rights of naturalized citizens against the Lexceeded anything known in history; absolute doctrine of immutable alle- and by its frauds and monopolies it has giance and the claims of foreign powers to punish them for alleged crime committed beyond their jurisdiction. [Applause.]

nearly doubled the burden of the debt created by the war. It has stripped the President of his Constitutional power of appointment, even of his own Cabinet. Under its repeated assaults the pillars of the Government are rocking on their base, and should it succeed in November next and inaugurate its President, we

In demanding these measures and reforms we arraign the Radical party for its disregard of right and the unparalleled oppression and tyranny which have marked its career. After the most will meet as a subject and conquered solemn and unanimous pledge of both people amid the ruins of liberty and the Houses of Congress to prosecute the war shattered fragments of the Constitution; exclusively for the maintenance of the and we do declare and resolve, that ever Government and the preservation of the since the people of the United States Union under the Constitution, it has re- threw off all subjection to the British peatedly violated that most sacred pledge Crown the privilege and trust of suf under which alone was rallied that noble frage have belonged to the several States, volunteer army which carried our flag and have been granted, regulated, and to victory. Instead of restoring the controlled exclusively by the political Union, it has, so far as in its power, dis- power of each State respectively, and solved it, and subjected ten States in that any attempt by Congress, on any time of profound peace to military des- pretext whatever, to deprive any State potism and negro supremacy. It has of this right, or interfere with its exernullified there the right of trial by jury; cise, is a flagrant usurpation of power it has abolished the habeas corpus, that which can find no warrant in the Constimost sacred writ of liberty; it has over- tution; and, if sanctioned by the people, thrown the freedom of speech and the will subvert our form of government, press; it has substituted arbitrary seiz- and can only end in a single centralized ures and arrests, and military trials, and and consolidated government, in which secret star-chamber inquisitions for the the separate existence of the States will constitutional tribunals; it has disre-be entirely absorbed, and an unqualified garded in time of peace the right of the despotism be established in place of a people to be free from searches and seizures; it has entered the post and telegraph offices, and even the private rooms of individuals, and seized their private papers and letters without any specific charge or notice of affidavit, as required by the organic law; it has converted the American Capitol into a bastile; it has established a system of spies and espionage to which no constitutional monarchy of Europe would now dare to resort; it has abolished the right of appeal on important constitutional questions to the supreme judicial tribunals, and threatens to curtail or destroy its original jurisdiction which is irrevocably vested by the Constitution; while the learned Chief-Justice has been subjected to the most atrocious calumnies merely because he would not prostitute his high office to the support of the false and partisan charges preferred against the President. Its corruption and extravagance have

Federal Union of coequal States; and that we regard the Reconstruction acts (so called) of Congress, as such, usurpations and unconstitutional, revolutionary and void; that our soldiers and sailors who carried the flag of our country to victory against a most gallant and determined foe, must ever be gratefully remembered, and all the guarantees given in their favor must be faithfully carried into execution. That the public lands should be distributed as widely as possible among the people, and should be disposed of either under the preemption or homestead laws, and sold in reasonable quantities, and to none but actual occupants, at the minimum price established by the Government. When grants of the public lands may be allowed necessary for the encouragement of important public improvements, the proceeds of the sale of such lands, and not the lands themselves, should be so appled.

THE TWO-THIRDS RULE.

That the President of the United The question was put and carried unaniStates, Andrew Johnson [applause], in mously. exercising the power of his high office in resisting the aggressions of Congress upon the constitutional rights of the States and the people, is entitled to the gratitude of the whole American people, and in behalf of the Democratic party we tender him our thanks for his patriotic efforts in that regard. [Great applause.] Upon this platform the Democratic party appeal to every patriot, including all the Conservative ele. ment, and all who desire to support the Constitution and restore the Union, forgetting all past differences of opinion, to unite with us in the present great struggle for the liberties of the people; and that to all such, to whatever party they may have heretofore belonged, we ex-gan, and others from other States, who tend the right-hand of fellowship, and hail all such co-operating with us as friends and brethren. [Applause.]

