat "till save o-r govern'..t.. j. -  popul: r
instinct found him and called him forth; and to-day the geius of his cottry di61
her inspiring mantle upon him, and he beoomes lihe chaetq1instuuenttm:res;osVthe
Union of- the whole and peser.ve the liberties'of' id. In al history iJnd ito.e:'m pie that sui'passes that maganiplity of character  that tochestha soultnd hasraoro
of magnetic power than anything else:Nothing can surpss that noble cqsaninity
-.f character, that,- tried by. both,extnes of:fortune, piaif[and persecutioi,: hX n-t
failed in either. n[Appluae-di' Stand, then, gentlemer:by the democlaii' pla'orm
in all its Tength and breadth,, accept your lead,er as: the choice pf thee eop e,indi'cated and approe eby yourselves; 1ct thitname go forth-J": MeClfll': i'~;(f,l.,,
for a leader,"-across your west'ern pLaii: beonfatie mountai.s,  dow_           si PC.
until it mingles with the murmur of the tranquil ocean, let it pass to, ~ ejast, and
go up to -thoas4 beyonld your greatlakes, and they will re-echo it'  McClellan     i Mc Clellan for our leader!" and take care, ye men of the West, that when'we -throtig
tha$; Crowded avenue on the eventful day in November  next, the banner:of Ner
-York~ "4'icelsior "..-  not raised higher than any that shall rise beyond the-gireq
lakes.  [Great Applause.]
".EIJ~,EEFASn OF POLITICAL PtISO?IEv S             - 
Mr. WICKLIFFE, of Kentucky, offered thte following resouion: i;
Resolved, That Kentucky expects of the demlpcratic President wieo wll be eJe4dtnNover ber
that hsfirst pmciai~ act will be tothostdIn.N)r,be
ethat his firlt 9ilcial act will be to throw open Abraham Lincoln's prison doors, and let thi captives
A DELEGATE suggested that it wonldbe bettertomodify the rqIoiution  so as to
make it read "political prisoners.":'.   o
Mr. WICKLIFFE, of Kenttucky:  There "re   no others.  [Laiughter and cheersJ]
I know among othcr~ a cyase in which thirty-flve women of the;highest character
:were dragged  ~om t0heir houses in Kentuecky ard' iifiprisoned "at Lolsville, a.nd the
newspapers were forbidden to publish the fait'to the people of the United  tatmes
But-, hree aat the risk of arrest,;,publishl -the fatsand:denounice the tyr ann  that
accomplished it as the most vile, under the sun.:-,  [The resolution was unaniimnouslyiadopted.]:
ltr, REILEY, of Pennsylvania moved to adjourn.. —
ir. JO1iNSON,i of- Pennsylvnip:  I hope my coleague wil     l reconsider themo'tion
and ilthdraw it.  There is no reason why we should have     long a recessas 4.ti
four o'clock.,
Mr. REILEY, of iennsylvania:  I withdraw the motion..... 
Q.e(line Hioa< Oseatia.Canotio:
Wii  -;) XPA O EN,  Ol THIE. C  PRESIDENCY.
M:'-r. G0lt  bCO,::Ol!offired the  illQwing resoluti on:;..
.Resolvd.That. we prooeel to the,nomination,, of a  candidate for the Vic,'.rbsidenby wlthldt
debate atiwithouit iutervention of- otherF business. 
which was adopted.             -.r.'.,,i
-.The PRESIDENT:   With the'eonen t  of the Conveitipn,'and as thq rbdg'6bit
may.,find some -of the delegates: unprbpared, I sggest that a lttle timte elaie bef'ibe
.te Secretary-calls the roll.:      *:       -..                       1.
-:';    r ~ ~ ~ ~.:..,so. t.;;,..:..4....~;........
ir. 7LLEN, of Ohio:  I desire, sir, t presn1inhi behl~ of thp.Statof!o~',
lIon. G-eorge HU. Pendleton, as the rndidate for the  ice: PFresidency of the. Uaited
States. fProlonged cheering.]  Timeiwill not permit muto d4tlhe  geslemanr,hb
justice which I'should take so m uh  pleasure in doing.  I will only.say that4 a8
man, he possesses great ability; as a democrat, the purest virtue.-a man of honor,
integrityv  and a gentleman of truth.  Wo. nominate him with pride and pleasure,,n
the part of the State of Ohio.. 
