The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-07-04
BALTImORE CONVENTION.
SIXTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
BALTIMORE, June %.

Prayer was delivered by the Rev. Mr.. Cum
mings.
Mr. Dodge, of Iowa, moved to dispense with
the reading of the journal. Agreed to.
Mr. Garrett of Alabama, moved to have the
names of the delegates from Alabama corrected
according to the list sent up.
Mr. Caldwell, of Kentucky, stated that after
the withdrawal Of the delegation last evening
they held meeting, and re-assembled again
this morning. The circumstance in which they
were placed was exceedingly embarrassing and
they were unable to come to harmonious con-
cusion.
The result is that ten delegates will with
draw from the Convention, and nine remain
Those that withdrew beg leave to submit pa
per, stating their reasons for withdrawal. Five
others desired for the present to suspend action
with the Convention, without taking part in
any other body.
In suspending their action with the Conven-
ton, they hope there may yet arise an Oppor-
tunity to act harmoniousiy with the Conven-
ton, and therefore retain their seats and the
right to act with the Convention, should such
an opportunity arise. 1t is the wish of the ten
that withdraw that their votes may not be cast
by any other party. The action on their part
has been taken without anger or bitterness ,and
in the deepest sorrow; they do not cast censure
any where.
1t was not for them to question the action Of
an independent sovereignty, but it was felt to
be their duty and policy to return to their con-
sttuents and leave them free to act should
there be two candidates in the field. He now
withdrew the name of that disinterested patri-
OF, Mr.. Guthrie, from before the Convention
as a candidate for the Presidency.
He then presented papers from those who
suspend action, and also,a communication from
Hon. James G. Leach, one ofthe re firing dee
egates, stigmatizing the action OF the Convention
in harsh terms, as Unfair, undemocratic and ir-
regular, and attacking the majority in violent
language. The latter paper was read first and
after it had been read Mr.. Payne, of Ohio, mo-
we'd to return the paper Immediately to the gen.
tleman who presented it, with the intimation
that the Convention declined to receive it,
[Cries of"Yes, yes-thNts right.
Mr.. Payne did not recognize the right Of del
egates seeding from the Convention to insult
the majority OR to impugn the action of the
Convention because majority passed on the
credentials of those claiming seats in the Con-
ventioa.
Mr. Caldwell assured the Convention that he
had no knowledge of the contents Of the paper
Just read. 1t had been handed to him while
ou the floor: the other papers would be found
perfectly respectful in language and temper.
Mr.. Payne moved that the paper be handed
to its author.
Mr.. Sayles, of Rhode Island, hoped the mo-
insult to the Convention,a ,as impugning the con-
venton, and direct insult, also to the Doug
lass delegates who had taken seats in the Con-
venton. He trusted that the paper would be
instantly separated from the others and return
ed to the writer. lie acquitted Mr.. Caldwell
Of all knowledge of the contents Of the paper,
and felt certain that he would not have presen-
ted it if he had known its true character.
Mr.. Crum, OF Missouri, hoped that the paper
would 5e received. He desired to defend and
Justify the action Of this Convention on the
stump, and the paper was the best argument
against the seceders
Mr.. Richardson, Of Illinois, suggested that
the reading Of the other papers be completed
First, Mr.. Leech, of Kentucky, discaimed any
intention to offer an insult to the Convention
or any of its members. He believed that the
facts stated in his paper were incontrovertible
and believing them true, he had stated then
plainly, but without any intent to insult the
Convention.
The reception of the paper was unanimousl!
declined, and it was then returned to the wri
ter.
Mr.. West, of Connecticut then called fol
the question on proceeding to ballot for candi
dates.
This is the sixth day of the proceedings o
the Convention, and the country is weary o
them.
Mr.. Reed, ofKentucky on the part ofa por
tion of the Kentucky delegation, declared tina
they had seen no cause why Kentucky Shout
desert Democratic Convention and the Demo
cratic party.
The doomed city was to be saved If five tru
men could be found therein. Here were fv
delegates from Kentucky who intended to re
deem and save that State. They recognize
this Convention as the only Convention of tn
National Democratic party. They will have n
sectionallsm of the North or South, but wi
stand here as pillar of fire between the me
of both extremes. They were not going to 6
bandon the Convention because one great leade
whose pathway from Washington to the Gre;
West had been lightened by gallant deeds,
to be nominated. Loud applause The pee
= pie of tho country would step forth in the
might and rescue it from the hand OF politician
and out of the hands of the present Administr
ton. Immense applause, continued for sever
minutes.
The State of Kentucky would come up
the support Of the nominee of this Conventio
whoever he may be, and the five delegates pre-
ent would stand by the action OF the Conve
ton though the heavens fall. His colleag
had withdraw the namc Of Mr.. Guthrie fro
before the Convention, but he on his part be
ged to present that name again.
Mr.. Clark, Of Missouri, desired to say that
would announce the action of the Missouri d,
egation after consultation.
Mr.. King Of Missouri, hoped that his Ct