The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-12


The Homestead bI The Just rehts of actual settlers and
have opposed The ~ rsnnica policy OF the uaton
nj administration IN ,he'f 70 .ne peope
OF Kansas fraudulent slavery constitution, ia opposition
TO ,he known and otexpressed sentiments OF the people
of the Territory
Mr.. KIRKPATRICK wanted to kpow II these resolutions
embodied thing the resolutions adopted by
the Peoples Convention In 1865 which carried them thea
Mr. ED said that he believed there was nothing in those
resolutions but What expressed the ideas OF all the opp
nens Of the national administration for ne last year. aaa
he hoped that they would he adopted ,.,
Mr. SMITH, of Philadelphia wanted the third resolution,
or the one referring to the extension OF slavery rosa
number OF delegates jumped TO tner Iee' a ~, I'm
menced talking in an excited tone, ana sorean''s " No
vote upon them" -, ,,
SMITH said that he was opposed to IT, de said he was as
bitterly oppoed extension OF slavery AS any one
present but wanted to see course adopted
that would secure the cooperation Of those opposed
10 the the South and be hoped that the re-
ed 10 their feet and tried to get the floor Others were
singing out rhere ID trying TO get any assistance
from the South and Mr.. Smith was compelled 70 give
Mr.. KIRKPATRICK said that be from the West,
where they last rouet the entire ticket nominated
by the democracy and these resolutions did 60
far be knew they could do il again. He did not know
when he asking question few minutes ago, that he
was tbrowinga frebrand into the Convention ana about
raising such a breeze. All he wanted to know was
whether those resolutions did not too far on the slavery
question: and drive OF many who would otherwise go with
them.
number Of gentlemen arose to explain, and amidst a
of Babel confusion the Chair put the question: and the
least declared SO by the Chair.
Move 70 adjourn was then heard from all parts of the
house.
Mr. DIcKKy moved that State Central Committee be
appointed by the delegates from each Senatorial district
This motion caused pertec. furorc, one declaring that
insult TO the Chair, the being that the Pre-
sdent of the Convention appoint the committee. Mr.
Dickey insisted upon his motion.
Dr. SnrzER in excitsd tone declared the Chair hal
been Dsutea pitched In in perfect s'edge hammer
style, amidst cries OF "Go u,' "Giye 10 him." &c,
from all sources, and great tumuit generally.
he Pr n d. X.
Mr. TAGGAsr, getting the door, wanted TO know they
had seen any unfsrness ON the part OF tine Char that
they DOW wanted TO take the appointing OF this committee
out o. his hands.
Mr. DlcEEY and Others arose to explain. Notions were
made 10 place the appointing OF tue committee III tho
hands Of the Chair.
For a few minutes there was confusion worse
founded but by the ruling or the Chair he paying at
ten ion 70 those to get the floor he huay declared
that the Chair 20 appoint the COMMITTEES and after
thanks &C. 70 the officers the Convention sijoarnet the
majority amidst the confusion having left the hail. and in
less than fteep minutes the hall deserted ony tive
three reporters sketchiug details nauug the dele
gates having started TO enjoy the hopises OF General
Cameron, who always ready deal goo things
at Iochel when there point to be made; out ia this
Gaze he has made his party TOO late to avail anything with
THE body Of men.
The Convent on adjourned at g.. PM No attempt was
male by the friends OF Cameron in thu Com nttee be
fore the Convention &, ummsnd the General for the
Presidency. Perhaps they may do that this evening" and
bring him out as straw Derry candidate. We shall
Thus has ended another chapter 10 the politics OF this
State the last the series OF conventions held
before the Convention OF 1860 This Convention has been
Of the opposition The Cuba question has been entirely
ignored.
HARssBuRG, June o. 1853.
Champagne ard Strawberry Party General Caneron's
Delegates Present ard Abssnt-The Resuu-Po,i.icag
Gossip.
