The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-25

Mr.. CAMBRELENG asked the gentleman to allow
him TO make suggestion.
Mr. TOUCEY assented
Mr. CAAIBRELENG then said that the New York
Utica delegation had instructed him to state that the
why their credentials had not been presented TO
the committee was, that the delegation could not con-
sent to come into the convention any other terms
than those imposed upon The other delegations. lie
asked leave now to lay their Credentials before the
house
The CHAIR That can be done only by the consent
OF the house
The credentials were then handed in, and laid upon the
table.
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee begged to remind the house
that " the hour rule had been adopted with the other
rules OF the House of Representatives.
Mr.. TOUCEY then addressed the house follows;
| thank the gentleman for his admonition, although
was perhaps not necessary that 1t should be made upon
this occasion rise to submit proposition to recommit
the report, with instructions TO the committee TO inquire
into and report upon the facts; and will state the
sons which have induced me TO submit 1t. My duty
to the democracy OF the Union and TO the country
justlfes in submitting this proposition. Two sets OF
delegates appear here claiming TO represent the denoc
racy OF New York. They do not come here as ndlvd-
uas, but representatives OF the democracy OF that
State, which has always been foremost in the democratic
ranks. AT the last convention, the democracy OF that
State, under the application OF the two thirds rule which
you have again adopted to-day, their cherished son
excluded from the position of candidate 10 which he
had been called by majority. But far from takin
umbrage at the adoption OF that rule, or re6eng against
the action OF the conventions she prevailed upon another
of her most distinguished sons--a whose honor
uprightness, intellect, patriotism, have never been sur
passed in this happy country OF ours, gea applause l.
to leave the station of his choice, and TO offer himself
which he had devoted his life; and speak only what
is known to every man within hearing OF my voice, that
by that act he carried upon his shoulders into power
the nominee OF this convention. Long continued APP
plause And now the question up, whether the
democracy OF that State capable OF such sacrce, and
welding an immense power, not only at home, but
throughout the whole country entitled towhat? 10
be heard-whether they entitled 10 the most common
form of Justice Shall This convention say TO them to the
democracy of the Empire State that they cannot be heard
free say that stand here the friend of the three
principal candidates who have been named-Wood-
bury, Cass, Buchanan-nay go farther, Dallas; and
could name others; If my life and health be spared, |
shall go into that election with all the energy and ability
that can command. Loud applaqse.] But tell you,
sir, that if when presented myself at the door OF this
convention, a pledge OF that kind had been demanded of
me, should have buttoned my coat taken my hat, and
walked home.
Now, what is intended by the committed Is any por-
ton of this conederacy willing to commend chalce to
the lips OF others, which they themselves would refuse
with Indignation | sure there is not. If am in
formed argh the report has been adopted in the COM
mee by a majority of one. ["0rder.'l am told BY
1.-THE Chair that not proper to aude to that Permit
FINE to say that pledges of the kind proposed by the
mee of little value do not intend to trespass
the time of the convention Let the committee report on
ity 1t is composed OF intelligent gentlemen selected
from all the delegations Their decision, after due DELHI
eraon, will command our highest respect Let me re-
mind gentlemen that cardinal principle OF the northern
democracy to abide by regular organization and regu
lar nominations [Applause.] Let this question be ex-
amined Let decision be made upon the facts; and then
let ALL brethren, go into this contest determined to ef
feet the triumph OF the nominees OF this convention
Loud applause,] In conclusion, the gentleman submit
ted the following resolution
Resocea That the report the Committee Credentials
be recommitted 10 the committee, with Instructions
to inquire into and report the facts
Mr.. BAYLY next rose to address the Chair
MIR. FORMAN of Georgia desired to be heard
Mr. BA4LY said that he would himself willingly yield
committee
should proceed.
The CHAIR The gentleman from Virginia will pro-
Mr. BAYLY | do not rise to resist the motion of the
gentleman from Connecticut AS far am myself con-
cerned, have no objection to the recommment of the
subject with the instructions which asked for But
1t is my duty, humble member OF the committee to
place It's conduct in true light beg TO say an inline,
that the gentleman entirely mistaken regard to our
action. Let say, sir that when the committee met,
one Of the most pathetic and eloquent appeals that
heard IRON the lips oil man was made by gentleman
from Georgia to both delegations from New York He
mpored them to settle their differences and not trouble
the great democratic party of the Union with the adjust
ment OF them AS to the application of the test, has
been called, it is only necessary remark that the New
York delegation the only one that was questioned
Had others been questioned, the test would have
\ Mr. F6RMAN | am instructed by the Georgia dele
wise" man Applause, and cries of "order."l
Mr. BAYLf What does the pledge proposed by the
committee mean!' Why, nothing more than that they
shall abide by the nominations. 1t does not ask any
thing than that they should merge their personal
preferences In the nomination of the convention No
doctrines propounded to them Nobody suppose
that man can be caucused conventoniZed out of his
principles The doctrine of the democratic party from the
first has been that of interference Applause 1t
part and parcel OF the democratic creed But to come to
the main point, made by the gentleman from Connecticut
he says that refuse TO hear the of the Utica and
Herkimer delegation until they have given pledge
That was not the action of the committee. Doubts
had been thrown upon both delegations, and pro-
posed this test preliminary queston--to ascertain
their right of fellowship with US [Appausel It was
question which properly preceded that of their right to
them to come into our family, with what purpose
they sought admission whether they intended har-
mony or mischief What was the duty confided to us /?
Was it merely to look at papers No. We had right
to further than that and ascertain the views and pur
poses with which these delegations sought admission.
That was necessary preliminary question. AS to the
attempt to throw reproach upon the committee all he
if possible, to heal the difficulty which existed Besides
it was all along understood and distinctly stated, that our
report not TO be considered as excluding the
ventlon from decision of the matter in any way. Our
duty was an unpleasant one-one to be avoided rather
than to be sought Our wish has been from beginning to
end, to make such decision will be agreeable to the
democracy OF New York. and their brethren throughout
the gentleman from Connecticut, in making allusion
the vote in the committee, mistaken. The vote
sixteen to eight; and had il not been that gen.
eman objected to delegate from district the vote
on the admission of the Syracuse convention would
have been seventeen to seven
Mr. FORMAN called for the previous question, and
expressed the hope that the house would sustain it.
Mr.. lANCEY. No! Do not let us apply the gag.
Mr. FORMAN. The gentleman from Alabama is
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