Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-18
WING NATIONAL CONVENTION.
First Dan IEednesdav, June l6h, 1857.
M,RSfSG SESSION

addressed the Convention protesting In oenait OF ms o
DELEGATION against The action of the Conrenun os he c
had not arrived for meeting OF The Cunrenilnn-ahu IN
sisted that proceedings could ue had un the proper o
had arrived thus 10 urcsa the wishes Of the Convention
After which Chairman put the question upon 'he W"
ton 10 appoint the committee 10 name The permanent ON
GERS of thu Convention, which was adopted win e"
dissenting VOICES Tie said committee was men naeo ny
the delegations, respectively, as follows:
Mline--W. p. Fessenden.
New Hampshire -lchabod Goodwin.
Vernonr-H. Bradley
Massucnuser s-Hun. Rufus Choate
Rhode Island Robert II Ives.
Characterization. D. q. Tyler.
New York-Gen A. B Granger
New Jersey-Hon w L. Dayton.
Penn syiyana-Hon WIN. Jcssop.
Drlaware-Hon. John NJ. Clayton
Maryand-Hon w. B. Clarke
Virenia-Juhn Jarney.
North Carolina = Henry w. Miller.
South Caruina-George s. Bryan
Georsa-Palrick B. Connolly.
Alabama--C. &. Langdnn.
Mississippi-Gen B. B. Starke.
Luuisiyna-Gen Joseph Bernard
Ohio Hon. Charles Anderson.
Kentucky Joshua F. Bell.
Tennessee-Col. John Ne,herland
Indiana-Hon w. 6. Ewing
lIlnos-E. 8. Washburn
Ms=ouri-George C. Bingham.
Arkansas Gen. Tho. 5. James.
Mrhigan-Cul. David Smart
FlorJa-Hon. E. c. Cabel.
TeSas-CoI James Roy.
lowa-D. w. Klhourne.
Rjsconsln-Ale Alexander L. Collins.
Caifornia-Jcsse o. Goodwin.
Gen Jones' NJ Tennessee moved that Committee OF one
from each Site appointed to examine the CREDENTIALS
members o The Convention and report al the next meeting
1.-The committee be named oy the seVeial oeesa.o1
which adopted when the following gsh'c'e" '' 4p
pointed The Committee on credentiais'
Maine-W. Mills.
Now Harrpahire-Geo. " NcsblIt.
Vermont Hon. j D. Wright
INSTRUMENTATION Silas Chlis
Rhode lslHnd-Geu. i. CToss.
Connecticut-Geo. NJ Ives.
New York-joha. L. Talent.
New jersey Peter Freidanhurs.
ennsyivana--John c. kunkle.
Della " ars-Hon. Caleb S. Clayton
Ns!yllrd-George Z. Morgan
vjryinia-Samue Watts
North Carolina-DanIe P. Baker
| South Caroina-Wm. Patteson.
! Georgia-Wm Fiemming.
| Alabama Ben Gardner
| Mssisslppi-Ales H, Arthur.
! Loui.iana- joel q. Sewer
! Ken,ucSy-A F. Graz.
! 1cnnessee-Edwin Cooner
| Indiana-Hun. Rober, n. Hudson.
| l!lnos-B $. Edwards
! Missouri james 0. Broadhend.
Arkansas-WilIiam Fl. Gaines.
Michigan-Hsnry r. Williams.
Flurida-James L. Baker
Texas-S. s. Nichols
Iowa-Georae L. Nightingale.
Wisconsin-Wm. w. Brown.
California; II. Clay Mudd.
The committee appointed nominate the permanent Of.
cers OF the Convention nskcd and obtained leave To retire.
during the lime occupied in the appointment Of The Commit
Tee Credentials =,
hapast II o'clock the Convention adlourneo until
o'clock same afternoon
EVENING SESSION.
