New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-19

of Representatives he was unable TO discern that he
had any authority, even prims facie, 70 scrutin1e
and canvass the credentials, although they were
such as upon their face were free from con-
test controversy, either of form or substance.
and therefore be deemed il his duty 20 reserve the de-
teiminston OF that question TO be submitted to the
Convention, and in due time the Chair viii present
that question Of privilege 70 this body aud now
gentleman, hsvirg thus prtsented to you the exact
state Of the question pending or involved in tie action
of the Convention when adjourned, the Chair osgs
leave 10 add only single observation Of more gen.
eial nature. We assemble here now, at time when
the enemies Of the Democratic party-when, LET
say, the enemies Of the Constitution OF the United
States In the field appausel with their selected
leaders, with their banners displayed, advancing 10
combat with the Constitution, interests, and party OF
the United States, and upon you. Gentlemen, upon
your action, upon your spirit of harmony upon your
devotion to the Constitution, upon your solictude 10
maintain the interests the honor and the integrity oil
the Democratic party as the guardian Of the Constiu-
ton, upon you, gentlemen, il depends whether the
issue Of that combat is to be victory defeat Tor the
Constitution Of the United States. Renewed APP
rsuse II does not bebome the Chair ~ discuss any OF
the questions elements Of the questions. II may DC
permitted however TO oxhor you in the spirit OF our
community, Of parry interest, in the faith OF our CON-
mon respect for the Constitution, III the sense Of our
common devotion TO the interest and honor OF the
couniryI say TO exhor you to feel that we come here
this dsy not to determine any technical questions
of FORM not merely TO gain personal or party riuphs,
but here in the exercise Of solemn duty,
in crisis of the condition of the affairs of our country
such es has never yet befallen the United States.
Stall we not all enter upon the responsibilities thus in
volved upon us, Of our high duty 10 our country, to
ourselves and to the States Of this Union Appliance
Gentlemen, the Convention is now in order for the
transaction of business.
MI Howard of TeuIeesee offered the following reso.
luton:
Re.otd That the Sergeant be Instructed issue
Convention as originally constituted ChaestOu [Applausc
and hisses from the Convention -
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Church:
Rered That the credentials of all claiming seats 10
chsrIeon be eferTed 70 the COMMITTEES On CIedsns and
said Committee hereby instructed practicable 10
such ses,s with The dncs understanding however that every
accepting in the Conyenon bound IN honor and
good faith abide BY the scon Of this Conyen.n and support
fs nominations.
The President said the difficulty appeared to be sim.
ply in the fact that the delegation had not arrived until
late to-day and ignorant of the fact thst notice
had been given yesterday where the Charmen of the
delegation were to receive tickets of admission. All
entitled to seats would be supplied with tickets.
The Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr.. Howard of Tennessee,
desired to offer resolution which would settle the
question as to all the seats in the Convention.
Mr.. Ludlow Of New-York raised the point Of order
that the Convention bad not yet been regularly con-
yeBed.
The President decided the point well taken. When
il ascertained what delegations were present the
Convention would be formally convened, and the mo-
ton would then be sustained.
The roll call being completed, and the absent dele
gates having appeared and taken their seats the Con-
vention formally called 10 order, and the opening
prayer delivered.
Mr.. Cayanaah, of Minnesota, moved to lay the
resolution On the table. Applause
Aer long debate on the point of order, the amend
ment Of Mr. Church was entertained and the previous
question demanded.
Mr. Randall, of Pennsylvania, who rose to make
an amendment, was called to order, the previous
question having been demanded. He then called for
division on the question.
Mr.. Montgomery, of Pennsylvania, raised the point
of order that division could be called until the ques-
ton second TO the previous question had been put
The President decided that this was 30.
Mr.. Hewlett, of Tennessee, raised the point that
no committee, that credentials excepted, had been
raised to decide the regularity VI the original dele
gates, and that was now defanct.
The President said that was question OF fact not OF
order. II the Committee was defunct, 1t could be re-
vived by such motion as that now before the house.
Mr.. Russell Va) begged the gentleman from New
York to withdraw his resolution, the latter portion
of il at all events, if he deared the harmony OF the
Convention.
Mr. Montgomery PAL called Mr.. Russell to order,
the previous queslion being pending.
Mr.. Russell-Then, if Virginia il constrained to
silence, that silence may be ominous.
long discussion cnsued on various points or order,
Mr. Salisbury DELI moved to adjourn until
o'clock.
The motion to adjourn was lost, 73I to 1881.
On the vote being TAKEN long discussion arose on
right Of a substitute to cast vote.
Mr. Howard of Tennessee, on aquestion OF privilege,
desired TO present to the Chair communication from
State represented this hoor-the State Of Mis-
Giles Of ono" "No," "Not in ORDER"
The President-Thc communication can only be re-
ceived by unanimous COZ sent.
Mr.. Cavanagb-I object.
The question was then taken on the secondng OF the
motion for the previous question on the amendment OF
MIR. Church of NewYorkto the motion of Mr.. Howard
of Tennessee
The Convention refused to second the previous ques
ton by Yeas 1917 to Nays 140s, New-York casting 80
votes no.
Mr.. Gilmor of Pennsylvania moved TO amend the
amendment of Mr.. Church. instructing the President
10 admit the delegations, where there were no contest
ants from the States of Texas Florida and Mississippi
Mr. Randall moved to adjourn till 10 o'clock toinor-
row. Lost.
A motion to take recess until was adopted.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The theater was toleIably well Tiled when the Con-
yeution reassembled at o'clock.
The question pending was the amendment OF MI
GilmoP of Pennsylyana TO the amendment offered by
Mr.. Church of New-York. .,
The President announced that the credentials had
been placed in his hands by delegates from Delaware
Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana
Texas and Arkansas, together with letter from the
Mississippi delegates, presented by Mr.. Howard OF
Tennessee, and communication from Mr. Chafee,
claiming seat from the State Of Massachusetts. He
deemed it proper to inform the Convention OF the re-
ception of these documents.
The several propositions before the Convention were
then read by f. c. Perrin OF Brooklyn the Reading
Secretary Of the Convention.
Mr.. Gilmor Of Pennsylvania perfected his amend
ment by making il read as follows:
Resrs That the President OF tbs Convention be authorized
to issue tickets the delegates 70 this Convention from Texas
Mississippi Arksnsls and Florida in which there are no con-
testing cations and that In those States 10 wit Delaware
Georgia Absms aud Lou.ns where ,here eents.tins
eegstons Committee Credentials shs be appointed BY
the several delegations 10 report upon sa.d States
Mr. Clark Of Missouri asked consent TO modify the
Las. amendment.