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he United States. The Chairman stated the motion. Mr Cameron--I move the following as a substitute for the motion of the gentleman from Ohio. The chairman directed the Secretary to read the resolution. Resolved, That Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, be declared the choice of the Union party for President, [applause,] and Hannibal Hamlin of Maine, be the candidate for Vice President of the same party. Cries of "No. no!" A Voice — Divide the resolution. Mr. Cresswell, of Maryland--I call for a division. Mr. Stone, of Iowa — I ask if I can make an amendment to that resolution. The Chairman said the resolution of Mr. Cameron was now the question before the Convention. Mr. Stone--I move to lay it on the table. Carried. Mr. Stone--I now move that Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, be the unanimous nominee of the Convention. Cries of "Question," and great confusion. The Chairman —— will the gentleman listen for one moment The gentle