The PRESIDENT:   I would suggest that the  gent lemn who rlng the nanes of
candidates before'the Convertion will introduce the n, nie without remarks or cQmment, to facilitate businbess.  No ma rwill be  named her          re Wh'reputation wil inOt
be known to us all...
r~~" ~'.....i
, Mr. MIcDONALD, of Indiana, nominated Hon.f'Daliel W. Voorhees, of Indiana.:
Mr. HUGHIES, of Pdnnsylvania, on behalf of,, the! delegation from.that, Stlte,
nominated Hon. George W. Cass, of Pennsylvania.            -.:.:
rt ]r'DICKEY, of Vermont, nominated Hon. James Guthrie, of Kentuciy
Mr. McHENRY, of tioa, nominated~ Gen. Augustus C. Dodge  of Iow, 4
M-r.4tHIGKOX, of Iinins,:nominuaed Hon. Johin D. Catn, of Illineois. H.  D. C
Mr. lHUNT, of New York;- I rise, sir, on behalf of a large portion of the N(er
York delsaation, to second the nomination which has been made by
Ilr. VALLANDIGHAM, of Ohio [interrupting]::uI understo4.tha4t a!l nqminai
tihnsBwere to be offered sid suconded without debate.::
The PRESIDENT:   Such is the case. 
Mr. HUNT, of New York, then seconded the nomination of -I1 n.i James Guthrie,
of Kentucky..          -...
Mr. SAULSBURY,  of Delaware, nominated  Hon.  Lazarus  W. Powell, o4           Ken -:ucky.
Mr. ORR, of Missouri, nominated Hoh. J. S. Phelps, of Missouri.
Mr. STOCKTON, of New Jersey, seconded the noiinatiotl of MJr. Pendleton.
Mr. CARMICHAEL, of Maryland, seconded the nomination.of M3r Powell.
Mr. RADFORD, of New York, seconded the nomination of Mr. Pendleton.
Mr. CLARKE, of Wisconsin, also seconded the nomination of Mr. Pendleton.
[Here a recess was taken foi the space of a few minutes.  The President havi~g
at length called the Convention to order,}
Mr. CRAWFORD, of Pennsylvania:' I desire to offer a resolution tkuehing the
matter of the nomination for th,Vice Presidency, as follows:, 
rResoZvted, That, with a view to preserve the national character of the democratlc' party, the'dteli  gatillons south of Mason's and Dixon's line be requested to select a suitatile Candidate for ~Ite Pret,dent for the consideration of this convention...
ThePRESIDENT:   I suppose umer therule ladopted the resolftlion wo;dnt
be in order. It was read for information. If the gentlemen are prepared t vote,
we will proceed to call the States.  [Cries of "Vote, vote."]
The SECRETARY:   Gentlemen will remember that they  vote  fbr  Viop iresi   tdentin the same manner as they voted for President;; through the chairma!;of'th
delegation and by electoral votes...'.
The States were then called in order, withb the following result:.' 
PDeoo'ati     a ~Xationa    l;Gu onvreni io'a    b'$
-,: r....          ~ r...~:~ l~ll f' IL' 0    i n t.f;-: * ~i X.: -.~~  s        6':' —' ~,.< ~~.' ~;
STATRS;.     -..Oso.  PON!aLI. HBLPi5 a.Ai
Maine...............i. ~............:;'':; ~,;~.'::; i.a;~,>- ~-.......r-;f.:,.;;i;.:"0,'-~   f':t'*Ov~
NewHampshire.....', 2 -...............,
Vermont.   I....... 4.
Masauchuslett'.                      9         i i                           *
RhodeITsiard,...':                           4...  -                        -
C~ -ectlqut.,...... -vX-.'   -;; *-^*;+   f X-*t J  
New Jeroey.   7..... Peulv-lvan~ia...... *-  *- -;.   *..; 0  w i-w; f —'i-< -t
DeltY are............
Maryland.'....; 
]Kentucky...........
'Ohio"21..... -'
ndeliarea...12......
Illinois.............      
ichigan..., tj..   -..
Minnebota......               2. 
WisConusin............  -......
'arta..                       o
tnibwa..:.-.*.;.... * *...'l...;."~..~,''' ~:"....,,~"'":' r+; /*w~;iw* 
Caliornia........................
Oregon.......
Totals.          65+     13. 6..  9. 13,,            4t
Aggregate number of Totes...,,.,.   226.
Necessary t o a choice........-.;.........:...,   
*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~o.....
The SECRETARY:   I will announce the sote.  For H. Jams  Guthrie of Ken tucky, 65. votes;  for Hon. George H. Pendleton, of Ohio, 5l 6  votes$: for lHon L.
