Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-03-12

Smith, Jacob Jacoby.
Northampton-J NJ Porter, John Davis.
Northumberland David B Montgomery.
Perrg-James Black.
Philadelphia Ciity-C Brady, T Ellis,
MCombs, 4 O'Hara.
Philadelphia County-T Corgee. f Wiler.
P M'Donough, Andrew Noble, Geo w Wun-
der, F Mccormick, A Browne, John Craw-
ford, E Street, j as Nichols, j K Hassnger
SchuylsiU- Edward Kerns, NJ Cochran.
Somerset-John d Roddy.
1Susquehanna, .Sssliean and Hyonatag--W
C Ward, DIR j V Smith.
Tioga-H A Guernsey.
Union, Ju,siato and Snyder--A P Lusk.
Wdyne-F II Crane.
Hash;ngton-Wm Montgomery. Wm Hop
kins.
York-Edy Patterson, " II Welsh, Stew
rrt Anderson.
The seats Of three members being con-
tested
Hon N PORTER moved that the names
of the contestants, be called in their order,
and that each disputant be allowed to address
the Convention in support of his claim, each
speaker being limited totem minutes; which
was agreed to.
The first case was that of Senatorial Dele
gate from the district composed of the coun-
ties of Carboa, Monroe, Pike and Wayne
LAFAYETTE WEsTBRooK and WILLIAM LILLY
being the contestan ants.
sIr Lilly explained the ground on which be
claimed his seat. and Mr. Porter followed in
defence of the claim of Mr. Westbrook. and
moved that Mr. W be admitted to his seat.
Mr. Stiles moved to amend the motion by
substituting the name of Mr. Lilly.
The amendment was not agreed to, and
the question being taken on the original mo-
ton, it was agreed to, and Mr. Westbrook took
his seat
Mr. Hall not appearing from the Bedford
district, j S Robinson was admitted by reso-
luton.
The next contest was between r Jones,
of Sullivan, and j Y Smith. of Wyoming.
Mr. Jones offered a resolution that W G
Ward, of Susquehanna, and Jones, of
Sullivan, be the representative delegates from
the Susquehanra, Sullivan and Wyoming dis
trict.
The resolution was debated by Messrs
Smith, Jones, Piollett and Piatt; when
Mr. --moved to substitute the
name of John Y Smith for that of j r Jones;
which was adopted. and the resolution as
amended was then agreed to.
COMMlTTEE ON OhGANiZAiIOH
Mr. Purviance moved that the Chairman
appoint Committee of one from each Sena-
torial district. to select permanent officers for
the Convention which was agreed to.
In pursuance of the above motion. the
Chairman appointed the following Committee:
John n Purviance, Butler,
j McCombs, Philadelphia City,
J d Campbell, County,
E Satherwaite, Montgomery,
j Hodgson, Chester,
G W Esser, Berks,
Z Vansant, Bucks,
j Cushman, Lancaster
j Leisenring Northumberland,
j Davis, Northampton,
10 a G Brodhead, Lehigh,
| II j NJ Cooper. Franklin,
| II Edy Patterson, York,
13 John Stuart, Cumberland,
4 Piatt, Lveoming,
Is Adolphus Patterson, Blair,
Is j G Montgomery, Montour,
II w c Ward. Susquehanna,
Is D w James, Elk,
10 j G james, Warren,
20 V Phelps, Crawford, N
20 S w Black, Allegheny.
% W Montgomery, Washington,
"a G I'll Spang Bedford,
% Chas j Lamberton Armstrong,
20 a 2 Lusk, Juniata,
81 Robert Giviu, Fayette,
26 c Foster, Schuylkill.
RULES FOR TIE GOVERNMENT OF THE CoNyEN-
TIoN.
Mr. Wright moved that the rules of the
House of Representatives be adopted for the
government of the Convention, as far as
practicable; which was agred to.
CANpIDATE DECLINED
Mr.. HOPKINS, of Washington, stated to the
Convention, that his name had been mention
ed by number of gentlemen in connection
with the Office of President of the Convention,
and having determined not to permit his name
TO be used in that connection, he felt it due
10 those gentlemen, as well as to himself, to
make public avowal of that determination.
He did it that the utmost harmony might
prevail, ana to this end he hoped the Conyen-
ton would start right. Applause
On motion. the. Convention adjourned to
meet at three o'clock this afternoon
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met at clock, pursuant
to adjournment, and was called to order by
Mr. BRAwLEY.
Mr. PURvIANcE, from the committee on per-
manent officers, reported the following;