Upon entering the Hall tins afternoon At nall past
O'Clock found the Pennsy vania and ktnncSY deegh
lions occupied with very agreeable psad: OF fraternity al
the southern portion OF the bulldog Inc 'fmf wsie rfe
srnling the latter very beautifully executed medtl"n
likeness OF Henry Clay, menero Of Their personal es
for that great Statesman whose maine l. 80 sorious'y
assncilcd win The fame Of Kentucky
On the part rf the PennsyIvan delegation the Pes"nta
nn made by Mayor Gpn, Of the city OF Phlahr pha
ard Gen Leslie Cupmbs replied in behalf oi bchtncSy-
The speech Of the iaer which characterized ny intense
feeling and lervi eo1uence-hs indeed was ma. OF t I'll
un-ss followed by loud and long continued chcerne and
Immediately succeeded by must solemn aad Impressive 'u-
sic IRON the band in attendance "
order Mr. Watts of Virgnia said me comltee on Gre.
denus had made pngtcss In lhelf GeoGtauohs out
were yet ready to report.
Mr. Way OF Onlo said convention had better adjourn
all further action till That committee had made report lie
moved the convention adjourn till 'o.mnrrow
Mr. Watts-"I will say there is no knowing when lhs
committee will through perhaps not for two days 10.
will report upon all cases where mere IS no CON-
test"
Mr Way said it was impossible to know at present who
were entitled vote until know who are members OF The
Mr. WEIGH of Ohio asked the gentleman TO withdraw the
motion enable him 10 offer resolution
Ctis. of Read read" " What Is 1t = :" Order. Oh
down"
The resolution was read as follows:
Resolved That until otherwise ordered the rules OF pro
ceedrRs of The House Of Representatives, Of Congress 80
far as applicable be adopted for the government OF this
Conyenun and the demand OF the Delegation OF STATE
be taken BY States and the delegate from each
State shall the each delegation may Geermine
according 10 the number such State may be entitled ~ IN
the Electoral College and vote for President
D. D. Richardson of l. said that all great undertakings,
havng for their object the prosperity oil The people, shouu
pe recommended the favor Of Heaven; therefore, IN the
name the Louisiana delegation he moved this Conven-
tiOn be opened BY prayer.
TCries of question resolution"
George c. Morgan OF Maryland, said, II object Nj pre'l-
dent 10 the consideration at this time OF thut csouton
The committee credentials have been during the recess
the duty assigned them Until abors OF That committee
are closed are unable decide who entitled
to vote cloud app!ause) therefore move the reshlu
ton be laid On the tables and the motion was Carried oy
decided vote.
speak for the COMMITTEES permanent officers but presume
they will be ready report in few moments Wnen they
repor! and the convention is permanently o5ganzsu 1hen
am for having prayers.
The Chair stated that Reverend gentleman had been in
attendance the convention all day for the purpose OF oief
ing prayer. He was now present.
Mr.. Way renewed his motion 10 adjourn
Mr. Cabsl OF Florida said the committee appointed 10 re-
port permanent officers have unanimously agreed upon re-
hope the convention VIII now receive and act up
on II.
committee PERMANENT officers ready 10 report lhat
Is all very we-but whether shall vote Tor the adoption oil
thai -epor. is another question. But that report Is not obi
eatory any member Of the convention.
think should before deciding who arc TO be the per-
mancnt officer. Of This convention decide the creden
as Delegates who vote upon the report and who
against it, How the convention vote fur officers with.
out determining first who are members OF the conveD-
ion7 Shall persons who entitled here be
allowed for the permanent officers of this conven-
toni hosc who entitled seats TO be excluded
Before proceeding then decide first who are and
who ars entitled You decide who are and
" no are not entitled 10 n this convention. am will.
Ing receive the report and then lay on the table, If the
ree be prepared then would move tha,
we adjourn till at IL o'clock. (Cries of "No
No!)
Mr. Cabe said merely wish 10 say that is the uni.
versa in the House OF Representatives and other
legislative bodies that those who have the p-i,na ac evil
dsnce OF being members shall organic of the
House. tirea, applause, and cries Of "that's it) The
committee officers have unanimously agreed upon the re-
port and hope it will be unanimously received and
adopted BY the convention. (Grea; applause The com.
mittee headed BY John NJ Clayton here entered tho hall
The only great difficulty is in the contested of the
New York delegation, and am willing those who hold
he certificates Of electonIshall vote.
Mr. Jones said If the gentleman tell who of the
delegates here hold shepra evidence Of election ALL