! t i majority platform as Janus-faced und dt tory. So far aa Missouri is con- i. i ucy can carry iuu muwuiiu, uvuii ii it nould be clogged with the deadly Btuw. as they always co it blind for tho in Douiooratie nominee. But he could plain- ly bcm that his border neighbors would bo dot, oyed by its venom, 0 j . King, alluded, in tho course of his argument, to" tho distinguished statesman .of Illinois, and each timo was greeted with deafening applause. Tho Northern Democracy, he said, has boon stricked down because it stood by the South, and now thoy havo tho taunt thrown at thom that tiuy cannot promise their electoral vote to the nominee with any certainty. 'X his majority platform would nomiuato Seward and would make him the President, If a few Southern States abandoned this Convention, its nomineo will gain Statoj for Stato from tho North for their nominee. ' Ha would regret it if they should leave, t but thoy must stand by the ship to the j last. The Democrats will feel that they i aro whipped before tho battle if you forco this majority platform upon them, 6FEECP OF MB. YANCEV, OF ALABAMA. Mr. Yancey, of Alabama, took the floor, amid immenso applause and cheering. Ho proceeded to reply to Gov. King, styling his speech as rcmarkablo and un natural, as coming from a Southern man. Mr. Yancey pronounced tho chargo that there wcro any disunionists or disrup tionists in tho Alabama delegation false. Ho spoke for nearly two hours. His ex treme doctrines wero applauded very weakly, even iu tho galleries. He was severe on Douglas in connection with Kansas affairs. Tho acts of the North had made many persons at the South be liovo that tho South and her institutions aro no longer safe within the limits of the Union. Ho denied that Alabama had at tempted to dictate to this Convention. The instructions to her delegates wero merely for their guidance, and if it had not been for the omnipotent, finding-out press, no ono but her delegates would have known of their existence. Mr. Yancey's speech was most eloquent and powerful. Ho contended that the Democratic party must accept defeat with cheerfulness ou a principle, rather than seek success with its violation looking to the sobor second thought of the people for justification and restoration. He concul ded by urgiug tho Southern Delegates to be true to their Constitutional duty, and not to lend themselves to a palpable wrong to obtain a party victory. If they allow themselves to be thus made tools of, they should bo hung on a political gallows higher than ever was built for Haman. Great cheering SPEEOn OF SENATOR PUOII, OF OHIO. Hon. Georco K. Pugh, of Ohio, then took tho floor to reply to Mr. Yancey, at half past saven o'clock. M. Pugh was glad to hoar ono South ern man speak out plainly and boldly, and tell us what ho really docs want, lie read the resolutions adopted by tho Alabama Democratic Convention four years ago, and reported by Mr. Yancey himself, which were decidedly in favor of non intervention, and at tho samo timo in structed them to leave tho Cincinnati Con vention if that doctrine was not acceded to. Alabama did not then ask for what she now asks ; nor did tho gentleman from Alabama demand what he now demands, Mr. Pugh then proceeded to reply to Sir. l ancey s arguments. His remarks wero of tho most scathing character, such as wero never before heard in Charleston on that sido of the subject, Bold, fearless and powerful ho continued for an hour to combat the views of tho Alabamian, and at 8 o'clock, gave way lor a recess ot one hour. MQUT SESSION, The Convention reassembled at 0 o'clock, An attempt was made to fix tho time for closing tho debate on platform but it was unsuccessful Jlr. Pugh resumed his speech, going into an argument to provo the constitu tionality of squatter sovereignty. Ho quo- t :d from a speech of Senator Hunter on tho Kansas bill to sustain the views which ho and his friends now entertained. He reviewed Jlr. Yancey's speech with great forco and eloquence. Jlr. Pugh concluded his remarks by saying to tho South that tho party wanted uo mutiny on board the ship, but if the South choose to go out of it, they will re pent their departure it part they must Jlr. Cochrane, of now York, then took tha floor atST proposed his resolution (as inserted iu tho morning proceedings) as a substituto tor the majority report, it was declared out of order. rriE previous question moved. Mr. Bishop, of Connecticut, moved tho I rovious question on tho platform. This motion caused a tremendous up- ro .r and excitement. A dozen members sprang to the floor on the momentT bhouting at tho top of their; voicos. The Southern members demanded that struction, and that Georgia must voto as a 'stood, ayes 120 nays 178. the Convention should now adjourn and unit, (being a loss of two Douglas votes.) Jlr Gittings moved a recess of one hour, a vote be takeu on the platform at noon 1 Tlio voto was then announced as follows Jlr. Jackson moved to recommit the re t '-morrow. 