The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-24

tx0us keAtH, In the couTso ot
the upper ssats In tho synagogue were ned There
was busting Of Voices SOME gentlemen congratua-
ting themselves their good luck In procuring seats
and others cursing their i'll fortune.
THE FIRST MovE TOWARDS ORGANIZATION.
The noise had not stilled. when Mr.. ID. LATsHAw, of
illinois, presente himself the platform and moved
that Judge Bryce Of Louisiana, occupy the chair tenn
pora,iiy.
The motion agreed to- and Judge Bryce was con-
Quoted to the chair by two gentlemen He knocked TO
+" Gentlemen, thank you for tie honor which you
have conferred upon me. In temporarily assuming
the duties assigned to me, shall endeavor to fulfil
them as promptly as can-if not efficiently, to you
satisfactorily Order is Heavens first law" Gap
plause)
member of the Ohio delegation suggested that tho
scat of the chairman be placed in front of the PLATFORM
that they and Others may have better view Of the
presiding officer
A BLESSING INVOKED.
The CHAIRMAN-l would suggest to the assembled de-
mocracy, that on such occasion this it is usual
to enter upon deliberations af err invoking the
blessings Of Almighty God for ourselves and our con-
country propose this before any steps be taken
for the transaction Of business.
The Rev. THEorHiLus FISK then addressed the
Throne Of Grace, neatly eloquently and appositey,
follows, viz:
Oh. Thou whose arm is power, whose voice is
truth, and whose nature love- Thou who art the
preme father of nations the ruler and governor of
empires without whose notice not sparrow falls
to the ground have come up this morning to sup
pcate thy benediction, andthy smiles this gather
ings on the deliberations Of this body We desire to
commit them and the great measures which they shall
Bless them individually and collectively prepare them
by thine own wisdom and counses for those great
concentrations which shall inure to tho benefit Of this
great people. We thank thee, most merciful God for
thy blessings ever since became nation; and, In
the scenes and pers when the cheeks of fathers
gathered psleness, and their bosoms papitated with
tear thou dids't work out for them and great
demption. We thank thee that thou didst enable
them to declare and maintain that the:e colonies
Thou hast ever watched over our land for good.
Ssnsyolsno: has. protected ana sheltered US U.s.,
land of birth Let thy grace descend like heavenly
dew be pillar of fire by day and cloud by night
Bless all rulers md them just men, ruling
the fear of God May the time when all shall
know the truth, and the truth shall make free when
all systems Of fraud and fasehood, inequality and in
ling the blue sea; when the gospel shall be the
governing principle Of query heart, and shed Its nu
% every sS social or
speaking. We commend this assembly to Thee. Watch
over those who absent; and when those present
turn to their neghbors and their families may they be
prepared for the great duties of life which devove
them Fit and prepare them for death, and finally to
myself receive them to an inheritance among the
saints in light. Amen
VALIDITY oREpENrIALs-rHE NEW YORK DIFFICULTY
MIR. WHEELER, Of North Carolina offered for the
consideration Of the convention the following resou
Resolved, That committee Of one from each State
bc appointed by the delegates from each State to re-
port the number Of delegates in attendance and to
examine the validity Of credentials
Mr. Cone, Of Georgia, said that he desired to offer
substitute, such passed in the convention
Of 1874 and with view to provide for circumstances
with which all familiar 1t read follows
Resolved. That committee be appointed to examine
credentials and to report to this body the number Of
seats to which each State is entitled, and the names
Of the delegates.
And resolved further, That said committee be ap-
pointed from each State. except New York; the dele
atoaf
Of the two sets of delegates from New York to appoint
one.
Resolved That the States be now called for the pur.
pose of making selections and appointments.
Mr. CoNE-lt Is Q fact Of which all apprized,
that there two sets Of delegates from New York
e. louder both Of whom claim to be the delegates Of
the democracy Of New York. have therefore drawn
the resolutions with reference to that dcuy Before
any deberative body act the first thing is to
certain who are entitled to seats, and who can par
ticpate In the proceedings. Something must always
be taken for granted, and have therefore framed
resolution according to that Of 1874. The reason,
repeat, why have drawn up the resolution, Is owing
to the difficulty In New York 1t seemed to me, there
being two sets of delegates that each Of them should
have member on the committee, In order to explain
the ground on which they take their seats in this
vention and that we may act advisedly in the whole
matter.
The CHAIRMAN-The question is on tho adoption Of
the substitute.
Senator HASNEoAN, of indiana ask again for the
reading Of he-resolution.
The resolution Of Mr. Wheeler having been read,
MIR. HANSEoAN REMARKED No objection to that"
n
the Committee to be appointed shall pass the rival
claims
Mr. CosE-They can report that one or the other,
or b0th or none. entitled to seats They will have
all the evidence before them
MIR. r. P. THoMpsoS-May not this prevent organi-
cation for some days to come! e. We can't hear !"
" louder.'O We might organise now, and send the
case of the contestants from Now York to u Com
mittee.
Mr. CAMBRELrSG ION the part of the barnburnors)
proposed modification of the resoutions but there
was too much confusion his side Of the church to
hear what it was
Mr. Cone. however said that he had no objection to
it, 1t appeared that the report must be received and
acted on before the convention adopt rules for its
government It was within the recollection Of all that
In tho convention of lS44 important question
that Of the twothrds rule and it certainly will be pro-
per for New York to vote on 1t again Il 1t comes up
titled to the seats! f. That's it'll
Senator Dickinson (old hunker.) arose, and COM
menced speaking. A voice, "Speak louder."] will
get my voice up in a moment [Ha hal believe
that the resolution Of the gentleman from Georgia will
the purpose Of all interested parties The
gapzation Of the convention need not be DELAYED II
the committee find that the subject cannot be imme
diatey disposed Of they report in part allowed
in legislative bodies. and then will be well of in
that committee though the subject confined to
a-select committee. The less machinery the better
The resolution of the gentleman from Georgia raises
invidious distinction 1t treats both sides with the
beraty they deserve, and bestows upon each ct-
ing interest equal consideration thank the gentle
man who proposed it here.
There were very loud cries of Z. Question" "ques-
ton" But something was now agiated with regard to
RULES.
Mr. HASSEoAS.-1 presume, as a matter Of course
that all together in spirit of harmony and
Citation We have started too fast. believe the first
step in the organization of all deberatvc bodies is the
adoption Of rules and for the purpose Of moving that
be by the rules of the House of Represen
tatves in Congress move to lay all further conside-
ration Of the resolution the table.
Mr.. CoSE-Is that debateable'
Mr. HASrEoAN-I am not debating it. A voice -
" Have the resolutions read 1t Is simply to lay tho
resolutions on the table until adopt rules for
permanent government IA voice What rules -
The rules of the House of Representatives
Mr. B. f. HALLETT, of Massac husetts.--I object -
this is not the House of Representatives. 1t is
vention Of delegates from the people. [" That's a
fact.n]
PLEDGE DEMANDED.
MIR. HASNrGAN-As my motion appears to meet
with much opposition, | propose to see how many
will resist it, r. Not in order."j have withdrawn II,
[" You can't after 1t has become the property Of the
House."l We give it up. lila ha j That In sum
cient now propose that before proceeding with bu-
sness each member shall openly pledge himself to
abide by the decision Of tho convention
This remark was succeeded by deafenins applause