The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-17
AFTERNOON SESSION.

AFTERNOON SESSION.
LiKESsss HENRY CLAY
Before the hour of o'clock Charles Glriu on behalf
Of the wings Of the city and county of Philadelphia pre-
aented to the Ken ucky delegation large and splendid
medallion likeness Of Henry Clay set in richly bronzed
'fome 1t WAS received by Mr. Leslie Combs to whom
had been as gned the duty The ceremony closed with
tune from the band Of music in attendance.
At minutes to O'Clock the convention called to
oider.
COMMITTEE cREpENriALs EIC.
Mr. Warts Of virginia, said the Committee on Credcn
tias bad made progress in their deliberations but
Nr WAY Of Ohio said the convention had better ad-
journ all further action till that nittee had made
report He moved that tho convention adjourn till to-
Mr. WArTs-I will say there is no knowing when the
committee viii get tbroughperbsps not for two days.
TO viii report upon all cases where there is
no contest
Mr WAY said 1t was impossible 10 know who were en-
titled to vote till 1t was known who were members Of the
conventions therefore be pressed the motion adjourn
nvLEs-oREar oosfuJor-rRAyyR WANTED, ETC.
Mr. WstcH. Of Ohio asked the gentleman to withdraw
the motion, to enable him to offer resolution.
Cr,cs Of Read read, what Is 1t ~ Order" "sit
down. &c, sc.
Tie resolution was read az follows:--
Resolved That until otherwise ordered, the rules fer Ia,
pr ceedius Of the Housc Of Representatives Of
ssa ~ 'GS sssssso%
& ss IVas s vote S msy e ae
eerdns % he number sgeh stas asy be entitled 70 in the
j. ID. RcHafDsos, of Louise said that all great
undertakings having for their object the prosperity of
the people should be rccommen led to Tho Of Hoa-
he moved that The convention BE- opened with prayer.
CEgs-"Question on the resolution"
GEoRoE ID. MoRcAr. OF Maryiind said-I object, MI
President at this tmcs to the nsderaon Of that reso
luton. The Committee CrpicntiaB have been during
the Of the Convention actively engaged In the
consideration Of the duty assigned them. Until the
labors Of that committee closed VIC are here unable
to decide who are entitled TO vote. cloud applause l.
therefore move the resolution be laid the table The
motion was carried by decisive vote.
THE COMMITTEE on PERMANENT OFFICERS.
Mr. Tyler Of Come ctcut. said:I not authorized
TO sneak for the Committee Permanent Officers, but
presume they will be ready to report In few moments
| when they report and the Convention is permanently
| organized, then am for having prayer.
The CHAIN stated that reverend gentleman had been
attendance at the Convention all day for the purpose
Of Offering prayer He present.
MIR. WAY renewed his motion to adjourn.
Mr. CAByLi. Of Florida sadTbe committee appointed
to port permanent officers, have unanimously agreed
upon report, aud hope the Convention will nov ro-
ceivo IL and act upon IT,
WHO ARR aErfsrRsi
Senator JoNSs. Of Tennessee, said understand that
tho Committee Permanent Officers are ready 10 ro
port. That IL all very we'll but whether shall vote tor
the adoption of that report when made Is another 9aos
tion That report IL obligatory any meIn-
hers OF this Convention think sbould. before de-
Gliding who 20 bc the permanent officers decide upon
the OF the delegates who to for the
report and who against " How can the Convention