Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1860-04-29

E..ANNNAA ~ AAEA 1HNE1N
number Of the representation 10 which the
state was entitled. Preference Of course would
Be given by the delegate receiving the ticket
to a citizen Of the state be represented
But some States we're not represented BY
aIfemates OF outsiders, and, 10 those cases.,
The gallery tickets bad been distributed among
The citizens Of Charleston, or visitors from
other States. Besides this, some one hundred
extra tickets had been issued-enough, GER
| tainlv, 10 entirely al tie gallaries-Bo tickets
having been issued for the ladies gallery At
all. He made this statement Tor the purpose
OF correcting any Misrepresentation on the part
Of the convention.
The COMMITTEES had, besides, issued TO the
press q Charleston sume thirteen OF fourteen
tickets, while not ens complimentary ticket 10
any man from any free STATE Of The Union had
heen issued, except in a single instance.
Tickets had also been issued 10 individuals
in this eitv, who had come in contact with the
committee, and TO the public functionaries OF
The civ. This remark was pertinent, because
OF the charges that bad been made, rejecting
on the action Of the committee. He regretted
that any such charge had been made in a pub
lie print.
Mr.. SimoBs aiselaimsd any idea OF impeach
ing the eonurct Of the eommitiee. He made
no ~fnsinuation against the action, but simply
made the motion because be desired the public
to have an opportunity 20 attoad the con-
vention.
Mr.. Vanandighau. Ten I an willing to
submit the question 10 the convention.
Mr.. Craig, OF NJ ssouri, desired 70 make The
inquiry Of the chair, whether the resolution
designs to throw the ladies' gallery open to the
public
The President The north gallery will re-
maih a. bow, set apart for the uss Of tie la
dies. The resolution is expressly confined to
the south gallery and the gallery opposite the
platform.
Mr.. Craig, OF Missouri. I desire to make
a motion to dispose Of this resolution: butbe-
fore Id so I Wish to say that regret exceed
ingiv that al Csrolinians, and especially the
citizens Of Charleston. cannot get 10 here to
look AZ what the gentleman CATS " the head OF
the people" will ask the heads Of the peo-
pie to exhibit themselves free from charge in
The streets, for the Inspection OF the pubne.
TRoars Of laughter. We are not Only the
heads Of the people, but the handsone men Of
ihs nation. flo ID laughter, and applause
from the gallery I propose that We peram-
bulate the streets Of Charleston in broad day
light, or by torchlight.
Capt. Isaiah Rynders, Of New York. By
torehlichti I prefer torehlight.
Mr.. J Cochrane, OF New York. VIII the
gentleman from Missouri yield for one no
ment2
Mr.. Craig. Not a moment.
Mr.. Cochrane. Ihope when the gentleman
speaks Of handsome mea he will cou6le the
remarks to himself, for there are many diff
dent and modest men on this side Of the house.
Laughter
bir. Craig. Oh, I did not include you among
the handsome men. lShouts Of laughter.
Mr.. Cochrane. Permit the ladies' to pass
] judgment o. that issue. Laughter
Mr.. Crsig.-I an me Of those who believe
that Ee men, the heals Of the people, co. our
political gatherings, are modified and modified
By our surroundings. Now, sir, here sm T.,
right in the midst Of a bevy OF beautiful.
ladies'. The gentlemen on the other side are
not 50 fortunate as we are but IL thew will
keep cool, aud observe order as we do, and rot
pet excited, we will lend them a few ladissl
Roars Of laughter and %applaHse.l
Mr.. Cochrane. Can the gentleman from
Missouri be surprised that we from New York
get excited, when b. is agitating 20 delicate 4
subject as that on which be is now engaged ?
Il would Be- a very great and good man who
could at such a time resist excitement.
ET. Craig. The gentleman f1rgs,s to tell
The ladies that he is a bachelor. loud laugh
ter, which continued for several minutes.l
Mr.. COshrane. I was about to inform the
ladies
Mr.. Craig. Oh, no maltsrI There is no
need 20 VOLUNTEER the announcsneut. for the
looks Of the gentleman are a sufficient guar
antee that he has not been, and never can
become a married man. 1Slouts, laughter and
loud eheers- | now move to lay the SUBJECT
on The table.
