Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-02

The next half hour up to / o'clock was spent in dis
cussng the right OF the Georgia delegation to vote by
districts.
The president having repeated his decision that the
word request in the of Georgia is equivalent to
a provision intmation to vote a unit, Mr. Seward
appealed from the decision and whilst the vote was be-
ing taken he withdrew the appeal.
Mr.. Briggs, OF N " that the Cincinnati platform
was adopted he would move that all the balance OF the
resolutions De laid on the table
Mr.. Cuttings, of Md, rose to know whether he had
been ruled out OF order simply because he came from
slave State. Cries of "order" and great confusion
The Chat, stated that he had not to his knowledge,
called the gentleman to order except when he was clear
| " out Of order.
Mr.. Cuttings replied-Perhaps So and then added that
he had not had the honor OF meeting the president be-
fore since lSl9 when he made the most violent Wing
speech he had ever heard. Cries OF order.
Mr. Stewart raised the point of order that the motion
lay the table would carry the whole subject with It,
The president decided that it would not carry to the
table the Cincinnati platform Just adopted
Mr.. Cuttings rose to personal explanation. lie did
any insult ofense the Chair by the remark
that he had first seen him at a Wing meeting making
| Wing speech He honored such men, lie honored any
man who Jared to be Democrat in Massachusetts,.
Mr. Iarcey, OF Alabama said the motion to lay the bal
ance of tie minority report on the table is out of order
as is equivalent to motion to strike out all but the
first resolution which would be clearly out of order.
The president decided that the motion to lay on the
table was in order
After the vote had been announced the Alabama, Mis-
ssppi Florida delegates desired to withdraw their
votes and Arkansas withdrew three of its votes all re-
fusing TO vote on the subject
The result then announced. Ayes 81; noes lSS
so the convention refused lay the balance of the plat
form on the table.
The convention then proceeded to vote separately
the resolutions.
Mr. Brown, of n. c., warned gentlemen that if they
adopted these resolutions the Democratic party would
cease to exist a national party.
Mr.. Stewart of Michigan, TO question OF order.
LCries of Down" by the Southern members
Mr. Richardson, of H. also rose and desired 10 address
the Convention. Great excitement enSued, and the
Southern members demanded decision of the point OF
orier-rcusing to hear Mr. Richardson, and crying him
down.
Mr.. r chardson maintained his position, and great
anxiety manifested to hear him.
He made several attempts speak, but was called to
| order by the Mississippi aud Alabama delegations.
Judge Meek, of Alabama, demanded that the Con
venton proceed to vote and that no other business be
! allowed.
Mr. Cochrane of New York, asked a suspension of the
| rules TO allow Mr. Richardson TO speak.
The II oton declared out OF order, and another
half hour spent discussing OF order and privileged
| questions when
The vote was then taken on the motion TO strike out
the preamble and first resolution relating 10 the bred Scott
case and the decision of the Supreme Court relative 10
| slavery Mississippi Alabama, Arkansas and Florida
declined to vote aud the delegations generally went Out
/ TO consult
| nays 2"O. The only ayes New Hampshire,
| Massacl usctts lDi: Rhode Island 1 Connecticut,
Pennsylvania g. Maryland q; Missouri .; Kentucky,
4. Th' regarded as Welding TO the South.
The President then announced that the preamble with
| the frs resolution rejected.
Mr. Butler proposed that the balance Of the platform
/ be voted upon without a division.
Nr. Stewart, OF Michigan demanded separate vote
/ on each resolution
The then taken on the resolution TO protect
/ FOREIGN born citizens ia foreign countries.
Mississippi Louisiana, Texas, Florida and Alabama de-
clined 10 vote.
The resolution adopted unanimously
The vote was then taken the Pacific Railroad reso-
luton, which likewise adopted, lhe States
n.ug 70 vote Only 80 yru in the NEGATIVE.
Mr. Cook gave notice Of motion to reconsider this
vote with the object OF checking California in joining
| the Alabama movement.
