Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-06-23


alleged members of this Convention, the
Chair would gladly have satisfied himself
that he had this power, but upon examin-
ing the source OF his power, to wit the
rules of the House of Representatives, he
was unable to discern that he had any
authority even Trinsa tacte to scrutinize
and canvass the credentials, although they >
were such as upon their face were free
from contest or controversy, either OF form
or substance, and therefore he deemed it
his duty to reserve tine determination of
that question to be submitted to the Con.
vention, and in due time the Chair will
present that question as one of the privilege
to this body.
And now, gentlemen, having thus pre-
sented to you the exact state OF the ques-
ton pending or involved in the action of
the Convention when it adjourned, the
Chair begs leave only to add a single OBJ
servaton of a more general nature. We
assemble here now at time when the cne-
mics of the Democratic party, when, let
me say, the enemies of the Constitution of
the United States, are in the field ap-
plausel with their selected leader, with
their banners displayed, advancing to a
combat with the Constitution, the interests
of the Democratic party Of the United
States and upon you, gentlemen, upon
your action, upon your spirit Of harmony,
upon your devotion to the Constitution,
upon your solicitude to maintain the in
terests, the honor, and the integrity of the
Democratic party, as the guardians of the
/ Constitution. Upon you, gentlemen, it
depends whether tie issue OF that combat
is to be victory or defeat, for the Constitu-
ton Of the United States. Renewed ap-
, plausc. 1t does not become the Chair to
discuss any Of the questions or the elements
) of the questions. 1t may be permitted, +,
: however, to exhort you in the spirit of our
, community, Of party interests, in the faith
of our common respect for the Constitution,
in the sense Of our common devotiont to the
interests and the honor of our country; |
, say to cxhort you to feel that we come
. here this day not to determine any mere
, tech nical question of form, not merely to
gain personal or party triumphs, but that
we are come here in the exercise Of SOL
f cmn duty, in crisis of the condition of
: affairs of our country such as has never
, yet befallen the United States. Shall we
t not all enter upon the responsibilities thus
n devolved upon us with a sense Of our high
e duty to our country, to ourselves, aud to
a the States of this Union (Applause. y
S Gentlemen, the Convention is now in order
l for the transaction of business.
, Mr.. Howard, of Tennessee, moved to
e admit all the delegates to the Charleston
!. Convention.
t Mr.. Church asked that the motion might
e be withdrawn, so that he might be ena-
h bled to offer an amendment.
t The amendment was read for informa-
e ton, and was to refer all the claims of
: new delegates to the Committee on Gre
!, dentials, with instructions to report as spec
n Oily, as possible the names OF those who
n are entitled to seats, but with the pro-
F.. vision that all who accept seats in the
n Convention are bound in honor to abide by
a the action of the Convention, and support
: its nominees.
n Immense applause followed the reading
e Of the amendment, but was checked per-
= emptorily by the President.
0 Mr.. kavanaugh withdrew the motion to
5 lay on the table, and moved the previous
r question.
After long debate on points of order
the amendment Of Mr.. Church was enter
:, tanned, and the previous question demand
c ed.
T A long discussion ensued on points of or
n der, when Mr.. Salisbury, OF Delaware
a moved to adjourn until a o'clock.
}, The motion was negatived-yeas 37&
II nays 1884.
1t On the vote being taken, long discus
If sion arose on the question between the
n Minnesota delegates, as to the right of q
! substitute to cast vote.
l. Alr. Howard, of Tennessee, on ques
10 ton of privilege, desired to present to thu
a Chair communication from state no
= now represented on the faor-the State o
d Mississippi. (Cries of "No-no-not il
g order.')
lie The President-The communication cal
d only be received by unanimous consent.
6 Mr.. Kavanaugh-l object.
: The question was then put by States oil
u the second to the motion for the previous
d question on the amendment of Mr.. Church
l. of New York, to the motion of Mr.. How
e ard, of Tennessee.
: The Convention refused to second til,
previous question by vote of l07a yeas
rs to l4O4 nays-New York casting % vote
in the negative.
N Mr.. Gilmer, of Pennsylvania, move'
le to amend the amendment Of Mr.. Church
le instructing the President to admit th
e. delegations where there were no contest
ic ants, as from the States Of Texas, Florida
s. and Mississippi.
G. Mr. Randall moved to adjourn till !
n, o'clock to morrow. Lost.
a motion to take recess till s o'cloc
at p. NJ, was then adopted.
10 EVENING SESSION.
l. The theatre was tolerably well file
ne when the Convention re-asscmbled at tiv
D. clock.
}. The question pending was the amend
Ii ment Of MIR. Gilmer, Of Pennsylvania, t
is the amendment offered by Mr. Church, c