W. Powell, of Kentucky, 32. votes; for Hon. J. H. Caton7 of I'iii;,'.... f or
G. W.  Cass, of Pcnnslvnia, 26 votes; for Hon.. W. Vooriee, of' tdia. a, ]
votes; for.-on. John J. Phelps - 8 votes: for Hon. A. C..  Dodzge,  to         i  blamk,
vote.  There is no  hoice and the conveuto i           pr   
Pending ite call of the Sta.es,.,..t,                                           218
]r. HICKOX, of llois, said:   The delegation from IllAnois, undeorstanding that
Hon. Mr.  Caton withdraws his name, casts   her vote  for George H. Pendleton, of
Ohio.   [Loud cheering.   Mr. PARKER, of Newu York:   Hving east ber vote once  otfiile  1fiioi; J:o
Guthrie, as,ainst hiso:ishes, New York noW  otes its entire  strength, thirtyi-thnree
votes, for Hon. Goorgeh. Pendleton, of Ohio.  [(g reat applause.             ].
r  POWELL, of Kentucky:   I have thehonor, ir, wile                   k  the    conven.
ion,  to- withdra  my name: fron  this seanvass.  The delegation,from  Kenituky,
which I have  the honor  to represent, would ehange its vote that it be  cast for
George H. Pendleton,.ofOhio.   [Enthusiastid cheering.]
Mr.  ROBINSON, of Kentuck o: At the reqauert of l. Guthrie, I desire to witha -
draw his nagme from the canvass, N    and the votes given for him are now, cast:tf
Goorge H.   -Pendleton, of Ohio.   [Great applause....
-Kr. PRICEL, of Iissouri:  Misaouri withdraws the name  of John L. Phep,   nd
easts her entire vote for Hon. Geo,ge H. Pendleton, of Ohio.
The  remaining  States were     then, called, and  each $tate recorded i   voffor
George H. Pendleton.  --:n.
: ~r.  ROBINSON, of   Ke~~~~~~~~~thoUntuk:r h reueMst ofM.GtreVIdsr o  i      h-Y
Tef        r       he nCETARY:, Tnat            votakes     fthis o      tin  hi  e   ino faor
of Hon. George;. Pendleton, of Ohio.   [eafning and loncntinued  pplaue.
mingled with, many cries for Mr. Pendlton to come   rard
eeoon.   EORGEo  H. PENDLETON, of Ohio, th. nominee forVie P,
Geo~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~a                   rgie H.Prenidl'etn.'
took the stand, and addressing the convention said:.,
: tL  PRXSIDENT, AND GENTLElmEiN or t[I   COSivN Tr'I:have received with profound sensibility this mark of the- confidence and.inAnesa of *lie democracy of   le
United States.   I can say no mnore than this now.   Youwill consider said all that is
proper for me to say upon an oecasion of, this kind.  I can only promise, in future,
to endeavor, with -the samne fidelity that I have triedt to exerise in the past-in etire devotion to those principles which lie at tte very foundation of our governeri,
and which are the  5asis of the Federal Constitution, and o therighlts of theoStitt 
and  of the liberties of the individual citizens-, [immense applausel -shall  endesroe
to be- faithful to those principles which lie at the very bottom of the organization ot
the democratic party.   AntI hn6p:aye, my friends,, animated with the fervent hopes
t tifbylthlie seleotion of: proper  men, we cani give a true and faithful applisatioito those prineiples,.we will again  build up the chattered fabric of our governmint
add hand it to the next generation as we received it from the pastthe most. bea:4gr
f.Fl ructure of government whbih the world has ever seen.  ]L agin tander to you:
gentlemen,   ny grateful  acknowledgments for the  compliment you have done me
and leave the floor.   [Loud and tong-continued cheers.J'
COM-ITTBE TO Ix3rOnRM THB CANDIDAIES OF THEIR NOMINATIX.
Mr. 0GREEN, of New York, moved that it be....' 
es/beed, That a committee of nine he appointed by the ehair, to announce the nomination of our
wmsdidates for President *id Vite President, aind to requi4t their.aeeptance of the same, upon te
platform of principle' Adopted by this Convbntlon...;
Mrt PETRIKEN,. of Pennsylvania, moved to amend that the  committee consist of
one  person to be kelected from the delegation of each State.
The amendment prevailed,  
Mr FULLER, of nllinois:   I offer an,  amendment to the resolution as amended,
that the  Preside4(t of this Convention be an additional  member of  the comnittee,
and exofficio the Chairman thereof.
Th e amendment prevailed and the resolution as amended was -atdopte&i 
The following committee was appointed:: 
-......... - Hrati o   Seyiaoetr, New  0tNk, w(hat..    E'ohnlgler, California.      i    -Hugh McCurdy, Michigan.
