The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-17

SIXTH DESPATCH
1t p. m.--On motion, committee Of one
from each State was appointed on credentials.
The following comprise this committee: Maine,
Mills; N Hampshire, Nesbit Vermont, Wright;
Massachusetts,. Childs Rhode Island, Cross;
Connecticut, Ives New York, Conkli#; New
Jersey, Freedenburg Pennsylvania, Kunkle
Delaware Layton; Maryland, Morgan; Virgin
ia, Watts: North Carolina, Maxim; South Car
ona, Patterson Georgia, Fleming: Alabama,
Gardiner; Mississippi, Harvey Louisiana, Sc
yer Ohio, Wade Kentucky, Gray Tennessee,
Cooper; Indiana, Hudson; Illinois, Edwards !;
Missouri, Broadhead; Arkansas, Gains Michi-
gan, Williams Florida, Baker; Texas, Mich
ols Iowa, kghtengale; Wisconsin,, Brown;
California, Mudd.
The Convention then adjourned till o'clock
this evening.
SEVENTH DESPATCH
The platform of the Southern delegates is as
follows:
The first declares the general government
one of limited powers, and denies the right to
exercise powers not expressed or granted in the
Constitution.
The second and third relate to the rights Of
the States
The fourth declares against the doctrine of in
PREVENTION.
The fifth is in favor of an economical admin
istration of the government, and a tariff for
revenue which will give encouragement to all
branches ofindustry in every section of the coun-
try.
The sixth is in favor of system of river
and harbor improvements by the general gov
eminent.
The seventh and eighth endorse the finaity
nf tho in all THAR prta
These resolutions were heartily adopted by
the meeting Of Southern delegates, and. on their
being sent to the delegates from the Northern
States favorable to the nomination of Mr.. Web
ster, they replied they met their warm and cor
dial appreciation.
EIGHTH DESPATCH.
The Kentucky delegation have resolved to
abide by the decision of the convention on the
compromise and platform.
Tremendous cheering by the audience
The Convention adjourned to six o'clock to
await reports of the committees.
u o'clock, p. m.
NINTH DESPATCH.
EVENING sEssIoN-The committee on creden-
tails were not ready to report The committee
on undisputed seats will hand in their report to-
morrow; the report on disputed cases will re-
| quire probably two days to dispose of. Obiec-
tons were made to receive the report on organ
izaons, but it was finally received.
Mr.. Chapman's motion to lay the report on
the table was warmly debated. Great excite
ment ensued.
The report on the organization of the conven-
ton was adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Chapman took the chair with the follow
ing officers:
Gen. JOHN G. CHAPMAN, President
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Maine-Nathan ID. Appleton.
New Hampshire-Geo. W. Nesmith.
Vermont-Caros CoolidgeY
Massachusetts Seth Sprague
Rhode Island-Robert B. Cranston.
Connecticut-Samuel ID. Hubbard
New York-Jas. Stewart
New Jersey-Edward p Cowles
| Pennsylvania-Jo Strohm.
| Della paru r-Caeb S. Layton.
| Maryland Francis P. Phelps.
Virginia-Wm. l. Goggin
| North Carolina-Augustus II. Shepherd.
SECRETARIES.
Louivana-R. A. Upton.
North Caroina-Jas. NJ Bryan.
Iowa-S M. Ballard
Cafornia-W. Frank Stewart.
Indiana--Schuyler Colfax
Pennsylvania-John c. Kunkle.
Virginia--W. c. Worthington.
Connecticut-W S. Perkins.
Inos-Geo w. Meeker
Michigan-Wm. Thompson.
Kentucky-Geo. w. Dunlap
I Vermont--Juston Movrell.
Deaware-George H. Fisher
The President on taking the chair, urged the
compromise and Cancellation for the good and
harmony of the party.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Stockton, abiding
eloquently to Henry Clay.
The Convention adjourned quarter past seven
to meet at IL o'clock Tomorrow
Awaiting the report of the committee of or
ganization.