Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-04-25
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THE CHARLESTON CONVENTION.

SN'LioApNs hpill Il lflOunc CORES
pondence. ALI the speeches at the meeting
of the southern delegation, last night, were
decidedly radical and uncompromising. Moth
ING short Of an extreme platform will satisfy
them, except southern candidate, and he
must be Hunter. Douglas defeat or the dis
ruptlon of the convention, seems inevitable
Ii combination could be formed to give him
the necessary members, SIX states would in
stlntly Withdraw, and probably nominate Da-
WIS, seconded by Fernando Wood and his fol.
lowers. Mr. BuGhanan's letter of withdrawal
is in the pocket of a delegate.
IN CONVENTION.
The convention re.assembled at 10 o'clock
this forenoon.
Inc committee on organization reported
Gushing for president, aud one vice president
and one secretary from each state
a dispatch from Washington was shown
around the hall from members OF the cabinet,
declaring tile report that there are discussions
IN the cabinet, growing out of Walkers testi-
mOny, entirely untOunded. 1t says the cabl-
net Is harmonious
The committee ON organization also report
ed an additional rule, recognizing the right OF
each delegate to cast separate vote, III cases
where the delegation is not instructed by the
state convention.
Mr.. WRIGHT of Pennsylvania made strong
appeal for harmony Ii harmony did not pre-.
all here, the nominations to be made would
eie,t be worth the paper on which they were
accorded, when brought before the people.
He was in favor of the rule that every delegate
should be permitted to cast his vote in accord
ance with his convictions and those of his con.
st;uents. Pennsylvania had never voted as
unit, except when their sentiment was unani-
nous.
He closed by demanding the previous ques.
ton, and the vote was then taken on that part
OF the report relating to presiding officers, and
1t was adopted unanimously. Mr.. Tourney
then returned thanks, counseling moderation
and harmony. The democratic party has but
one t1ag-the flag of our country. He de.
nounced sectionasm, and hoped no more al.
lusi0nS would be made to such divisions.
Hon CALEB CUSHING was then introduced
to the convention and made an able and elo-
quent speech His alluslon to Calhoun and his
motto OF Truth, JUSTICE, AND THE CONSTR
TUITION" called forth prolonged cheering.
When the applause which greeted his appear
ance subsidized, Mr.. G. spoke as follows
SPEECH OF HON. CALEB CUSHING.
Gentlemen of the conventional respectfully
tender to you my most earnest expression OF
profound gratitude for the honor which you
have this day done me in appointing me to
preside over your deliberations. 1t is, howev.
er, Il responsible duty imposed, much more
than high honor conferred. In the discharg-
ing OF that duty, in the direction of business
and debate, and III the preservation Of order, it
shall be my constant endeavor fully and I'M
partially to offciate here as your minister, and
not humbly reflect your will. In great de-
Lucrative ASSEMBLY like this, it is not the pre-
siding officer in whom the strength rests,
but in youth your intelligence, your sense
OF order and your instinct Ut sell respect |
RELY. ntIpmpu confidently unou VnU ,ot
upon myself, Tor the prompt and parliamentary
dispatch of the business Of the convention.
Gentlemen, You have come here from the
green hills Of the eastern states, from the rich
states OF the imperial CENTRE from the sun.
lighted plains OF the SOUTH from the fertile
states OF the mighty basin Of the Mississippi
from the golden shores Of the distant Oregon
and California loud cheers.) You have
come hlther in the exercise OF the highest
functions OF free people, to participate, 10
aid in the election Of the rulers OF the repub-
lie. You do this as the representatives OF the
democratic party-of that great party of the
Union whose proud mission ii is 10 maintain the
puDdc liberties, TO reconcile popular freedom
with constitutional order, to maintain the sacred
and reserved rights of the sovereign states,
loud and long continued applause) to stand
Ill word the perpetual sentIuels ON the out
posts OF the constitution. (Cries Of that's the
td'N' anu iouu ana e"t"uSl''stic ciccIhG'i
OURS, SenteneH - tne H'otto lhscrlDeu Oh tIi'tL
scroi l" the iiallus Oh Tue nionuhlehlli statue
oi tlle great STATESMAN ol ooutn OarGhi'a;
run, JUSTICE anu t'le OoHstitu'ioI' thouu
cheerS'j OppoSeu ~ US are tiose no 'aooi
~ oterti!o" tle co'iSUtu'ioii u'iuel tne iaIse
anu ihs'ulo's pie'eiise Vi supporting - 'lo'e
WIN aiming 10 PiouuOe III t'iis ooun'iJ " pei
hiaheht sec'ionat cohSpn"cy' u"'toi"us sI'-
tonai conspiracy VI oie-''"i' Vt t"e s''tes Vi '"e
Onlon against inc otner nan Ihose VINO com
pe"eu oy tne stupl anu nan ii's"he Sli'i' o' "c-
'i"i h'it '''''iNi0'ii "T''' ~ "ui ~ va ~
reVoiutloh anu 10 clVll WAL IheseI Tue paiueu
enemies OF the constitution, IL Is the part, INC
mgh aud noble part OF me democracy OF tHe
Union to Withstand, 10 strike down, ana TO
S'hquSl' Aye' t""' 10 o"' P"''' "''u We WI
do II, III the name OF our dear country with
tile neiP vi Uou we VIII uo IT, NVuu anu en-
tlluSiastic chetrs.l aye we WIN 40 IT, EOr'
gentlemen, we will not dstruSt ourselves. We
will not despair OF the genius OF our country
We will continue to repoSe with undoubllnS
faith i'll the good providence Of Almighty
God. loud applause
About halt all hour was then spent Ill seat
ing the vice presidents and arranging Tor the
secretaries, and also IN preparing for formal
and energetic enforcement OF parliamentary
rules IN the future proceedings OF the conveh'
uon.
A warm debate then sprang up on the rule
reported by the committee on organization III
which Messrs Richardson, McCook, Cessna
OF pennsylvania, Barry OF Mississippi, JOSIAH
Randall, and many others took part. several
OF the southern delegates opposed the rule
ME- RANDALL also oppoSeu IT, ueCidli"S traU
certain refractory members III the PennSylVan-