1 yeas 2 12, nays 47. 1 ports w hich was pronounced out of ordor. A vote by States waj demauded on the 1 So tho Platforms wero all referred back Jlr. Lawrence, of Louisiana, moved a motion to adjourn. to the Committee without instructions. call of the roll. Daring tbo call of tho roll tho noise and Pending a motion to instruct tho commit- Tho President decided that a call of tho confusion was unprecedented. Tho motion to adjourn wa3 carried roas 159, nays 143. Tho Convention then, at midnight, ad- joui ued. SIXTH DAY. Charleston, April 28 Tho National Democratic Convention rc-assembled at 10 o'clock, fhismorning at the Institute. Jlr. Jloffatt of Y'irginia, and .Tosiah llandall.of Pcnnsylvania.both claimed tho floor. It was finally civen to Mr. Bicler, of Pennsylvania. Jlr. Bigler proceeded to address tho Convention in favor of reconciling tho dif- fcrenccs which exist, and producing union and harmony and preserving the integrity of the Demoeratio party. He was interrupted by Jlr. Bishop, of Connecticut, who olaimcd the floor, on tho ground that ho had moved tho previous question, at the time ot adjournment last mgut. 'iho Uhair decided that tuo motion lor tho previous Question, last night, was not seconded, and, therefore, Jlr. Bigler was entitled to the floor. Mr. Bigler then introduced tho Bayard resolutions, hoping that thoy might- bo the woani of doneiliatiern. He moved, as a means of testing tbo tenso of tho Conveu-' tion, that tlio reports bo referred back to to me tjommuico, wim instructions io report tho Bayard resolutions to tho Convention one hour. i Mr. Hichordson, of Illinois, denounced tho motion as out of order. 1 A half hour was then spent iu the dis- sussion of points of order. ( The Chair decided that Mr. Bigler was in order. Mr. Bicler demanded tho previous oues-1 tion, j Mr. Montgomery, of Pennsylvania mov , ed that tho motion to recommit bo laid ou the table. 1 Jlr. Phillips, of Pennsylvania, inquired whether tho motion to table would not carry the whole subject, resolutions and1 all, with it. Mr. Stuart, of Michigan, objected to tho inquiry. We will ascertain that when the vote is taken. I After furthur debate, tho Chair stated that tho motion to lay on tho table tho previous question, carries with it tho hcvc- ral platloruis. tain tho position ot lion-iutervention. Mr. Montgomery then withdrew his Tour years ago tlie South demanded this motion to lay on the table. principle t lie cautioned them on the re Mr. Miles, of Maryland, wanted to know suit of their extreme views that could lead what would bo the effect of tho provious to nothing but tho election of a Black Bo question. Beprcscntiug the principal slavo publican President and Congress, district of Maryland, ho wanted tho oppor-, Jlr. Burrows, of Arkansas, followed in tuutty to reply to tha remarks made hero a speech on tho Southern side of the ques- , ,r . ,i- .. i.i i i. ... . ... . '....i ... I charged with misrepresenting his constitu- uy mi colleague, I nr. uoiinwn.i wuoiu nu I cuts at homo, and stultifying his own opin- ions which he previously exprosed. Thero wero cries for the proious ques tion, and it was seconded at 11 o'clock. Florida demanded a voto by States. Great excitcmcut prevailed throughout tho hall ihe minority ot tho Ueorgia delegation hero read tho resolution of the Georgia Convention, requesting , but, they conten- ded, not intruding their delegates to voto as u unit. Without any decision on tho point. Tho voto was proceeded with, and resul- ted as follows yeas 30!) ; nays lffrom JIaryland). So the main question was ordered, Tho question then recurred on tho mo- tion ot iur. Uigler to recommend tho whole subject to tho committee with the Bjyard resolutions. They aro as follows : 1 1st. Affirming the Cincinnati platform. ad. Rnolved, That all citizens havo tho right to sMtloiu tho territories without their rights of person or property being impaired either by Congressional or terri- torial legislation. 3d. Kibulvctt, That tho Democratic par- the floor and said he had intended to ad ty stands pledged to tho doctrine that it is dress the Convention to night, but lie had tho duty of tho Government to maiutain come to tho conclusion that this debate all the Constitutional rights ot proporty,ot hud cau-ed a wider breach instead ot pro whatever kind, in the territories, and to : ducing harmony, and, if continued would enforce the decisions of the Supreme Court j inevitably result in the disruption of the in relereuce thereto. The fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh res- olutious are the samo as the third, fourth, Jlr. .Jackson, of Georgia, moved an ad fifth and sixth of those reported by thenia-1 journment. jonty committee. I Ihe voto on Jlr. liiglors motion was announced as follows, amid great excite-, ment: ieas 152, nays lul bo the mo- i tion was carried. 