The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-24

ZOE regular nlzaton, which
is as follows
Msine-Charles Holden. Foylda-L. O. B. Pratt
N. H.-Reuben Davis. Mss.-R. Stanton.
Mass-Charlcs Z. Greene Louisiana-J f. Morse
Fermont-J. s. Robinson .4rkansas-C. T.. Nj .rse.
Isiand-W. s. Burgess Nov. d. Sappington
Conn.-R. j. Ingersoll. Tenn. NJ. Williamson
NeW Jersey-P. G. Vroom Kentucky-J. C. Mason.
PENS. H. Reeder. Iowa-E. N. Eastman
Del-Ebenezer Cooke Wisconsin-G Rogers.
Maryland-J. Kettlewell. Hlnois-W. d. Latshaw
Yirginia-Wm o. Goode Indiana-J. Blake
N. Carolina-Asa Riggs. Ohio. II. Johnston.
Georgia-W. r. Flournoy. Teras-T. Pilsbury
.4labama-R. G. Scott Mieh.-E. II. Thompson
1t was announced that the committee on credentials
would, in a few minutes, be ready to report
A member moved recess Of twenty minutes Not
agreedto.
After pause, the name Of Mr.. Hannegan was start
ed and soon spreading the galleries and the
convention below, he was forced to hey the call
Mr.. HAssEcAS, on coming forward to the stand said
he had never been In delicate position, and did not
know what he should talk about. He would say how
ever that whatever preferences he might have he
ready to yield the decisions of majority of the oon
vention He would take of his coat hold both hands
and give his hearty support to the nominations
Of the nations of Europe in the republican principles
Of Young America. He spoke of the democracy the
Of the constitution against the usurpations
Of banks and high tariffs He justified the war-he adj
vertod to the extension the Union and the wide
face represented in the conventon-such a conven-
ton he had never He willing to abide its de-
cisions, and they who not let them go out
(Cheers) Twenty nine sovereign States were here
NuMEKous voIcE,.-Thirty thirty thirty.
Mr. HANNE0AS.-Yes, there are thirty (cheers) aud
have delegate here from the disputed terrific
ry between the Nueces and the Rio drande, Zap
lause and rOegon and California will in due season.
be WIN Va,C S.: (app sso% }u,.t.n,
Mr. HASSEeAS.No, sir, not now but expect
shall have them from far richer province in good
Chesrs Let me add also, that Jamaica will perhaps,
30 along, by-and-by ICheers and laughter.] Mr.
He then spoke Of the daiculy between the Basnburn
ers and Hunkers advised them to lay aside all private
NET md
unite with US to meet the common enemy. For the
Of democratic principles he would call
his friend Yancey, Of Alabama.
The asscmbage seconded the motion vociferously;
and soon the gallant Albanian was compelled to sur
render.
Mr. YAscEr-I owe my friend from indiana one
eyes two; pay him on'D He forgot Wisconsin in
speak Of the twenty nine States of the Union But
he i, Chairman on Foreign Affairs not of domestic
relations. (Laughter) Mr.. Yancey spoke handsome
ly of Wisconsin, as having just come blushingly into
the Union with the of recent democratic victory
upon her laurels. He spoke of the majesty Of
this Convention, collected from the whole Union-wth
virtue and moderation in its councils it would 60 forth
again to victory The democracy like the Anne
ricsn armies in Mexico; they could not BIZ defeated
Gen Shields, according to all the rules laid down by
the DOCTORS ought to have been killed over
again; and cannot tell why the Mexicaus failed to
kill him, unless it is that he Is American democrat
True We were defeated In 1870 and In the election
the present House Of Representatives But 1t does us
good at times to bite the dust We bless our mother
concluded with humorous anecdote Of Pat antting
saw logs the side Of hill They kept rolling to tho
to hold
but when it was sawed off, 1t rowled down carrying Pat
with It, over and over to the bottom Of the hill; and
yet when stopped Pat was again uppermost with his
teeth liked in the bark. daughter and applausel
Gen SAN HousroN was next called out bv tbe ,.on,.
in the galleries, and when he mounted the rostrum
they gave him three hearty cheers Con. Houston
spoke Of the Importance of this convention in its de-
hberatons because the democracy would have to Aeht
upon issues Old party lines nearly oblitera
The great issue the Sstice injustice of this
war He believed the just (cheers) and that the
Almighty had prospered for never before had
such victories been achieved. He was in favor of
the extension Of the freedom did not dread
even the annexation Of Mexico though he had APP
proved it. He expatiated upon the advantages Of Cali.
fornia to the poor but enerprsng of the and
was in favor of indemnity for the past and security
Judge BRYcE, President pro tenn was next called ont
and was enarging In amost eloquent stra.n upon tho
glorious attributes of democracy when tho Committed
on Credentials came in. and he Immediately gave way
Gen HOWARD, of Maryland reported that the COM
them They had decided upon the credentials ~ thu
delegates of all the States except those of New York
and with regard to them the committee asked leave to
sit during the sittings OF the convention.
Mr. Mr ABE, said the Committee on Organization dir
not feel themselves at liberty to report the necessary
rules Upon this point. they desired instructions
Some convorsation followed upon o poin of order
when the list Of delegates read over from
all the States, excepting New York. [They have here
tofore been published in the Herald
Mr. EGERroS, of Ohio asked that tho credentials of
the delegates from South Carolina be read.
The CHAN decided the question out of order
nuuf
the delegate from South Carolina claimed TO rcpresent
the whole State he elected as the delegate of one
district and would therefore, be entitled to but one
This lcd to some discussion and several motions To-
lay the table, when "
Gen. HowARp said the committee had had two things
to do-hrst, to ascertain how many votes each state
had and secondly, what number Of delegates were en-
titled to seats on this floor They found that South
Carolina had nine votes, and found that Gen Com
State.
Mr. BRIcuv-Read tho renort nv, Sorth r. ~o,,r.
NJ Commander.
Mr.. BaroHr asked tho delegate If he considered
himself entitled to one, or to nine test
ticn. CoMMAsDER explained, that although he was
elected from district It by meeting of tho
people Of the State of South Carolina and that under
his eaentas, in the event OF other delegate APP
pearng but himfch ia the convention, he entitled
to the whole vote of the State PIE was fresh from the
pcoplc-he was ono Of the people-and they had sent
him here II the South Carolina delegation IL
mted TO its actual North Carolina
rule.
PREVIOUS QUESTION.
Mr.. Senator BRIoHrI understand the Senator from
South Carolina claims nine votes.
Tho CHArn-Thc previous question is not dcbateable
Mr. Bn,onr was glad to meet the Senator c
South Carolina here. IL was better than four a. III
four years ago when there was no here to VOC s
South Carolina-now we havo We ara n, % ,ol
ground. am glad the gentleman is here p =. rTI'ng
unwilling to give him nine votes. | will COZ ,,'r ~ an. n
report, but would oonfnc the gentleman e. IN 'he
MIR. REEpEa, Of Pa, moved to postpons ono vo,e.
Of South Carolina till the permanent Nv ns question
Several mo.Sns were made for tho PREVIOUS question.
adjourn was lost. The previous Question o.'om 70
Mr.. mkAph, OF Va asked that the committee on or.
vcntion. and persisted In the motion M '"o Ioh-
Mr.. HASSEGav wished then, To ronort NJ Co. ~,
nha gone INC election Of the officers of the Conven
tom was desirable for Its harmony of action
Finally, Mr. RnrDrR, of Pa. on Organization In th,
absence OF Gov Vroom Of N. j., chairman. made ,h',
report OF the officers. to witt w
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