The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-26

and man, that honesty is the best policy One of
afraid to give decisioni No; Z" let justice be done
though the heavens fall Appause One of the set
gave pledge that they would abide the dccison the
other would not give pledge. hold that it is the
duty of every State to settle its difficulties They
settled by the Syracuse Convent BY the cleo
ton of delegates by congressional districts think it
the duty OF those who went to the Convention to
abide by its action Those who seeded from 1t
cannot notice and receive. We acting arbitra
tors as though sworn, and standing here in
the temple of the Most High. will not appeal to any
sectional interests, but to patriotism Applause We
of the South merely demand political equality of all
the democracy of New York will stand firm. go fur
ther, and say that gentlemen among the delegates
even II they think our decision wrong, will not be
driven from their principles but will be still found by
the standard under which we fight have been sacri
feed where live, for my devotion to Martin Van Blu
rem shall feel stabbed in the house of my frie nds il
the blow comes from New York, in the battle of the
constitution.
Mr.. THOMPSON, of New Jersey, was sorry that Mr.
Yancey had given, as reason for turning out the
Barnburners that they at with of the nst
tuons of the south Is this to be the test on which the
go from Maine to Mason and Dixon's line. 1t will be
the most disastrous result which possibly ensue
We have heard of the Wilmot provso, and dread our
Southern friends will drive into tina question nolens
poiens. The Syracuse Convention called contrary
to the usagcs of the party e. Not So" You misap-
prehend.")
The PREspENr--Come to order
DELEoArE from the Ilunkers-He's wrong in point
of fact''
Mr.. THOMPSON said that he was sorry to misrepre-
sent, If he did. This was not the time to the
great democratic party of the State of New York His
only object was to protest kindly, and in spirit Of
beraty towards the South against turning the re H.
temen out the principle assumed by the gentleman
from Alabama. In conclusion he offered amend
men to refer the question Of the two conflicting sets
of delegates back to the democracy of New York
without prejudice to either party.
MIR. STRANGE, of North Carolina, said that his State
sent foreshadowed that it would not long
so continue. Applause. She had not, like New
York thrty-six electoral votes but she had eleven,
and these were of some consequence. Applause, He
spoke in defence of the report of the Committee
Credentials, who recomme nded the admission of the
delegates Of the Syracuse Convention. How is this
matter to be tried They had but question to ask
Do you believe in the first article of the democratic
faith-a submission to the will of tho majority! One
How is it when man comes into IL church to partake
Of the communion and there doubts concerning his
opinions The minister puts the question, Do you
believe in the Lord Jesus Christ - An answer deter
mines whether or not the minister shall admit him to
the privilege. The Barnburners have placed them
selves in position which the South cannot sanction
They have said that which cannot be taken back
Their votes would be ruin to the who should get
their votes. If the Convention do admit them, the
votes Whenever the slave question shall be forced
upon the Southern people, they will maintain their
position at all hazards The question was one of life
and death to them. They have choice. They are
obliged to maintain it.
Mr. Strange made an allusion to Mr.. Yancey's re-
marks, which called up that gentleman in explanation.
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said few words to who introduced the Wmot pro-
viso asa test. Nobody hurt no explosions.
Mr.. STRANGE deprecated tho fact that the Utica
Convention had brought up this subject to be inter-
mingled in national questions.
Mr. CAMBRELENG remarked that the Utica Conven-
Mr. SrnANcr resnmedNtf there was any party hon.
est, it was the whig party. We they have al
lance with ths abolitonists and with ali other here
sizes If they have any principles don't know what
they are but opposition to the democracy They get
all they and keep all they can" this
ing said of the Hunkers, and therefore the Hunkers
should turn the motto to the wings laughterl.
After further remarks he said that the democra
us Is against us The devil cla ms all who do not be-
long the Almighty. There were two which
the Barnburners be excluded, viz they would not
agree to the pledge to support the nominee and they
would agree to abide by democratic usages II the
report of the Committee Conference cannot be de-
Tended on that ground it can be other. The
question to be decided is what Is the best
pursue 1t is best to receive the Hunkers North Ca
rona will stand by the decision of the Convention.
Squabbling took place for the floor, which was as
signed to
MIR. HANNEGAS, who assembled the platform.
Questions Of order were raised and disposed Of when
the question before the Convention was read.
Mr.. BRIGHT-Wll the gentleman yield the floor,
Mr.. HASNEGAN-The gentleman from Tennessee APP
piled to me to yield the floor declined to do it; and
can yield to no other without personal offence to him
(Go on) rose simply for the purpose of moving the
previous question.
Mr.. TuRsEr-I inquire whether am not entitled to
the floor.
Mr.. HASsEcAS-IfI had yielded the floor to any one
should have given it to gentleman who differed with
me.
Mr. TuRSEy-I wish to make an explanation
Mr. HASNEGAs-I will yield if you don't deprive me
of the floor (Go on)
Mr.. TURNEY-I was member of the Committee on
Creole ntials Four or five of the majority have been
heard and not member of the minority has had the
floor. (Hear him. Question, question:
The PREsIDENT-I do not know that the gentleman
from Tennessee on the committee. the Commit
tee was not appointed by me- but by the Chairman be-
fore took the seat Therefore could not have been
imprODer
Mr. Hannegan appeared to be displeased, in conse
quencc of the frequent Interruptions, and about
on go on.n
Mr. TunSry--T hope gag will not be put upon me.
(Go on.)
Mr. HASNEcAx-So far ! have made use of kind words.
but
Mr.. TuRSrv-Havc said unkind words'
Mr. HASNEGAN-You said you hoped that would not
Mr.. TURSrY-I said | hoped the Convention would
not.
Mr.. Senator HorKrSs L. TURSry rose next to the
discussion Of the question: He of the Commit
tee on Credentials. He had objected to the test APP
piled to the New York delegations in committee II
had no right to establish itself high priest But
merits Of these respective delegations would have
be met. Disguise it as may shall have to meet
It, And the question has now assumed another form.
II is this, whether man can be an advocate of the
Wilmot proviso, and yet he eligible to this Conven-
ton If all excluded who in favor Of that pro-
viso what is to become Of the Keystone State, She
mas passed RESOLUTIONS In 1ts unani-
nous vote. Shall turn them all outl If 80, from
whom do you expect the choice Of your nominees from
whom do you expect their eecion But it is said you
must exclude the Barnburners any how But they do
not desire to be admittedthat they have declared
mo. sir "No, sir If this be their object, would
disappoint them. ! would not send them home with
any such weapon to NOW down the democratic party.
MIR. CAMBRELENG desired word or two in REPUTATION
of this charge.
Mr.. TuRSry-No, sir. cannot give way; have not
the time to hear the gentleman. know the gentleman
n
fdencc in his integrity and truth than have. But
think that of his colleagues is not much entitled
to our confidence the confidence of the democracy
applause. "Mr King perhaps is mcant.'D The senti-
ments expressed by that gentleman believe are en-
titled to and will receive the of the democracy
(Applause.) But sir, would make invidious dis
tinction would not send home these delegates upon
such n test, or upon such principle az proposed
They will go off with it and hoist the Taylor flag The
turning out of the Barnburners upon mere opinion,
or upon a test will not stop with New York IL will
become part of the contest over the whole Union. |
believe we can elect nominees without the aid Of
New York. Yes, sir. without any aid from New York
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