Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-06-23

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,r1aga b BAIrmoRE, June 90
The Theatre is again crowded to-day The
Douglas delegates from Louisiana and Ala
bama have taken seats.
Prayer was delivered by the Rev Mr. Cum
mings. .gI fl.I 4I.ItI .a.
Mr.. Dodge, of Iowa, moved to dispense
with the reading of the journal Agreed TO-
Mr.. Garrett, Of Ala, moved to have names
Of the delegates from Alabama corrected ae-
cording to the lists sent up.
Mr.. Caldwell of KY, stated that after the
withdrawal Of the delegation last evening
they had a meeting, and reassembled again
this morning The circumstances in which
they were placed were exceedingly embarrass-
ing~end they were unable TO come TO har-
nohious conclusion The result is, that ten
delegates will withdraw, and nine remain
Those that withdraw beg leave to submit
paper, stating their reasons for withdraw
al Five others desired for the present
to suspend further action with the Gonven-
tion, without taking part with any other body
In suspendiDg their action with the Conven-
ton, they hope there may yet arise an oppor-
tunity to act harmoniously with the Conven-
ton, and therefore retain their seats and the
right TO act with the Convention Should
such an opportunity arise, it is the wish of
the ten that withdrew that their votes may not
be cast by any other party. The action on
their part has been taken without anger or
bitterness, and in the deepest sorrow. They
do not cast blame anywhere 1t was not for
them to question the action of any independ-
ent sovereignty, but it was felt to be their du-
ty and policy to return to their constituents,
and leave them free to act, should their be two
candidates in the field
He then withdrew the name Of that distin-
guished patriot, Mr.. Guthrie, from before the
Convention as candidate for the Presidency;
and presented papers from those who suspend
ed action, and also a communication from
Hon. JAS. G. Leech, one of the retiring dele
gates, stigmatizing the action of the Conven-
ton i'll harsh terms as unfair, un-democratic,
and irregular, and attacking the majority in
violent language
The latter paper was read first, and after it
had been rnad; Mr.. Payne, of Ohio, moved to
return the paper Immediately to the gentle
man who presented it, with the intimation that
the committee declined to receive it Cries Of
yes, yes, that's rigth
Mr.. Payne did not recognize the right of
delegates seeding from the convention, to in
sultsthe majority or to impugn the action Of
the convention because majority passed on
the credentials of those claiming seats in the
convention.
! Mr. Caldwell assured the convention that
he had no knowledge Of the. contents of the
paper Just read 1t had been handed to him
while on the floor The other papers would
be found perfectly respectful in language and
temper.
Mr.. Payne moved that the paper be handed
back otis author
Mr., Sayles, of Rhode Island, hoped the mo-
ton would prevail The paper was a direct
insult to the Convention, MS impugning the
convention, and a direct insult also to the
Douglas delegates, who had taken seats in
the convention. He trusted that the paper
would be instantly separated from the other
and returned to the writer He acquitted
Mr.. Caldwell Of all knowledge of tho contents
of the paper, and felt certain that he would
not have presented it if he had known its true
character
Mr. Crum, of Mo-, hoped that the paper
would be received He desired to defend and
Justify the action of this Convention on the
stump, and this paper was the hest argument
against the seceders
Mr. Richardson, Of I'LL, suggested that the
reading of the other papers be completed
first
Mr. Leeeh, of Ky, disclaimed any intention
10 offer an insult to the Convention or any oi
its members He believed that the facts
stated in his paper were ineontrovertible, and
believed he had stated them plainly, but with
ont any intent to insult the Convention,
The reception of the paper was unanimous
ly declined, and it was returned again TO the
writer
Mr. West, of Conn, called for the question
on proceeding to ballot for candidates Thii
is the sixth day of the proceedings of the Con
vention, and the country is tired Of them.
Mr. Reed, of KY, on the part of a portion
of the Kentucky delegation, declared tha
they had seen no cause why that state Should
, desert democratic convention, and the Dem
Oeratio party
y The doomed city was to be saved If five tru'
, men could be found therein. Here were hv
delegates from Kentucky who intended to re
deem and save that state They recognizes
this Convention as the only Convention Of tn
National Democratic party They will hav'
no sectional issue of the North or South, bu
viii stand here like pillar Of fire betweel
b the men Of both extremes They were no
4 going TO abandon the Convention becaus
one great leader whose pathway from Wash
: iDgton TO the great West had been hghtene
/ with gallant deeds, was TO be nominated
The people of the country would step forth i
! might and rescue Il from the hands Of polit
eiaps and oat of the hands of the present Ad
/ ministration Immense applause Tn
t State of Kentucky would come up 20 the SUI
lport Of the nominee whoever he may be- an
! 1--WE delegates present would stand by the a,
E ton Of the Convention though the Heaven
fall His colleague had withdrawn the nam
, lof Mr. {iuthrie from befOfe the Convention
4 but he on his part begged to present this
name again!
I. Mr. Clark, of Mo-, desired to say that b
would announce the action Of the Missou
! delegation after consultation ~
4 Mr. King Of Mo, hoped that his eolleagu
would say part Of the Missouri delegation
> because some here DO not wish the idea TO Z
forth that consultation is necessary.