Joseph E. Smith, Maine.                          George M. Carman, Maryland.:
John M.. Douglas, Illinois.                      Theodore Itdnyan, New Jersey
Wal4er FP.Burch, Missouri.                       Charles A Wickliffe, Kentucky.,. 
-Jangs:uthri, Ientucky.  John,Cain, Vermont.,
So~x A. Green, Jr., N3ew.Ybrk,                 JBenjamris Stark, Oregon.'
-   Isaabawrenot, Rhiode Islanw.         -        Jhn Merrit, Delaware.-:
-Ilfred P. sagerrton, Indian.                     John L.. Stiles, Penhnsylvania.  -
George W. Tarrington, ~ lew iamphire..Georg  W. Morgan, Ohio. 
Arfred E. B1irr, Connedtidcut..1. G. Abbott,.assachusetts  
Charles Negus, Iowa.                             C. I. BJerry, MInnesota.':
Wilsm Bbaiona,Kans~'   - -   -;       W.T. Galltwatyi:WieconeIt'i        -'
tIOMMUNICATION FROM TAMMAN-Y HIALL.:
...]r.. BEL0-T, of', New York:,I have received a-comnunication from the Democratic General Committee of Tammany Hall and I hope itwill be read. In cornnee;
tion with this allow me -o say that the dmocracry of New  r   -k, in November r.ei,;
will tol up a majority of fifty thousand for MeCCl4llai  and Pedideton.  [iApplau.
The fotowing communicattion,; presented by Mr. Belmont, Was then read:,'r:
!1': ~'i......]:'"''"'' Y'o'ur, August 27th, 1864./
"To the Ohai,rma  of the YatioraZ Dende'atti," iCe5to, Ciicr,o llirs:.....
"lt a large an'd enthtisiastic meeting of the Democratic:General Committee of Tammany all.
1safollowing resolutions, offered by Hon. -Eliah F Purdy, were unanlniiously adopted and orderal
to be transmited to the National Convention at Chicago... 
".Wteegas4, Tammauy.Ial was not r'epresented in the late State Convention whfch;elected delegates te the ~National Convetion  at Chicago, and thui the democracy of the City of New Nork.
for the first time, are not duly represented in a Democratic Presidential Convention;, aid   
-   W ere. Welrard the harmony and:ucoesstff je; Doemoceeratc party as essential to the peace
ad the final restoration of the Uni;on and paramount to any question of local orgbin:zation  nd wilao
therefore, abseain from the exercise of. our riglbt to senc delegates to.c4mhicago, ha'th e State oe Je'w
To-k may present an unbroken front and' speak witi an indiridupl voice in then tioaai council;
.erertheleessTansany aHlcal cstnot refrain from giving expression to the Universal   nanim-pliati
demand of the democracy of.Newy York for the nomi!ation of a candiiate for the PresidFyQ,; ther,#T
fore be it
fo;r:.te & ~Mt bweno"ea wne    reeo wnd the nomination of the gre at omier'f e
George B. McClellan, for the office of President of the United States, 
~     Wsled,.That tbh nomination o george B. MIcClellan,fgr the presidency will at once restore hope 
and confidence tio the couhnty, giviig io the people their own chosen leader and the most capable man
t, direct the destinies of the natzon in this terrible erisis, and to reStore our noW dLivded and suffierig
enuetry t, unity, prosperity and happiness...:. 
le.ved,'that this Democratic Republican General Committee, assembled in our time-honored
headquarters, old Tammany Hall, representing as we do the democracy of the city of New Yorfk,
ieaffirn' and renew ourfealtgy to the UnIion, the constitution,  and the spreacy of t he laws, a'nd
our fixed deermination to:ustain, preserre ai,d defend them as formed'by ou' piatriotic forefat;lers,
transitted to us a a'rilc herltge for preserTatiton; and that we hereby pledge *erselves,; oQo
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-DevAo-cratio; I I Ntitiolitt, t -trtfm,. 
DemotnaiAio National 6Converion.
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t- the other, to rest not from our labors, nor cease in our exertlins, utit the staro anstipes again
float proudlIy in the breeze over every Ioot4of ground on the American Continet, with:One Union,
one constitution, and one government'for the American People.
"Resolved, That a committee of one from each ward be appointed to make wrangenets IQgr a
gad mass ratification meeting of the nominations of the national convention for Prsidenit and
Vi.oo President....: 
(Signed)                                 "PBTRa B13. SwXUsa, COhirmanpro j      w,q.