1 Nays JIaine, 5 : New Hampshire, 5 ; Vermont, 5; Massachusetts, 5; Khodo Island, 4 ; Connecticut, 4j j Iowa, 4 ; Aew lork, 33 : Now Jersey, 3; Penn sylvania, 11; JIaryland, 2i ; Virginia,!; iMissouri, 4; Minnesota, 3 ; lennessee, 1 ; Ohio, 23; Indiana, 13; Illinoi-, 1 1 ; Jli chigan, 0 ; Wisconsin, 5. Total, 151. All tho balance wore iu the affimativc 152. It being understood that tho vote was on Jlr. Bigler s motion to recommit and instruct, the minority vote is claimed as the first test of Mr. Douglas' strength tho Bayard resolutions being anti squatter sovereignty. The President decided that the voto did carry tho instructions to report the Bayard resolutions within an hour, and announced that the voto would now recur on that part of Jlr. Biglcr's motion. Jlr. Stewart, of v ichigan, asked that a voto be taken on each of tho resolutions. ' Sensation. Nearly an hour was spent in dbcussing questions or order. Senator Bayard, in tho meantime, en deavored to allay tho excitement. At 12 J o'clock, the President decided that the motion to lay tho balance of Jlr. liiglcr s propo ltion ou the table was in or- ' der If laid on the table the threo plat forms, without instructions as to matter or time, would go to the committee, together with Mr. Jiayard's resolution. When lieorgia was called, the minority ot that delegation again protested against the vote of thu State being given as a unit on tho ground that they wero requested and not instructed to vote as a unit, A debato on this point ensued, which checked the progress of tho vote, At 1 4 o'clock tho President declared that tho request was equivolcnt to an in- tco to report at 4 o'clock this afternoon, tho Convention adjourned till that hour, 1 afternoon session. The Convention reassembled at 4 o'clock The Chairman of tho Platform Committeo announced that he would not bo able to re - port until half-past five oclock. A, recess wa!L ta,5en;. . ,. . , "n the t onvcntion being again called to order' ?r' AVcO'. .(01 Carolina, re- Portc.' 'rom 1,10 majority of tho Committee. i" uu, "u urS "Pn tuo icicgaies from the Northern States to recollect that ,tho waves who now grow- cotton m Ala- B.a?i "PP ""d ueorgia, arc tho fhillrcn of slaves who wcro formerly held ,n "'Cir own States. . the rei out or the majouiti. 13 u comoination oi tnose oi senator itay - ary of Delaware, Hon. John Cochrane, of iew lorls, and bcuator liiglcr, ot Peim- ejivania. THE minority report. Jlr. Samuels, of Iowa, presented tho miuoruy report, escucwing congressional interre tion, and declaring that whether Congress or tho Territorial Legislatures havo tho power to interveno, depends upon the decision of tho Supremo Court of tho United States, which decision thoy pledge tho Democratic party to sustain and abide by. Mr. Samuels proceeded at some length address tho Southern members, appeal- muium uui. lujiuisiai. m uuhihiiuu abstraction, that will drive ono half of tlio Democracy of tho North into tho arms of tho Mack Republicans. His speech was a powerful, earnest and effectivo appeal, fico of all bitterness, and was listened to with tho most marked attention by tho Southern members. When Mr. Samuels had eon- eluded. . Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, prcsontod another minority report, signed by Illinois, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Indiana, consisting of tho Cincinnati platform puro and simpb, which he offered as substitute lor both tho majority nnd minority reports, derate ON thk platform. Mr. Stephens, of Oregon, obtained the door timid a struggle of a hundred contest- nuts, and proceeded to give his reasons for sustaining tho report of the majority. Mr. ltoland J. Brent, of Maryland,took tho ground that although opposed to the doctrine termed "squatter sovereignty," he mutt still, as a matter of policy, sus- uon, commencing ai iwciuy Miliums ui eight o'clock, lie maintained that the South had upheld the Democracy from the beginning; that the South had been fore most in lighting the battles of tho country, and tho Democratic party owes every thing to the South. The South has cxtcn ded tho boundaries of the country, ha furnished tho moans of paving the debt ol the countr-v. Jlr. Burrow's remark's wero of the most violent and iiiflainatory character, and amid tho impatience to conic to a vote, the noise and c nfuiou caused ly chnping of hands and stamping of feet wero so great that hocould soaicely be heard beyond the rostrum. Ho continued, despite the noise. to speak at tho heigth of his voice, lie considered that the Northern Democrat in their present position wcro worse than tho iilack Jlcpublicans. lie did not care whether the Black Bcpublicans whipped them or they whipped tho Black Bepubli- cans ; of the two, he cou-idcrcd that the Black BeLuhli.'ans were tho most open and manly foe of the South ; as to Douglas, lie would not support lum if he was iioimua ted. Ha considered him as givat an cue my to the South as Seward. Jlr. Claiborne, of Arkmsas, obtained (Jouvcnt.on. lie, tliereloro called the pre- vious micstion. Ohio demanded that the voto