Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-26


TRlUMPH-THE PLATFORM TO BE ADOPTED
BEFORE BALLOTING-OUTSIDE MOVEMENTS
AND SPECULATIONS.
SECOND DAY.
THE PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
CHARLESTON, April 24.-The Convention re-assembled
this morning. pursuant to adjournment, at 10 o'clock.
A despatch from Washington shown around the
hall this morning from member of the Cabinet, which
declares that the reports of discussion IN the Caoet
growing out of Gov Walkers testimony are entirely des
ute of foundaon and that the Cabinet never was more
entirely harmonious.
The report of the Committee organization present
ed an additional rule providing that in every State
which has not provided directed by its State Conyen
ton how its vote may be given, the Convention will re-
coguze the right of each delegate to cast his individual
vote.
A warm debate arose on this rule in which Mr.. Rich
a,dson Mr. McCOok, Mr.. Cessna OF Pa, Mr.. Barry, OF
Miss Josiah Randall, and others, took part, several
Southern delegates earnestly opposing 1t.
Mr. Randall in opposing its adoption declared that
certain refractory members in the Pennsylvania deegl
lion proposed violate and misrepesent their consu-
ents in voting for Mr. Douglas whose nomination, in his
opinion, would lead to certain defeat.
He went into review Of the preceding action oil the
Democratic Conventions on this subject.
Mr. Richardson to reply aud asked Mr.. Randall
who made him an expounder Of Democratic principles
and precedent? How long, he asked had the gentle
man been in the Democratic ranks
cries of ORDER Several persons to make points
Of order
The Chairman decided that Mr. Richardson entitled
to the oor but then changed his decision, denying his
right to interrupt Mr.. Randall.
Mr. Richardson mounted chair in the centre OF the
hail. and with his sleeves rolled, appeared to be deter
mined to be heard and finally allowed to go on lie
again attacked Mr.. Randall having recently come
into the fold abiding to his political antecedents as
emitting his opinions Democracy to but little conSlde-
a 4. ,Nfar i.als IRA he
cause TO be reproyed by the recruits of Yesterday APP
plause.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
Mr. Wright of PENNSYLVANIA made a strong appeal for
harmony 1t harmony did not prevail here the nomlna-
tons TO be made would be worth the paper on which
they were recorded when brought before the people He
was in favor of the rule Every delegate should be per
mitted 10 cast his vote in accordance with bis convictions
and those of hs constituents. Pennsylvania had never
voted as unit except when their sentiment unani
nous He closed by demanding the previous question,
and the vote was then taken On that part OF the report
relating to the presiding officers and it was adopted
unanimously.
VOTE 0N THE RESOLUTION-A DOUGLAS TRIUMPH.
The question was then called on the motion TO strike
out the rule relative to the right OF the members oil each
delegation TO they think proper unless instructed
bv the Convention which appointed them.
During the calling OF the roll intaking the'vote great
excitement prevailed and the Tennessee, Indiana aud
Virginia delegations protested against the announcement
o
the several States unit against the adoption OF the
rule.
Two of the twelve Tennessee delegates were opposed
10 the manner in which the vote Of that State had been
recorded.
The vote was finally annouuced-ayes lOl, nays 1873
so the rule was adopted and the majority OF deega-
ton cannot compel the minority TO vote with them as
unit unless instructed by the Convention that appointed
them.
The resolution offered yesterday for the appointment
of Committee on Resolutions and TO prepare plat
form was called up and amendment was offered that
no baotng be allowed for Presidential nominees until
the Committee has reported.
The vote was taken first the proposition for the APP
pointmeut of the Committee, and adopted, aud
The Committee was at once appointed.
The vote on the rule against unit voting is regarded
as a test vote. The 10 lay it on the table was
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 6; Pennsylvania H. Delaware. Z;
MARYLAND 81 Virginia, 10; North Carolina South
Carolina 5; Georgia l0 Florida, 8; Alabama, 9 Lou
sana, @; Mississippi . Texas 4; Arkansas, 2 Missouri
.: California, ~ Oregon S-tOtal lOl.