Mr.. Cochrans. Can the gentleman have
tne heart to lay The bachelors Of New York
on the table? The rules Of nature % well as
the principles Of humanity forbid it. Laugh
Mr.. Craig. 7 move 70 lay the resolution
on the table-not the bachelors Of New York.
for they are there already. Renewed laueter
and much applause
Mr.. Cochrane. Ihave no confidence in the
geHtlemaH's statistical capacity When be
attempts 70 tabulate the bachelors Of New
York, he proposes tat which cannot be done.
Lay the bachelors of New York upon the
table? Why, cir, the bachelors Of New York
are always firm IN their position. Thev will
maintain it. But sir, we accept with great
thankf1lness the offer which proceeds from
the geutlsmen on the other side, and will treat
with great consideration all the fair compsn-
ions they may choose 70 send over 10 us, AMI
will receive them in the BELIEF that they are
offered under the Soriptural maxim, that ''bs
who giveth to the poor lendeth 20 the Lord"
loud laughter.l an must acknowledge
Il, that unhappy h who is in the interesting
condition o. bachelorhood, and I prefer nv
self as a specimen ICriss Of /" Question:
Question 81
Mr.. Johnson, OF Arkansas, called the gen
tlemen 70 order. L was time this conTersa-
ton gave place to business, and the previous
question IA been several times called.
Mr.. Stuart, OF Michigan. There has been
a motion 20 lay Che resolution on the table, and
that f. no debatable.
The President. From the manner ia which
this discussion was proceeding, It was impos-
sible Tor the chair 10 distinguish what the mo-
tion OF The gentleman from Missouri was. If
it was 10 lay The resolution on the table, it is,
Ct course, hot debatable-
Mr.. Craig. That was my motion.
Mr.. Cochrene, Will the chair indulge me
one moment2 I shogld certaialv have sooner
taken ny seat, had il not been FOR the imnuta-
ton Of nv friend on the bachelors. There
are others, sir, VINO are in a still less fortunate
tondHion than even bachelors, and the rsatle-
man who called ne 10 order probably ranks In
that category. ] extend 70 him nv sympathy.
Tie President. The chair must interpose.
This conversation Is on OF order, and has
gone on too long. The chair begs leave a.
this tine to entreat that gentlemen will no.
with each other across the floor. to-
the embarrassment Of the presiding officer, and
the iuterruPti5nof the business OF the eonvea-
ton.
The question was then put on TIE motion to
lar the resolution Of Mr.. J. Simons on the Ia
bic. ard the same was carried.
Mr.. Stuart, CT hic1ieaa, inquired IL any Of
the committees were ready 20 report? II not,
then be would move to adjourn until some hour
this afternoon.
Mr.. shelley. Of Minnesota, stated that the
committee on credentials would be prepared to
att o'clock.
Mr.. Stuart said is was suggested that II
Eould be inconvenisnt to sdjourn until one
He propose a later boar-say four
Mr.. Lawrence. Of Louisiana, moved to adj
i0ura til ten O'Clock Tomorrow. TCdes Of
q No. no."l
Mr.. LaErenee. We cannot do any business
today. The committee on resolutions will
not Be prepared to report until tomorrow
morning.
A Voice. Well. we can finish up the report
Of he committee on credentials to-day.
Mr.. Lawrence. Then ! withdraw the
motion.
Dir. Brooks, Of Aahama, a. a nsmber. OF
IA. commst1ee on credentials, fslt bound 10 say
The csmmittee would not be prepared to
at one o'clock. They are 10 meet at
one, when the report il 10 Be presented to them
for approval.
Mr.. Stuart. Ny proposition is TO adjoarn
until four O'Clock.
Mr.. Brooks. Well, I move to adjsura until
ten o'clock tomorrow morning. lCries Of
oNo - "Nofn1
M. strart. II it suits the convention bet
I viii say i've O'Clock.
Mr.. Lubbock, Of Texas. Il was wall known
the dinner hour In the city was from two
TO four o'clock. T~ere was no necessity to
meet, unless the convention bad business to
The committees would not be pre-
parel to report until five or six o'clock. All
then have finished their dinaers- He |
FIVE The best hour q adjourn 70. Cen
would thsn have finished their dinners
ard corld do without their teas.
Mr.. GaIiger desired 70 say hat the CON-
On credentials would be ready to report
at ons O'clock, and It was very desirable to
meet as soon as four O'Clock, FOR their report
doubtless elicit discussion.
Mr. Cuttings moved to adjourn tin -four
Mr.. stuart moved to substitute The hour Of
i've. TCries Of HFouri fouri" Question:
Tbs President, before putting the question.