At the conclusion of the reading of the platform, Mr. Murphy said: As might have been expected, in the preparation of this platform, there were differences of opinion, which, however, upon consultation, have vanished. I say to this Convention that this platform has received the unanimous approval of the Committee. [Great applause]. And, sir, in view of this fact, I move the previous question.

The Secretary-Mr. Murphy, of New York, Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions, moves the previous question on the Platform. The question now before the Convention is: Shall the previous question

be ordered?

Cries of "Question, question." The previous question was seconded, and the main question ordered,

A Delegate I should like to hear those resolutions read again.

The President (who here resumed the Chair)-Before the Committee proceeds to ballot, to avoid all possible misunderstanding, it is proper that this Convention should understand and clearly define what the twothirds rule is. The Chair is exceedingly anxious that no question shall be decided by it after a ballot that can by any possibility lead to any misunderstanding, or any disappointment. The Chair holds itself ready in the construction of the two-thirds rule to be governed by the directions of this Convention. We have adopted the rules which governed the Convention in 1864. The Convention of 1864 adopted the rules that governed the Convention of 1860. I see before me a number of eminent gentlemen, one from Illinois, another from Michiwere conspicuous and prominent members of that Convention. I was not a member of that body. I have read through its proceedings with a view of understanding what that rule is. I will direct the Clerk to read the decision of the Convention in Charleston in 1860, and the decision of the Convention when it met again at Baltimore, under another Chairman, after the unfortunate disruption of that body.

of Mr. Richardson, of Illinois, that twoHere a long debate ensued on a motion thirds of all the members voting be the requisite number to make a nomination.

Mr. Clymer (Pa.)-I believe it was the when it reported the rule that it required unanimous judgment of that Committee, not two-thirds of the votes cast, but twothirds of the vote of the entire Electoral College. [Cries of "Good," and applause.] Therefore, I move, sir, to substitute for the resolution, of the honorable gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Richardson), the following,

which I send to the Chair.

Mr. Richardson withdrew his motion. The Chair advises this Convention that Cries of "No," no," and "Question." they adopt the construction which was put The question was then put upon the upon this resolution in 1860, by the Presiadoption of the Platform, and it was unani-dent of the Convention at Charleston, and mously adopted, amid enthusiastic cheering, the entire body of delegates and spectators rising and waving their hats and

handkerchiefs.

by the President of the Convention at Baltimore. The Chair understands that the decision at Charleston (which decision was assented to afterward at Baltimore) was that it required two-thirds of the electoral vote. In order that the Convention may understand this, I will ask the Secretary to read it. The only wish of the Chair is to prevent any possible misunderstanding from arising here as the rule under which we act.

Mr. White (Md.)-Inasmuch as the decision of the Chair contains exactly what my resolution contained, I will withdraw it.

The Secretary, by direction of the Presi- | half of the Tennessee delegation, nominadent, then read from the report of the de-ted Andrew Johnson. cision of the Chair made at the Democratic Convention of 1860, as follows:

"The resolution passed at Charleston, as understood by the President of this Convention, as understood by the present occupant of the Chair, was not a change in the rule requiring a two-thirds vote to be given to nominate, but merely a direction given to the Chair by the Convention not to declare any one nominated until he had received two-thirds of the votes of the Electoral College, and the present occupant of the Chair will not feel at liberty, under that direction, to declare any one nominated until he gets 202 votes, unless the Committee shall otherwise instruct him."

Mr. Bigler (Pa.)-Moved that the roll of States be called, and that the delegates of the several States proceed to the nomination of candidates for the Presidency. Which was carried.

Mr. Eaton, on behalf of Connecticut, nominated Gov. James E. English, of Connecticut.

When Illinois was called, Mr. Richardson (Ill.) said we will cast our vote for Mr. Pendleton [applause]; but we leave it to the Ohio delegation to make the nomination.