Nays-A the balance Of the votes Of the States-total
los.
The rule was then adopted by acclamatioa.
SECOND DISPATCH
THE Platform TO Be ADOPTED BEFORE THE SONINATIoN
MADE.
CHARrEsroy, April 81, p. M.-After the Committee on
the Platform was announced, a motion was made that
10 baloting should take place until the report of the
Committee on the Platform should be adopted.
A motion TO Law this resolution on the table was re-
jected-ayes - -; nays 25O -.
The then taken on the resolution aud 1t was
adopted by reclamation.
THE ADDRESS Mr.. CUSHING oN TAKING rHE CHAIR.
After the cheering had subsidized he spoke fol-
lows.
(;eqtl,meu Of the Convention i respectfully tender
YOU the most earnest expression Of my profound graft
ude for the honor which you have this day done me in
amounting me 10 preside your deliberations 1t is,
however, responsible duty imposed, much more than
high honor conferred In the discharge OF that duty
in the direction of business and OF debate or the preser
walton of order-it shall be my constant endcayor faith
fully and mparaly TO oficate here your minister,
aud most humby TO reflect your will.
In great deberaye assembly like this i. IS not the
presiding officer in whom the strength resides 1t not
his strength but yOursyour intelligence your sense OF
order your instinct OF seli-respect
RELY gentlemen confidently upon you, not upon my
self for the prompt and parliamentary depltch Of the
business of this convention.
Gentlemen YOU have come here from the green hills
of the Eastern States from the rich States of the imper
al centre from the sunghted plains OF the South; from
the fertile States of the mighty basin OF the Mississippi
from the golden shores of the distant Oregon and Cali
fornia Loud cheers You have come hither in the
exercise of the highest functions of free people, to par
tcpate and aid in the election of the future rulers OF the
Republic You do this the representatives OF the De-
mocatc party of the Union, whose proud mission 1t
70 maintain the public liberties; to reconcile popular free
dom with constituted order; TO maintain the sacred re-
served rights Of the sovereign States. Loud and long
continued applause To stand, in word, the perpelu-
al sentine of the OupOsts of the Constitution. (Cres
Of chats the talk and loud cheering)
This gentlemen is the motto inscribed on chat scroll
in the hands of the monumenaatu Of the great states
man of South Carolina Truth, Justice and the Const-
tuton.n loud cheers) Opposed TO us are those who
labor to overthrow the Constitution under the false and
nsdious pretence Of supporting it, Those who are aim
ing to produce in the country permanent sectional
copspracy--a traorOus sectional conspiracy of oneha
of the States Of the Union against the other haltthOse
who impeled by the stupid and half insane spirit OF
faction aud tsnatcism would hurry our land to reyo-
llton and 20 civil war, those who the banded enc
mics of the Constitution it IS the part of the Democratic
party of the mon 10 wthstaudtO strike down and
quer Aye that is part and we will do it in the name
OF our dear country with the help Of God will do IT,
Loud cheers Aye, will do it, for, gentlemen, we
will not dstrust ourselves; will not despair OF the
genius of our country; will continue 10 repose with
undoubtiug faith in the good providence Of Almighty
God. loud applause)
OUTSIDE MOVEMENTS AND RUM0RS-ABSENCE
OF ENTHUSIAsM-THE FIGHT OVER THE PLAT
FORM-DOUGLAS VS.. HUNTER-SENATOR
PEARCE SPOKEN OF-MEETING OF SOUTHERN
DELEGATES.
CHARLESTON April %, 1860
The most striking features attending the organization
of the Convention the absence OF enthusiasm and the
limited attendance Of outsiders In the gallery set aside
for ladies exclusively only fourteen present; that
for men was scarcely filled. Mr.. Fournoy temporary
Chairman, exhibited decision and frmuess. The pro-
ceedngs from the first blast characterized 10y signs
of an incipent struggle between the North and South