on an ad- lournmeiit be taken by States, winch rcsul- ted as follow yeas 07, nays l(l.". The Douglas men voted again-t the ail fourument, and many of Douglas' oppo nents in lavor ot it Jlr. Jackson, of Georgia, asked a sus pension of tho rules iu older to enable him to oiler a resolution. The proposition was received witli shouts of opposition, indicating a bitterness of ieeling unprecedented. The provious iiue'tion was then ordered by acclamation. Democratic Conventioh in Cincinnati,in the Another motion was made to adjourn. year last!, believing that Democratic prin A voto by States was demanded. ciples arc unchaugable in their nature The vote resulted in yeas 130, nays 109 when applied to the same subject matters, Jlr. Lawrence, of Louisiana, inquired ' and wu recommend, as the only further whether a motion to adjourn would be iu resolutions, the following : order. Second - Ina-much as differences of Tho President declared the motion out opinions exist iu the Demccratic party a1- ot order at this time. Jlr. Seward of Georgia, moved a rceon - sidcration of tho voto ordering the previous question. Jlr. John Cochrane, of New York, con - tended that tho motion was out ot order, ind contrary to Parliatncutary'law. The President decided the motion out of order. Jlr. Jackson moved to lay all the reso lutions and platforms on thu table. Jlr. Saulsbury, of Delaware, moved that the Convention adjourn. Jlr. Stewart of Michigan, contended that no business had transpired sinco tho pre vious motion to adjourn, aud hence the motion last made was out of order. Jlr. Jackson renewed tho motion to lay the whole subject on tbo table. A vote was then taken and tho motion lost. Ayes 2()J, nays 2ti2i. Tho ayes wcro partly composed of, Georgia a ; Florida 3; JIassachuctts 4J. Jlr. Gittings, of JIaryland, moved an adjournment, amid noise and confusion that would havo drowned tho report of a twenty-tour pounder. A voto bv States was ordered, which House, after the previous qucstian was or dcrcd, was not 111 order. Jlr Lawrence appealed from tho decis ion of tho chair, but withdrew the appeal, A sccno of disorder hero ensued tin sal. that that , was almost doafonin , Jlr. Butler, of Jlassachusctts, said i his sido of the Houso was willing to adjourn as soon as the main question was adopted, j Jlr. Big cr endeavored to mako a prop- o?itnn, but was called down. . The President said that if this contest ' ana uproar continued, ho would feel bound i duty to himself and the Convention, to lcavo tho chair. That it was physically impossible for him to take part in such a strugglo and clamor. His leaving the chair would bo a disgraceful matter, if ; caused by the continuance of tins uproar among an assemblage ofsuch distinguished gentlemen Jlr. Jimitcr, of Louisiana, hoped that i j,;3 fr;enjs WOuld submit to tho ordcrin" 1 of tho main question. -ur. uwens ot Plonda, as a southern man hoped that this contest would cease. Tim Xnrtln.rn irnnilmnnii Inn fnirlv t us in urgumcnt, nnd why should wo refuso to meet tho issuo manfully? (Cheers. I Tho President then put tho question "Shall the main question bo put?" 1 A vote bv States was demanded Rmid great noise and motions to ndjourn, which was met by cries of "No no." . Isaiah llyndcrs contended that it was n tacit agreement to adjourn, and it niu't be done. 110 WOUld HOI consent io inning advantago of tho minority as cheating, gentlemen, if you please. Jlcro another scenoot excitement-ensucu. A hundred voices were addressing tho Chair at once, and all shouting at tho top 1 of their voices. 1 p Mr. Steward, of Michigan, said that tho maioritv would consent to adjourn if he i was . llowcd to niako amotion to rceon- sidor and lay tho motion on tho table. I Tho motion was then put and carried, . and at 10 o'clock tho Convention adiouru- ed to 10 o'clock on Jlonday morning. Tin; majority REPORT. The following is the repot t made by tho majority. HeMVed, That the platform adopted at; Cincinnati bo affirmed with tho following explanatory resolutions : I'irst J tint the government ot a lerri- torv organized bv the act of Longress h proisional and temporary, anil during its existence all citizens of tho United States have an equal right to settle witli their property iu tho Territory without their rights either ot person or pioperty being de stroyed or injured by Congressional or Territorial legislation. Second That it is tho duty of the Fed eral Government in all its departments to protect, when necessary, the rights of per sons and property in tho Territories, and wherever olso its constitutional authority extends. Third That when the settlers in a ter ritory, having an adequate population, form a Statu Constitution, tho right of sovereignty commences, and being com municated by admission into tho Union they stand on an cmial footing with the peoplo of tho other States, and the State thus organized ought to be admitted into the the Federal 1'nion whether its Const! tution prohibits or recognizes the institution of slavery. rouith J hat tho JJsiuocratic party is in favor of the acquisition of the Ilaud -of Cuba on such terms as shall bo honorable to ourselves and justto Spain, at the ear liest practicable moment. . filth That tho enactments of State Legislatures to defeat the faithful execu tion of the Fugitive Slavo Law are hostile iu character, subversive of the Constitution and revolutionary in their effect. Sixth That tiiu Democracy of tho Uni ted States recognize it as tho imperative duty of this Government to protect the naturalized citizen iu all his rights, wheth crat homo or in loreign lands, to the samo extent as its native bom citizens. 