The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-22
WING NATIONAL CONVENTION.
FIFTH Morning Session.

what would 10 the result of 10. days proceedings.
The convention was called TO order at 10 o'clock,
when il was opened with prayer by the Rev Dr.
Webster, OF this city.
The reading of the minutes Of Saturday was dis
pensed with.
Mr.. Vinton and said have been here six
days. No doubt gentlemen anxious TO get
away soon they shall have discharged their
duty, and as quick as practicable. propose to
offer a resolution, with view to facilitate bust
ne.s similar has been pursued in the
House of Representatives when there has been
great press of business on hand On Saturday last
nearly as much time was consumed on motions to
adjourn as in endeavoring to discharge the duty
which we have in charge.
The resolution was then read, as follows:
"Resoiced. That the convention will this day take
recess from half-past one o'clock to four O'Clock
p. m, and that motion TO adjourn shall not be
entertained prior to the hour for recess, unless
nomination of candidate for the Presidency be
made before that time"
He demanded the previous question.
Mr.. Cabe raised point of order, that motion
to adjourn is always in order, and the resolution
was not in order unless the convention shall
scind or repeal the rule.
MIR. Yinton explained that the proposition was in
effect, to suspend the rule, and substitute tempo.
rary order instead.
The President remar ked that a motion to ad ourn
is always in order; but it was within the knowledge
OF the Chair that such course that p-oposed has
been adopted in the House of Representatives er
necess;ta.e.
The demand for the previous question was sc
conded, and under its operation the resolution
was adopted
During the above proceedings, Messrs Cabcll
and Bolts honored with bouquets thrown
from the galleries.
| Mr. Renneau, Of Georgia, said: hold in my
! hand newspaper edited by member of this con
ycntion, in which three States charged with
corrupt bargoin-those three States are named and
specified. There is also general charge of The
| same character against all the Southern States
That article propose 10 read [Cries of MOI
| NO" Read" proceed TO the ballot''I
MIR Renncau continued | wish confusion,
but hope we will not be prevented from examin-
! ing this little. Has the day come when the
representatives OF free people, assembled in con.
vention, are TO be charged with corrupt bargain
ing and intrigue; when if any one of them were
guilty OF such conduct he ought to be expelled
| II any members of the southern delegations have
been guilty OF il, let them be known, that they
may be branded by their constituents with the in
fanny they deserve tAppause.l
The Chair. Wilt gentleman state his motion?
Mr.. Renneau. understand / have the right to
preface my motion with some remarks will read
my resolution; 1t is as follows:
Whereas. Mr.. fl J, Raymond holds seat in
,hls convent ton by questionable title; nd whereas.
! he has accused lie members OF corruption and foul
| play; and whereas, II becomes thu IN dIsavUw
thee charges most unequiyocally: Therefore
! "De u resOired That this conve ton will show
10 the country and the Wing party of the Union
its emphatic denial OF his imputation its honor
aud sincerity, by depriving said Raymond Of his
seat; and that the said Raymond be and be is
/ hereby expelled from this body"
! The resolution vas received with applause and
hisses.
Mr.. Rcnneau said, hope, sir, that this entire
convention will look at this resolution according
| 10 tho merits OF the subject in hand. The deega-
/ iiocs from Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia are
specifically named as having entered into bargain
OF this sort that if the friends of General II oft
would ayow and sustain the Conn romise, they
/ would then support Scott. | have great respect
/ for General Scott but when the integrity, honor,
aud patriots IN Of tho delegates If three sovereign
States are assaed aud held up to the country,
and the delegates Of other Southern Statcs,
though not specifically mentioned, !, as a south
crn delegate, feel that eyery delegate from Goor-
gia, Louisiana, South Carolina, and other Southern
/ states, is charged with foul corruption and in
| tUgue. We not only Wings but American
citizens, and We hold our sacred honor above all
/ oth6r consider atone.
] DO not know Mr. Raymond, having never seen
him before snw him here, CO ccpt az the editor Of
| the New York Iunts. But ! never expected he
;. would make such charge against any Of the del
cgatcs. II THE resolution be adopted, would sym
! pnthze with him; but feel II is due to the whole
| South, to all Wbgs--it is due to all the candi.
datcs--it 10 due TO Winfield Scott, that hero Of
many we'll fought battle it is due 10 Mr.. FIJI.
more--it IL due TO MIR. Web.ter-due 10 all, that
] IA Ray L. He'd H.
/ the names Of those delegates who have committed
/ tbis wrong, and sustain hs charges [Grcat ap-
| plause.l will read tie article. file then read
/ from the New York JineS a special telcgraphic
ctmmuuicauUn from Baltimore, dated FriCay.
/ June l9.b, needed, The convention, strength OF
larucs, the pt,tFoct good iCr Scott" &C. IL IL in
! Saturday. psper.l
/ Upon tLc COnSiLsiCn Of the reading there was
/ laughter hsscs, and applause.
Mr.. Rtnnoau continued. There 10 also an edito
/ rial corcspordol &C ia tho same paper, but Ray
mond sent this charge by lightning; he could not
| wait for Uncle Same slow wagons lie hoped they
I would have tho inyostigat
No. Richardson, Of New York, ssid that AZ the
honor Of Rayr ond vac atiac kcd he would give
way and allow him to speak. tApplsuscl
Mr.. CrlnstOn said, the thermometer ~ too high
Tor us TO 60 into on Interrogation # ell Newspaper
articles. ] move The resolution be laid on the
table.
MIR Raymond appeal to the gentleman 10
withdraw his motion.
Mr. Cranston s'id be would " ithdraw the motion
Tor the gentleman to explain, but IT would not ttop
/ there. The whole day would be consumed in this
matter.
The motion TO lay the resolution on he table was
rejected.
Mr. Crarston demanded that the vote be taken by
StatCs.
MIR Bolts. II is too late
/ The Chair decided the call coming too ato-
the result having been announced.
Mr. Raymond, having succeeded in obtaininga
right 20 be heard, said, profoundly as be regretted,
fotn The bottom Of bic heart that any thing 90 un.
important as bis humble c iaim to respect from bic
fellow should have been thrust On this conven.
ton to The delay Of the important business before
%, every man IN this convention and of il would
bold him ezouscd Tor any delay that might be nc.