The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-18
President.
eneral JoHS G.. CHAPMAN, Of Maryland.


Illinois. observation-disclosures. Benjamin s. Edwards
Missouri .............. John q. Miller.
Arkansas. William Gaines.
Michigan. ............. James M. Edwards.
Florida. ..........., Jose phi NJ. Hernandez
Texas. .................J.A A. N. Murray
Iowa. Archibald Nc Kinney.
Wisconsin ...... ...... Jonathan E. Arnold.
California ............ Richard w. Heath.
Secretaries.
Louisiana, ...........,.. r.. A. Upton.
North Carolina. $3.50. james W. Bryan.
Observation-Disclosures. M. Ballard.
California ...............W w. Frank Stewart.
| Indiana. Schuyler Coliax.
pennsylvania. .......... John L. kunkle.
Virginia ..............W. T. w burlington.
Connecticut. ...........N N. 5. Perkins.
illinois. Observation-Disclosures George w. Meeker.
Michigan. William Thompson.
Kentucky ............. George w Dunlap.
Vernon. ......,.-... .Justlh Norreli
Delaware. ................G George II. Fisher.
Mr.. john Sherman of Ohio, said, move TO la
that report upon the table, and desire to preface
that motion by few remarks. II must be obvious
I, the convention that we cannot act upon that re
port now. Virginia ID represented here by a num-
Der OF delegates far exceeding the number of votes
which tina. State is entitled to cast for President.
Louisiana, Kentucky, and other States repre-
sented here in the same manner, by delegates far
exceeding the number Of votes TO which those
States are properly entitled. Ohio Is represented
here by twenty three delegates, the same number
to which she is entitled to vote for President.
appeal to the honor and justice Of gentlemen,
representing in such large numbers these Slater,
whether can vote upon the report until we
adopt some rules determining how and to what
number the votes Of States shall be cast Virginia
has forty five delegates here. Louisiana, Ken
lucky, nnd other States, are represented by large
numbers OF delegates. ! want to know who are TO
the votes of those States, and what number of
voes they shall cast. therefore appeal TO gentle
men from these States TO lay this report the
table until some rule shall be adopted concerning
this question. ! regret that the resolution OF the
gentleman from Virginia not adopted.
A delegate raised point OF order, that the gem
tleman could not make a motion to lay on the TIA
Die and debate it.
The Chair decided that il in order, no rules
having.been adopted.
Mr.. Ashmun said, one question, if you please
IL il not intended to make a CONTEXT on this CUES.
tiun Of organization
Mr.. Sherman. Not at all.
Mr.. Ashmun. Then let US 60 and adopt IT, Zap
plsusel
MIR. sherman. want to know who Of the dele.
gates arc entitled TO vote.
DR.. J. IL. Thomas, of Msrylnnd, said, rise 10
point % order. II we have no rules, the Chair
has no right TO recognise the gentleman to the er
cusion Of the right Of anybody else. II IL the rule
OF common sense md dcccncy that when a gentle
man moves to lay proposition on the table he
ought TO take his seat. Much confusion, and cries
of "ordor."l stick to my point Of order.
Mr.. Sherman. Stick to your sent
The Chair. The gentleman from Ohio has the
floor, and no one else ia entitled to speak tAp.
plause.
Mr.. Thomas. appeal from The DECISION of the
Chsir on the ground ofcommon sensei I appeal 10
the common sense Of all mankind and Of this con-
venton.
lie proceeded further. but was interrupted by
commingod hisses and applause.
The Chair. would like to submit the question
to the conventions but, no rules have been adopt
ed il knows Of no rule for appeals.
Mr., sherman thea concluded bis remarks amid
much confusion.
Mr.. Van Trump, Of Ohio, said he was surpriscd
at the question put by the gentleman from Massa-
choseus, (Mr. A.hmun.) lie would like to ask
that gentlcmln the question whether he intended
TO follow up the adoption Of this report by any other
important movement
Dir. Ashmpn. Ask the question.
Mr.. Van Trump. do nsk Il.
Mr.. Asbmun. Then rejoice TO have an oppor.
tunity Of addressing the convention which should
not have bad otherwise. ] come here for no other
purpose than TO promote the great good Of the
great wbig party Of this Onion. Applause
arm here for no factious purposes in selcc ing I.
president or temporary chairman Of this conven.
ton. ! come here TO sustain what believe 20 be
the great bchest Of the great National Union party
of the country. ] have nothing to conceal, and
therefore there is 20 occasion for any geo leioan
To pot a question 10 mo 90 draw me out. know Of
no parliamentary rule which restricts me from I'm
nouncing II at length. know shall call the gen.
tleInan my friend, though don't know his name.
Nj. Van Trump. am trump Wing.
MIR. Asbmun. And nov, vhca a committee,
composed Of one delegate from each State, recon.
mend, by unanimous vote, officers for this con.
vention, what is proposed To palter about or.
gsniyatun, aud sleep and caucus on II
Mr.. Van Trump. let me say ono word.
Mr.. Bolts. viii my friend let ,as say one
word
Mr.. Ashmun. IF you take the vote will
Voice. Go IT, Massac husetts" followed by
long continued applause.
Mr.. Asbmun. | dcsire 10 say now, when the
question was raised about temporary organization
] thought il was wrong. Although there was
some error about the hour Of assembling, owing
to the difference in the time of watches, do not
believe that among the Wings there was anybod v
capable Of attempting trick. And, Mr. Chair
man. when saw you placed there, knowing there
lie no more honorable man in this Union, wac
sorry TO hear protest entered bya gontlemn n
from Florida; and nov regret. when the commit
tee have unanimously made a nomination, there il
seeming opposition, hope not real one, TO t.
am in no combination or cOnfcderaoy; have
been concerned In no caucus TO present proposi
ton here. hope. in the feeling Of Cancellation
ard fervY which charscterizes us we shall receive
the report, and accept and respond 10 the nouina.
tons, and then adjourn until to morrow, when,
With new sunlight, we may proceed TO the trans
action Of the business before Ne.
Mr.. Van Trump wished to say that Ohio did not
intend TO make any contest.