The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-22
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NEW YORK, Feb. IL.
me Irbune's correspondent telegrapbs
from w ashngton, --'as soon as the resolu-
ton sending for persons and papers in the
matter of the Kansas election was passed
reconsideration was moved. Mr. Dunn
made the motion provided, he would
propose Mr.. Brady OF Washington City as
The special commissioner to take testi-
mony. The reconsideration prevailed by
nlne maj. Messrs. Haver Dunn and others
changed front Orr obtained the floor and
offered MIR. Dunn's proposition, adding Mr..
Fauerker Of Virginia; all of which were re-
committed to the committee.
The effect OF Mr.. Dunn's proposition
would be probably to defer any action
on Kansas till the close o the Sc sion, as
the Commissioners might delay the matter
Of their option. the committee will neither
report resolution limiting the number Of
witnesses and the time Of taking testimony
or substitute a commissioner SO as to give
both sides Of the question representation.
The Tribunes correspondent writes from
Washington,t that Gov. Shannon was instruc-
ted before leaving here to avoid mplication
and IN case any exigency should occur by
which the u. 5. troops may be employed,
the officers in command will BIO required to
communicate with the President before re-
sorting to extremlties, the report that autbo-
rity had been given to arrest or interfere
with the members Of the convention ut To-
peka is uniounded., II any attempt shall be
made to interrupt thesep proceedings by force,
the commanding officers must interfere for
the protection, or grossly abuse the trust
reposed in their keeping.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81.
The Secretary OF the Navy has ordered the
steam lrigate Merrimack to cruise off the
Banks of New Foundland, to relieve vess els
on the coast which may he in distress. She
will probably leave Boston Saturday.
New YoRh, Feb 81.
The Herald's correspondent telegraphs
this A. NJ. The minority OF the 18th sec
ton men including all OF the southern and
part of the N. Y. delegation, have been
caucusing the whole evening, and utter
full discussion decided to accept Ellis sub
stitute and adopt the Constitution of theU.
5. for platform. They will soyo'e VII en-
the main question is taken Tomorrow
PHILADELPHIA, Feb, q.
National Convention of X. Ms Mr.. Bart
lett presiding. The reporters were admitted
by resolution. The subject Of debate most
OF the entire day has been resembling of
the 18th section of the X. N. platform
Mr.. Ford OF o. made strong anti-slavery
speech which increased the dissatisfaction
Of the southern imembers and induced a
motion to adjourn sine die, which was laid
on the table. A propos ton to vote by
States, each one being entitled TO It's NUN.
Der OF representatives, was debated and then
Withdrawn. The resolution to rescind the
18th sectio was debated TIL 8 o'cik., when
an amendment WIS offered appointing
committe Of one from each State to substi.
tute for the 18th section declaration OF
rights. This was carried by l04 to CO.
Great confusion ensued in this. Pending
the vote on the resolution as amended the
council adjourned |, is believed the whole
Southern portion will withdraw in u body if
the resolution should be adopted.
This decision Of the southern men has
thrown consternationin to the northern camp
for such revolt wns not Xpected.-2 A. NJ.
After the action Of the 18th section men re-
ported in my last despatch, the caucus made
a right about face and decided, if the 18th
Sc elton is stricken out tomorrow, to bolt
and form new National Council, and upon
tina. they adjourned. This change of
front created considerable excitement at
the Girard House. After the adjournment.
the subject was discussed over and
over again. During which Mr.. Parsons of
N. J, declared that he could not act with
Mr.. Ford that if the Southerners were
out of the Convention, he would GO with
them. Mr.. Ellis OF Mass. replied that if the
South would not consent to restore on the
the quicker they went the bet
ter. He wanted nothing to do with them.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 81.
The debate on the recinding resolution
continues in the American Council, but
more conciliatory feeling is apparent. This
morning a new platform is proposed, re-
the Missouri Compromise law.
New York, Feb. 81.
Stocks are buoy an and moderately active,
money good request, plenty at six per cent.
on call, sterling exchange quiet.
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