Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-30

duty at present, desire 10 remain IN the conVenuon III
is proper however in making this announcement that
should make further explanation. Missouri sent her
delegatan TO the National convention OF the Democratic
marty Missouri enuncated the principles that she enter
tans We came into the National Democratic Conven-
ton understanding that accredited TO National
convention and to no other convention We went into
the Convention at Charleston; and those who remain
here now remain upon the distinct understanding that
we are in National convention. Whenever anything
occurs which in the opinion OF any of the Missouri dele
CATION absoye them from any further responsibility for
the action of this convention which prevents them, in
their Judgment from further participating, the conven-
ton as matter of course will give any, gentleman arr-
wing that conclusion, opportunity TO make the an
nouncement So far as am concerned, ask the con-
yention permit to state this morning. that come
here as announced yesterday, as delegate from the
State of Missouri into this National convention, consider
ing myself bound by all its actions and all its nomns
tions if made according TO the uSages OF the National
Democratic party. Applause
Whenever as delegate from the State Of Missouri |
think that the usages OF that parry have been violated
whenever think any action Of the majority of the Ma
tioual Convention to which | have been accredited
comproms the honorcd principles of the party, the
duty owe to the State which in part represent, will
then and not ill then feel it my duty, of the
representatives of the State of Missouri to abso!ve my
connection from this BODY have not con dered it
nv duty up to this hour; aud, hope, will never
consider il. am never so to consider it if the
usages Of the Democratic party are observed by this
Convention
Mr. Hill of North CarOlna-Mr President, the Con
venton has knowledge that yesterday portion of
the delegation from North Carolina retired for
satisfactory to themselves. At the time | thought my
colleagues were wrong, having perceived no sufficient
n the action OF this Conyunton Justify retire
ment from the Convention Since that time feel it due
to my constituents and the State TO which | owe aeg
ance TO join my destiny TO theirs.
| find a seat vacant by yOur deciding that b.
Haet of Massachusetts,, WAS hOt entitled thereto for
the that his Alternate having attended the Charles
ton Convention in his place. Mr. lalett forfeited there
by in this adjourned meeting, his seat given TO him as
principal delegate by the 9TH Congressional District OF
Massachusetts, and that his alternate acquired thereby
right superior his principal II this be So then it is
duty 10 myself aud TO this Convention TO ihogm
them that hold seat under the tenure and facts
as Mr. Hallet; and if the majority yesterday decided
correctly, then | en- on this floor wrongiuly.
Voicc-Your alternate does not claim it,
Mr. Hil-That does not alter the matter; for, if am
wrongy here of prOPriety requires Inc to sur
render it without contest.
But do to-day place my action altogether on this
action of yours; | put it upon higher ground
come here give my support to au eminent Of I-
nois as the nominee Of this Convention But when see
a large number of the delegates, both from the North
and South retiring from this Convection, feel that
can no longer remain with you, but will put my desS-
nies with those of North Carolina. Her fortune must be
my fortune her fate my fate. part with my brethren
here to-day, the gentleman OF Kentucky said, more
in than in anger but sense Of duty requires
tia, declare that longer take part in the pro.
ccedngs of this Convention
Mr.. Moore, Of Delaware asked leave Of the Conven-
on TO make a few remarks.
Mr. McCook, OF Ohio, rose TO a point Of ORDER that
when the Convention Adjourned last night, it with
the understanding that the gentleman from Missouri
r. Clark should be heard, aud other person. He
therefore OH c.ed TO any farther explanation from dele
gates.
The President said that objection being made, lbe gen
eman from Delaware (Nr Moore could not nog speak.
Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, to correct some news
paper report OF his remarks and also TO that.
Instead o; 70 delegates retiring from the Tennessee dele
CATION but Is had withdrawn from the Convention. -.
Nr Jones Of Peuus yiyania raised the point or order
that eches in order the previous aestioh
had been called the resolution of Mr. tessn u PenB
syyauil proceed to the ballot for nOIpnAton of rps
dent and Vice President. -'-.N.-:, -.
The Presiden. ruled that gentlenas cond proceed
with auy reparks without the unanimous consent The
Convention.
