The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-05


DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Weglve below nom telegraphie agents report Of
yesterdays proceedings in the Democratic National Con-
yenton up o'clock p Since the receipt Of the
suboinsd dispatches the telegraph lines have been
interrupted by storm, and up to mdnight-the time Of
going preserve have received nothing later from Gin
cipuati than the forenoons proceedings; Id N WIZ
cscrSSAri June 4The convention met this morning at
half past ten.
tuart Of Maryland asked that the special order Of
the day (he report Of the platform eOmntsel be immed
atey taken up.
Mr.. Hsett of Massachusetts, from the Committee said
We are ready to present the resolutions when will the
convention receive them 2" -... .. h. \.
Many Voices. snow, now" H# #.@..... 3. 4 .
Mr.. ialet The Kansas and Nebraska part Of the plat
form has been adopted with perfect unanimy but the
mee was quite unanimous upon the part referring To
foreign policy, and recommend il heartily
The Baltimore platform of 1852 reafrmed, and tn fol-
lowing added uu..a.. .m
And whereas since the foregoing declaration uniform
ADOPTED by our predecessors in National Conventions al
adverse political and religious has been secretly organ
ICED by party claiming to be exclusively Americans and 1t
proper that the American democracy should clearly de-
Inc Its relations theretoi therefore,
Resoeed That the foundation Of this Union Of States
having been laid in its prosperity expansion and e
nent example in free government built upon entire freedom
IN matters OF religious concern and respect OF persons IN
regard TO rank place of birth no party justly be
deemed national constitutional in accordance with Amer
icaa principles which bases its exclusive Organization upon
religious opinions and accidental birthplace
That we reerae with renewed energy OF purpose the
weconsdsred declarations of former conventions the
sectional issue OF domestic slavery and concerning the
served rights at the States and that may distinctly
meet the issue which sectional party subaisting exou-
svey on slavery agitation relies test the fidelity OF
the people, North and SOUTH to the constitution and the
Union by, " .G6.a. .as ....s b.. IS s#. w v 81
Re.oVsd That claiming fellowship with and desiring the
cooperation of all who regard the preservation OF The
Unon under the constitution the paramount ssue and
repudiang all sectional parties and platforms concerning
domestic slavery which seek to embo the states and nce
treason and armed resistance law in the Territories and
whose avowed purpose, il consummaed must end in civil
and dsunion, the American democracy recognise and
adopt the principles contained the organic laws establish
ing the Territories OF Kansas and Nebraska as imbodyng
the only sound aud safe solution Of the slavery question
upon which the great rational idea OF the people OF this
whole country repoe its determined OF
the Union nonntererence by Congress with slavery in
states and Territories that this the basis of the
promises Of 1885, confirmed by both the democratic and
whg parties in national ventons ratified by the people in
the election of 1857 and rightly applied to the organization
this democratic principle to the organization OF Territories
and the admission OF States with without domestic
slavery they elect the equal rights OF athe States
will be preserved intact the original compacts OF the const
tuition maintained nvioate and the perpetuaton and
sion Of this Union insured to its utmost capacity of embra
cling, in peace and harmony every future American State
that may be constituted annexed with republican form
RESOLVED That we recognise the right of the people of all
the Territories, including Kansas and Nebraska acting
through the will Of the majority Of actual
residents and, whenever the number of their inhabitants
juses IL, to form constitution, with without domestic
slavery and be admitted into the Union upon terms OF perfect
equality with the other States a.a a.sa 81 nt- ..t
Resoued finally, That, in view of the condition OF the
popular institutions of the Old World and the dangerous
tendencies Of sectional agitation combined with the attempt
enforce civil and religious disabilities against the rights of
acquiring citizenship OF land high and sacred duty
has devoyed increased responsibility the democratic
party Of this country as the party OF the Union to uphold
and maintain the rights of every State and thereby to
tain and advance among constitutional liberty by
nung to resist all monopoes and exclusive legislation for
the benefit the few the expense Of the many and b.
the constitution which broad and strong enough to
brace and uphold the Union was the Union is and
the Union shall be 10 the full expansion OF the energies
aud capactyof this great progressive people. .t.
First Resoved That the questions connected with the for
egn policy OF the country inferior TO no domestic ques
ton whatever that the time has when the people OF
the United States should declare themselves in favor OF free
seas, progressive free trade throughout the world and by
solemn manifestations place their moral influence by the side
of their successful example. htaHl .fF.3
Secondly Resoiped That our geographical and political
postum with reference other States Of this continent
less than the interest OF commerce. and the development
Of our growing power requires that We hold sacred the prn
cples involved IN the Monroe doctrine that their bearing
and import should admit of mscontructon, and should
be applied with unbendng rgidty. .....
Thirdly. Rssoired, That great highway OF Nature as
well the assent OF those States most immediately Interested
in its maintenance has been out for free communi
cation between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
Of the important achievements realized by the
spirit Of modern times and the uuconquerabe energy of
people that this result should be BY the timely and
efficient control which have right Ia claim III that
power earth should be suffered TO impede clog Its
progress should allow any Interference With the
governments Of States within whose dominion 1t lies that
We can under surrender preponde
in the adjustment of all questions arising out OF IL.
Foprtkiy. ResolVsd, That, in view of commanding
interest the people o the United States but
thize with the efforts which being made by the people
Of Central America to reKenerate that portion Of the CONT
nent which the passage the oceanic isthmus
Ftthy Resolved, That the democratic party will expect
Of the administration that every proper effort win be
made insure asceudeucy In the Gulf OF Mexico TO
maintain permanent protection Of the great outlets through
which empted into Its the products raised
the soil aud the commodities created by the industry OF the
people, western valleys, and the Union at large
Mr. Mscku of Pennsy vsnia moved the adoption Of the
platform and revolutions without the dottng Of the
crossing Of Z, and asked division Of the question.
Mr. Butler, Of Massachusetts,, moved the previous ques-
ton.
Mr. Garnet Of Virginia. demand division OF the ques-
ton object to the introduction Of any doctrine.
Mr. Phelps, Of Missouri The OF the New York del
egates has not been settled aud am opposed to the fur
tbcr consideration OF the matter until It is
Mr. -, Of North Carolina, inquired whether the com
meo to incorporate the post-rosd resolution
part Of the platform.
Cries Of emo " "No r. from every quarter.
The previous question was sustained.
Mr. Br,ckinridge called for by States agreed to
and the taken upon the report Of the committee
resolutions with the exception OF the last five resolution
syes 2sI, noes none-New York not voting.
Mr. Ingersol Of Connecticut demanded that tn Eve
naming resolutions should be taken up separately
Mr.. wckife, OF Kentucky, advocated m adjournment
until o'clock p IN, get leisure to consider the foreign
policy resolution. ...'..
The Chair. The gentleman from Kentucky is out Of
Mr. Phelps, Of Missouri moved adjournment three,
?. m. ##
The Chair decided such motion could not be received
while vote was pending.