Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-06-06

Let our deliberations and actions, let our preferences
iJr persons br lost in desire 10 protect aud save the
constitution of tile country.
With abiding confidence that the kindness which
summoned Inc 10 tins place will bear with me in the
performance of duty and that that Kindness will par
don any errors may unlntenlinnaily commit accept
the honor of H position III WHICH the Kindness Of my
friends has placed me.
\ motion was male 10 admit the delegates from the
District of Columbia to the hvor which after debate
WAS laid Oh the table.
IL was announced, amid great rejoicing, that tn.
democrats had elected the Mayor and CounciImen of
w nsilngtun city.
Mr.. BayarI, from the committee on credentials, re-
ported the Missouri credentluls admitting the anti.
Benton delegates, which was received with cheers,
aud adopted.
IL wa. announced that the committee were engaged
IN The New York case, and would report as soon as
possible. The cOnmitrr, were allowed ~ sit during
The session OF the Convention.
inn'l"n to give gallery tickets to the outsiders
WAS rejected.
The motion to admit the District of Columbia delo-
gates To I'll" floor was again renewed.
Mr. Bnud.r, of lniiann protested against admitting
more Than two delegates from the District. The obec
Ol taking the Convention from Baltimore was to get
clear I" Congressional Influence and he waa opposed
10 admitting the District delegates to the galleries
without limit.
Mr.. Petit, of Indiana, also opposed all motions to
I'LL the galleries, even with ladies'. but he would cor
iiany prefer To them filled with beings wearing
pan aIoons than petticnats.
The president declared the motion 10 table the res.
olutinn was lost.
ce'i by States demanded on the motion and
The result was ayes l1, nays 9l-su the motion pre-
vailed.
y long debate the admission Of outsiders ensued,
ana several resolutions having that object in view
wrr" tabled amidst grcat confusion.
Tn m"t'"n, the committee Of arrangements was
authorised TO appoint sergeant nt arms with two
ASSISTANTS.
The hail Of the Young Mems Democratic Associa.
ton wis offered i"r the Use of the Convention if it
WAS Thought preferable To the hhll in use.
An invitation WAS extended TO tho cUnv entiou BY
the horticultural S,'cirly Ia visit its exhibition.
delegate from Cunnecticut moved to accept the
"ttcr UI The Young Mems Democratic AssociatIon.-
tie had been III fhat hail. aud could assure the MEM
bvrs thnt it held nearly double tho number of this
hall. Several gentlemen wi h weak voices spoke
there last night, and We're distinctly heard. He would
say too, that on that "ccasIun The Democracy OF Gin
rInaa showed themselves lhr more orderly than the
Democracy OF the Uniun n here gathered. The mo-
tuu was r-t-rrcd IL the committee nf Hrrau5elnents
and recess till o'clock cn took place.
EVENING SESSION.
Upon the re.asseInhIng Ut the Convention MIR.
Willard salisbury OF Delaware moved that the Sena-
tors and members "t Congress nj present in The city,
he invited Ia occupy places On the platform and on
the floor. lie SAID mat the character of the gunr
men alluded 10 prevented any suspicion Of their en-
dravnrng t"rxert any undue Influence on the Con-
vrLii"n. Cries uf M, nu-dpn't want them.
Mr.. Reuben Chapman "f Alabama moved In amend
by inviting all the members Ut all the State leglsa-
tur's present in the city.
Mr. Petit moved further to amend by admitting
also all the United States utiice.bulders.
Mr. Smlth, uf Alabama, thought that the Conven-
ton had better invite the public in full than reserve
seals for representatives III Congress. The support
and c"untenance Ot the masses Of the Democratic
party We're more Important than the favor Of office.
holders and members "t COngrrsa.
Mr.. McMulIen, of Virginia. favored the adoption
ot the resolution, for he thought Congressman
and Senators entitled to seats this floor. The
luton was finally laid on the table by n large ma
jnrily on motion of Mr. w w. Aiery, Of North Car
unA.
In reply to an inquiry, the committee on resolu-
t"ns stated that they would report at lO o'clock TO-.
morrow morning.
M. Petit moved to adjourn, but Withdrew his mo.
ton
Mr.. Child of Connecticut. wished. as the Conven-
,ion had 10 important business do, that the mem.
bers should tell their experience Loud laughter and
cries nt ''gu on, 20 on.'l He was representative
from Connecticut for the district of Wlndhsm.-
lLsugher Connecticut was one 9f thf 1imNnI9TlIn n.
early days Ut trouble, and still stood side by side ir
Democratic principles with that State. lie hoped
b" SAID before, that the evening would be spen; IN
telling experience and comparing notes. Laughter
The Convention then adjourned I'LL ~ O'clock TO-
morrow.