The remaining resolutions then voted on success
si,ely the States declining to vote, and Arkansas
casting hut three votes AL Of these resolutions were
nearly unanimously adopt"d-ayes -.
Mr. Stewart, of Michigan, obtained the floor on the
motion 10 reconsider the vote the resolutions aud
procce led 10 address the convention complaining that
whilst those hi. side had given u respectful hearing
the South that they had been allowed to say one
| word He and those who acted with him had agreed
never agitae the subject Of slavery in ont OF Con
gress and they had kept tue agreement. He ready
to yield money property for peace and harmony, but
could never consent to yield honor demanded of him
| by the South.
Mr. Yaucey replied at some length, declaring that Con
gress has the power TO protect the property of slave
holders against the encrOachments of territorial essl
! ton, wherever il may occur
Mr. Stuart when he had concluded, moved to lay the
motion to reconsider on the table, but gave way to
Mr. Walker, chairman Of the Alabama delegation, who
rose and announced that he had communication from
that delegation to make to the convention. He then
proceeded to read statement and protest, giving their
reason for Withdrawing from the convention. He also
read resolution declaring that in the delegates Of
Alabama should withdraw, adopted by the convention
State other person should represent that State
! in this convention.
The Alabama delegation rose to depart, and as
| they lid So
Mr. Berry, of Mississippi rose and stated that the del
egaon of that State authorized him TO state that the
delegation also would withdraw from the convention
with Alabama.
Mr.. VIM. Mouton, of Louisiana, announced that he
authorized state, the part of the delegation
from his State that they longer retained their seats in
this convention. We have heretofore declared the Dem
ocTatc party harmonious but parted fore
ver-separated principe-f friends from the free
States cannot join in fighting the Black Republicans.
He concluded by stating that two of the delegates de-
cned to join the majority but that the majority contend
as they instructed TO vote unit one has pow
er to cast the vote of the State after they leave.
General Summons chairman OF the South Carolina del
egaton read in behalf of that delegation paper pro-
testing that the platform adopted is in contraventon
of the principles of the State convention therefore the
delegation wbdraws, with the exception of three OF its
| numbers
Mr. Glenn, of Mississippi delivered, in behalf of the
delegation Of that State powerful and exciting address,
telling them that in less than sixty days they will
united South acting in concert. Deafening applause,
the galleries jOining) The time will come when you
will want us He concluded by giving notice that all
who sympathized with the retiring States should meet
them at st. Andrews Hall tonight.
Mr. Hilton of Florida in behalf Of that delegation,
presented protest aud withdrawal telling the North and
Northwest that they had hardened their hearts and
stiened their necks they parted with them with but lit
tie regret. He read long protest signed by the whole
delegation, and refusing to allow any others TO cast the
vote Of the State.
Mr. Bryan of Texas, said he had long looked to this
result. After few further remarks he presented the
protest of the Texas delegation declaring that persis-
tence in the principles maintained by majority OF this
Convention will ultimately dissolve the Union.
Mr. Burrows of Arkansas, behalf OF the delegation
OF that State, entered protest. setting forth that they
cannot consent to place sound man on an unsound
PLATFORM and expressing the opinion that the chief Of
squater sovereignty should receive the nomination The
protest signed by three OF the delegation who pro-
test that no one else shall the vote OF the State
The Georgia delegation asked leave to retire aud con
suit on the question presented to them.
Mr. Cuttings, of Maryland again kicked up another ex-
element the floor, to make personal explanation,
but was ordered by the President to take his seat.
Mr. Merrick, of Illinois, addressed the Convention, as
serny that the chaimen of of these delegations
Withdrawing their States without consulting OF
their delegations, and he proposed adjournment to
enable them to properly consult.
At he request of Mr. RUSSELL of Va Mr. Merrick tenn
porary withdrew the motion enable him TO say few
words
Mr.. Russell then spoke for Virginia, expressing his
deep sympathy with the Southern States, and asking