"Wx. HIiLCHMAN, SBl. TI WsBssTv, Secretaries."
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RESOLUTIONS.   
-Mr. BROWN, of Delaware, moved, and it was;
Re"olived, That one person from each State, to b Oelected by the delegation thereof, be appoint.:
' form a National Executive Committee.....  
Mr. TILDEN', of,ew York, moved, and it was
neaoved, That the same rule, in respect to the organization of, a4 trepresentatlon in. the l #.
democratic convention, be adopted, which exists, and is in operation In this body.
Mr. STILES, of Pennsylvania, moved, and it was
Resolved, That this eonvention unanimously present their thanks-to the citizens of t, cpity of
Chicago for their hospitality to members o'  this convention and to thepeople in attendanc, e
its proceedings. 
Mr. AUGUSTE, of Pennsylvania, moved, and it was'
'Re,solved, That this convention recommeadtothe democracy o( the, UnitedStatesto meet in m
meeting in their several States, districts and counties, to ratifythe nominati6ois to-day made b~
this convention, upon the ITth or September next, the anniversary of the adoption of the ederl
Constitution.',       
ea::CR URTISS, of Pennsylvania, moved, and it was  
Resolved, That fifty thousand copies of the proceedings of —this con enlon  seprlted and
tored amonu its members.
Mr. COX, of Ohio, moved, and it-'was
Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be tendered to the citizens of Chicago for the ereo     tion of the commodious building in which we have assembled, and to Captain J. W. Connett, chief
marshal of the police, and the force under him, for the efficient manner in which they have dis     charged their duties.
Mr. REILY, of Pennsylvania, moved, and it was
BReolved, That the thanks of this convention be tendered to the officers of this convention for the
able and impartial manner in which they have discharged the duties pertaining to their ap     pointments.
Mr. HUGHES, of Pennsylvania, moved, and it was
Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be tendered to the Hon.Horatio Seymour for the able,
dignified, impartial and consciencious manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of
this convention.
Mr. POWELL,  of Kentucky:   I have a resolution that I will offer.   I move that
it be
Resolv,ed, That we request the President of the United States to forthwith annul all military or     ders prohibiting the circulation of democratic newspapers in the States.
[Many voices were raised  to object, with  cries of "Ask no favors," "We  want
no favors," "We won't ask him," etc.]
Mr. BATES, of Iowa: I beg to say to the members of this convention that sev eral propositions were  before the committee on  resolutions, requesting President
Lincoln to withdraw the draft, and orders that he has made for this and that, but
the committee came to the conclusion that they would ask no favors of Abraham
Lincoln.  [Immense anid long continued applause.] A free field and a fair fight is all
that we ask now.
The PRESIDENT:   The resolution being objected to will go to the committee on
resolutions.
Mr. SMITH, of Vermont, moved, and it was
Resolved, That any vacancy in the Democratic National Committee shall be filled by such com     mittee on the nomination of the State Central Committees.
ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. WICKLIFFE, of Kentucky: I believe, sir, that we have accomplished our
business; that we have done a good work, and we have a great work before us; so
believing, I move, sir, that this convention do now adjourn..
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:  fr. HIIUVHINSON, oftPessylvania::so sir, n-o s,e de for thlis conetveiti
.SEYIERAL DIELEGArES:  We  have settle 1hg,4                -:;;-...
:: [The    ESIDENT thea rose and said:;,'?...
GENTLEMEN OF TH. CONVENTION-TeI  gentleman from Kentucky hts   iovet tha
thisconvention do now adjourn.  Before, I put this resolutioa,, allow m0o re,turn
my acknowledgments for the thanks you have voted myself'a/nd the other o,cers of
this body.  I will not detain you with any lengethened remarks, for I can say nothing to add to the effect of the proceedings of thiis convention.  I know hat evry
heart is full.  I know that every man goes forth from  here strenglhehnei oandc"onfirmedithe conition   a WhaVe adedneyars it thlife of tht g]ep'bli.
[Great cheering.] Gentlemen, we part to meet n6 morein our present relatloinshp;
but throughout tha rest of our days we  8hall remeinme-thismeeting.  E{theers.i
'Lay:the Almighty bless yd  all in the future.  May  He grant that youi  ty i!e to
see the day when good government shall be restored to this land of ours-when the
Union shall be re-established, and fraternal relationship existing; so thatWien our
last hours come,.we cn than    k God  that we have lived again to see theedayG 
'Aierican liberty and of American prosperity.  [Loud and iontg continued cheering,J
The SECRETARY:   This convention will now stand adjourned sinedie,  [Loud
cries of "No, no."]  This convention will now stand adjourned subject to the cail of
the National Committee, with 1 nine  6hers fQo 0teorge B. McClellan, the ne'xt prei~
lent. of th ULnited States.   -...     -.      -..;
[The cheers were most enthusiastically given,  and thus ended the proceedinigs o!
a body more pregnant with hope for -these United States tharfiany other whichha
Lbeen-held since the establishment of theUnion.];. 