1 Seventh WllEUE.s,Unc of the greatest necessities of the ago in a political, com mercial, postal, and military point of view is a speedy communication between tho Pa cific and Atlantic coasts, therefore, be it JttDlvctt, That the National Democrat ic party do hereby pledge thenuelvcs to use every means in their power to secure the passagu of some bill, to the extent of tho Constitutional authority of Congress, for the construction of a Pacific Bailroad lrom the Jlissix-dppi ltiver tho l'aiilic Ocean, at the earliest practicable moment. THE MINORITY IIEI'OIIT. The following is the minoiity report, submitted by Jlr. Samuels, of Iowa. First kso'w, That we, the Democ racy of the Union, in Convention aem bltd, hereby declare our affirmation of the resolutions unanimously adopted aim uu clared as a platform ot principles bv tl I to the nature ami extent of the powers of ; a Territorial Legislature, and as to the powers and duties of Congress under the j Constitution of tho United States over the . institution of slavery within the Territories, therefore. Jles 'Ived, That tho Democratic party will abide by the decision of the Supreme Couit of the United States over the in stitution of slavery within tho Territories. Third Raovet, That it is tho duty of tho United States to afford ample and complete protection to all its citizens whether at homo or abroad, aud whether native or foreign bom. Fourth liuolvel, That ono of tho ne cessities of tho ago in a military, commer cial, and postal point of view, is a speedy communication between tho Atlantic and Pacific States, and the Demoeratio party pledge such constitutionol government aid as will insure the construction of a rail road to the Pacific coast at the earliest practicable period. Fifth linolueil, That the Democratic party is in favor of tho acquisition of the island of Cuba ou such terms as shall be favorable to ourselves and just to Spain. Sixth Jtesotvetl, That tho enactments of State Lrgi-laturc to defeat tho faithful execution of the fiuitivo slave law arc hostilo m their character, subversive, of tho Constitution and revolutionary in their effect. seventh day. Charleston, April 30. The Condi tion met at 1 0 o'clock this morning, and tho proceedings wcro opened with prayer. Jlr. dishing, the President, apologized for thu harsh language ho used during the disorderly proceedings on Saturday eve ning However, he had con-idercil it his duty to speak plainly and positively. Tho President announced tho first busi ness in order to be a voto on tho main question, which was tho substitute offered bj Jlr. Butler, on behalf of Jlassachusctts, .Minnesota, Indiana and New Jersey, (no Illinois,) presenting tho (Jinciniiati plat from, puro and simple, with tho resolution for tho protection of citizens of foreign birth. Tho voto being taken ou the Butler platform, it was rejected by noarly a two third voto yeas 11)."), nays 103. When New Jcrsoy was called, n dcle- gato stated that tho Convention appointing tlio delegates from that Stato rccomnien - ded them to vote as a unit. Tho President decided that tho word " recommended" was equivalent to an in- struction, aud tho decision of tho Chair was appealed from. A motion to lay tho appeal on tho table was lost; yeas 150 nays 140 The question then recurred on the ap- peal from tho decision of tho Chair. A voto by States was demanded, which j resulted yeas I4i, nays . ino decision was, therefore, reversed. ivuui nuany un nour spent in uisuua- sing points ot order and various parlia- mcntary movements, to prevent the Con- venuon irom rcacinng mo main question. Jlr. Butler, of Massachusetts, moved to lay tho uholo subject on tho table a proceed to voto for President. nd Cries of agreed 1 No 1 no I etc. Jlr. Wiuthrop, of Alabama, contended that the motion of Jlr. Butler was out of order, and that tho voto on the Platfrom must now bo taken. Jlr. Clarke, of Jlissouri, was unwilling to roach a result by subterfuge, that wo cannot reach by plain dealing, Jlr. Gittings, of Maryland, attempted to address the Chair, but ho was called to order. Mr. Butler withdraw his motion to lay on tho table and proceed to balloting. iur. timings, ot Maryland, renewed me motion to lay on tho table. The President was about stating the question. When a voice cried out: 11 Jlr. Prci dent, a mistake. I didn't second that man s motion down there. Jlr. Gittiugs roso to demand an ex planation. Ho would like to know who it was that spoke so disrespectful of him. lie claimed to be a delegate lrom Mary land. Jlr. Hooper roso and said lie did not intend anything disrespectful to tho gen tleman. But his name was Tom. Hooper of Alabama. Jlr. Gittings If no insult was intended, the gentleman will call at my room and taku a chink. Tho question was then taken on adopt ing the minoiity report as a substitute lor the majority report j n nunoniy repon was auopie.i-jeas 1G5, uiiys 13tj. Mr. Flourn.