Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-06-27

VI Ell. Nucuc oi hhosdCnuscttes OF N
ofalIon of Missouri, of the contestant
from Alabama, OF each delegation from
Georgia with half the vote of the State for
each, but il either refuse to take seats the
remainder shall be entitled to cast the full
vote; the admission of both sets from Ar
kansas, the original delegates to be epti.
tied to two votes and contestants to one
but IL either refuse to take seats the other
is entitled to cast the full vote of the State.
Mr.. Train said that The committee meant
to discharge their duty diligently aud fair
ly. The spirit which controlled the action
OF the committee had convinced him that
they were influenced by right principles,
and only one desire, fairly, faithfully and
impartially to perform tn duties imposed
upon them These remarks were due to
the committee. r.
Mr.. Stevens, of Oregon. presented a mi
nority report in favor ofthe admission OF
Mr.. Hallett of Mass, Mr.. Ofallon of Mo-,
Messrs. Bayard and Whitley of Del, the
original delegates from Ark, Fla, La,
Ala, and Ga, and inviting the Florida
delegation to take seats, and cast the vote
of their State in the Convention.
The report says this is question affect
ing the future existence of the Democratic
party as a national party, and argued
against the right of the convention to de
clare seats vacant where States had elected
delegates to represent them, ao $40 I.s-a
Mr. Gettings, OF Md, moved that the re
port be printed, and that the Convention
take recess till O'Clock [Cries of "No,
Mol .-tsa4. -.a.sl,
Mr. Gettings withdrew his motiou
Mr.. Crane said he would, at the proper
time. move the previous question. Loud
cries all over the Hall, "Now. .nowl Move
it now~l .o5 -.s s-9aa..
Mr.. Crane was under such obligations to
a fellow committeeman, that be could not
now move the previous question.
Mr.. Phillips, of Pa, moved that, that
portion of the report referring to the dele
cations from Mississippi, Delaware and
Texas. be adopted. tCries of mo, no."l
After the discussion as TO who was en
titled to the foor. Mr.. Phillips said he did
not desire to speak on the question before
the house. He had made a proposition te
which no fair minded man would have OBJ
lection. m h.s.48gl ...a.
Mr.. Stuart, of Mich, rose to point OF
order. The gentleman from Pennsylvapis
was not speaking to the question.
Mr.. Phillips believed he knew how to
speak 10 the question on order. ast al.a
!. Mr.. Stua rt-You said you would no
speak to the question. .i..a4 s.al.
Mr.. Phillips-I said would not max
a speech. There appeared to be a gr-s
rar Of even hearing suggestion, in ca
its fairness should Do evineut.
Mr. Pugh called the gentleman to ord-
he had DO right TO impugn the motives,
he Convention. -iil.i y 81 Is > re.s
Mr.. Phillips discla med any such inte,
ton; be desired TO suggest that as the ie
ports agreed on 10 the cases Of Mississippi
Delaware and Texas; they should be ad
nitted.
Mr.. Stevens, Of Ga. :, moved the previou,
question. 1
Mr.. Gouljen, of Ca, rose to asppeal to
the Convention. when be was interrupted
by cries of question 5as lsrss
Mr.Ayery, of n. O., demanded a divis-
ion OF the question in the reports. so as to
take each proposition separately. 49,.
The call for the previous question was
then seconded. and the previous question
ordered. f... ...f
Mr.. Cochrane moved that wheB the Con
vention adjourn, it be till 5 o'clock (Cries
of "No. no"l
Mr.. Cochrane insisted on his motion.
The motion was lost amidst intense ex
citement. ''.4 ~
Mr.. Randall of Pa moved to adjourn to
o'clock. .a.. ~
Mr.. Stuart of Miss. raised point of or
der. The previous question being ordered
nothing but motion to aGjourR absolutely
was in order.
Mr.. David Seymour Of New York moved
} to adjourn.
Loud cries of "no, no."
Mr.. Avery Of N. O. Withdrew the call for
a division of the question.
Mr.. Phillips Of Pa. renewed l..
The President said the chair will un-
derstsnd the call for division to be made.
Mr. Randall agsio moved to adjourn till
o'clock
Mr.. Stuart renewed bis point of order.
Mr. Ludlow hoped recess would be
taken. The N. Y. delegsti on desired to
: consult.
The convention took recess till AZ
o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The convention was called to order at
o'clock, having waited half an hour fcr