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Q -       EN.G.i:     IJt'Sw-eA. CCEPTmNCE?OF. TtIE NObN,aTION;:i
T; The  n, tde.appointed,by hle       Convention to notify General; Mc,lela' of his
,the tI1llow[ng letter, Ydv.isig him of hi~ nominatioa wq~,is presented:.
Jj    ene,    ori'.-ieia:            NEW Yo.         p,   -vs: 1 8.
llr-.General*~.(.~e,tB.'~rgk.!lnz -,   -,~,.-:dt',..-,) ~~
A.::,he und.ersigned r.ere appointed a committee  by the Natiohal Democratic
C,onveutin, which met at Chicago on the 29th of A-igust: to:advise you of yuit
'uninimtnous -nomination- by that body, Its the dandidate bf;:the Democratie party, ftr
President of the United States, and  also to pre, ent to':you'copy of theeproceed
ngs asid.~e~olutidns- ofthe Convention.::,
: It gives -s great pleastire  to perform this duty, and to act a! the represenaive
of that Convention, whose deliberations were witnessed by a vast assemblage of citi zens, who attended am! watched -its poceedings with intense interest,. Be aRered
that those for whom.. we speak, wpre animated with the most earnest, devi.d andt
:prayerful desire fo,or the salvatior. of the American  Union, anAd the preservation of
the: Con,titution of:tthe United States;,and that the  aecompiahme~ of Ihese  ob jects wa- tle, guiding and impelling;motive in every mind,....  
-And,4 we,ay be' lperitted to. add, that their purpose  to maintain that Union is
moanifestel i}n their selection as their candidate, of one whose life has been devoted
to its cause, while it is their earnest hope, and confident.,belief, that yor,eleetioi
-wl restore to our-.euoatry, union, peace and constitutional liberty.
. We haqe the honor to be, --
'-Your obedientservanti,-...        ~ged).                              ITHORATIO SEYMOUR, ChairmIan,
JOHN t'IGLER, Colifornia.
ALF?RJ,D,B.  D4GIERTON  In,digaa.
ISAAC LAWRENCE, Rhode Island,
JOHN MERRITT, Delaware.
JOHN CAIN, Vermont. -
-:..HUGH McCURDY  Michgan.:
JOSEPH E. SMIT', Maine.
GEORGE H. CARMA-N, Maryland.
BENJAMIN STARK. Oregon.,
'JOHN M. DOU(GL}iAS,Illinois.; 
~CW-1R1 LS NEL U.,,iowa,
'-     JOHN: D. STIIjES, Pennsylvania.
-WIlLS(}N SHA fNOPN, Kainsas.
J..  -AIBOT,, Massachusetts..',
C. H. BERRY  Minnesota
JAt P'S GuTI:lIi', Kentu,cky.
.CIARI,ES A. WICK[AFB- Keiitnuk-.
* *r 4^''i ~~~~~C. G. W. IARRINGTON, New Ilampalire.
GEO. W. MOR(G4AN, Ohio.
ALFRtED E.'BURR, Oonnectieut.
-v ~~                   ~ -  Y;SHETODORE RtJNYON  Nett   iersey.
WESTON F. BIRCH, Missouri..           r
JOHN A. GREEN, JR, New.York.
W. T. -iLLO WAY, Wisconsink.
Gen.eral M'cheil'an accepted the nomination, and his formal letter to that effet
,was addressed4q othe committee on the evening of the same day.  The foilowingis
a correct copy thereof:..-. 
De,roc'mi  N%a Nioa I Con  *lo.19    I
ORAYE, N. J., So.. S.
G(rLmigN:  I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, informing me of my nomination by the Democratic National Caavention, recently assembled at Chicago, as their candidate at the next election for President of the United
States.
It is unnecessary for me to say to you that the nomination comes to me unsought.
I am happy tp' know, that when the nomination was made, the record of my publie life was kept in view.
The eet'c ioflong and varied Arise in the army, during war and peae, has been
to strengthen and make indellible in my mind and heart, the love and reverence for
the Constitution, laws and flag of our country impressed upon me in early outh.
