Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01

LOCO OCO -NAIlON Al NONN 4 "H"
day.-Thc two thirds rule was adopted on the
second day, by vote Of l75 to 10.
The third day, on motion, all Revolutionary
soldiers were admitted to seats on the floor.
Mr.. Boggs, of North Carolina, submitted
preamble and resolution 10 the effect
That uhre0s there are two sets of dele
sent the Democracy of that State, and whereas
it is impossible for the Convention to decide on
this important and intricate question, having
no evidence before it but tina; furnished by the
mutually interested parties;
And rhereaS il is conceded that each delega-
ton represents large sections of the Democra-
cy of New York, and it is important that that
State be fully represented Therefore,
Resolred, That both delegations be admitted
to seats in this Convention, and entitled to vote
on all questions
At the wish of the mover these resolutions
were laid on the table, TO be hereafter called
up.
The order of the day being the defence OF
the opposing New York delegations by their
chosen speakers, Mr.. Dickinson of the old
IIunker section opened the discussion he
commenced by remarkng on the necessity and
utility of such party organization, and main
tanned that this delegation with which he was
associated represented regularly the organized
Democracy of New York.
The balance of the third day was spent in
discussing the right of the New York dele
gates to a seat in the Convention.
The debate was finally arrested by call for
the previous question, which was sustained by
vote of ayes l72, nays 81.
The question was then taken on an amend
ment proposing that both delegations be ad-
mtted to seats in the convention, and be en-
titled to the number of votes which New York
is entitled to in the electoral college. II pre-
prevailed by vote of 1876 to l25. This vote,
however, is not final, as the resolution as a.
mended has yet to be adopted
After scene of some confusion the con-
yenton adjourned to 0 o'clock on Thursday
morning.
FouRTH DAy.-This morning, after the
minutes of yesterday had been read, the presl-
dent announced ,ha, the pending question was
on the original resolution to which an amend
ment was adopted last evening the a.
mendment above specified admitting both dele
cations and that, as the previous question
was pending, there could be no debate.
The vote was then taken by states on the
resolution of Mr.. Yancey, as amended on mo-
ton of Mr.. BARLEY, of Ohio, the amendment
specified abovel, and the vote was, ayes 100,
noes 100.
The previous question then rccurrcd and
was carried by 1873 to ll8.
The president then announced that both del
epa,ions would be admitted into the brother
hood of the convention.
Mr.. IIannegan, Of Indiana, declared that he
felt himself bound by the instructions of his
state convention to submit the following -
Rcsoircd, That the New York delegation,
known as the Syracuse QIunker) are right
tuIly cnllllCu lO CdSl lHc 'ot' VI +N'N ibih ii
this convention.
This may bring up the whole question.
The resolution Of Mr.. lIanncgan, thai the
IIunker delegates be entitled to east the votes
of New York, was laid on the table.
A letter was then read from President Polk,
declining to stand as a candidate. No one
would ever think ofproposlng him II there was
any probability of his being nominated.
1t was then voted To proceed to the nomina
ton of candidate for the Presidency.
Mr.. Wilson McCandlcss, of Pennsylvania,
then nominated as a candidate for the Demo
cratic party for the Presidency Of the United
States, James Buchanan of Pcnnsy ylyania.
Judge Powhalan Ellis, OF Mississippi, nom
mated Lewis Cass, of Michigan.
Mr. IIamlin, of Maine, nominated Hon. Levi
Woodbury., of New Hampshire
At this stage Of the proceedings motion
was made TO take a recess for an hour to cna-
Llc the member Of the different delegations 10