The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-26
Republican National Convention.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 23.-The Convention re-assenn.
bled this morning, and the President being absent
on the Committee, the Chair was filled by Mr.
Sherman of New Jersey.
Mr. Coney, of Illinois, stated that the various COM
mittees had not yet prepared their reports and he
therefore moved that the Convention be addressed
by one member from each State, their speeches to
be limited to ten minutes each. Adopted.
Mr.. Stone, of Massachusetts, gave the condition
of parties in that State, and stated that the Repub-
licans were increasing
MIR. Bunce, of Connecticut said there was no Re
publican party in that State but hoped there soon
would be- He pledged Connecticut for the Repub
lcans at the next election.
Mr.. Burroughs, of New York, noticed that the
gentlemen who proceeded him in speaking of their
several States had but short histories to relate All
they had to do was to go home and enjoy the com
ing victory. He wished it was SO in his State
We have many organizations embttered against
us to overcome before we can succeed. To be
successful must exercise prudence 1t was
easy TO make small party on the slavery ques-
ton. To do this we can purchase Gerritt Smiths
patent right but to establish large one conces-
sions must be made He thought the large proper
ton of the American party can be brought over
to the Republican cause.
Mr. Chefbane, of the District of Columbia,
spoke commendingly of the efforts of the Wash
ington Association.
Governor Bingham, of Michigan, read long let.
ter from Cassius NJ. Clay to the Washington Asso-
ciation.
DR.. Gazzam, of Pittsburg, spoke briefly of the
progress of the antslayery cause in this quarter
and invited the members of the Convention to at
tend the Kansas aid meeting to be held tonight
Mr.. Julian, of Indiana, the Chairman of the COM
mittee on organization submitted the report with
preparatory remarks. 1t recommends the ap-
pointment of National Executive Committee of
one from each State; that National Convention
be held at Harrisburg on Tuesday, the 18th of
June next. with representation from each State
of double the Congressional representation in Con-
gress for the nomination of candidate for Presi-
dent. The report also recommends the organi2a-
ton of clubs in every town and township
The report was adopted, but subsequently, after
several motions and good deal of discussion on
the subject of the place of holding the Convention
Harrisburg was stricken out and Philadelphia sub
stued, the resolution being carried almost unani.
mOusly.
The committee on resolutions reported a long
declaration of views and principles of probably
fifty pages foolscap, giving history of the slavery
question from the commencement of the govern
ment TO the present time, with the legislative ac-
ton upon it. large portion is also devoted to
the Kansas question, in which the conduct of the
present national administration is severely de.
nounced. 1t is a very able document but is TO be
withheld for the present for revision
The resolutions as follows -
The first demands the repeal of all laws for the
introduction of slavery into the United States Ter.
ritoIies.
The second declares purpose to support by all
their full weight in favor of the admission to Kansas
into the Union free State.
The third expresses the opinion that the conduct of
the Administration has been weak and highly repre-
hensible on the Kansas question: and the Republicans
Will use every effort to overthrow it.
The resolutions. after short debate, were adopted
unanimously with nine cheers.
Mr. Bond, of South Carolina, moved the eppoiut.
ment OF a committee of safety, to meet any ener.
sency that may arise in case OF conflict of Kansas
with the Federal troops.
Mr. Bond was anxious to discuss the question, and
had commenced when at the request of several who
condemned 1t as imprudent, he Withdrew the
tion.
Mr.. Spading, of Ohio, moved that all the docu.
ments be printed, W hch agreed to.
The Convention then after o vote of thanks 10 tho
officers adjoured sine die