Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-25
THE LATEST NEWS
L E L e G. r A P HIC.
THE DEMOCRATIC CONTENTION.
SIXTH DAY

.
! ssmbed at 10 O'Clock this morning, somewha
diminished In numbers in consequence Of th
Withdrawal on the p preceding evening Of portion
OF the delegations from Maryland, Virginia, Nortl
Carolina, and Tennessee, and of the entire dele
CATION from California.
Mr.. Caldwell, of Ky, the chairman of the Ken
lucky delegation, announced that after due con
sultation, nine of the delegates from that STATE
would remain In the Convention, ten bad with
drawn, and the five remaining delegates had sus
pended their action with the Convention He wa,
one Of those five Those who withdrew and thost
who suspended their action desired that their
seats should not be occupied nor their votes cast
by any others who might remain in the Conven.
tion, or assume to fill their places They regretted
the necessity Of separating from the Convention,
and should not participate In the proceedings OF
the seeding Convention.
Mr.. Clark, of Mo-, said he was requested to an
nounce that two Of the Missouri delegation would
withdraw from the Convention.
Mr. Hill, Of N. C., said that a portion of his
delegation had Withdrawn on Friday evening
He remained then, but was now forced to ia Ike
part and lot with the remainder of his friends
from his own State.
Mr. Jones, Of Tenn, said that nineteen of the
regular delegates from Tennessee remained in the
Convention, and only thirteen had retired
The President-Gentlemen of the Convention,
motion has been made by the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Cessna) to the consideration
OF which the Chair will now proceed
But before doing so, l beg the indulgence of
the convention to say that whilst deeply sensible
placing me in this chair, | was not less deeply
sensible OF the difficulties, general and personal
looming up In the future to environ nv path
Nevertheless, In the solieitude to maintain the
harmony and union Of the Democratic party, and
In the face of the retirement of the delegations of
several states, | continued at my post laborng
TO that end, and In that sense had the honor to
meet you, gentlemen, here in Baltimore. But
circumstances have since TRANSFERRED which compel
me TO pause. The delegations of a majority of
the states OF this Union have, either in whole or
In part in one form or another, ceased to partici-
pate In the deliberations of this body. AT no
time would any consideration of candidates have
affected my Judgment as to my duty And
came here prepared, regardless of ali personal
preferences cordially to support the nominations
OF TINS convention, whosoever they might be
But under the present circumstances deem II
duty Of selt-respect and | deem IL still more a
duty to this Convention as at present organized
lsay deem II my duty In both relations, while
tenderlng my most grateful Acknowledgements to
gentlemen OF all sides, and especially to those
gentlemen who may have differed with me in
opinion in any respect, while rendering my most
grateful Acknowledgements to all gentlemen for
.ne candid and honorable support which they
have given to the Chair, even when they differed
In opinion upon rulings, and while rendering
also to the gentlemen present my most cordial res
poets and regards, not knowing a single gentle
| man upon this floor as to whom have other than
sentiments Of cordiality and friendshi p-I deem II
my duty to resign my seat as presiding otticer OF
this Convention Applause deem 1t my duty
u resign my place as presiding officer Of this
convention, In order to take my seat on the floor
| as member Of the delegation from Massachu-
sets and to abide whatever may be its determi-
nation In regard to its further action in this Con
| vention. And deem this above all duty owe
| to the members of the Convention as to whom INV
| action would no longer represent the will of the
majority Of the Convention.
MIR. Cushing here left the chair and took his
place with the Massachusetts delegation, amid
The continued applause from portion of the Con
vention
Gov. Todd, Of Ohio, one of the vice presidents
then took the chair. He said that il was with
feelings OF great emotion that he assumed the
duties now devolved upon him; but when he in
formed gentlemen of the Convention that 10,
thlrty-one years he had stood by the democracy
with the democratic banner in his hand, he knew
that he would receive the respect and obtain the
good wishes Of the Convention, while be sbopId
endeavor faithfully to discharge the duties of thu
chair IL there were no other privileged melton
intervening, the secretary would now proceed tC
execute the order Of the Convention and call the
States.
Mr.. Butler, Of Mass, obtained the floor. and
demanded to be heard while stating the reason,
OF his withdrawal. Objections were made and
| the Convention refused to hear him
motion was then carried that the Conventior
proceed to vote UirG for a candidate 10,
President of the United States, and the Conven
hGn proceeded to vote accordingly.
Mr.. Butler, when Massachusetts, was called
rose and said: "Mr. President, have the inst,uc
ton of the majority of the delegation from Mass
cbnsetts to present written protest will send
| II TO the Chair to have ii read. [Calls to order
And further, with your leave, desire to saw whs
| think will be pleasant to this Convention First
that while majority of the delegation do NO
propose further to participate in the dongs of th
convention, we desire to part If we NAV, to NEE
you as nlends and Democrats again. We desir,
| to part with the same spirit of manly conrtes,
with which we came together Therefore II yoT
will allow me, instead of reading YOU long dozen
ment Will state within parliamentary usage
q yhtyx
We have not discussed the question. Mr. Presi
dent whether the action of the Convention i'm er
Guiding certain delegates, could be any reason
iot Withdrawal. We do not put our withdrawal
before you, upon the simple ground amonf
others, that there has been a withdrawal in mar
OF majority Of the States, and further land tha
perhaps, more personal to myself) upon tn,
ground that will not sit In Convention wher,
the African slave trade-which is piracy nv In,
laws OF my eountry-is approvingly advocated
fGreat sensation.
Mr. Butler then withdrew amid cheers, anG
was followed by number of his colleagues
Mr.. Pierre Soule proceeded at length 10 review
politics as affecting the South and Concluded b,
casting the vote Of Louisiana for Mr. DoupIas
which was much applauded
Mr. Sturman, Of Ark, when his State wa,
| called, said, in justice to himself and with so,
| row, be parted with the Convention He could
not longer remain after what had been done
MI Flournoy, of Ark, explained his posit on
In their State he was called the head of the Dong
las party; but, according to instructions, he CAS-
his vote for Breckinridge, and would hereafte,
vote for Douglas "
Nine OF the delegates from Pennsylvania de
| clined to vote, as did several members Of otbe,
delegations.
Mr.. Mitchell, of N. Y, prior to the announce
ment of the vote, said he was authorized To with.
draw the name of Horatio Seymour of n Y
whenever 1t shall be presented. He also read a
letter from Mr. Seymour declining the use of bis
name. E|
Mr.. Mafit, of Md, who voted for MIR B,eck.
inridge, withdrew his vote, and then declined to
vote at all -
The whole number of votes cast was 100 az
follows:
Douglas. Breckenridge Guthrie
Maine. .......... 5h
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