No report has ye; been made in regard to the New
York contested seats. The SUts, however, Seem ~
stnnd the best chance
Ii is run"rcd that arrangements are complete by
which Douglas frieud- preierrIg his chances in
1860. will nOw yield in favor ot Buchanan.
Mr. Ward, the President of the Convention, s said
10 b" Buchanan man. He WAS formerly Speaker Of
the Georgia Legislature.
THIRD DAY.
CI>cISSArI. June l.-The Convention met at half.
past 10 O'Clock. The committee reported platform
OF rt-oui IONS:
The plati'rm, after reaifirming that of 1852, ad
veris Ia the American party, Stating that the Denuc
rncy should clearly define their relations thereto-
Then follow resolutions staiing in substance, that
the foundation OF the Union having been built upon
entire trecdonn natters Of religion with respect
10 per-nns regard to rank or place uf birth, no
party lu-y be deemed national constitutional or
III accordance with American principles, which bases
Ns exclusive organization upon religious opinions or
accidental birth pnce II ssu reerates the declnra.
ton of former Conventions the subject of slavery
aud the reserved rights OF the States; and dis
tinctly Meet the issue with sectional party subsst-
iug tXcluSivey on slavery agitation,
Resolved, That the Democracy recognise and
adopt the principles contained in the organic lava
the territories Of Nebraska and Kansas,
as emh"dyin: the only sound and safe solution o the
slavery question upon which the great national idea
Of the peop. Of this country can repose in its de-.
trrmined conservatism Of union and On-inlerftr-
cnce by Congress with slavery in the States and ter
ritures That, by uniform application of this Demo-
cratic principle the OrEnnZatlbn OF The territories,
and the admission of new States with without
slavery as they elect the equal rights OF the States
will be preserved intact, the original compncis of the
Constitution maintained invoate, and the prrpetua.
ton and expansion of the Union insured To its utmost
rapacIty of embracing, in peace and harmony, every
future American Stale.
Resolved That recognize the right of the peo-
pie OF all the territories, including kansas and Ne.
bra-ka acting through the fairly Expressed will of The
majority of actual residents aud whenever the mum.
b Of their nhabiinnts justlfs il, 10 form consti-
turion with or wiihon. domestic slavery, aud 10 be
admitted into the Union upon of perfect equali
ty with the other States.
Resolved, That III view Of the condition OF
the popular institutions OF the old world and the dan
gesnus tendencies of sectional agitatiun comblned
with an attempt to enforce civil and religious disabil
tiles against the right OF acquiring citizenship in our
own land, high and sacred duty has devolved in.
creased responsibility upun the Democratic party of
this country. ti!u party OF thu Union, to Hphoid
md maintain the rights ot every State aud thereby
the union oi the States, aI 10 sustain and advance
ainnng us constitutional liberty by continuing To
sist all mnnop"li.s aud exclusive Legislation for the
benefit of few at the expense Of many, and by
v sant adherence tu there prino pies and 10 the com
promises Of the constitution which broad aud
strong enough to embrace and uphold the Union it
was the Unl"n As it is and the Union rs it shall be in
The full expression nf the energies and capacities of
his great pTngssive people.
The committee stated that the Kansas Nebraska
)ars ~ the Platform was win ptrtct una
rimliy. The committee did not have perfect una
Iimi!y upon the foreign policy suggested, but recon-
mend it heartily.
The following are tho resolutions appended TO the
,!sturn:
|. Resolved. That the questions connected with
ur foreign policy Inferior TO domestic Qurs.
ion whatever than the time has come for the pr"ple
# tbs United States to declare themselves in favor
free sra-, and progressive free trade throughout
he world. and, by solemn manifestations, TO place
heir moral influence by the side of their successful
xampl-.
,. Resolved That geographical and political
"sitnn in reference to "her States ot this continent
o less than the interest OF our commerce and the |
eve"pment of our growing power requires tnat we
old sacred the principles involved III the Monroe
nc.rin-; their hearing aud import should aan't OF
O mscrn-ru"ton, and should be appied Win uh'
ending rigidity.
Resolved, That a great highway of nations as
ell a, by the assent of States most itntneds'ey h
crested IN its manainsncc, has Deem marked nut lor
,, ,,,,,,;oo,;nn h.,wa.n the Atlantic and Pacific