Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-25
right TO cosc the debate before the previous question is

right TO close the debate before the previous question
put:
The PrcsidcntIf the gentleman from Missouri CNr
Krum) desires to close the debate it is as the Chair un
dersands his privilege to do So even after the main
question has been ordered Before doing so the Chair
desires to inquire of the gentleman from MARYLAND Mr
GittingsJ whether he wishes to make an amendment 70
his resolution?
Mr. Gttings-It has been suggested that as there has
been no new matter in my first resolution il il ont Of
order. readily that il is So and to save the Chair
the pain OF calling me TO order, shall ask permission
OF the Convention to withdraw it, leaving but one resc-
! luton.
] While up, allow me to make personal explanation-
am not used TO taking notice Of outside remarks but
it has my that ia my resolution in regard to
the State of Alabama, have been governed by some
prejudice growing Of the fascination of Mr. Yancey
Laughter. The man who suppOses that am governed
by any personal prejudice III matter where party
concerned does not understand the material out Of
which am made. nor the Democracy that / profess
Applause am free to say that look upon Mr. Yam
cey the most fascinating public that ever came
in contact with lapy!due aud laughter and wish TO
God he had enlisted in behalf OF side of the house
in this contest Laughter
The Presdent-Tho Chair will understand the Conven-
tcn giving its unanimous consent to the amendment
desired 10y the gentleman from Maryland (Nr. GttingsJ
NJ. Wright, of MasSaChusetts-BeiOre that question
is deed d. wish 10 raise a question of order whether
Convention to amend the report before the Convention
by the Substitution of his resolution yesterday for the
msioity resolution? | did not hear il. | heard him
submit a motion TO print
Mr. Gittings--T undoubtedly made the motion. If my
friend did not hear it, either his hearing is bad my
voice is very feeble.
Mr.. Wight receive the gentlemau'5 explanation,
but respectfully submit that the gentleman omted 10
it. though he intended to make the motion
The President-The Chair understood the gentleman
from Maryland to make the motion.
Mr.. Wight DO not find it on the written prOposi-
tons. viii the Chair be good enough to cause it to be
read?
The Secretary was unable to fnd it on the record.
The Pr,sident-lt was not IN the printed report, but
the Chair understands the gentleman to have submitted
the amendment
Mr. Wrght-Do now understand the first resolution
moved to be out OF order proposition to amend the
majority report?
The Presidcut-The first resolution has been with
drawn by unanimous consent. Voices ooh no. y" Does
not the gentleman from Maryland withdraw the PROPOSE
ton?
Mr.. Wright DO not consent, it is ont of order.
The President suggested to the gentleman from Mary
land in order not 10 require the Chair to rule his amend
ment out of order to ask the consent Of the Convention
to Withdraw his resolution.
Mr.. Wright now rose to another qucson--whothcr
the second resolution being identical with proposition
in the minority report, is hot also spusage and ou: Of
order?
The President stated that he would rule upon that ques-
lion when it came up for action upon it.
hr' aS .hete ia some usposIuoA 10
lebate. will withdraw both the resolutions
The PresdrntEy unanimous consent the gentleman
from MARYLAND wishes to withdraw his proposition.
Mr.. Wrght-Y,s; that's good.
Mr. hrum-l rise 10 a further question of privilege
% correct the list of names Mr.. Burrpugl, and Mr.
Manning belonging Ia the Arkansas delegation instead
of Florida.
lie ;bcu asked leave, in behalf Of the majority Of
the Committee Credentials, TO file 4 brief statement
VI their reasons
ilr SbIcy, Of Minnesota inquired whether a single
objection sufficient 10 prevent the speech of the
Chairman OF the Committee being made
Mr. hrlm-if the Convention Will allow me 10 pre-
sent thi, DrIct statement, Will consent TO make
speech whatever
Mr.. Wright rose TO point OF order. There had
been debate upon tie resolutions and, therefore, the
claim Of ihe Chairman Of the Committee could not be
allowed.
The Prcsidcn,-'The gentleman from Missouri has
the floor. The Chair desires 10 understand whether he
w,lc, to exercise hi, presumed right to be heard.
Mr. krum-icS, sir.
Mr. Waterbury, OF New York, insisted that the point
Of order taken 10y tie gentleman from Massachusetts,
corroclhal there had been no debate aud, there
fore the gentleman rom missouri had no right 10 speak
a Chairman ol lhe Committee'
Mr. Atkins ol iehh9,'te'-l trust The gentleman
from New YORK Nlr w a'trDuTy) VIII withdraw the
point OF order le mas maze upon lhc gentleman from
Missouri, hr. hrun') lhere certainly was some 1T
tie debate yesterday upon this proposition. However
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