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

present the individual we think most worthy 10 fill the
Presidential Chair. To select the who combine the
greatest strength with the whole democratic party and
its principles and unity Him who best UNDER
stands the principles and nature Of and who
will administer il in the spirit Of the constitution, and
upon those cardinal principles OF the democratic fath
which only securely and permanently stand Our du-
~ gentleman to present candidate for the Nation, aud
not for any particular State section OF the Union.
Now, does any believe that this be accomplished
in any other than by concession and compromise
by harmonious and united councils! presume not. ]
invoke you, them gentle srs by al that is dear
and hamonyto united action, for good.
Suffer your 10 be threatened nor your coun-
ellis divided Distracted We all have but object
least The good of beloved couniryihst country that
stands mighty landmark the map OF the world
that glorious beacon that is 10 example to
light all other nations 10 the blessings Of seigovenmen
whilst denotes the proud pIe-eminence Of
II there be any portion Of democratic brethren divided
and too deeply excited let endeaver to aay rather than
increase the excementlet oil upon the troubled
waters and set an example 10 our opponents worthy OF
ourselves, our patty and our cause bcseech you then,
to lie, proceedings be marked by unon and
moderation.
Let peace and harmony and brohey feeling shed their
holy and blessed influence around us, and animated by
liberal enlightened ZEAL jus: expec,a-
onso constituents. and bring to proceeding, the
| highest moral sanction.
The people expect this of usthe peace prosperity
| happiness Of our country demand it.
In this good WISH gentlemen offer my cordial co-opea-
ton and support and confidently hope that shall prove
worthy of the high trust that has been confded TO
US, and equal TO the crisis.
The Vice Presidents took their
the President announced to the Convention that the Rev. Mr.
PiummeI was present. and would its proceedings with
an humble petition to the Throne OF Grace.
The Rev. Mr.. Plummer then took the Presidents desk
and delivered most appropriate aud eloquent prayer.
resolution of thanks the moved and adopted re-
tuning thanks Hon. Mr. Bryce for the able and
fac.ory in which he had presided the
ton during its preliminary organization.
Mr. Cone after reference 10 his remarks or yesterday
relation TO the organization Of the convention the adoption Of
rules &C., offered resolution substantially that the delega
ton from each State shall be entitled give number Of
votes equal 10 the electoral vote Of such State
Mr. Yancey said there not yet fully organized cont
vention Our friends from New York, who knocking
the door, yet admitted and in order all may
have voice in this conventonnay participate in its
ganizaon-he moved to lay the resolution the table,
delegate from Georgia then question Of order.
He voting upon any question which may
arise in this convention the should be taken by States
each State to be entitled to cast the number of votes such
State Is entitled to in the electoral coege-the manner Of
voting 10 be determined by the States themselves without
regard 10 number Of delegates.
Mr. Cone wished modify his resolution by adding that
'he vote shall be taken By States the request Of any
one State"
member here and stated that the gentleman from
Georgia always had the floor He seemed think that MI.
c. occupied the attention of the convention too mash-~-
Mr.. Kaufman Of Texas claimed .irg oo and contended
that according parliamentary member had
tight speak, IL they dssed do So before the member
r frem Georgia was allowed to speak again.
The modification proposed was read.
Mr.. Kaufman who had moved the previous question,
CURED whether the previous question would cut off The
! amendment.
the convention had adopted rules there could
1 | be no previous question.
Mr. Reeder moved The resolution the table,
| view to the adoption Of rules
Mr. Yancey advocated his motion to lay the table.
81 Mr.. Halett OF Boston, wished 10 inquire whether the
adoption Of this rule would give the member from South
Carolina power 10 cast nine votes.
The Chair said that question rather FOR The Can
venOn decide after the adoption Of the resolution
The question then taken MIR. Cones resolution,
modified, and adopted.
MIR Morton OF Massachusetts, offered resolution make
the of the Democratic Convention OF 1874 the rules
the present Convention.
The reading Of the rules called by
aud the chair about to put the question reading
when
Mr. Moue Of Louisiana moved to amend by inserting the
WORDS wi;h the exception Of that Iule requiring vote
; two-thrds to the nomination of President"
Mr. Jones' of Tennessee opposed the reading Of the rules
as the reading would consume several hours Of the time Of
the Convention
Mr. Yancey said he held his hand an authentic copy OF
important Of the convention Of 1854, which
three rules he Mr. Yancey contended that every
Der had inherent right without vote of the convention
call for reading of any paper before the
for consideration The rules sent TO the Chair and al
the request Of Mr. Davis Of Vermont, they again read
| as follows:
They adopted the rules of the House of Representa-
tves far applicable, for the government OF the Conven
J. tion.
That the delegation of each State shall be entitled to
give of the State, and in that way either
united capita the delegates OF the several States
, may decide.
That twothirds of the whole number Of votes shall be
necessary TO choice.
The question was taken on the rst resolution and IL wat
adopted
The Chair stated that the second had been superseded by
= the adoption of Me-. Cones resolution.
The question then coming up the adoption of the two
. third rule member should be taken by
. States, according 10 the rule just adopted
debate OF desuory character ensued, chiefly to the
proceedings proper This stage in the business
r the Convention.
Mr. solemn Of Alabama, said that be considered i'm
proper part Of the Convention to take action
the rule until after the decision Of the Conven
lion in reference the contested from the State o
4 New That the position Of the democratic
party important that no nominations should be made
would receive the hearty ncquecence Of
party, and that although might not be consid
cred iudicous in him thus publicly IT, he
greatly feared The nominee Of The convention would not
be il the of New York cast against
yocaed further the adoption Of the twothds rule
important 10 the Of the candidate that might be
That after vTmer practce ii would be difficult
: to rally patty for the nominee Of mere majority
Mr. Yancey took similar view Of The matter. He SAID
let that question, then adopt such rules
regard the Of voting for PIesdent as full
majority should deem proper, and shen after deciding that
poin the Of the convention if New York
did Join with unanimously in nominations, why
then should 20 and give our votes without Them
Mr. Morse, Of louisiana did not sppehsnd the conse-
ouences alluded TO by The gentleman from Alabama II
the two-hd iue be adopted what you Ia 1874 you
will see in IS4S outsider. acceptable 10 the
the whole democracy, will be nominatcd Mexican
hero or some other person thought Of and the
choice of the maioy Of their convention Of majority
of the party He hoped that the question would be
smned fairly and fully, and that Dor Popu, DEL would
" prevail here
Mr. F. w. Bowdon, of Alabama, desired TO know il
Il Mr. Pc outsider, who ha considered nslder