Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-06-29
BALTIMORE CONVENTION.
PIERCE CONFLICT OVER THE ADMISSION or
THE sECEDERs.
NOTHING ACCOMPLISHED.

THREE PROPOSITIONS BEFORE THE con-
MTJTEE

THREE IROPOSiIJONN HEFOhE lhE COm-
MfTTEE.
BALTIMORE, June 49, The adjourned Democratic Ma
nnal Convention assembled in this city at 10 ocock to-
day. The stage Of the theatre was thrown back to s
utmost extent and platforms erected for the PRESIDENT
Secretaries and reporters The parqucte WAS boarded
level with the stage The lower boxes were reserved
flr the ladies' and me upper tiers for the general
public, admission being gaiued by tickets The stage
aud paquelc reserved Tor delegates The theatre
decorated with flags Nc. Some seats vacant ihe
President having decided 20 pass upon the right of
delegates Seats aud not having issued tickets to
states uurcpresented at the time OF the adjournment al
The Convention was called order a, II o'clock. It
was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. McCron.
When the roll was called IL was found that all were
present with the exception of portion Of the Conneet-
cut and Delaware delegations Mr. salisbury OF pela-
stated that Of the DELEGATES from that state
pre- mt but without tickets The chair stated that
the setEoant-at-Ams was furnished with tickets Tor
chairmcn, and supposed that he had done so as All hc
delegates present who represented at Charles
the time of the adjournment
Mr. salisbury moved that all the members who were
present at the Charleston Convention be re-admted.
Tho motion ruled out.
Mr. Pennington said that the motion Of his colleague
was not properly understood. lie desired only the adj
mission Of those delegates who were present at the ad-
Mr. Cook Of Ohio asked II the Charmans delegation
had received the number Of tickets TO which they we're
entitled
Mr. Salisbury said that the majority Of the Delaware
delegation remained at the Charleston Convention and
resolved to stay there.
port the Of these entitled to seats in the Conven-
nn and they are bound in honor abide by the action
OF the Convention and support lts nominees
Mr.. Howard OF Tennessee moved to admit all the
DELEGATES who were al the Charleston Convention.
Mr Cayanagh moved TO lay 1t on the table tAppause)
Mr. Church asked that the motion might be Withdrawn
TO give opportunity to offer an amendment ior the
formation Of Committee on Credentials, to whom 10
Mr. Hewlett Of Tennessee raised point Of order. No
Committee Credentials has been raised 70 decide on
the regularity Of the delegates and the original com
The President said the question Of fact not in or
der lfihc committee defunct 1t could not be revived
hv such "A motion IS that before the House
Mr.; Russci Of Virginia begged the gentleman from
New York withdraw his resolution the latter part
Of II at all events, II he desired harmony -
Mr.. Montgomery Of Pennsylvania called Mr. Russell
to order.
| that silence may be ominons.
Further discussion ensued, when Mr.. Salisbury moved
to adj journ to 4 o'clock.
The motion was lost 70 IL to 7Sl-2.
A long discussion then onsued between the Mime
sofa delegates as to the right Of substitute to cast
Mr.. Howard of Tennessee desired to presenta com.
municatiOn from the representatives OF the State OF
Mississippi, the floor.
Cries Of 'No. No" "Not in order
The President sad could only be receivedby unanm-
Mr.. Cavanangh objected
The question then put by States on the motion
for the previous question, the amendment Of Mr.
| Church Of New York to the motion Of Mr. Howard Of
/ Tennessee
The Convention refused 10 second the previous quos
uon--l07 to li0l2-New York casting p negative votes
! Mr.. Gilmore Of Pennsylvania moved 10 amend the
amendment Of Mr.. Church. by instrucng the President
J
appeared, PpyS C.u .o-o ,oo rooo., until o'clock
EVENING
The Convention reassemblcd at 5 o'clock.
/ The question pending the amendment OF Mt. Gn-
moro Of Pennsylvania to the amendment Of Mr. Church
Of New York.
The President announced that credentials had been
placed in his hands by delegates from Delaware Georgia,
/ Alabama Florida. Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas aud
Arknsas and aottcr from the Mississippi decgat and
Massaehusets He deemed it proper to inform the Con-
] Ixtsrf Inn nf fla fifiO mn Uf he's
Tho Secretary then read the several propositions be-
! fore tho Convention.
