Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-06-23


doing So that questions had arisen before The
committee novel in their character. 1t was
the first timr that Committee on Credentials
had been called upon to decide on Che admis-
sion of delegates after Convention had been
duly organized and was in progress of bust
ness.
A delegate from Virginia asked if this
speech was in order or the report II the
speech was lie .as willing to hear it; If not,
he did not desire TO hear II. ICrics of ''Go
on - NO. nO.''1
The President said that after reading the
report the speech would be in order with the
gentleman who presented it.
The report was then read Ii recapitnla-
ted the proceedings at Charleston so far as
the adjournment ard resolution for filing
vacancies were concerned. The committee
had found vacancies OF whole delegations in
the States OF Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Texas and Florida. Partial yOcancies in the
States of Georgia, Arkansas, and Delaware,
aud contested seats in Massachusetts, and
Missouri. The report is in favor of the orig
inal Mississippi delegations; the admission OF
the Soule delegates from Louisiana; the ad-
mission of the original Texas delegates; the
admission OF Messrs. Bayard and Whitley
from Delaware; the admission of Mr. Cbatfee
OF Mass; the admission OF j. D. FaltOH from
Missouri; the admission of the contestants
from Alabama; the admission OF hall OF each
delegation from Georgia with a halt vote for
each from that State, but Il either refuse TO
take seats there the remainder shall be en-
titled to cast full vote; the admission Of
both sets from Arkansas, the original dele
gates to be entitled TO two votes and the con-
testants 10 one vote, but If either refuse to
take seats the other Is entitled to cast the full
vote of the Stat.
Mr.. Crum said that the remarks ne intend
cd to make had no reference 10 the merits of
the report but were only designed to explain
the unusual questions which had risen before
the ComInitIve They meant to discharge
their dnties diligently an fairly. The spirit
which had controlled the action OF The Com
Inittee. had given hin, the conviction that
they were influenced by high principles, and
only one desire. faithfully, and impartiany
to perform the duties imposed upon them
These remarks were due 10 the Committee.
Mr.. Stevens. of Oregon, on behalf of the
minority of the committee, presented areport
In favor of the admission of Mr.. Hallett of
Massachusetts, Mr. O'Fallow of Missouri, and
Mes>rs. Bayard and Whitley of Delaware;
the original delegates from Arkansas, Flori-
da Louisiana. Illinois. and Georgia. and in
viting the Florida delegation to take seats
aud cast the votes Of their State in the Ton
ventiOn. The report proceeded 10 say that
this was question affecting the future eXis-
teHce of the Democratic party as national
party, and reviewed the cases. arguing
against the right OF the Convention 10 de-
clare vacant where States had elected dele
gates to represent them. Even though these
delegates had Withdrawn, that withdrawal
was not resignation
Mr.. Cuttings OF Maryland, on his own part
as an individual member of the committee.
agreed with the majority report. except in
the eIse of Alabama, in which case he report
ed in favor of tue admission OF the original
delegation. After reading his report be
moved that the report be printed. and that
The Convention take a recess. LCries of no,
mol
Mr.. Gittings-WelI withdraw 1t.
The minority report is signed by the States
of Oregon. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Della
ware, Virginia North Carolina, Tennessee,
Kentucky, California, and part Of New Hamp-
shire.
Mr.. Crum resumed the floor and was pro-
ceeding 10 state that he believed protect
ed discussion could be unattended by any
good result, and that he would at the proper
time move the previous question, when he
was interrupted by loud cries all over the
hall of Now, now; move it now
Mr.. Crum was under such obligations TO
fellow committeeman that he cOIid not now
move the previous question.
Mr.. Phelps, of fennSyl rania, said that,
both the reports agreeing on the seats from
Mississippi. Delaware, and Texas he moved
that that portion 0 the report referring to
those delegations be adopted. [Cries of no,
mol
Mr.. Cessna raised the point of order that
Mr.. Crum had the floor.
Here a wrangle ensued on unimportant
questions of order, which was terminated by
the following recherche proceedings.l
Mr. Montgomery, Of Pa, on question of
privilege. desired to know where the dele
gates here were to get tickets Of admission.
He wished the present mode changed. Tick
cts were given to others than delegates. and
he could not obtain his through third party
when ii was known that he did not choose to
hold any communication personally with
the chairman of the delegation. He asked
that half of tie tickets might be given Mr.
Cassidy, of Pa. for distribution, and the
other half to the chairman Of the delega-
lion.
While Mr.. Montgomery was speaking, Mr..
Randall, of Penn, approached him as near
rs possible. cxclaimiHg in an excited voice.
cry pointing TO Mr.. Randall, said, 'that old
man." cloud cries of order) confusion and
much excitement. Mr.. Montgomery keeping
the floor. exclaimed. Am l to be protected
from these insults?"-so delegates rose from
their seats and crowded forward.
Mr.. Randali's son eesiicUla;ed in dumb
show and struggled to approach Mr.. Mont
gOmeTy, who remained standing On the
bench.
Alter several attempts 10 restore order
Mr.. Dawson rose and said: Mr.. President: If
you will give me the floor / will get order.
ILaughieT.l The noise then partially ceased.
when Mr.. Dawson said he should use every
personal effort to distribute tickets to the
members. Mr.. MOnigomcry's tickets had
bsen applied for by boy and he had not
chosen &c give it TO any but delegate him
SELF
A voice-That's right.
He therefore pronounced the iusiuuation OF
Mr.. Montgomery as uncalled for and untrue
in every particular. Applause and con-
fusion.
Mr.. Montgomery rose in an excited man.
ner Int his voice was drowned in uproarious
cries of order and several persons endeavor-
ing to address the Chair. All the Pennsyl-
vania delegation and half the Convection
were on their feet endeavOring to crowd
around Mr.. Montgomery, who exclaimed in
loud voice, He lies-it's a base lie, and the
man who uiiers it is lying scoundrelif
Intense excitement enSIled and continued for
some time, until at last order was restored
and the vote was taken by Suites on the mo-
ton 10 adjourn, which was carried, and the
Convention adjourned till tomorrow at 10
o'clock.
As soon "a the adjournment lock place Mr..
Dawson left the hall in company with his
friends.
Mr.. Montgomery remained behind.
Mr. Randall also left the hall accompanied
by his son Robert.
They proceeded down Gay street TO the
corner of Fayette, and We're talking there.
Mr.. Montgomery approached accompanied
by n friend Immediately.
AS Mr.. Rob't Randall saw him he left bis
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