-y asked permis-ion to make a personal explanation, declaring himself for Jlr. Douglas, and unwilling lo obey the instructions of his Stato to leave the Convention iu case tho minority report was ai'y- , , -f The vote then recurred on tho majority platform as amended. being tho resolutions .i ol the minority. Mr. Asho, of North Carolina, stated that if thc-io minority resolutions are adop- ted, ho would be compelled to ab uidon the Convention and disconnect him-clf from the Democracy. rClieers lrom tho tsouth. 1 mi . ... ..... . .. ......... Jlr. S.iulslmry, of Delaware, contended that the preamble to the minority re-olu-tions controverts tho Cincinnati platform. Cries of order !J Several gentlemen attempted to speak at the top of their voices until drowned hither union-. .Mr. Bailer demanded that the que-tion should be first taken on the liit put of the resolution, affirming the Cincinnati Plat form. TliJ was agreed to, and the? Cincinnati Platform, separately, was adopted yeas, 2.'):!; nay, 7(1. When Jlis-isippi w:n called, .Mr. Glenn arose and utcd no, declaring th it Missi-sippi believed the Cincinnati Plat- lonn, as explained rsonh and .votith, was an uiiqualiiied swindle. lli voice was drowned in cries of order. The remaining halfhour up to one o'clock was spent iu dNcu-.-ing the right of the Georgia delegation to vote by di-triets. The Pic-ident having repeated his de cision that the word " roque-t'' in the case of Georgia is equivalent to a provision or intimation to voto as a unit. Jlr. Seward, of Georgia, appealed from tho decision, and, whi-t a vote was being taken, withdrew his appeal. Jlr. Briggs, of New York, now that the Cincinnati platform was adopted, moved that all the balance of the resolutions bo laid on the table. Jlr. Gittings, of - Jlanbmd, rose to in ...T ...I. . , , , . . uirc wneiuer no nan uceii ruieu out oi order simply because he canio from a slavo State. Cries of order and great confusion. Jlr. Gittings continued to proclaim him self from a border State. The Chair stated that ho had not, to his knowledge, called the gentleman to order, except when he was clearly out of Order. Jlr. Gittings replied, perhaps so ; and then added that he had not had the honor of meeting the President before, or since 1P40, when he made the mot violent Whig speech ho had ever heard. Cries of order. Jlr. Stewart raised the point of order. that tho motion to lay ou the table would carry the whole subject with it. J ho President decided that it would not carry tho Cincinnati Platform, which has just been adopted. Mr. Gittings rose to a personal expla nation, lie did not mean any insult or offence to the Chair by the remark that ho had first seen him at a Whig meeting ma king a Whig speech. He honored such He honored any man that dared to .... tit... ..--I ... bo a Democrat in Jlassachusctts, Jlr. Yancey of Alabama, said tha' the motion to lay the balanco of the minority report on iho table is out of order, as it is equivolcnt lo a motion io sliike out all hut iho first rcoluiion, which would bo el arly oui of order. The President declared the motion to lay on iho 'able iu order. Afcr hovo'c had commenced, Ala bama, JIissis.ippi, rnd Florida desired lo withdraw their votes, and Arkansas with drew three of its votes. All refusing to voto on the subject. Tho result was then annouced Yeas 81, nays 18. So tho Convention refused lo lay i ho lalance of tho minoriiy platform on the table. Tho Convention then proceeded to voto scpartcly on tho resolutions Jlr. Brown, of North Carolina, warned gentlemen if thoy adopted theso resolu tions, that tho Demoeratio party will ceaso to exist as a National party, Jlr. Stewart, of Jlichigan, roso to n question oforder. lyrics ot " down ' by tho Southern mem- bcrs, l Jlr. BichanUon, of Illinois, roso and I desired to address the Convention. Great oxcitcmcnt ensued, aud the Southern members demanded a decision of tho point of order, refuting to hear Jlr. Richardson and crying him down. Jlr. Biohardson maintained his position, and great r-axiety was manifested to hear him. He made several tte,mpto to speak, but was called to order by tho Mississippi i and Alabama delegations. Judgo Meek, of Alabama, demanded that tho Convention proceed to voto, and that no other business be allowed. Jlr. Cochrane of New- York, asked a suspension of tho rules to allow Mr. Bicli- nrdson to