Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-04


Resolved That the Democratic party of the Union faith
full now as in times past the compacs of tho Federal
Constitution, regard it as primary duty abide by the &C.
rios OF known the Compromise and will dsnys
cate any attempt impair their efficacy as tending 10 we.
| len the bonds Of our National Union.
Resolved That the fugitive slave law being in sc, ac
cordancr the requirements of the Constitution It's exec
ion AMI are demanded act Of justice 10
tha States, and people of tie South and guarantee 10
all the sections OF beloved country, that the nstitu
| tiona rights OF none shall ever be impaired
Reports roH committees announced as no" 10 or.
der, wien
| Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, said II was eyden. tina,
some Of the delegations we've prepared designate their
committees. This the position in which his State stood
aud until committee on credentials make their report
nothing could be done in this particular.
In order that opportunity might be afforded 10 make
better arrangements u the hail. the convention took
''''' : '''''' AFTERNOON SESSION.
Another and presume final charge in The arrangement
of the hall has been made and doubt not ii will prove
cutie satisfactory. The platform has been entirely vacated
and space appropriated the Convention in the middle Of
the ha-tfe Presidents chair being elevated on the
side of the hall.
The accommodation has boen thus much extended a.
couIi be desired afford comfortable room and sill
fne the whole body within speaking limits. The gallery
on the west with The space between me northern enhance
and The OF the convention nave oeeh app'oPatato
the public, OF Tho Steiner sex.
ri ca stern gallery fronting the MEMBERS has win
nrope regard and gallanly been allotted The
ladies' who begin occupy their places more soiera and
with apparent zest for the proceedings
The management, of The privilege of admission. under the
control OF the general committee OF the conventions has been
conducted with scrupu!ous REGARD 10 lhpatai'y ana The
cn,lr,uen with whom we have in contact in
MS matter are entitled Acknowledgements Mr. w.
~ Hiss whose duy it supply the representatives, Of
The press with tickets; Mr.. WIN. h. Jenkins whose kind.
WINS always apparent and others TO whose attentions
we are indebted for varaus facilities we are pleased TO refer
IN with due appreciation OF their courteses
The President called the Convention 10 order at hye
O'clock and il long time before there was comparative
quiet =,
crpation from North Carolina had been unable 10 procure
tickets of admission the hail. And not only THIS but
they have been iusued and violence offered 10 their per-
Mr. Gallagher was understood ask whether Mr.. White
had insucd tile gentleman :,
Mr. McSac replied that he made no charges against Mr.
Cries of ";yhcrc's Mr.. Whitc?" "Mr. White"
slt McRae said further thu! his name was introduced
and that denied admission lie desired that The
Convention take some action IN the PREMISES
Cries in every part Of the hail. "Qn2silon. question
The President assured the gentleman thi SO lar as The
chair was concerned the difficulty should be remedied
Mr. tIaelt on behalf Of the committee charged WIN ma
king engagements in the hail. explained the action OF the
committee With the desire TO afford the necessary accom-
lions they were In session until II O'Clock las! night
rhev caused tickets issued TO the delegates 10 DO dis
rb1ted BY the respective chairmcn OF the delegations
Mr White delivered Tie tickets for which he took re.
GENTS And il was incumbent the doorkeeper not 10 ad
nit any but those who have tickets SM hunufeu ami
seats were provided In conclusion he moved
that members OF Congress and members OF Inc maryland
legislature nov in attendance be admitted 10 seats.
The question taken and decided In the negative
The Convention then proceeded to appoint the committee
IA provided by resolution adopted this mornns-to
whom shall be referred all resolutions i'll relation to the
creed or platform OF the democratic party.
The following gentlemen constitute the committee oil ono
from ouch State:
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
Maine w Bradley; New Hampshire, Charles Ather-
ton: Vermont D H Smallcy; Massachusetts, + HalIc,,;
Rnode isI,uI philip Allen, Jr; Connecticut wm Law.
renee; New York, II c Murphy; New Jersey, J@SePPh
Cole; PENNSYLVANIA, Andrsw FEEDER Dela"a:e' William
North Carolina Ncl,ae; Georgia, declined appointing
Alabama P Phillips; Mississippi H. F'esman Louisiana
W Stevenson; Tennessee Brown; Indiana, X D Owen;
Illinois, James Hogc; Missouri, w Forney; Michigan
c Z Stuar Iowa, P Bradley; WISCONSIN, - Cali
forna, r d Hammond.
