Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-02-28
National American Council.

We continue the record of the proceed
ngS of the National Council.
On the goth, President BARTLETT ap-
peared and took his seat as presiding officer
Mr. Burr, of New York, proposed that commit
tee Of one from each State be appointed to report
what, if any, business may be submitted to the
Convention.
Mr.. A. o. Brewster, of Massachusetts,, offered
the following resolution substitute for that OF
Mr.. Burr:
Whereas, The twelfth sect n Of the platform
adopted by the American Council 10 June 1855
neither proposed by the South nor sanctioned
by the North-therefore said section is hereby
stricken out; and that this declaration be inserted
THAT, regards the subject of slavery, we abide
by the principles and provisions of the Constitution
OF the United States, yielding nothing more and
claiming nothing less"
The latter clause accepted by the mover,
upon the motion Of a member (Mr. Ety. TO add it as
amendment, and we therefore give it entire, as
the resolution of Mr.. Brewster.
The subject of admitting upon the floor the mem.
beers of the Nominating Convention which will
commence its session OH Friday was iuterposed
and finally agreed TO, well also to admit the re-
porters Of the public press, and gentlemen who adj
hered to the State Council of Pennsy vania, known
as the National State Council, of which Mr.. Hum
sicker was President.
Mr.. Brewster the n took the floor on the consde-
ration of his resolution, and spoke earnestly, at
length upon the necessity OF settling the disagree
ments and difficulties that have arisen out of the
18th section of the National Platform-whch he
believed could be done by the adoption of his reso-
luton. He deprecated delay, and appealed to the
Convention TO act promptly.
Mr.. Underwood, from Kentucky, suggested that,
before acting upon the question before the House,
the mode Of taking the OF the body should be
settled upon; and proposed that the votes Of each
State should be taken and counted equal TO its rep
rentaton in the Federal Legislature.
Mr. Brewster was not disposed to yield the con-
sideration Of bis resolution and warmly urged that
it should be acted upon at once.
motion was then made TO suspend the cOnsde.
ration of the resolution before the Council for the
purpose OF taking action upon a resolution offered
by delegate from New York, which was 10 accor
dance with the suggestion of Mr.. Underwood, TO
fix the ratio of votes Of each State delegation to
correspond with the representation of each State in
the National Legislature.
Considerable difference Of opinion prevailed as
10 the point OF time for the introduction of
luton Of this effect some being extremely anxious
to press the consideration Of Mr.. Brewster's reso.
luton at once while others wanted it deferred until
the mode OF voting thereon was decided upon.
The previous question was called and sustained,
and the question on the motion TO suspend the con
sderation OF the resolution was taken by yeas aud
nays, and carried.
The question being settled to vote by States &C.
cOrdng to their Federal represe ntaon, the resolu-
ton Of Mr. Brewster was again taken up and con
sidered. number OF the Northern delegates, in
succession, obtained the floor, and spoke in advo-
cacy of the adoption OF the resolution; the Southern
memberS in several instances, yielding when emit
tied TO the floor. Two or three members proposed
substitutes for the entire PLATFORM and one or two
propositions submitted, which we're not press
ed at the time. Finally, the previous question was
called and sustained, and Mr.. Brewsters resolution
adopted in lieu Of Mr.. Bur's-yeas lO4, nays IS
Upon the announcement Of the vote, n feeling OF
strong dissatisfaction was manifested by the South.
ern members, and motions made TO adjourn die.
Several delegates desired to speak, aud a number
of them, indisposed and determined not to adjourn
sine de, expressed anxiety that their Southern
friends should have opportunity Of being heard
upon the floor.
Notwithstanding there no motion before the
House, several members from the North addressed
the body, and also member from the South. Du.
ring this time, the feeling was intense. Mr.. Bote-
Ter OF Virginia, spoke earnestly and feelingly upon
the issue that be conceived had been made between
the North and the South, 10 the vote just taken,
and announced the certain separation of the two
sections. He depored the condition OF things, but
said there was no alternative but that OF division
upon this question, il the Northern members would
not yield 20 Let the question rest as liked by the
National Platform OF 1855.
lie moved an adjournment sine de.
This was responded 70 BY number Of Southern
delegates, and strong feeling Of separation upon
the issue was manifest The motion, however, was
Withdrawn by him upon request, aud number Of
suggestions from various quarters, aud some half
dozen speeches and appeals for Cancellation and
unity Of sentiment aud action were made.
Governor Cali obtaining the foor for the purpose,
az be said, Of making motion, addressed the con
vention.
Ho spoke earnestly against the course pursued
the position Of Affairs he, however, had hope
thEt better feeling might be induced aud wiser
eoansels prevail; and after speaking eloquently
upon the value Of our Institutions Of the perpeta-
iiy Of the Union, aud the hsppiness Of The whole
people Of the country, he moved that the Council
adioaru 70 meet next morning Al 10 O'Clock, which
was agreed 10 without any opposition.
The next day lelst inst } che Coanch vas opened
with prayer, By J. p. Campbell Of Tennessee.
The President announced thai the business be-
fore the Council the consideration Of the rcso.
luton Of NJ. Brewster. Tor the repeal Of the twelfth
section Of the Platform.
hr. Weed, Of California Who had the 6eoF q the
adjournment yesterday slssrnoon, thea spoke upon
the resolution he made long speech 10 opposi
ton 10 the resolution. but aavosssing nodl6cs-
tioa Of the 18th section. Mr. Weed iFsqnsntly
propeanasd queries % the aslegstss from TIE di.
isFsns ssesioas.
TaE oLIys psAsca.
Mr. Preach 8 Rsaas, oi W sshingeon, d. O., gave
notice hal be bald n his band psiier@ Of PEin'