Resoicod, That the President Of tho Convention is
thorilod o issue tickets delegates this Convention
| from Texas, Mississippi Arkansas and Florida, from
which States there ave no conending delegations and
that for the States OF Delaware, Georgia, Alabama and
louisiana, where there contrasting delegations, com
mittee credentials be appointed.
Mr. Clark Of Missouri wished to modify the last amend
Mr Richardson raised point of order that the propo
ston before the Convention cannot be altered
Mr.. Clark asked that his proposition might be read for
Mr. samucls Of Ohio objected.
Mr.. CLARK asked Mr.. Samuels Democrat to con-
sent 10 the reading.
Mr. samuels replied a Democrat, and persisted in
Mr. Clark then stated that there contcstng dele
gates from Arkansas. lie was so informed by gentle
man whose word outitled TO respect all over the
/ Union-Mr. Rust Of Arkansas. (Applause.)
Mr.. Stedman Of Arkansas said that Mr. Rust was not
I a delegate and did not claim to be-
gentleman from Arkansas, not delegate, attempt
] ed TO speak. but not permitted.
Mr. Morriek of Illinois raised point of order that Mr.
Gilmorc's amendment could not be modified, he had
not the floor.
The President ruled the point well taken. Mr.. Ran
dali had the floor the time Of adjournment, and unless
yielded 10 Mr., Gilmore the latter could not make the
proposed modification.
MIR. ClArks proposition read for information only
Resored That the citizens Of the several States have
an equal right 70 settle and remain in the Territories,
and hold therein, unmolested by any legislation their
slave and other property that this Convention recognizes
the opinion Of the supreme Court in the Dr Scott case
the exposition Of the Constitution in regard 10
the rights OF the citizens Of the United States and upon
all subjects concerning which treats, and that the
members OF this Convention pledge themselves, and re-
qure all authorized delegates make the pledges.
10 support the Democratic candidates fairly and in good
faith, nominated nj this Convention. according TO the
usagcs of the National Democratic party. applause
and some hissesl
The President in answer to m inquiry, stated that
! the proposition not now before the Convention
Mr.. Randall withdrew from the foor to ALLOW Mr. Gil-
more to modify his amendment as proposed ~
Mr.. Randall again took the floor IN layor OF MI bl-
more's amendment aud opposing that Of Church. lie
denied that the Convention, as delegated body had the
lie also denied the policy Of making any terms TO tho
scccdcrs they would not accept an entrance on such
H said that the party was TO fight the battle at
the uos aud that il necessary TO unite ell sections
against tho opposing party (Applause. Kisses from
NJ Hodge Of Virginia demanded to know il he had
got sit here and submit To insult and hssos from the
galleos " outside pressure was 70 be brought up To
crurh nut fairness ia discussion, Virginia had better
kno" once and retire from the field where she could
defend her rights
Tho President announced that II the galleries were not
] quiet he wnuld have them cleared.
Mr Randall then resumed his place on the huor
larng the rights Of the seeeders' urging harmony
aud conciliaou.
Mr.. Richardson opposed the resolution heoause II
sought 10 admit delegates from Florida Their consiitn
eus refused 10 send them here seek seats and alhn'
he was assured they would take il the olive branch
WIS extended to them, they represented constituency,
aud mot bound by the action uf this Convention
H. also opposed the amendment because il proposed 10
admit dele gates from Arkansas Was the Convention 20
PREJUDICE this Mississippi here accredited and
without opposition, and placed in the same list
When the contest arises il should be investigated by tho
I Committee
Nuieo--"Why was Il not done S At Charleston :"
Mr. observation-disclosures when action taken there
WAS regular organization of the Convention Now il
= different and he Ia favor Of annvesgaton where
/ there was contest
Nnice''So am !.
Nj Richardson conieudcd that investigation should be
| made Ia justice 10 all parties.
Mr. Cuehrlne said the question arose whether the
cusc u,ihcaton fr tc secsders who hnd len ppr
tipu of the seats here unoccupied sufficient. Ito
deemed II well for the Convention 20 seek tn call back
cns brothers, and he not favorable u cithrrn the
| resolutions. no unwilling 10 place any obligation
upon tho returning delegates IL should be remembered
that Hpon former occasion such terms placed upon
! the New York delegates, aud there might be some
for It's hoing offered by New York lie assured
the Cons enton that his State would always be FUN
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