The Nevada journal., 1858-07-16

filed with officious outsiders and dele
gates mingled promiscuously together,
and in great confusion. Somebody in
formed the Chair that the vote ought to
be taken upon the amendment first. 1t
was a CLEAN Of light. The Douglas
wing objected to the vote upon the
amendment and scene of riot ensued,
and calls of " Mr. Chai man !" Mr..
Chairman !" all over the house. The
Douglas side obtained the ear of the
Chair
Mr. Meredith, who had called most
vociferously to the Chair, at last made
himself heard. He thanked the Chair
man for having assumed the place he
occupied he had by so doing poured
oil upon the troubled waters, and pro-
duced what little order thew had thus
far obtained hut he inveighed against
the action of the Chairman in recngniz
ing Dawley, Kent and Hupp as men,
hers of the Convention, and not himself.
By what right did he refuse him aud
ience ? Those gentlemen held proxies
like himself They were recognized on
this floor while his right to be heard was
totally disregarded He demanded TO
be heard Bv what authority does the
Chair refuse him recognition?
The Chair stated that the report of
the Committee did not allow Mr.. Mere
dith a seat in the Convention, and on
that ground in the absence of any other
guide, he had not given him attention.
Meredith said the report had not been
acted upon, and was no guide OF author
ity for the action of the Chair, which he
denounced as arbitrary
Mr.. Hupp replied spiritedly to the
remarks of Meredith. He said he (Mr.
H occupied a seat upon the floor by
virtue of proxy from delegate of this
city. He had not gone when defeated
here to distant part of the county TO
obtain proxy like Mr. Meredith, He
represented fairly the people among
whom he lived
The question of allowing Meredith a
seat came up. Mr Kent strenuously
objected and much opposition was man
ifcsted from the same side Mr.. Mer-
edith said he came here expecting to
meet with gentlemen, out he character =
lied the opposing faction as gang Of
ruffians. (Much confusion and noise en-
sued, lasting several minutes.)
The question came up on the amend
mcnt 10 admit Meredith tn a seat. Ayes
and noes called Ayes So, noes 80
The majority report was then adopted
as amended. and thus Meredith and
Young were admitted to their seats. -
Again confusion followed
Mr. Grimes nominated Mr.. S. s Fem,
Douglas for temporary Chairman. Mr..
Meredith nominated II. NJ Moore, who
declined. Meredith nominated w II
c. Cloud administration The r.
was called with the following result -
Ayes Al, noes Al No choice.
John Bowers and r. Shoemaker were
now elected Secretaries. The roll was
again demanded, and called. a scene
of d sorder ensued lasting some time
Mr. Shoemaker refused to act as Sec
rotary on account of the riot He WAS
wholly unable to discharge his duties
Partial order was restored. The call of
the roll resulted in the election of S. S.
Fem, by a vote of "A to Al. Loud
shouts followed the announcement from
the Douglas wing, and calls for Fem,
who mounted the stand, briefly address,
ed the meeting and assumed the reins
of government.
H. NJ Moore was elected Secretary
by acclamation.
Mr.. Hupp moved Committee of seven,
consisting of one from each township be
appointed by the Chair TO report perma-
nent officers to the Convention, and or.
der of business.
Mr.. Young moved to amend so as to
allow each township to appoint its own
member. Amendment adopted ard
original motion carried.
On motion of Mr.. Kent, adjourned at
% o'clock, for one hour.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention was called to order
at A J P. NJ.
G. d. Roberts announced the Rough