Between seven and eight O'Clock last evening there
string Of omniouGes and carriages laden with delegates
and politicians OF all grades who harb,red their breasts
hatred to the national administration vending their way
TO LOche the residence OF Hon. SIMON Cameron about
mile and half from this city enjoy the hospa-
ties of the wnnebago chief in the shape of strawberries
ice cream brandy and champagne that he General had
prepared for them to impress the representatives OF the
republican, or suppose should say here the peoples
party with his merits candidate for the Presidency
On their arrival at Caerons residence they found every
thing arranged in apple pie order every apar ert swep.
and gsrnished the Pennsy vana Senator xousiy ait
ing their arrival with a smilpg coantenaace which he
well knows how to put when he has political point
to make, or is preparing 10 spread little Of his
sott soap upon his yc% in order G tia. his promises
sidered by all worth something only when the Senator
can gain point by fulfilling them.
They all took hold Of the delicious Strawberries, and
tested the virtue of the champagne with much more
seeming grace than they endorsed the General 10 the Con-
venton.
After spending social union OF two hours they re-
turned tc this city in high gee ready to nominate Came
system to the White house Everything passed Off plea
sanity, and TO the satisfaction Of all aged host
guests. Many OF the deePatesg however, refused
cept the invitation. few agoritee renamed at "Loche
after the crowd dispersed 70 talk political matters ge
neral and stick few pins as landmarks for 1850 All
whom we have met this morning are complaining Of bad
headache to say that it resulted from the OF French
labelled article at "Lochiel would perhaps endanger
heads
The delegates az well az the disappointed candidates
are now leaving town as fast the will carry them
away report to their constituents the work accomplish
ed on ihis political journey.
The two political armies being now formed aud every
thing paced in battle array insight their camps may
campaign. The desererH that left the democratic ranks
under the lead Of Forney ast returning and beg
gpg TO be taken In out OF the cold the democracy
in better eprs than the present time and
as confidently they did before the open
beon IN their ranks. The fact ina. there is nothing
local election 10 take place this fall and Congressman
to elect s in the eyes OF the democratic leaders
portant item in their favor. The rank and lille in the
democratic party 10 this state are always out
shne and the election OF coronor IS OF jus, much
potsnce in the light which they view matters the cleo
ton Of to Congress- and whenever their party cas
upon them they vote--bound their country On
the other hand the opposition rarely get ont full
unless is in Congressional or Gubernaoria election and
the democracy arc counting largely upon the opposition
taking more interest in digging potatoes other
work than going to the polls this in connection with
sunory bills in the Auditor Generals possession OF Items
in connection with the incidental expenses Of the last
publican house which Is expected to stir up breeze
smopgst the and virtuous peoples party pre-
scented to the public From these bills they certainly
should be pure for there s evidences Of soap enough to
remove rl political stains and broom5 in Quantities cuff
Gent to Clean all the Augssn stables In the State.
Ibe opposition are, hoVever confident Of succsas
10 Tell tat N tbey re IN dagger you'd be considered
crazy but in their confidence element OF their
weakness They also calculate largely upon the strength
that they can take from the democracy 10y putting Foney
and his associates upon their backs calling good
fellows but from present apps ABOUT all they
will get from the denao;rats 10 that few in
innate associates Of Forney Packer his Office holders
and particular personal admirers who feel nsulted by
the bitter speeches bad OF the Governor in
the March Convention There Is long time bet this
and October, and there telling what Will turn up in
favor fether eide At present hs appearances
favor of the opposition
General Cameron too, is vitality Interested in having
thsLprosten poll large vo.e in order that the repub
States can understand that he Is OF por
mAds He declared a few Gays since that whatever
chahcs he had for success he going his
oeneut and would not yield them 70 the benefit of Seward
or any other candidate We therefore consider him
Gun m the hed, determined to win and play tho trump
cara ana thsi hts arrangement with Seward for
purpose OF pulling the wool his eyes until be Game
could get bis forces arranged and Pennsylvania ia
bb ofeeches pocket. To make good q show as posi-
De INDEPENDENTLY the cause his friends backing out
Oh tneir desire TO have committee resolutions or only
nine, az well as Withdrawing resolution TO place the