Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-06-25
sRcEnRRs CONYENTIoN.

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The seeedersi convention met at noon today in
the Maryland Institute, which was crowded to
The convention was called to order by Ewing,
Of Tennessee
Russell ofVirginia was chosen temporary chair
man, and made an able speech, chsracterizing
this the regular convention
The first business In order, he said, would be TO
recognize the principles usages and spirit Of the
States Rights Demoeaey Of old Virginia
johnson, o. Maryland and CratsDy, of Oregon
were elected secretaries.
A committee on permanent organization was
then appointed, when the convention adjourned
till o'clock this evening.
The following States are represented IN the
convention whole or in parts Virginia, North
Carolina, Missouri, California, Oregon, Florida,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Kentucky, and
ABkansaG.
The speech Of Mr. Russell on taking the chair
Of the Seceders Convention was as follows
Gentlemen Of the National Democratic Con
veution / do not know OF anything on which the
honor in selecting me chairman of this DemocTa-
tic Convention Z based, except it Is in honor Of
the ancient and loyal Commonwealth Of Virginia
whOse interests represent here. The drJt O1acial
act Of this convention since II assembled at this
place has been 70 signify that Il will be governed
By the usages, principles and spirit which has
ginia,
and from which you have Withdrawn, has lost all
tiue to the denOmination Of National It cannot
perform the functions Of National Democratic
Convention, and every one believes that the true
democracy viii unite and declare it unsound in
national relations. You and those you represent
are are majority Of the people, Of the democracy
and Of the democratic States They will look 70
you to perform thefunetions Of National Dem
Ocratie Convention, and you viii be % recognized
alike BY North, South, EUst Gnd West. loud
and enthusiastic cheers.
Ihave every confidence that you win stand up
on the principles, and be able TO defend the dem
ocrstic party and protect the rights Of all the
States and maintain tbs constitution gainst all
the enemies upon or insediOus. With thiGreliance
upon you, and confidence In the Justice Of our
course am prepared TO perform In an humble
and imperfect way the duties deVolying upon
The seeeders' Convention re assembled at Eve
O'Clock p. m
The han was denseIy crowded in every part
There were fully 600 persons present, and the
greatest enthusiasm was manifested.
On motion Of Mr.. Davis, Of Mississippi, the Ia
dies were invited to occupy the vacant seEts on
The Chair then requested the several delsga-
tons 10 hand up the list Of members.
The roll was called and the following statesre-
Vermont one delegate Massachusetts, 10 New
York responded Pennsylvania responded Del
aware and Maryland responded Virginia "a del
eRates North Carolina 19E Georgia . Flori-
da responded that the delegates from that State
are not here, but all will be soon Alabama q
Louisiana all the delegates Texas ditto Aissis-
sippi Il Arkansas responded Missouri 2 Ten
nessee 10 Kentucky 10 lows was responded to
by Heath Of that State Minnesota responded
California responded herw hole electoral vote
Oregon ali the delegates.
Walker from the committee on permanent or
ganizatiOn, reported the Hon. Caleb Cushing for
permanent President Of the convention.
This announcement was received with immense
cheering.
The Committee also reported Vice Presidents
from each Statel represented The COMMITTEES
also recommended that the rules and regulations
Of the Democratic conventions Of 1852 and 1855,
be adopted with the qualification that In making
the nominations for President Vice President,
twO-thirds Of the votes Of all the States repre-
sented shall be necessary; that each delegate in
the convention shall cast the vote TO which he is
entitled; and that each State shall only cast the
number Of votes 70 which L may be entitled by
actual representation in this convention.
This was adopted unanimously.
Livering moved the appointment Of Commit !
zee on Credentials, 70 whom the credentials OF
delegates should be submitted, but be accepted |
the amendment OF johnson Of Maryland, that |
the credentials be referred 20 those membaru Of |
the said committee, who seeded from the regular
Henry, Of Pennsylvania, moved that commit |
tee be appointed % inform Cushing Of bis eiec- |
ton a. President and request him 20 resume his /
seat.
The motion was greeted with loud applause.
The committee presently appeared, conducting /
Cushing through the densely packed hall. HiI /
appearance was greeted with immense cheering, |
the wholo body rising In mHss % their feet snd 1
giving cheer AFTER cheer
Rgsssl kindly introduced Cushing, and handed ]