The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-19


an expression Of tho Democracy of that State
in which non. Intervention en- the subjec. ol
slavery as declared.
Mr.. Cox, in the course of his remarks, said
| If there were differences among the Democrats
which could not be reoonciled in their own way,
they would submit to the arbitrament of the
National Convention. He did not want II
sent out by the Republicans that Northern
Democrats fight here under the fear of the
Southern Democrats, and dare not speak the
sentiments of their constituents and their own
hearts. There were no inseparable differ
ences among Democrats that would prevent
Them coming together on the same platform
Mr.. McClernand briefly expressed his views
of the Illinois Democracy, believing that the
people of the Territories have the right to
form and regulate their institutions in their
own way, subject to the Constitution.
Mr.. Holman explained the position of the
Democracy of Indiana on the subject, namely,
interference and the Interpretation given by
Mr.. Buchanan in his letter of acceptance.
Mr.. Mcrehead said he voted for Mr.. Gilmer
because the latter was in favor of protection to
American industry. II he thought his con-
sttuents would meet him with the same scorn
and indignation as they would Mr.. Montgom-
ery, he would 60 home.
Mr.. Montgomery replied he was elected by
5000 majority.
Mr.. Covode wanted to say something he
could provo, but Mr.. Montgomery refused to
yield the floor. After the latter had finished,
Mr.. Covode rose TO refresh Mr.. Montgomery's 3
memory. He said he had written letter at
Mr.. Montgomery's request to the leading Re-
publicans, asking them to support Mr.. Mont
gomery, which they did.
Mr.. Morshead said his former remarks
were thus substantiated. The Republicans
expected Montgomery would act with them.
He suspended himself from the charge Of Mr.
Montgomery, that he had boxed the political
compass. He had been Democrat the
greater part of his life, and had left that party
only when he found it slipping away from the
principles of Democracy.
Mr.. Montgomery replied TO Mr.. CovOde,
who, he said, although he had been candi-
date of the Republicans Of Pennsylvania for
Governor, had here voted for Gilmer, large
Shareholder and an advocate Of the slave
code. If the shoe pinohed it was the cause Of
Mr.. Covods, who put it on. 1t was unques-
tionably true that Mr.. COvode did write such
letter as described, but it was addressed to
some of his bitterest opponents, who did not
fail to vote against him. He said that More
head had in effect admitted the truth of which
he Montgomery had uttered.
His colleague had spoken in terms Of COM
mendation Of Senator Mason and Gov. Smith
wearing homespun; but why did not his col
league follow the example instead of wearing
French boots, coat and vest, Irish linen and
Swiss watch, and, as had been suggested, an
Australian undershirt.
Mr.. Covode said that those who refused to
vote for Mr.. Montgomery were the latter's
neghbors, and knew his calling bettor than
he did,. He Mr.. Covods) never knew that
Mr.. Gilmer was in favor of the slave code.
Mr.. Montgomery said that they voted
against him because he was Democrat.
Would his colleague again vote for Mr.. Gil
mer?
Cries from the Republican side, "Call the
Roll" Adjourned.