Mr. Smith (of Vt.)—Nominated the only Democratic Governor of New England, Jas. E. English.

Mr. Baldwin (of Va.)-Indorsed, as its first and only choice, the nominee of this

Convention.

Mr. Clark (of Wis.)-On behalf of a majority of the delegation, nominated James R. Doolittle.

Mr. Palmer (of Wis.)-For the minority of the delegation, seconded the nomination of George H. Pendleton.

Six ballots were then had for President, without result.

Soldiers and sailors indorse the platform.

HON. HORATIO SEYMOUR DECLINES. for the Hon. Horatio Seymour. On the fourth ballot, North Carolina voted

I am

The President (Mr. Seymour)-I trust I may be permitted now to make a single remark. Very much to my surprise, my name has been mentioned. I must not be nominated by this Convention, as I could not accept its nomination if tendered, which I do not expect. My own inclinations prompted me to decline at the outset; my honor compels me to do so now. grateful for any expression of kindness. It When Indiana was called, Mr. Fitch must be distinctly understood, it is impossaid: The gentleman for whom the dele-sible, consistently with my position, to allow gation of Indiana designs to cast their vote tion against my protest. The Clerk will my name to be mentioned in this Convenhas been already named to the Convention. proceed with the call. When Iowa was called, the Chairman of the delegation said: Iowa makes no nomination, but expects to sustain the nomination made by the State of Ohio.

Mr. H. J. Anderson on the part of a majority of the Maine Delegation, nominated Gen. Winfield S. Hancock.

Mr. Emory (Maine)-In behalf of the minority of the Maine delegation, nominated, as their choice, the Hon. George H. Pendleton.

Nebraska makes no nomination, but will cast her vote for George H. Pendleton,

Mr. Little (of N. J.)-The State of New Jersey nominates ex-Governor Joel Parker. Mr. Tilden (of N. Y.)-On behalf of the New York delegation, nominated Sanford E. Church, of New York.

Gen. McCook (of Ohio)-By the unanimous voice of the Democratic Convention of Ohio, nominated George H. Pendleton, of Ohio.

Mr. Bristow (of Oregon)-Oregon will cast its vote for George H. Pendleton.

Judge Woodward (of Penn.)-On behalf of the Pennsylvania delegation, nominated the Hon. Asa Packer, of Pennsylvania.

Mr. T. A. R. Nelson (of Tenn.)-On be

The Secretary read the following communication to the Convention:

Resolved, That the Declaration of Principles adopted by the Democratic National Convention be, and the same are hereby approved.

Ordered, That the Secretary communicate to the Democratic Convention a copy of the above resolution forthwith.

JAMES P. O'BIERNE, Sec'y Soldiers' and Sailors' Convention. To the Democratic Convention.

Mr. Richardson (Ill.)-I move that the document just received from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Convention be put upon the record of the Convention and made a part of the proceedings. Carried.

The Convention then adjourned.

FOURTH DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.-
The following list of the National Execu-
tive Committee was read:

Alabama-John Forsyth, Mobile.
Arkansas-John M. Harrell, Little Rock.
California-John Bigler.

Connecticut-W. M. Converse, Franklin. Convention. By permission of the Chair I

Delaware-Saml. Townsend, Newcastle.
Florida-Chas. E. Dyke, Tallahassee,
Georgia-A. H. Colquitt, Albany.
Illinois-Wilbur F. Strong, Chicago.
Indiana P. O.-William E. Niblack.
Iowa-Daniel O. Finch, Des Moines.
Kansas-Isaac E. Eaton, Leavenworth

City.

will read it from the stand. [Applause, during which Mr. Vallandigham made his way to the rostrum.]

The Chair-Mr. Vallandigham, of Ohio, will make a communication to the Convention.