These feelings have thus far guided the course of my life, and smut continue to
-o do to its end.
— She existence of more than one government over the region which once owned
our flag, is incompatible with the peace, the power,'"and the happine.s" of:te
people..   -    
The preservation of our Union was the soul avowsr object for 6wtich the war tas
commenced. lItshoutd'- hpave been conducted fo'-that object only, and in.e...ccirdspnce with those ptrinsiptes- which I teOk oceao6n to declare when i' actise service.
~Thus conducted, the work; of recon oili~vu would have been easy, and w,might
have reaped tle benefit of  o   na.y4y, i*torier on land and sea..  A   i
The Uunion was originally formned'by the exercise of aspirit of coneiliaetion and
Compromise. To restore and -preserve it, the- same spirit maust prevail in our coun.4ls,;and in the hearts of the people.
The re-establishment of the -Union in all itsi;ntegrity is, and must eontinue to b',
She indispensable'ondition in any settlement. -Sod soon as it is:clear, or even proibable, that our present Sdvrersaries' are ready for peace, upon the basis of the Unio,
-we should exhaust all the resotUrces of staesmanship practiced by civilized nationi
and taught by the traditions of the Amherbian people, consistent with the' honbor and
int,re6tA  of the o'untry, to secure sich peace, re-establIsh the Unin,andd guarantee for the fthre the otnstitutional rights of every State.  The U-l~en is the-ons
condition' of. peae-we -ask no more.
Let me add, what I doubt not.was, although unexpressed; theu  entiment of the
Convention, as it is of the people they represen4 that when any one State is willing
to return to the Union, it should he received at once, with a full guarantee of all its
constitutional. right.....
constitutional, riernghet:.'d::p estent effort to obtain those objects shoul  fi
If a frank, er nesit and- psitnshud ai,re
sponsibility for,-ulterior conseque6ne  will fall upon those who remain in arms
against the Unian.  But thieUnion ipust be preserved at all hazards.
I could not look in the face: of my gallant comrades of the army and navy who
have survived so many bloody battles, and tell them that their labors and the sacrifices of so many of our slain and wouinded brethren had been in vain; that we had
abandoned that Union for which we have so often periled our lives.
A vast majority of-our people, Whether in the army and navy or at home, would,
as I would,- hail with  nkolm  ndgd jp' the permanent restoration of peace, on the basis of the'Union under:tleCo0stiuton, without the effusion of another drop of
blood.  But no peace canr be perni,anent without Union.
As to the other  bjet.i presentpd in the Resolutions of the Convention, I need
only say that Ihould.seek in the-Constitution of the United States, and the laws
framed in accordance therewith, the rule of my duty and the limitations of execu tive power, endeavor:to restore economy in public expenditure, re-establish the su premacy of law,:and, by the assertion of a more vigorous nationality, resume our
commanding position among the nations of the earth.
The co ndition of our finance%, the depreciation of the paper money, and the bur dens the reby imposed on labor and capital, show t,e necessity of a return to a sound
financial system; Whilst the rights of citizens and: the rights'of States,  and the
binding authority of law over President, army and people, are: Objeets of not les
vital imp ortance in war than in peace..' 
Democratic National Convention.
Believing that the views here expressed are those of the Convention and the people you represent, I accept the nomination.
I realize the weight of the responsibility to be borne should the people ratify
your choice.
Conscious of my own weakness,'I can only seek firmly the  guidance of the Ruler
of the universe, and, relying on His all powerful aid, do my best to restore Union
and peace to a suffering people, and establish and guard their liberties and right&
I am, gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
(Signed)                                            Gxoagn B. MQOLNLIAA
To 1eon. Horatio Seymour and ofJers, (7ommite
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WJCDNI5DAY74gust 31, 1864,.
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*-OGNZ.,I]O;H: NATI~X, D0d~AI   CO~T?~,.
The members of the new National Democratic Committee,  con,isting of one rep.
resentative from each State represented in the National Democratic Convention4
as.embled immediately after the rdjuiirmAnt of the Convention, this. afte!/oon, in
the roosn of the Cmmitee atthe Sherman House, in the city of Chicago.
Mr F.   PRNCE, Secretary of the rnti     rin g committee, caled the: meeting to
Mr R O.PRINE,  ecrety o-h-rting, commitecaldhemtngo
order, and called the:roll of members, is follows:,.
LIST OF  IfEMtBERS.
Maine-S. R. Lyman, Portland.:
New -Hampshire-Josiah Minot, Concord.
Vermont.f-i-H. B. Smith, Milton.
