Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-04-15
Democratic Convention.

Mr.. Doxey, of Charlton, (Benton,) offer
ed resolution, authorizing the appointment
by the Chair, of committee of fifteen, who
should report the names of candidates.
This was the turning point. The Antics
wish the committee to be appointed; the Ben
tonites opposing and wish the nomination
30 be made by the full Convention.
Dr.. Penn, ofst. Louis, Anti, and Louis
V. Bogy, of Ste. Genevieve, (Anti,) advo-
Gated the adoption of the resolutions. Mr..
Holly, Of Savannah, (Benton,) opposed; he
did not want his constituents to be disrran-
chised by any packed committee. His con-
stituents did not send him there to make any
platform; they would attend to that them
selves. He was sent there merely TO Sc
lect candidates, and had agreed TO the plat
form to satisfy the concicnces Of certain
members of both parties.
Hall, of Jackson, (Benton,) opposed the
resolution. Said he had been working on
committees, and now wanted the matter
Drought lilo SuliNtItluiis anu lSl INV ioliSS
pole knock down the persimmins.
A squabbIe here ensued between Van
Swearingen (Anti, } and Branch. (Benton,)
in which the former questioned the right Of
latter to occupy scat on the floor, he hav-
ing voted against the platform.
Branch replied, and acknowledging that
he had voted against the platform as whole,
said that the statement, that he had no right
to seat, was false.
Van Swearingen replied that Branch had
come 70 him and asked the nature of his re-
mark, and that he had told him that he was
responsible, and that il approached ont of
the House, in proper manner, he would
answer. He was surprised that Branch
should trouble the House about the matter.
GCries Of order, and be,ligerents cease.
Col Minor, of Cole, (Benton,) opposed
the resolution, and moved to lay it on he Ia
ole.
Polk, Of St. Louis, (Anti,) tried TO get
the floor, but the motion to lay on the table
was insisted on, and he was not permitted
to proceed.
Doxoy, Benton then withdrew his res
olution, and the Convention proceeded 10
ballot for candidates.
After second ballot, Judge Blair Benton
stated that the vote of Pulaski, which was
for T. L. Price, had not been correctly sta
ted by less nearly hundred, which would
elect 7. l.. Price. Shields, OF Lafayette,
(Anti.) explained, that as Laclede county
had been formed, since 1913, from the coun-
ties of Pulaski and others, and was allowed
400 votes, this amount had to be taken from
the aggregate counties out of which it was
was formed.
Judge Blair stated that the voters called
for the vote upon the Governors election
in l949, and that they intened to claim the
advantage.
Shields replied, in warmth, that if they
intended to claim this advantage ard perpe.
trate such fraud the Antics would retire
from the Convention.
Considerable applause was manifested
and some Kissing.
Shields turned to Hall, Of jackson, and
shaking his fist, said, Hiss and be damned
YOU damned son Of bitch"
Hall. 81 will hiss ..
Cries of order, and confusion, during
which, motion was made 10 adjourn, which
was carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Blair, of s.. Louis, (Bsnton,) Withdrew
his point relative 10 the vote Of Pulaski
admitted Shields was right, and that it wou,t
secure tohis wing of the party a doublere
rcsentation in those counties.
Shields apologized to the Convention 70
his exhibition Of temper.
Blair withdrew Thos. L. Price, provid
cd other side would withdraw Sterling Prize
and unite upon Marmaduke, of Saline
(Benton.)
Pearson, of Saline, stated that MarmaduS
would not support the right of instruction.
Penn, of St. Louis; Kennett, of Washing
ton; Van Swearingen, of Marion--all An
ties, then would not go for Marmaduke.
On motion of Benjamin, of Shelby, I'll
Convention proceeded TO the third bailo
Sterling Price was declared unanimous
ly nominated.
He then appeared and returned his thank
pledged himself to support Of the Platform
and to use his endeavers TO harmonise Il
party.
DR.. Lowry took the floor. "General, "
say you will use your best endeavers to ha
monise the party. Are you in favor of
yourself Laughter.