Mr. Vallandigham-The following is the communication to which I refer:

Kentucky-T. C. McCreery, Owensboro.
Louisiana-Jas. McClosky, New Orleans.
Maine-Sylvanus R. Lyman, Portland.
Maryland-Odey Bowie, Prince George.
Massachusetts-Fred. O. Prince, Boston.
Michigan-William A. Moore, Detroit.
Minnesota-Charles W. Nash, St. Paul.guided my conduct since the suggestion of
Mississippi-Charles E. Hooker, Jackson.
Missouri-Charles A. Swarts, St. Louis.
Nebraska-G. L. Miller, Omaha.
Nevada-J. W. McCorkle, Virginia City.
New Hampshire-H. Bingham, Littleton.
New Jersey--John McGregor, Newark.
New York-August Belmont.

MR. PENDLETON'S LETTER.

CINCINNATI, July 2, 1868. WASHINGTON MCLEAN, Fifth Avenue Hotel, N. Y. :

My Dear Sir-You know better than any one the feelings and principles which have

North Carolina-Thos. Bragg, Raleigh.
Ohio-John G. Thompson, Columbus.
Oregon-J. C. Hawthorn, Portland.
Pennsylvania-Isaac Eskister, Lancaster.
Rhode Island-G. Bradford, Charleston.
South Carolina-Charles H. Simonton,

Charleston.

Tennessee-Jno. W. Leftwick, Memphis. Texas-John Hancock, Austin. Vermont-H. B. Smith, Milton. Virginia-John Goode, Norfolk. West Virginia-John Hall, Port Pleasant. Wisconsin-Fred. W. Horn, Cedartown. Mr. G. N. Fitch (of Ind.)-In behalf of a majority of the delegation from Indiana, put in nomination Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks, of Indiana.

Mr. R. J. Reeves (of Ind.)-Felt under obligations to regard the preference of his State, expressed by her convention for Geo. H. Pendleton.

Twelve more ballots were had, making eighteen in all, without result.

The Hon. T. W. Brown, chairman of the committee appointed by the Democratic Convention of Tennessee, then read the address to the Convention prepared by the

committee.

my name for the Presidential nomination.
You know that while I covet the good.
opinion of my countrymen, and would feel
an honest pride in so distinguished a mark
of their confidence, I do not desire it at the
expense of one single electoral vote [great
applause], or of the least disturbance of the
harmony of our party. I consider the suc-
cess of the Democratic party in the next
election of far greater importance than the
gratification of any personal ambition, how-
ever pure and lofty it might be. [Loud
cheers.] If, therefore, at any time, a name
shall be suggested which, in the opinion of
yourself and those friends who have shared
our confidences, shall be stronger before the
country, or which can more thoroughly
unite our own party, I beg that you will in-
stantly withdraw my name, and pledge to
the Convention my hearty, and zealous, and
active support for its nominee,
Very truly yours,

GEO. H. PENDLETON.

[Great cheering.]

Mr. Vallandigham-At the request of the gentleman to whom this letter is addressed, I submit it to this Convention. It was his desire that it should have been done very early in the afternoon of yesterday, but the earnest zeal and fidelity of the Ohio delegation to the distinguished son of Ohio, whom they had presented to the Convention for the office of President, precluded their consent to any such proposition. This morning his request has been reverenced, and in conformity with it I have produced and read the letter, and submit that the spirit of magnanimity, unselfishness, and of patriotic devotion to the interests of the country, speak in terms of far higher eulogy in behalf of this distinguished gentleman than any words I could fore, to the authority of Mr. McLean, and utter. [Great applause.] Pursuant, thereacting under the advice of Mr. Pendleton, I withdraw his name, with hearty thanks to the multitude of earnest, zealous and devoted friends who have adhered to him

with so great fidelity. [Applause, and long-| be identical with my own. [Applause, and continued cheers for Pendleton.]

The Convention then proceeded to ballot.