speak. Tho motion was declared out ol order. Another half hour was spent in discuss ing points of ordor aud privileged ques- lions, nt mo expiration oi wnieu, h vuiu was taken on a motion to strike out tho i. . ..... -e I. - . . - prcamblo and tho first resolution relating to tho Drcd Scott dcci ion in tho Supremo Court relative to slavery. Iho Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Florida delegations refused to vote. I Tho delegations generally wont out to consult, and tho voto was liaully anuoun-l ccd as follows: Yeas 41), nays 230. Tho I only ayes wcro Now Hampshiro 1, JIas sachu3etts 10J, Bhodo Island 4, Con necticut 4, Pennsylvania 0, JIaryland 2J, Jlis-sniri B, Kentucky 4. This voto is considered as yielding to the South.1 The President then announcel that the . .... it ...!.l. .1. i motion tu siriKu out tuu preuuiuie wuu tuu first resolution, was rejected. Mr. Butler proposed that tho balance of lUO pintiurill uv lUltu uu niuiuut umsiu... 1 M,. SsWirt. of Michigan, demanded . that .1 separate vote on each resolution should be taken. A voto was then taken on the resolution to protect foreign-born citizens. JlissNsippi, Louisiana, Texas, Florida and Alabama declined to vctc. Tho resolution was adopted unanimously- A voto was then taken on tho Pacific Bailroad resolution, which was also adop ted, with only twenty votes in tho negative. The same States declined voting. Jlr. McCook cave notice ol his intention . - . . !.! 4. ...M. : to move a reconsideration of this vcti, with t ,0 ooject 01 ending wiiuur....! j -i,.. I tho Alabama movement. , I Tho remaining rciclitiois wcro then voted on successively, the same States do- dining to vote, and Arkansas voting but ' . threo votes. ' 1 All of the resolutions were then adopted P' JK rarA ;,a mu r-VM,2T:'( Tho following is the platform as adopt- - ed : ! 1 ,,. , m, . it -n ... 1 First Ursohrd. That we, tho Domoc-, racy of the Union, in Convention asscni- hied, hereby declare our affirmation of tho resolutions unanimously adopted and do- J clued as a platform of prii.eiplos by thj 1 Democratic Convention in Cincinnati, m, .1 ., !:..;:..:..-. tho year lHob, te loving that i;einoerai;c principles are unchangablc in their nature 1 1 v 1 1 -1 - i- t ....it.., uhnn .innliprl in tlir snnio Knnieet matters. and we recommend, as tho only further resolutions, tho following : Second Inasmuch as dilfeicnccs of opinions exist in tho Democratic party, as to tho nature and extent of the powers of a Territorial Legislature, and as to tho powers and duties of Congree under the Constitution of the United States over the institution of slavery within the Territories, therefore. ft i. en, That tho Democratic party w ill abide by the decision of the Suprnni ("oiirt of the Linteil States over the nistitu- tion of slavery within the Territories Third fti.Wtr , That it is the duty of the Umlid bates to afloid a-ip o and complete prorcciion n an it tiuzcns whither at home or abroad, and whether native or foreign horn. Fourth llibdcid, That oic of tho necessities of the age in a military, com mercial, and postal punt ot view, is a speedy c.nimiunicatiou between the At- lantic and Pacific States, and the Dem- ocratic party pledge such constitutional government aid as will insure the con- i struction of a railroad to the Pacific coast i at ti,c earliest practicable period. Fifth Ktsulvc'l, Thta the Democratic i ,,arty is in favor of the acquisition of the island of Cuba on such terms as shall be - 1 favorable to ourselves and iust to Snain. .'I ... . . Sixth li'rsiotl, That the enactments of State Legislatures to defeat tho faithful hostile in their character, subversive of the Constitution and revolutionary in their effect. Jlr. Stuart, of Jlicbigan, obtained the .....,i: ... i- c....u:.., .i.. i. . floor on a motion to reconsider the resolu- tions, and proceeded to address the Con- vnnttnn. rnmntniniim llinf whilst, tlirwn nn his sido had given a respectful hearing to tins South, that thoy had not been allowed to sav one word, lie and those who ae- ted with him had agreed never to agitate the subject in and out of Congress, and they had kept tho agreement. It was ready to yield money or property for sent to yield honor as demanded of him by the South. concluded next week Opinions of our FriondB. " " "V"" l"""-" ?' the following notice, pays us l.o.l3A,..n n....i:. r .i.:i t. t a handsome compliment, for which ho has the tender ot our distinguished consider.!