Several delegates asked Mr.. Jones, OF PENNSYLVANIA
to Withdraw his objection, but he refused TO do
The President said he had received two papers which
he deemed it j. his duty to communicate to the Conven
ton One was paper signed by Mr.. Stitman OF
Arakusas and the other paper from the State Of Geor
g:a.
Objection was made to the reading Of the papers.
Mr Stirmau OF Arkansas desired leave to state why
he retired from the Convention.
Cries of 20 no mo " "obiect," object"
Mr. Jones of Pcnnsylvanis insisted upon his point
that pending the question before the Convention no gen
teman was IN order TO address the Convention.
The President ruled that the gentleman from Arkan-
Mr. Strnan) could not proceed becton hld been
made
Mr. Cessna Of Pennsylvania, called for the vote upon
mis- resolution TO proceed 10 nominate candidates for
President aud Vice President
THE PRESIDENT RETIRES FRoM THE CHAIR.
The President-Gentemen of the convention, mo-
has bepu ma bv he
Mr.. Cessna to the consideration Of which the Chair
will now proceed.
But before doing So beg the indulgence Of the
venton say that whilst deeply sensible of the honor
done by the convention in placing me in this Chair,
was not less deeply sensible OF the difficulties, general
and personal looming up in the future to environ my
path Nevertheless, in the solicitude to maintain the
harmony and union Of the Democratic party, and in the
face of the retirement Of the delegations OF several States
continued at my post abcrEg to that end and in that
sense had the konor to meet you gentlemen, here in
B.ltimOre. But circumstances have since transpred
which compel me TO pause. The delegations OF a ma
jrity of the Stes of this Union, have either in whole
or in part in form another ceased to participate
in the deliberations OF this body. AT no time would any
consideration of candidates have affected my judgment
As to my duty And came here prepared regardless of
all personal preferences cordially to support the nomi-
nations OF this convention, whOsoevcr they might he
But under the present circumstances deem it a duty Of
selfrespect and deem it still duty this
duty ia both relations whilst rendering my grateful
acknowledgements gentlemen of all sides and especial
y 10 those gentlemen who have differed with in
opinion respect whilst rendering my most grateful
acknowledgements tG all gentlemen Ear the candid and
honorable support which they have given to tho Chair,
even when they differed in opinion upon rulings and
whilst rendering also to the gentlemen present my most
cordial respects and regards lot knowing single gentle
man upon this floor TO whom have other than sent-
ments OF cOrdaty and ireindshp-l deem It my duty 10
,.u,..a If
Applause deem it my duty to resign my place as
presiding officer Of this convention in order to take my
seat on the floor a member OF the delegation OF MassA
chusettes and abide whatever may be its determine
ton n regard its further action in this convention
And deem this above all duty owe to the members
OF the Convention 10 whom my action would lon
ger represent the will Of the majority Of the
ton.
Mr. Cushing here lett the chair aud took his place
with the MASSACHUSETTS, delegaion, amid the continued
| applause from portion Of the convention.
GOV TODD TAKES THE CHAIR
| Gov Todd, Of Ohio, Immediately assumed the chair
and was greeted with enthusiastic and hearty cheers
After order was restored, he said:
As the present presiding officer Of this Convention by
common consent of my brother VicePre ,dents with
great diilidence assume the c air. When announce
TO YOU that for "a years have stood up in that dstrc:
so long misrepresented by Joshua T. Gddngs with the
Democratic banner n my hand, applause know that
shall receive the good wishes of this Convention, at
least for the discharge of the duties Of the chair If
there privileged questC ms Intervening the Score
tary will proceed with tue call Of the States.
MASSACHUSETTS WANTS A HEARING.
Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, addressed the Chair.
Objection was made to hi speaking.
The Presdent-The gentl.ma from Massachusetts,
will take his seat.
The Secretary proceeded to cal the States amid great
confusion and struggles for the foor
Stoughtor, Of Vermont, chall ngei the vote of that
! State.
The President-Tha cannot be entertained before the
result is announced The chair appealed to the honor OF