NOMINATION OF HORATIO SEYMOUR ON THE
TWENTY-SECOND BALLOT.

cries of "Take the nomination, then."] I do not stand here as a man proud of his opinions or obstinate in his purposes; but upon a question of houor I must stand upon my own convictions against the world. [ApWhen Ohio was called, General McCook plause, and a voice, "God bless you, Horatio (Ohio) said: Mr. Chairman-—I arise at the Seymour."] Gentlemen, when I said here unanimous request and the demand of the at an early day that honor forbade my acdelegation from Ohio, and with the consent cepting a nomination by this Convention I and approval of every public man in the meant it. When, in the course of my interState, including the Hon. George H. Pen- course with those of my own delegation and dleton, to again place in nomination, my friends, I said to them that I could not against his inclination, but no longer be a candidate, I meant it. And now permit against his honor, the name of Horatio me here to say that I know after all that Seymour, of New York. [Rousing cheers, has taken place, I could not receive the and long-continued applause.] Let us vote, nomination without placing, not only myself, Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the Con- but the great Democratic party in a false vention, for a man whom the Presidency position. [Great Applause.] But, gentlehas sought, but who has not sought the men of the Convention, more than that, we Presidency. [Applause.] I believe in my have had to-day an exhibition from the disheart that it is the solution of the problem tinguished citizen of Ohio that has touched which has been engaging the minds of the my heart, as it has yours. [Cheers.] I Democrats and Conservative men of this thank God, and I congratulate this country, nation for the last six months. ["Good, that there is in the great State of Ohio, good." I believe it will have a solution whose magnificent position gives it so great which will drive from power the vandals a control over the action of our country, who now possess the Capitol of the nation. [Applause.] I believe it will receive the unanimous assent and approval of the great belt of States from the Atlantic-New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, and away West, for quantity-to the Pacific Ocean. I say that he has not sought the Presidency; and I ask-not demand-I ask that this Convention shall demand of him that, sinking his own inclination and the well-known desires of his heart, he shall yield to what we believe to be the almost unanimous wish and desire of the delegates to this Convention. [Great applause, and three cheers.] In my earnestness and enthusiasm, I had almost forgotten to cast the twenty-one votes of Ohio for Horatio Seymour. [Tremendous excitement, and nine cheers for Horatio Seymour.]

The President, the Hon. Horatio Seymour, here advanced to the front of the stage, and, as soon as the enthusiasm would permit of his being heard, addressed the Convention.

SPEECH OF MR. SEYMOUR.

GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION [cheers]: The motion just made by the gentleman from Ohio excites in my mind the most mingled emotions. [Applause.] I have no terms in which to express my gratitude [cheers] for the magnanimity of his State and for the generosity of this Convention. [Cheers.] I have no terms in which to tell of my regret that my name has been brought before this Convention. God knows that my life and all that I value most in life I would give for the good of my country, which I believe to

a young man rising fast in the estimation of his countrymen, and whose future is all glorious, who has told the world that he could tread beneath his feet every other consideration than that of duty; and when he expressed to his delegation, and expressed in more direct terms, that he was willing that I should be nominated, who stood in such a position to his own nomination, I should feel a dishonored man if I could not tread the same honorable path which he has marked out. [Great applause.] Gentlemen, I thank you, and may God bless you for your kindness to me; but your candidate I can not be. [Three cheers for Horatio Seymour.]

SPEECH OF MR. VALLANDIGHAM.

Mr. Vallandigham (Ohio): Mr. President-In times of great public exigency, lamity, every personal consideration must be and especially in times of great public cayielded to the public good. [Applause.] The

safety of the people is the supreme law, and the safety of the American Republic demands the nomination of Horatio Seymour of New York. [heers.] Ohio can not, Ohio will not accept his declination, and her 21 votes shall stand recorded in his name[cries of "good, good," and cheers]—and now I call upon the delegations from all the States represented on this floor; upon the delegations from all the States of this Union, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the great Lakes to the Gulf, disregarding those minor considerations which, justly it may be, properly I know, tend to sway them in casting their ballots to make this nomination