Massachusetts —F. O. Prince, Boston.'
Con,necticut-William M. Converse, Norwich.
Rhode Island-Gideon Bradford, Providence.
Am,ew:YorkAugusti Relmont, New York City. 
New Jersey-W. G. Steel. 
..if.nsylvania-W, 4. Galbraith, Erie.-;
! Delaware-John A. Nicholson.. 
M:arylqnd-Odin Bowie, Colingtn......
Kentucky —James Guthrie, Louisville: S. Trimble, Paducah
Ohio-Rufus P. Ranny, Cleveland.
Indiana,YW. -E.! Niblack.: if    -.   -.:
l//.o/,s-.Wilbur F. Stomrey,Chicago     -
i]chwign-'.-W. L.: Bancroft, Port Huron.,
Missouri-Lewls W. Bogs, St, Louis.  
Minnesota:.JohijH.  M, Kinny, Chatfieid., (I A
Wisconsin-George H. Paul, Milwaukee.
Iowa-D. 0.,Finch, Des Moines,
Kansas-Isaac E. Eaton, Leavenworth.
Calffornia-Thomas Haynes, San Francisco.
Oregon-William McMillan.
All the members, with  the exception of Mr. James Guthrie, 
spoonded to the call of their names.
of Kentucklry, re,
THE TEMIPORARY ORGANIZATION.
Mr. WILBUR P. STOREY, of Illinois, was unanimously elected temporary-chair.
tan of the committee; and
Mr. F. 0. PRINCE,  of Massachusetts, was unanimously elected temporary  Seoa
retary.
The CHAIRMAN  reported that two names had been reported from Kentucky,
Hle wished to know whether the Committee would  take any action relative to this
double representation.
Mr. BELMONT, of New'York, moved that Messrs. Guthrie and Trimble, the
two representatives of Kentucky, be both admitted as members of the Committee,
with, however, a single joint vote, as had been the case of the Kentucky delegations to the Convention. Carried.
a
.D^ 4twa'tid -Ydtihonal; ar 
?D  oe Itif -XaYtional Co6~ne      tio4s,
THE PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
It having been moved and carried to proceed to the permanent organization a
the Qommittee,
Mr. SMITH, of Vermont, nominated for permanent chairman Hon. August Be}
mont, of New Tork.
Mr. FINCH, of Iowa, moved that, as Mr. Belmont was the only gentleman nonm
inated, he be unanimously elected.  Carried.
Mr. BELMONT, on taking the chair, thanked the Committee for the compliment
It had paid him. He expected that the democracy would haove this year better sueocess than in 1860; in ft    wascertain that the would,elect ftheir andidatea
[Applause.]
Mr. LYMAN, of Maine, nominated as permanent Secretary of the Committeoe
Mr. F. O. Prince, of Massachuactts,  The nomination was unanimously approved.
Mr. EATON, of Kanss, moved that a commitee of five be appointed by the
ohairman toselect seven  gentlemen; -to formsthe Exeeutive Committee., red;
*nd
Thoe: CHAIRMAN  appointed as  uc,.Pommittee Messrs. Storey, of Illq'ois
Eaton, of Kansas; Trimble, of KentuckY; Haynes, of  altfornia; and Galbrith 
of Pennsylvaaia.  The Momittee thereuppn retired.  On its r~urn it resotei            -
recommending the selection of the followiig name4gentlemen    foram: z...
THE   XgEC'TIYE COMMITTEE..
August Belmont, New York.
Wilbur F. Storey, Illinois. 
Frederick O. Prince, Massachusetts.. &'
W. A  Galbraith, Pennsylvania.
Rufus P. Ranney, Ohio.                  - 
L. V. Bogy, Missouri.''...
George H. Paul, Wisconsin.   "'' ""'
Mr. CONVERSE, of Connecticuat, moved that three addftional names be add  re'
those reported by the committee.  Lost...
Mr. HAYNES, of California, morcd that: two additional names, to"be na'od
by the Chairman, be added.  Carried; and   -        
The CHAIRMAN appointed Messrs. Bowie'0f Maryland, and iSmth of Ve rmat;
whereupon
The report as amended was then adopted.'    
Mr. HAYNES, of California, moved that the appointment of the Rese!/ *4os.
mittee at Washington be left in the hands of the:Executive comittee;  Cafdr  Mr. BOWIE, of Maryland, moved that the Secretary" Mr..Tao -b; reqtie: 
to act as Treaburer.  Carried.  -                           -   -
The Committee tken adjourned, subjeot to the call of the Chairmaa- -. L'?
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