The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-25

is, to render such Judgment will be satisfactory to
the democracy Of New York and not only to the demo-
cracy of New York but to the democracy of the whole
Union.
Reading of the second resolution called for
Gen BAYLy-l ask leave to correct material mis-
take of the gentleman from Connecticut. Mr.. Bay
ly accordingly said that the Syracuse delegates
were not admitted by the small majority of one in the
COMMITTED but by vote Of l6 to and it would have
been IL to s, but for objection of one member to
the delegate from the LIST district.
Resolution read
Mr. FoRMAN would not make a speech I have
not Investigated the question, am ready to vote
with such lights as / have before We came
here for other business than this nvestigatonto
inmate candidates for the Presidency and Vice Pres
dency therefore move you, sir, the previous ques-
ton.
Mr. YAScrv-I hope that the gag will neither be APP
Piled to the Convention nor to the New York delegates
| Great applause.
Mr. H.NsEGAs desired to know what the previous
question was.
The PRESIDENT explained to several members success
sively.
A IoIcr-Let's have IT, Oh, no mo-
The President further explained the parliamentary
law. Now the House understand it.
member in the back ground asked the effect of his
| The PREsIDENr-Order, order, gentlemen, order.
do not hear word the gentleman says.
Mr. EonM.S oS Goui " mo t rs -, "' or
der am trying to keep order. [Laughter.l
Mr.. MOSES, OF Florida again asked Of the chair to
question, and then turned to talk to gentleman at
his side
The PREsIpENr-Why the gentleman asks me a
question, and them without waiting for answer, he
turns his back upon me. Unanimous laughter
MIR. Moses thanked the chair for his explanation.
| Mr. PREsroN KINc-Does the adoption of the pro.
vous question preclude from the privilege of being
heard before the Convention
The CHAIR again explained that the adoption of tho
previous question would bring the question directly to
the adoption of the report. cutting OH all debate
| Yes that's it.
The question was then put upon the previous ques-
ton:
"Gentlemen, all who are in favor of the previous
question will say aye.n
few scattering ayes.
Those opposed to the motion will say no''
shout, like small volcanic explosion, shook the
building, and announced the emphatic rejection of
the gag
Mr.. YANcEy of Alabama, obtained the floor, and
amid cries of go up to the stand" He did so. And
ne thanked the Convention that they had not sus-
cratic speaker He cherished the principles justice
towards the Barnburners and the Hunkers we'll as
| towards gentlemen of the South [Applausel He
would suffer his arm to be severed from his shoulder
be full fair and candid consideration of every ques
ton which shall be brought before the Convention.
The committed according to the resolution on creden-
tias had no right to prescribe test. Tho committee
say I'VE will not hear you until you subscribe to the
test" 1t was not delegated by the six or seven hun
dred members of this Convention Do the gentlemen
presume to tell him that democrats but
those who consent to abide the test of committee!
Democracy consists of something higher. 1t
undemocratc test. Cheering outside. He under
stood that the report of the committee adopted by
only one majority. A voice. Fifteen to fourteen
If no was wrong. some gentleman correct him
f. You're rght.'l He had no desire to hear himself
talk as had been intimated by the gentleman from
Georgia, (Nr. Forman) He would, however, prefer tt
hear himself talk If il was ineligible talk
MIR. FonMAN, of Georgia-Do you alludc ito public
conversation?
| Mr.. YANcEY-I can Ice you out of the House.
| The PRESIDENT binding that the words were as hot
rs :" a Southern sun could make themO called to
order.
Mr. FonMAN made remark, which was not heard.
owing to the confusion.
Mr. YAScEY-You not the first man who got out
in that way When you get in, my friends, he who
gets out may laugh-lor remark something like it,
to the centre aise) Mr.. President, as the gentleman
has referred to
The PREsrpENr.-Order. (Knock, knock)
Mr. FoRMANlt Is necessary to the good order Of the
House Uaughter)
Mr. Forman and Mr. Yancey (the latter gentleman
striking distance. Some gentlemen improperly ina
gned that there would be a personal collision bu-
of these delegates else there would have such
apprehension There were cries Of Take him out ~
crowd pressed round these gentlemen. Take seats ~
Come to order' and Kisses, were heard in all drec
tons.
The PRrsDENr-Ordcr (Knock) Gentlemen, sit
Order partially restored, when
| The PREsIpENT said:-There personal auson
to the gentleman from Georgia The chair would have
called the gentleman from Alabama to order If there
| had been.
| MIR. BEDINGER, of Virginia, assembled the platform
and addressed the convention. He said that he was
glad that the previous question had been voted down
he was not afraid of discussion on any question.
Mr.. BRIoHT, of Indiana, did not wish to make a
speech it his desire to lay the proposition before
the Convention the table in order that gentlemen
from New York may have an opportunity to be heard
Cheering among the :. outsders.')
Mr. BARLEY, of Ohio, offered an amen dment which
he desired to be read, viz
PROPOSITION.
Resolved That both sets OF delegates from New York present.
asking admission be admitted full participation in all the p
vege proceedings Of this that
Ss1 N tb s3tg n io the S S'a,e hew .Ct s
that each State number equal
double the number Of votes It entitled in the electoral college
Mr. BRIGHr moved to lay the subject on the table
Mr. DIcXtNsoY-(Mr. Bright having temporarily with
drawn the motion)l think the true Of dele
CATION is that the question be decided We have been
Roadway. We went before the committee for the in
vestgation. 1t Is matter interesting to the democra
cy Of New York to the Union. that the matter be
decj ded When two mothers claimed one child, they
applied to the wiscst to decide the controversy.
Mr. BUTLER. of Massachusetts,, raised n question OF
order. We are hearing speech from gentleman who
has not been acknowledged u member of this Con-
| vcntion.
| Mr. DICKINSON said he wished to be heard.
The motion to lay the report of the Committee on
Credentials, and the amendments pending were, for
the present, laid upon the table.
Mr.. HIBBARD, of New Hampshire, moved that the
contestants be heard before the Convention, by two
speakers, each side to occupy not than hour
| each.
| This was agreed to-
| A VOICE. Be heard to- night, n Non Yes
| Mr.. HARALsoN.-I do not understand.
The r.-The Chair does not wonder lila
ha
Mr.. CAMBRELrNG desired that the debate commence
| Tomorrow morning This was acquiesced In anu
amid much confusion, after other business, at seven
O'Clock adjournment took place until tomorrow, at
| nine O'Clock.