Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-01

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ted their delegation would give them their ervces if
not they would give them little more ROOM The commit
tees would be open ell interested parties They were
willing to submit their claims the decision of the
tee aud ne hoped that then both parties would 5e heard BY
the Convention,
Mr. Bright obtained the floor and moved the prevou,
question, which was sustained.
The substitute Of MIR. Cone, modified was agreed to,
and the resolution amended then adopted in the words
| ResOlUed, That committee be appointed 10 examine The
credentials Of delegates and report this body the num-
Of votes to which each State is entitled and the number
and names OF the delegates present from each State who
entitled to seats in this Convention.
Resolved further That said committee be composed Of
member from State except York. the
delegates from each State to appoint member Of said
committee.
Resolved That called for purpose
ma king the appointments for said committee.
communication presented from the Jackson Assoca
ton Of Washington city, asking the admission Of FIVE dele
gates from the District of Columbia, TO scat the floor,
but without the right TO vote in the Convention.
motion made to lay the communication the table,
Mr. Cameron explained that to comply with the request
The motion to lay the table negared, and the
referred the committee credentials
to comply with the request they deem proper
The then called and the following delegates
nominated aud appointed the committee credentials
Sc. provided by the foregoing resolution:
Charles Andrews; New Hampshire, Robert Jen-
ness; Massachusetts, Robert RanOu Jri Vermont, Levi b.
villas; Rhode Island Dues J. Pearce; Connecticut, James
T. Pratt; jersey, Garret ID. Wall; Pennsylvania, w.
T. Rogers; Delaware. William H. Ross; Maryland, Benja-
min c. HowaTd Virginia, Thomas H. BsyIey North Caro-
lima Robot s1Sss S0sn F EasG"a o..,
William Acklin; Mississippi, Alexander G. McNutt Louis
lana, w. s. Kendall: Arkansas, Scion BOrand Missouri
James NJ Hughes Tennessee, Hopkins l. Tourney; Ken
lucky John W. Stephenson Iowa, James Clarke; Wiseon
sin, Beriah Brown; Illinois, NJ Mcconnell; Indiana. A. s.
Burnett Ohio Alfred p Eds.It0n Texas L. b. EV'"'
M Moses rose he said in this house Of God 10 say he
had been named member of the committee. that if the
left 10 him say whether the banburners TO be admit
ted-they who had thrown febrand into Much confu
sion here prevailed. and cries of oTdeT-order.
MI Moses expressed his readiness 10 withdraw from the
committee but the Convention refused 10 excuse him.
Mr. Reeder, of Peun., vsnia moved that committee OF
from each delegation be appointed TO report oncers Tor
the PEI organization Of the Convention but motion
adjourn prevailed, and the Convention adjourned to
o'clock, p. NJ.
The Convention assembled pursuant adjournment, at
O'clock and called to order by the President pro e Of
The galleries were filed 10 overflow having
themselves notwithstanding the excessive heat Of the
weather.
The President stated that question pending before the
Convention the time Of adjournment, a motion to
appoint committee Of one from each State, to report on The
proper mode Of permanent organization.
The question having been called for the resolution was
, adopted unanimously.
On notion resolved that the committee be appointed
The Secretary then proceeded to call the States when
Mr.. WalwoTth, Of New York, inquired whether New
Yokapld be Called and answered by the President in
ISerth then inquired whether would be
members should report in order that New York should have
a voice in the organization Of the Convention
The President replied that the Convention had decided TO
proceed the appointment Of the committee empow
cred report officers for the permanent organization OF the
and directed the clerk TO call the States SO that
delegates should the members Of the committee
On calling the States the following gentlemen
the choice Of the different delegates to serve
the committee
Maine, John L. Cutler; New Hampshire, Reuben Davis ;
Massachusetts Charles G. Greene Vermont, John L. Robin
Island, w. L. Burke Connecticut, Charles A.
Doun oviV N
A Reeder Delaware, Ebenezer Cook Maryland, John Ket
tleweIi; Virginia, VIM. o. Goode North Carolina Asa
Briggs South Carolina, NJ Commander; GeoIgIa X. W.
Tourney; Florida, L. o. B. Pratt; Alabama, Robert f.
Scott; Mississippi Robert Saunton Louisiana, E. Morse
? Texas. Timothy Pilsbury Arkansas Charles f. Moore
Tennessee, James NJ Wlismson; Kentucky, John C. Ma
sou Oho s. w. johnson Indiana James Blake; Illinois,
w. d. Latshaw; Michigan, Z. ii. Thomson; Iowa, E w.
Eastman Missouri, VIM. p Sappngoni Wisconsin, E. C.
The President then appointed John L. Cutler Of Maine
Chaman Of the committee, and they retired to room IN
the basement Of the building, for delibeTation.
After waiting time for the return Of the committee
appointed during the morning session Tor examining the
dens of members Senator Hannegan was observed to
ter. when he called upon to address the Convention
After repeated calls he forced to mount the staging and
proceeded considerable length to address the Convention
drawing forth loud ana continued applause.
At the conclusion of his address, Mr. flanagan made a
powerful and eloquent appeal the divisions of the
New York Democracy bury their snmoses for the good
Of their country, their party and their principles Come
said the speaker come Hannibal brought to the al
Of his countyy and lay down all animosies
disputes the altar oil your
united effort for the preservation Of principles
and our national oganizaon We have desire to decide
between you your difficulties and doubt but that
you will relieve the Convention by happy concession
and compromise Of the dilemma in which II Is placed
Mr. flanagan then conclued by reminding the Convention
l. that Mr. Ysncey Of Alabama, present. who much
capsule than he Of engheung them democrat
c principles
Mr. Yancey having been enthusiastically called mount
Stage sddessed the Convention for abount
Is minutes, Of eloque3ce that drew forth the
enthusiastic expression Of delight from the Convention
well The audience His anecdotes happy, and
told caused the best feeling pevsde the Conven-
ton.
u Hon. Sam Houston, the hero Of San Jacnto then
. called address the Convention aud ascending
: platform received with enthusiastic cheers.
He proceeced 10 compare democratic principles with the
proessed by their opponents and to defend and
sustain the administration in its with regard
the and other Of general controversy between
: the two parties.
The President pro Of the Convention, Hon. s. Bryce
of followed General Houston in few eloQuen
in support Of democracy and democratic principles
I1o great and fundamental principles Of liberty. The
coIee however, having retusned he closed his address
rather sbrupy.
a Gen. Howard Of Maryland, and informed
to ask to be permitted to report, in part and ask leave
the transaction Of the business entrusted them
The report in part, which he instructed make, CAV,
e list OF the delegates from all the States Of the Union
y cept New York. aud the COMMITTEES desired
bic then 10 report the quafcs Of those Ginning
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