Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

against the ciCIoacuincitl OF lcfFiioftdt
Legislation, whereverit may occur.
Mr.. Stuart moved 10 lay the motion to
on the table, and called the
previous question, but gave way to Mr..
Walker, Chairman of the Alabama dele
CATION. who rose and announced that he
had communication from that delega-
ton to make to the Convention. He then
proceeded to read a statement and pro-
test, giving their reasons for Withdrawing
from the Convention. He also read
resolution declaring that in case the dele
gates from Alabama should withdrew, as
adopted by the convention of that State,
no other person should represent that
State in the Convention.
The delegation rose to depart, when
Mr.. Barry, eff Mississippi, rose and stated
that the delegation from that State auth
orized him to state that delegation also
withdrew from the Convention with Ala
bama.
Mr. VIM. Monitor, of Louisiana, was
authorized to state on the part of the dele
cation of his State that they no longer re-
tanned their seats in the Convention We
have heretofore declared the Democratic
party was harmonious but we are now
parted forever, and separated in principle
If our friends from the free States can not
join us in fighting Black Republican,
He concluded by stating that two of the
delegates declined TO join the majority,
but the majority contended that as they
are instructed to vote as unit, no one
has authority 10 cast the vote of the State
when they leave.
Gen. Simmons Chairman of the South
Carolina delegation, read in behalf of
that delegation protesting that the plat
form adopted is in conformation of the
principles of their State Convention, and
Therefore, the delegates, with the exception
of three of its members, would withdraw
Mr.. Glenn, of Mississippi, delivered, in
behalf of that State. a powerful, and ex-
citing address, telling the Convention that
in less than sixty days they will see
united South acting in concert. [Deafen-
ing applause = in which the galleries
joined.I The time will come when you
will want US.
He concluded by giving notice that all
who sympathised with the retiring delsgs-
lions, could meet at st. Andrews Hotel TO
night
Mr. Milton, of Florida, in behalf of THAT
J delegation, presented their protest and
, withdrew, telling the Northwest, that as
they had hardened their hearts and stiff
ened their necks. they parted with them
t with but little regret. He read long
: protest. signed by the whole delegation,
and refusing TO allow auy ether to cast
t the vote of Florida in the Convention.
4 Mr.. Bryan of Texas had long looked
forward to this result. After few re-
= marks. he presented the protest of Texas,
declaring that persistence in the princi-
piles maintained by majority of the Con-
3 vention, win ultimately dissolve the
A Union.
Mr.. Burrows of Arkansas, on behalf
of the delegation from his State, then en-
tered protest that they could not con-
: sent to place an unsound man on an un-
sound platform. and expressed the opinion
that the chief Of the squatter sovereigns
should receive the nomination.
. The protest is signed by five of the del
egates, who protest that no one else shall
cast the vote of the State in the Conven-
ton.
The Georgia delegation asked leave Ia
retire, that they might consult.
Mr.. Citing again kicked up another
excitement on the floor to make a person.
al explanation, but was ordered by the
President to take his seat.
e Mr.. Merrick, of Illinois, addressed the
Convention, asserting that the chairmen
!. of some of these delegations were with
drawing their States without consulting
+ their delegations; he, therefore, proposed
an adjournment to allow them properly TO
: consult
At the request of Mr.. Russell, Of Virgin
}. ia, mr.. Merrick temporarily withdrew the
c motion, to enable him to say few words
: Mr.. Russell then spoke for Virginia. ex-
pressing deep sympathy for the Southern
. States, and asking til at an adjournment I've
r made TO allow ofa consultation.
. Mr.. Bayard, of Delaware. in behalf OF
u himself and one oihsr of his colleagues
withdrew, from the Convention. He said
q we came here to join a Convention of thir.-
] ty three states, niue of which have new
Withdrawn, aud We refuse to fetier our
A State by participating in the action Of those
: that remain.
Mr.. salisbury. Of Delaware, said that
himself and majority Of the delegation
S were not now fully prepared 10 act: He
a therefore asked leave TO re tire for consulla.
{ tion
: Mr.. Merrick moved TO adjourn till TO-
E morrow morning. The motion was adopt
ed. and the Convention adjourned at
! O'Clock p. M :, after a continuous session
Of six hours.
, The excitement in the city is great A
Salute is firing in honor of the Southern
delegations. The seceders will meet 10
; night and nominate Dickinson, With prob
ably Stephens for Vice President.
There is considerable feeling against the
South Carolina delegate who have refused
10 secede. North Carolina stands firm, and
SO also does New York. Virginia and
Georgia arc consulting, and part of the
delegates are Withdrawing.
Douglas will be ated to morrow on
the first ballot
The Convention will have some diff
Guilty to obtain a Southern man for Vice.
President.
CHARLESTON, April so
St. Andrews Hall last night was throag-
ed with members OF the boilers from the
Convention. John q. Preston of presi-