Sir Dagro If New York, offered the following resolution
Resolved That 10 opinion the public domain belongs
to the people the United States aud that Congress has
power to dispose of il for tho benefit OF the people We
therefore believe would be conducive 10 tho
welfare Of the people and of the Govennsnt 10 give lin
tied portions every actual settler TO 6e naienaby en-
rnls was referred to the committee resolutions, with
out debate in accordance with the resolution authorizing the
appointment. Of committee on the democratic creed or plat
form
Mr. Nabers 10 the Of the Convention, oIlurei
the following resolution
That this Convention will 20 into nomination for
President ard Vice President until The platform Of the party
is laid down. (AppAgsc.)
The President said that under lie resolution providing
would 90 TO it without debate
This decision succeeded by applause.
There being much confusion, Tho President loudly called
and raped loudly 10 order.
Mr. Nabcrs-Do understand that resolutions, whatever
their character 60 that committee, prcciuding oil de-
bate.
The President remarked that the subject was net &C.
barablo
Mr. Na5crs replied that he did not wish 10 debate IT,
Alter conversation between several gentlemen, The
President reversed his decision and ead The resolution oil
Mr. Nabers did under the resolution adopted this
morning.
delegate from Ohio demanded in the name OF that Slc
that Tie resolution be taken Ivy Suites
Mr. SOulc Of Louisiana, and said it should be uu.
derstood what likely be the bearing Of resolution.
He had few remarks TO submit the Convention,
which he considered would induce them to vote down tho
resolution.
Mr. Hail. OF Missouri raised the point Of order tin. the
resolution took the priority OF business, and not te
ba,able.
SIR Cohen Of Georgia said that Georgia occupied an auO
maous position this fovr. From feelings "f deicac,
she be represented any committee until after
report from tho committee credentials shall have been
ceyci and acted upon Hence gentlemen would see that
The Delegates from that State sitting here CT
piers and rot representatives, from sovereign State He
therefore moved that the committee credentials be culet
FOR their report.
The President said he had already called for the report and
no answered. The Chair would agnia caI! for The
port.
Mr.. Cohen, act Of justice, asked tho convenient 10
suspend all action ill after tie committee shall have made
their report.
The President alluded tic point of order raised by Dir
Hall, and decided TINT the question deba,abe.
Mr. Souc still standing se,tec wishing speak,
and there cries of "leave" 'Ieave."
MI NabGs moved 10 postpone the further consideration
DI his resolution Gati! Tomorrow.
motion was made that tie gentleman from Louisu ma
alr. Soulc be permitted TO proceed with his remarks
This was carried by twords rota aud folio wed
" long continued applause.
Mr.. Sou!e Of Louisiana, opposed tho resolution the
ground thai its adoption would prove impoc, hy inducing
struggle 10 manufacture platform suit the differ
asprants for the Presidency Mr. Neighbours Of ssis
.pp and Messs. Wise and Floyd OF Virginia, supported
he resolution Other gentlemen took part debate for
md against The measures and the whole subject cscGu
lily laid on the table, ayes l66. noes Ill.
The committee Credentials then submitted their spuf
In The Of sir. Rantou reports OF
he majority being against his admission and The minority
favor of H. Ia the Of the delegations Gey.
,la, tie committee inmJusy recommend tia, they
escc and cast tho vote Of The STATE which is equivalent
admitting both SETS of delegates.
This report produced some excitement Ii laid on the
able, ordered 10 be printed, and made the special ord, IL
his day.
The Convention then adjourned.
We learn that uisnformcd TO the poitica con-
exon Of OF The participants whose appeared
lie proceedings Of the Amelia meeting. The Chairman and
Secretary, G.e informed Dsmocrals II
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