Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-06-17

not been time to make written report,
but would do so at ten o'clock Thursday
morning, until which time the committee
asked the indulgence of the convention,
and proposed an adjournment.
The list of delegates from the city Of
Baltimore, appointed during the morn
ing, was announced, and the chair ap-
pointed Il. B Dallam, of that delegation,
as one of the committee on resolutions.
Mr.. Luke, of Calvert, said he wish
ed to know if the delegation was appoint
ed by the people, or a few of them.
The notice was given by the eastern
Shore six months ago, and if the dele
gates were appointed in view of the res
olution proposed by him during the morn
ing session he hoped the delegates would
not be received.
The president said that the convention
had not gone into the primary election
of delegates, though in law it was the
right, after notice and failure to appoint
delegates, left the people to be represent
ed by those present.
Mr.. Duke then brought forward his
motion to remove the convention to Fred
erick city, which was not seconded.
Col. Hughes said the Baltimore del
egates came in properly authenticated.
Col Hughes said that, while he would
coincide with the proposition to adjourn,
as made by the gentleman from Kent,
he thought it would be well to remain,
to afford an opportunity for an express
sion of the views of those present. II
was question which had to be met, and
their opinions must be expressed. He
therefore moved that the convention re.
main in session.
James 7. Earle said he thought if the
gentleman from Anne Arundel had con-
sidered for a moment the object of the
appointment of the committee, he would
not have made his suggestion. 1t was
the object to do every thing calmly and
dispassionately, so that nothing of al
inhammable character might be sent
forth.
Col. Hughes said, after mature DELHI
Grafton, he was of the opinion that the
matter should be discussed. 1t was Q
thing that could not be evaded, and mus
be met. 1t was true that nothing could
be voted on, but there could be an ex.
preston of the opinion of the delegates
They were here to act discreetly and
prudeutly; but that could not be done
without an expression of the opinion Of
; the delegates. They stood on volcano
and while he was opposed to any thing
!, of an incendiary or infammable charac
ter, he wanted to hear the people o
Maryland speak through their delegates
John Richie, Of Frederick, said he
was favorable to the proposition of thu
gentleman from Anne Arundel. The com
mittee, besides its authority to originate
business, had considerate authority, am
there was no other means for the com
mittee to obtain information than by thu
expression of the members. If the &C
ton of the convention was to be disturb
ed by their enemies at the North for thei
/, own advantage, that was not to dete
them from full expression of opinion
He was a moderate man, but if Their
: we're extremists in the convention the,
should speak, for they are among thei
brethren. He desired full expression
:, of opinion. He asked to amend the res
olution that the committee have until to
morrow morning at 10 o'clock for tn
reception of propositions, and in the in
term the convention proceed with bust
> ness.
Mr.. Earle said the convention had tie,
its own hands and did it with view t.
!, quiet, and to avoid infammitory discus
r sions. The committee was appointed t
9 prepare business. Nothing could thel
a be done except by reconsideration 0
the work of the morning. Without tina
: no proposition could be made. and wha
i was the convention here to do? To figh
F., the air and talk about nothing, becans
there could be no proposition? II
: hoped Col. Hughes would withdraw hi
S proposition.
. Col. Hughes insisted on his motion
I, and suggested that the committee retire
: when the convention could exchang
opinions, and allow all to express thei
+, views for the genera! action of the con
e vention. He had every confidence il
f. that conservative committee, and who's
d. recommendation he expected 10 vote 70
: from first to last, but discussions mus
!; reeds come.
Judge Mason said no better time coulc
be appointed for the expression of opn
! ion. He said, as one Of the Committee
! he thought the report would not probabl,
G be unanimous.
John Contee, ofPrince Georges, asket
if motion to adjourn was debateable
and having been answered in the negative
said that the adjournment had been unde
Q discussion for two hours, as the PROPOSE
! ton to adjourn was contained in the mo
7 ton Of the gentleman from Kent.
The president said he had perhap
fallen into an error by permitting til,
discussion, but would not commit dou
7 BILE error by permitting it to continue.
The convention adjourned until tel
o'clock this morning.
SECOND DAY.
The convention assembled at 10 o'clocl
yesterday morning, and was called to or
der by the president, Hon. Il. Chambers
The attendance of delegates was very
large, only one county (Allegany) no
having been represented. Hon. j. A
, Pearce, chairman Of the committee OF
resolutions, submitted the following ro
port:
, MAJORITY REPORT.
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