Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-05-04
The Charleston Convention.
FIFTH DAY.

He (Mr. Pugh) was glad to hear one
Southern man speak out plainly and
boldly, and tell US what he really does
want. He then read the resolution
adopted by the Alabama Democratic
Convention, four years ago, as reported
by Yaneey himself, in favor of nom
Intervention, and at the same time in
structing the delegates of that State to
leave the Cincinnati Convention If the
resolutions were not acceded to. Alabama
did not ask then what she now asks for,
nor did gentlemen demand what he now
demands. His (Pugh's) remarks were
of most scathing character, such as
were never before heard in Charleston
on that side of the subject. Bold, fear
less and powerful, he continued for an
hour, and at 8 o'clock gave way for a
recess.
AT 8 o'clock the Convention met again,
and an attempt was made to fix the time
for closing the debate, but was unsuc-
cessful.
Mr.. Pugh resumed his speech, going
into an argument to prove the constitu-
tionahty of squatter sovereignty, quoting
from speech of Senator Hunter on
the Kansas bill, to sustain the views of
himself and friends. He reviewed Yam
cey's remarks with great force and
eloquence. He concluded at haIf-past
10, having spoken more than two hours.
TWELVE O'CLOCK. Mr.. Bishop
called the previous question on the plat
form, soon after the close of Mr.. Pugh's
speech, amid great confusion.
Mr.. Baulsberry and others threatened
serious consequences if an attempt to
gag was carried out.
An adjournment was moved, which
was regarded as showing the partial
strength of parties, until New York was
called, which vote was announced in the
negative: Her vote would be cast
against the previous question.
The adjournment was carried by Is
majority, which leaves the discussion on
the platform open.
The Southern delegates called meet
ing after the adjournment of the Con-
vention, under the belief that Pennsyl-
vania and other States which voted
against the adjournment would sustain
the previous question tomorrow, but,
being informed to the contrary, they
Immediately adjourned.
CHARLESTON, April Midnight.
A careful comparison of opinions to-day
proves the defeat of the majority plat
form inevitable. Looking to that con-
tingency, various propositions intended
for compromise are suggested, but the
South will not accept anything less than
the principles asserted in the majority
resolutions. They contend that no direct
assault has been made on popular sover-
eighty, which is the most Mr.. Douglas
friends ought to ask, while on the other
hand bis advocates declare that the
resolutions were designedly constructed
to exclude him as a candidate.
The opening of the battle, though
conducted without much exhibition of
temper, disclosed an irreconcilable feel
ing below the surface, and gave distinct
signs OF more positive and hostile devel-
opments yet to be made, when once the
North and South are openly arrayed
against each other, as they will be before
the debate has progressed far. No
reconciliation can be effected.
Mr.. Pugh's reply to Mr.. Yancey COM
manded much attention, and was ap-
plauded by Northern delegates, especial
ly when he produced the proceedings of
the Alabama Convention in 1856 to
prove that Mr.. Yancey and others pres
ent had subscribed TO the very doctrine
which he now condemned. He told the
South in plain words that his friends
would not surrender their principles, and
could not submit to new interpretations
in the party creed.
1t is nearly certain that the Conven-
ton cannot terminate tomorrow, though
efforts are being made TO press a conclu-
sion. Every speech widens breach.
and tenders compromise less practical
BILE.