- tion. Kgotism aside, such a compliment, . .... a o.g, 0OUr,, aim coming as it does, from the "home of our own nativity , is duly apprecated and wo know no valid reason onr friends should not aho know it. Ve arc in the weekly receipt of many " "i-"--- "-" the lohimha Democrat, held abroad and in the daily receipt of its general ac- VUHUHtU Mb 11U111U J tar Ike Odumbvt W',that ster- ling nnd influential Democratic newspaper, under the able control of Col. Levi h! Tate, ono of the veteran Editors of this State, has recently made its appearance in an entire new dress, heading, typo and all tho other appointments : and is nmt n first class family newspaper. The patrons of so enterprising a journal should, as doubtless they do, render it a liberal support. Long may its visits to the happy firesides of Columbia county bo con tinued. Clearficbl Republican, 6- The Amtricm Agriculturist for Jlay h out, and is well worthy the atten tion of the farmer. Its contents aro ex ceedingly interesting and practical, and furnish a member of useful and valuable hints for tho soason. Orange Judd, Pub lisher. New York. Price. 31 a year. COLUMBIA DirOCRA1 XiBVl X.. TATE, Editor SATURDAY MORNIlfO, MAY 3, 160. DEWOIUATIC STATU NOMINATIONS TOR GOVERNOR! HENHY D. FOSTER, OF WESTMORELAND. gffir Tho Ei'itor has gone t) fie ( ity, joj- Georoe W. Baker, Esq., has n tired from tho chair editorial of the Pent ' sulvti'iian, J iffi-"TitE Two Cousins," an orinio, wnnr Lvcominff correspondent, si f ppr aPPear next WCelC Sr 1 he Gcntsee Farmer, for Jlay, well-filled and exceedingly interesting nut bcrof this justly popular publication,,, now upon our Table. ' figy Peter Ent, Esq., ono of the Dels gates from this District to the Democrnti 'National Convention, has our thanks fa , tho "Charleston Daily Courier." Murder in Danvilw. A manuaim Ai(;n(r slnlilwd another named Sin.. 1 J j I).lnvill0, on Sunday night, so tti ' ' ' , ' bodied. JIurdcrcr committed. J5 Daniel Bowkr, Esq., our joii, friend of tho " illmmspoit Prrss, has ti t;rc(j from tjic Editorial field, leaving tl concern in tho charge of C. . Uu'L E t-. 1;., t... n- fine &hmle Jreis. Judqe im.it. , "'" at the Vi est end of tho Uttawissa BrMf has a beautiful lot of Silver Top Jlaplf for sale cheap, some of which front n rc3Ulcnco, on Third Street, in Bloomslm jyt, Callauissn N'iiserin.yU. 1". .. . , , n 1 JlERC'EUON, a practical Gardener 1 ' 1 Horticulturist, has ctabli-dicd an extern Nursery iu Cattawissa. He has got it on scientific principles and iu inngnifict order, witli a regular Hot House, host . ,, urnaces aud flues. In this Nurttr " a to 'J 'uu"d all kinds of egeta' Plants, Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, Ac. innumerable numbers to which public i , tentiou is invited. 1 , Tho pialform. It will bo seen by reference to the jc ceedings of tho Democratic Convention Charleston, published elsewhere, that minority or "Squatter Sovereignty," Juii , Douglas' platform was adopted by the C vention, on Jlonday last.- Immcdiitt upon the announcement of the vote, A ) bama, Jlissis-dppi, South Carolina, I'lori' Texas, Arkansas, and a portion of De ' ' ware withdrew from the Convention. i Jit this present writing we havo no i as to the subsequent proceedings, and wi out reference to what they may be, shall here give the two resolutions, c taitiing the gist of the dispute, as it stan. and referring to the proceedings fori- other information rcnuircd. Ti. fniin,..;tl :4 ,i, ,n;nr;t.. rS(,lt. a j on tl 'lu"'on, as adopted tllB Convention : Resolvett, That tho Democratic pa will abide by tho decision of the Supre Court of the United States over the iii'ti tion of slavery within the Territories. It is enough to say of this rcsoluti that it seems to us not to affirm any y. ciple,and to be indefinite iu its doctrine 'sa While the Supreme Court, as at prci constituted, would doubtless decide question constitutionally, that may not bfi tlie caS0i Wo SC(J ( Jud6 au1 Legislators overriding and regarding tho Constitution. A dcci. mude, is one thing, but a decision to niado, is quite another; and this difiia is increased by the fact, that tho tribe 111- irtiif.1, tl,n rlnotatn,, ;.. in l.n m.!.' P ' in ts opinions. WR l.e1i.nl,oDe!notr io t of pumis,.lvania docs not choc. 1 J ' on(inr, so iu advance, tho decisions of a" prcnie Court, which Jlr. Seward prop to rem0(cl) so that Lo th(J K u party can controll it, and which willt! bccomB) inftcad of honorod ndw tbo Constitution, a mere political n.acl. j Wc aro ,ad ,Q ft m- oftho Pennsylvania Delegation voted the following resolution, which is in ' i!ltform nt,(fw1 , r. ,: - j It seems to us to contain a sot . . , , . . .... I principle, expressed in clear, explicit i j .bfinite terns ; and it is tho doctrine vt Ur, ui , , . t a i nau s ad"llnlitratl011 has 1 ind defended. First: That the government of al ritory, organized by an act of Congro provisional and temporary, and durio; existence all citizens of the United i?t havo an equal right to scttlo with property iu tho Territory, without t: rights, cither of porson or property, destroyed or injured by CongrcssioM Territorial legislation. That is conservative Statos' rights J ' trine, it is fair play to all interests, what we all believe, what wo all hold, ' wo all demand. It is tho Democratic' struction of tho Constitution oftho Ui Statos ; and commits: us to no futuro her It is plain, simple, definite, honest ' true. m m ,i.'
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