The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-05-02


of this week. The great struggle has been upon
the Platform, the Slave Code, fair and square,
and the North willing TO yield it in substance,
but DESTROYS SO to frame the resolutions that
they would be capable of two constructions.
The Committee on Platform consisting of one
member from each State, reported, by vote of
Il TO l6, Slave Code Platform, which is AS fol
lows:
Resolved, That the platform adopted at Gin
cinna,i be affirmed with the following add-
,ional resolutions That the National Democracy
of the United States hold these cardinal princ-
pies on the subject Of Slavery in the Territories:
FSrst-That Congress has 10 power TO abolish
Slavery ia the Territories. Second-That the
Territorial Legislatures have no power to abolish
Slavery in the Territories, prohibit the intro
duction of Slavery therein, nor any power to de-
stroy it by any Legislation whatever.
Z" Rssoiced, That it is the duty of the Federal
Government to protect, when necessary, the
rights of persons or property on the high seas,
in the Territories, or wherever its constitutional
jurisdiction extends"
Two minority reports were also presented.
One presented by b. F. Butler in behalf OF Mas
sachusetts, simply re-sf,irmed the Cincinnati
Platform. The other, presented by the remain
ing States dissenting from the majority Report,
has the following leading points:
First, affirming the Cincinnati platform;
Second, that all rights of property are ju-
dicial in character, and the democracy pledge
themselves to abide the decision of the Supreme
Court on the sabject;
Third, ample protection to citizens, native or
naturazed, at home or abroad
Fourth, pledges government, aid to the Pacific
Railroad;
Fifth, favors the acquisition of Cuba on
terms honorable to ourselves and just to
Spain;
Sixth, that all State resistance to the Fugi-
tive Slave Law is revolutionary and subversive
of the Constitution.
Three platforms were presented on Thursday
last, and were under discussion the balance of
the week The "noise and confusion" of the
melee, which would have completely drowned
the little disturbance at the building of the tower
OF Babel, and driven Gen. Cass crazy, eliminated
clare that he would be under the necessity OF
leaving the chair if order was not restored.
The telegraph.c report of last night announces
the adoption of the minority report, and the
withdrawal OF nine States from the Convention,
splitting the Democratic party into fragments.
We give below brief extracts from the tele-
graphic dispatches:
CHARLESTON, April 80.
The Convention net at 10 A. II. Alter
prayer the President addressed the Convention,
apologizing for the harsh language used by him
during the disorder Saturday evening. He
however, considered it his duty to speak plainly
and positively. The President announced tina;
the first business in order was, taking vote on
the main question, which was on the substitute
offered.
Mr.. Butler, in behalf Of Massachusetts, Mime
sofa. Indiana and New Jersey, presented the
Cincinnati platform with u resolution for tie
protection Of citizens Of foreign birth. A vote
being taken tie Butier platform ,oas rejected Jy
a cote Of nearly t,co-thirds against if-ayes los,
nays IgS.
The question was then taken the adoption
Of the minority report as a substitute for the
majority report, and Il ~as adopted-syes los,
nays l3s.
Mr.. Tourney asked permission to make per-
sonal explanation, declaring himself for Douglas
and unwilling to obey the instructions Ia leave
adopted.
The question then REQUIRED on the adoption
of the minority platform.
Mr. Ashe, of North Carolina stated that il
these minority resolutions are adopted he would
be compelled to abandon the Convention and
disconnect himself from the Democratic party.
Cheers from the South
Mr.. SALISBURY, Of Delaware, contcBded that
the preamble to the minority resolutions contro-
verts the Cincinnati platform. (Cries Of order,
and the gentleman talking at the top OF his voice
until drowned in the uproar.)
Mr.. Butler demanded that the question be first
taken on the first part of the resolution, affirm
ing the Cincinnati platform, separately, and it
was adopted. Ayes 23l, nays a..
When Mississippi was called, Mr.. Glenn arose
and voted No, declaring that Mississippi believed
the Cincinnati platform, as explained at the
North and South, an unequivocal swindle. His
voice was drowned in cries OF Order)
Mr.. Cuttings, Of Maryland, rose to know
whether he had been ruled out Of order simply
because he came from slave State. (Cries Of
order and great confusion.)
The chairman stated that he had not to his
knowledge, called the gentleman to order, except
when be was clearly out of order.
Mr. Cuttings replied, perhaps So" and then
added that he had not had the honor Of mesting
the President before since ! 40, when he made
the most violent Wing speech he had ever
heard. tCries of order.l
Immediately on the adoption Of the minority
platform, the following States withdrew from the
Convention: Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
South Carolina and Florida.
Mr.. VIM. Montour, oe Louisiana, was author
lied TO state on the part Of the delegation Of his
State, that they no more retained their seats in
the Convention. We have heretofore declared
the Democratic party was harmonious but We
are now parted forever, separated in principle,
if our friends from the free States cannot Join Us
in fighting the Black Republicans.
Mr.. Glenn, of Mississippi delivered, On behalf
Of that State, powerful and exciting address,
telling the convention that in less than sixty DAYS
they will see united South, acting in concert.
Deafening applause, in which the galleries join-
ed The time will come when you will want us.
He concluded by giving notice that ali who sym.
pathized with the retiring delegates could meet
them at ST. Andrews Hail, TO night.
Mr.. Millson, Of Florida, in behalf of that dele
gator, presented their protest and withdrew,
telling the North and Northwest tina. az they had
hardened their hearts and stiffened their necks,
they part with them with little regret He read
long protest signed by the whole delegation, and
Florida in the convention.
Mr.. Borgan, Of Texas, bad long looked forward