Official proceedings of the National Democratic convention, held at New York, July 4-9, 1868.: Reported by George Wakeman, official reporter of the Convention.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDLIVGS OF THE
Mr. S. S. Cox, of New York, offered the following resolution, which
was received with applause and referred to the Committee oni Resolu
tions,
Resolved, That this Convention approve of the doctrine applied by Secretary Marcy in the Kozta case, so that not merely full naturalization, but a declaration of intention in good faith, shall be the shield of American citizenship abroad.
Mr. CLARK, of Wisconsin.- I would like to inquire what has been done
with the original resolution in regard to the amnesty proclamation. The
amendiment offered bv the gentleman from New York (Mr. Brooks) was
adopted, but nothing has been done since in regard to the orig,inal resolution.
The PRIESIDENT.- The Chair understood that the amendment of the gentlemanl fronm New York (Mr. Brooks) was more in the nature of a substitute
than amendment, and that it was adopted; but if it is the will of the Convention that the original resolution be voted upon, the Chair will put the question.
Cries of "No, no! "
Mr. BREWER, of Pennsylvania, offered the following resolution,
which was adopted unanimously, Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention be tendered to Hlion. Henry
L. Palmer for the able, impartial, and satisfactory malnner in which he discharged the duties of temporary chairman.
The PRESIDENT. - What is the further pleasure of the Convention?
Mr. BIGLER, of Pennsylvania. - As there seems to be no business before
the Chair, and as the Convention is in a very comfortable and fit conditioni to
proceed with important business, I niove that the Convention do now proceed to nominate a candidate forPresident of the United States. (Cheering.)
Mr. PHILLIPS, of Missouri. - I ask the gentleman to allow me first to offer
this resolution, -
Resolved, That the Delegates in this Convention pledge themselves, in
advance of any nomination, to support the nominees of this Convention.
Unanimously adopted.
Mr. HUTCIIINS, of Missouri, offered the following amendment to
the resolution of Mr. Bigler,
Resolved, That no steps be taken towards the nomination of a candidate
for the Presidency until after the platform shall have been presented.
Mr. HUTCHINS. - I ask for a vote by States on that amendment.
The Secretary commenced calling the roll, anld several States re
sponded.
Mr. BIGLER. - I am under the impression that there is a misapprehension
as to the importance of the resolution I have offered. It is not intended that
we shall proceed to ballot for the candidates imniediately. The motion was
intended to present the names, to nominate thenm; then proceed to fix an
hour at which we will ballot for candidates. The amendment, as it stands
now, involves the question of nominating the candidates in advance of a platform. For myself, I am in favor of that policy. The gentleman will see,
therefore, that this is not the place for his amendment.
A DELEGATE, from Michigan. - I rise to a point of order; that it is not in
order to make remarks after the Clerk has commenced to call the roll.
Mr. BIGLEg.- I have proceeded simply in explanation, for there is some
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