The State guard., 1848-06-13

IJbtu UibHVSftiDfio OH t1it ldtDits AIiu d hltW to the introduction of resolution that the two sets of delegates should be heard be- fore the convention. He, however, with drew his motion for the present, to allow Mir. BMtley, of Ohio to offer the following amendment:
 Strike out all alfer "Resolved that" and insert
 "Whereas two sets of delegates have appeared from the State of New York, and asked admission on the floor of this convention and whereas it is a difficult and delicate question to determin contro- versies of a party local character, and which in no way affect the high standing and patriotism of the parties or division represented by the persons presenting the conflicting claims; therefore,
 Resolued, That both sets of delegations now present and asking admission from the State of New York be, and they are hereby, admitted to full participation in all the privileges and proceedings of this convention, and be authorized to cast seveniy-two votes for the State of New York, being the whole number of dele- gates claiming seats from that State, and that the vote and strength of every other State be relatively increased.
 MT. Bright renewed his motion to lay all the propositions on the table, but again withdrew it to allow few words of ex- planation from Mir. Dickinson, by whom, at the conclusion of his remarks, the mo- tion was renewed.
 Mir. Hibberd of New Hampshire in quired as to the effect of laying the several propositions, the report of the committee, &c., on the table.
 The President said that any gentleman could then submit any otherdistinct propo- sltioR.
 The vote was taken on the question of laying on the table, and it was decided in the affirm ativc.
 Mir. Hubbard of New Hampshire then submitted the following resolution, which was adopted.
 Resolred, That the contesting delega- tions from the State of New York be heard before the convention, through two speakers on each side-the speakers not to consume more than one hour each in ad- dressing the convention.
 A question arising as to whether the contesting delegates should be heard to- night
 1 Mir. Cambreleng had the unanimous consent of the convention to make state- ment. It was, that the delegation oi which he was a member desired to con- mence the argument on this tomorrow morning.
 On motion, therefore, the convention adjourned to 9 o'clock tomorrow nor. ming. THIRD DAY.
 WEDNESDAY, May 24. The convention proceeded to the con- sideration of the case of the contestine delegates from New York,
 The delegates from New York selected to address the convention in behalf of the contesting parties having concIudcd-Mr. Yancy moved that the Syracuse delegation (thc Hunkers) be admitted as the regular ly constituted delegates to seats in the con- vention. ~ l The President declared the motion not in order. at J Mr. Yancy then moved that the report of the committee on credentials, in the case of inc New York delegates be taken up, which was agreed to, and MT, Yancy proceeded to address the convention in support of the report. He advocated the exclusion of the Barnburners, because they did rot represent the doctrines of the i democratic party on the slavery question 1 Ton the conclusion of hlr. Yancey'' speech, and motion for the previous ques ton, great excitement and confusion arose in the convention, which the President promptly interposed to arrest. He rose and addressed the convention for some moments. He called upon them in the ,} strongest and most emphatic manner tc preserve the order and decorum of the body. He appealed to the individua members of the conventions, and urget them us the representatives of the wholt democracy of the Union, as American citizens and gentlemen, to preserve ordel and dignity in their deliberations. l The eyes of the whole nation were now fixed upon them, and it was due tt themselves and to their country and it glorious institutions, that peace and har mony, order, decorum, and dignity should characterize the proceedings of this i'm. potant assembly. He called upon the convention to aid him in preserving order and decorum in its proceedings. il This address had the happiest effect the whole house became immediately stil and orderly, and adjourned until 5 o'clock every member retaining his seat until the adjournment was pronounced. Most O. the members of the convention seemed highly gratifed ut the course of theil President, and were seen surrounding and shaking him by the hand, and congratula. ting him on the happy effect of his inter. position. It is to be hoped that it may produce good, and contribute to allay ex- Icitement and danger.
 After few remarks from Mir. Howard, the convention adjourned to o'clock, P. M. Nsft ss4N a . AFTERNOON SESSION. Ne
 The convention pursuant to adjourn mnnt si s ltfl'f