The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-25

Follows: Albert Currier, of Newburyport, C. d.
1Hunkins, of Haverhi and James NJ Sargent, of
Lynn, Democrats; aud Dan Weed, of Lawrence
and Elisha Mack, of Salem, Freesoiers. The Free
soil Convention readily gave its consent 10 the
LaLtion, although some members thought the Dem.
ocrnts were getting the larger share of the honors
Mr.. Potter, OF Salem, defended the terms Of the
agreement, by which the Democrats have three and
4 the Freesoilers two Senators. He said the Demo-
Gratis had three ifths of the voters, and their
: party was divided on the subject of coalition,
they feared there would be dissatisfaction in the
: party if they had ess than three Senators.
sin the Democratic Conve ntion there was great
ideal OF disorder. The question of coalition, in
Sdeed, is never introduced into Democratic meet
Ting without producing an uproar. The councils
$of the Coaiionists. hoiDeuer, prevailed aud the
4 arrangement for forming coalition ticket toas
summarized amidst the cheers Of the assembly. A
motion to endorse the Baltimore PLATFORM Pierce
land Hing, and the Fugitiee SlaUs la,o,' produced
Fqute a sensation in The convention, which did not
seem disposed to go beyond general declaration
Pin favor of the principles of the Democratic
party"
The passages we have italicized are preg-
/ nant with meaning as to the morality Of Mas
ssachusetts Democracy, and the manifest pre-
ponderence of Freesoil influences.
Of the Essex county proceedings we find a
I more detailed report in the Abolition Common
s,realth, which graphically portrays the fate of
sthe motion for the endorsement of the G ompro-
Smise, and the zeal of the Coalitienists for
kPIERCE and KING:
4 "A resolution offered by George York. of
Lawrence. endorsing the nomination of Pierce and
King, the Baltimore platform, and the Fugitive
xSiave law.
q "Mr. Watson, Of Lawrence, moved to lay the re
Ssolution on the table, Much confusion followed,
ainterspersed with calls of Question: Question:
4 "Mr. York said he was Democrat, and went for
4the election Of Pierce and King; but he not in
flavor OF measures that would compromise the inte-
sgrity Of the Democratic party.
"Mr. Watson withdrew his motion, and moved
amendment to the resolve, 10 the effect that all
Safor the word resolved be stricken out, and the
following inserted: That this convention do ac-
dcept and endorse the principles of the Democratic
party
"Mr. York inquired where the principles of the
Democratic party were laid down. Much confu
asion prevailed some crying out, In the Baltimore
apatform,' and others, In the Fitchburg Conven-
1tion.1 Mr.. York here said that as the convention
HAD refused to endorse the Baltimore PLATFORM and
2 the nomination of Pierce and King, he should
withdraw his name from the list OF delegates.
i Cries of I'VE havn't refused to endorse the nom
9ination of Pierce and King you have sci
"Mr. Watson called for three cheers for Pierce
and King. which were given unanimously.
"The President, to Mr.. York-Is that not en-
Hdorsement enough for you?
"Mr. York; move that three cheers be given
= for the Fugitive Slave law. [Cheers and HISS
1.-THE President declared the motion out of order.
ga violent dispute then commenced in the mid J
idle Of the hall between Mr.. York and two others.
around whom crowd Immediately gathered,
greatly excited and regardless of repeated calls of
order from the chair, who strove earnestly but n
! vain to preserve decorum. motion at
7lcngth made that all who were not members bel
excluded from the hall, which was understood to-
: be aimed at the rejected members from Salem
: The motion prevailed, amid great disorder and
uproar. The President said that if individuals did
! mot keep order in the hall, measures would bel
/ taken to enforce it; that there rum enough
gin the convention without taking in that from the
aoutside
a "a motion that all the members take their seats
sheing carried, finally restored order
The Chair, Edwin Lawrence, of New buryport,
Hsaid that some who had been present might sal
THAT the convention had refused to endorse Pierce
land King; if they did 80, he called upon all Dc
Amocrats TO brand them as liars. [Cheers."J
We will only add that this coalition, which
Rcheers for PIERCE while repudiating the Fugi
five law, receives the unqualified approval of
+ the New Hampshire Patriot, the home o-gan
Sof the Democratic candidate for the Presidency ]
The Union is, after all, somewhat of FUNNY
philosopher. Saturdays impression has an ar
lticle proving, firstly, that active Wings are
raising large amount Of money for corrupt
purposes, and proving, secondly, that not cent
lean be collected 1t is alarmed at the prospect,
Sof an occurrence which, according to its own
demonstration, is actually impossible.
This Dractice uf coniurinu I'M ia mare and