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t
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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: 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 : !
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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,
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tho year lHob, te loving that i;einoerai;c
principles are unchangablc in their nature
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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.
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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
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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.
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?' 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
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and in the daily receipt of its general ac-
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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
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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".
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JlERC'EUON, a practical Gardener 1
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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
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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.
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It seems to us to contain a sot
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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.
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