The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-24

pend action with the Convention, without taking part in
any other body. In suspending their action with the
Convention they hope there yet arise opportunity
to act tremendously with the Convention and therefore
they retain their seats and the right with the Con-
venon should such opportunity arise Is the wish
Of the ten that withdraw, and they request that
their votes may not be cast by any other
party. Tho action their part has been
taken without anger bitterness and in the deepest
They do not cast anywhere; II not for
them the right question the action OF any independent
sovereignty but felt be their duty and policy to
return to their constituents and leave them free to act
should there be two candidates In the field He now
withdrew the name II that disinterested patriot,
Mr.. Guthrie, from before this Convention a
didate for the Presidency. He then presented papers
from those who Withdrew and those who suspend
tion and also communication from Hon. James g.
Lech Of the retiring delegates stgmatzng the action
Of the Convention harsh terms unfair undcmocratio
irregular and attacking the majority in violent language
The latter paper read first, and afer it had been
read Mr. Paine OF Ohio, moved to return the paper i'm
mediatey to the gentleman who presented H. with the
;ntmation that the Convention decline receive it,
Cries Of +" Yesl" Yesl" That's right,n
Mr. PAINE did not recognise the right of delegates seced
ing from the Convention TO insult the majority TO i'm
pugn the action Of the Convention because majority
vention.
Mr.. CALDWELL assured the Convention that he had no
knowledge of the contents of the paper just read had
been handed to him while the floor The other papers
would be found perfectly respectful in language and tenn
per.
Mr.. PAINE moved that the paper be handed back 10 s
author.
Mr.. sAnss, Of Rhode island hoped the motion would
prevail The paper was direct insult to the Convention
impugning the Convention and direct insult also TO
the Douglas delegates who had taken seats in the Con
venon He trusted that the paper would be instantly
separated from the others and returned 70 the writer
He acquitted Mr.. Caldwell Of all knowledge Of the
tents Of the PAPER and felt certain that he would not
have presented II If be had known Its true character
Mr.. KRrn, Of Missouri hoped that the paper would be
received He desired 10 defend and justify the action Of
this Convention on the stump, and this paper the
best argument against the seocders.
Mr. RICHARDSON Of Illinois, suggested that the reading
of the other papers be completed first
Mr. LEEcu, Of kentucky, disclaimed any intention TO
offer an insult 10 the Convention any Of its mem
bcrs, He believed that the acts stated in his
paper were uncontrovertbe and believing them true he
had stated them plainly but without any intent 10 insult
the Convention.
The reception Of the paper was unanimously declined,
and II returned 10 the writer.
Mr. West Of Connecticut, called for tho question on
proceeding ballot for candidates. This the sixth day
Of the proceedings Of this Convention and the country
weary Of them.
Mr. RKEp, Of Kentucky, on the part OF q
portion OF the Kentucky delegation, declared that
they had seen no cause why Kentucky should
desert q democratic Convention and the demo-
cratic party. The doomed city was 70 DO saved IL
eve true men could be found therein. There were Ave
delegates from Kentucky who intended 70 redeem and
save thse State They recognise this Convention a.
shs s.y Csavsaiiqu Of ths national demnstc party.
rhcy viii have 20 ssctionalism Of the North OF
the South, but will stand here a. q pillar Of
| nre between the Of both extremes they
were not going 10 abandon the Convention because
great leader whose pathway from Washington the
Great West end had been lighted by gallant deeds was to
be nominated cloud npplsuse The people Of the coun
try would leave the party, but would step forth in
might and rescue from the hands Of politicians and out
Of the hands Of the present administration Cnmense
applause continued for several mlnutes Tho State Of
Kentucky would up to the support OF the nominee
this Convention whoever he may be- and the Eve dele
gates present would stand by the action Of the Conven
ton though thy heavens fall His colleague had with
drawn the name Of Mr. Guthrie from before the Convcn
ton but he eed) his part begged present that
name again.
rm MISSOURI DELEGATION
the action Of the Missouri delegation con-
saliation.
Mr. KING OF Missouri, hoped that his colleague would
say part Of the Missouri delegation some here
do not wish the idea go forth that consultation Is no
cessary.
Mr. CLARK Of Missouri, said that such the fact
portion Of the delegation desired 10 retire for consultation
Two had agreed withdraw Of eighteen The remain
der will stay here where their constituents sent them
with the national democratic party Of the Union.
WITHDRAWAL HILL, CAROLINA.
Mr. HnL, OF North Carolina announced that while he
found nothing In the action Of the Convention to cause
any withdraw, he yet felt that he should probably
be doing njtice 10 bis constituents II he
act any longer with the Convention when majority Of
the delegates from his State had withdrawn
Mr. MooRk, OF Delaware, attempted 70 take the noor
but objections were made, with loud calls for the ques-
ton.
THE TENNESSEE DKIGAuos.
Mr. JoSrs Of Tennessee, said only thirteen delegates
from Tennessee had withdrawn II represented that
nineteen delegates had withdrawn but six simply
appointed by the others and had delegated authority
Cries Of "Qucston, !" "oucstion."
Mr. coorTR, Of Tennessee rose 10 question OF prvi.
lcge and scene Of excitement ensucd lie desired TO
reply to Mr. Jones' but the latter dseaned any alusion
TO Mr. Cooper and the Convention drowned their voices
by cries Of "oucstion," QUESTION"
Mr. JONES, Of Pennsylvania, raised point Of order.
This was no place 10 settle private quarrcls.
The PRESIDENT decided that all remarks out Of order.
lie desired 10 present 70 the Convention two papers
from Mr. struman Of Arkansas tho other from the dele
gates from the state OF Georgia.
Mr.. PANE Of Ohio, moved to suspend the reading aud
lay il on the table.
Afer some diminishing this course vas ageced TO-
RESIGNATION rREupKSr
loud calls Cor the " question" then made, when
the President rose and said
I beg the indulgence of the Conv0ton IN say, that
whilst deeply sensible Of the honor done by the Con-
vcnou placing in this chair, was not less deeply
sensible of the dhcutes general and personal booming
up in The future 10 environ my path. Nevertheless
the Foctude maintain tie harmony aud the union Of
the democratic party and IN the face a the retirement
Of the delegations Of several OF the states,
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