The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-06-27
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iaS lne dumlSsiOn OF OeegateS. 1r ~
Mr.. Church, Il New York, asked con sent a
make propo itiOn to the Convention. caIculs-
ted to harmonic the p ling motions. AMI to
arrange in friendly manner the question u
admission of delegates. lCries Of "hear him.
and unanimous consent vss given 4s
! Dir. Church continued-By consulting with
the gentlem IN from Pennsy'vania, Mr. Gilmafs
an arrangement had been agreed Uon honora
bic to both parties, which h hoped would N Il
with the concUrrense OF tn, Convention. It
vas proposed that Mr. Gilmofe should with.
draw his amsndm ,nt, leaving only before tho
CONVENTION the portion referring to the Con-
mittee on Credentials the claims Of all deIega es
applying for seats in the Convention. (Applauio
and cries of "agreed."l w IA.
The President-1he chair would inform the
gentleman from New York that as the call for
the previous question had been seconded tie
action hs desires can only be reached by The
convention refusing to order the previous ques-
ton, or by unanimous consent to suspend tho
rules under which the Convention is acting.
Mr.. Church--Then I ask the unanimous cor
sent of the convention. Cries of .'grantsd.Yl
The President-The chair will understanl
cpnsent to be given to modify the resolution as
proposed
Mr. Gilmore, in pursuance Of this agreement
then, | now withdraw my amendment.
Mr.. Church-And withdraw the latter por-
ton Of my proposition, and offer as an amend
ment, the following
Reeo'ved That the credentials Of all persons
claiming eats in this convention made vacant
by the secession Of the delegates at Charleston
be referred to the committee, which IS hereby
instructed as soon as practicable to examine
the same and report the names of the persons
entitled to such seats. "a
The resolution was accepted by unanimouz
consent,
Mr.. Sibley, OF Minnesota, said a controversy
existed in the Minnesota delegation, and he de.
sired to know if that would DO referred to the
committee.
Mr. Church understood that the resolution he
had offered was already adopted by tho con-
vention. If not, he hoped it would be allow
ed to be put and relieve embarrassment Dis
cussion had already been had, and to introduce
new issues would only reopen it. So he moved
the previous question. "a
Mr. Cochrane rose to point Of order. TIE
Convention had agreed to allow Mr.. Gilmore to
his amendment, and Mr.. Church to
modify his proposition. This having been
done, the question must recur on ordering the
previous question which had already been call
ed up. a'
The President decided that such was the
position of the question, and suggested that the
case should be decided by the Con-
Venton at the proper time. He explained tho
'rror he had made in stating yesterday that the
OF the Florida Convention had not
,een placed officially in his hands. The pro-
eedings were only intended for his private in.
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Mr.. Penny, Of Del, had consent to explain
hat the application ofhis colleague, Mr.. SauIs-
Jury, yesterday. for the admission Of delegates
0 this floor, had been only intended to apply
0 those delegates who remained with the Cor
ention at Charleston, and not to the secsders.
Mr.. McCook, of Ohio, moved to adjourn
Mr.. Phillips, OF Pennsy ylvania, moved that
then the Convention adjourn 1t be till to NOR
ow.
Mr.. Montgomery. of Pennsylvania, said that
one contest existed over seat in the Massa-
husetts delegation, which had better be set
led all at once, .a. sss
The motion to adjourn was withdrawn, and
fter some debate b. 4. HalIett, Of Massachu-
otis, explained that he had been absent fem
le Convention, and had appointed substitute.
lie now claimed his seat, but his substitute
ow reclaimed his seat. believing he had a right
retain it. 3 fe8
After discussion, this case together with
.ose in the Arkansas aud Minnesota delegs-
ons were referred to the Committee.
The following changes were than made in
he Committee on Credentials: Bentley, ofDei-
ware. in place Of Stout: Murrill, Of Kentucky
place Of Wood, and D, s. Gregory, of CAL,
place Of Dudley. saI
Mr.. Phillips then renewed his motion for
,esss till O'Clock.
Mr.. McCook demanded vote by States.
hen the Convention, by vote of 1856 to 66
greed to adjourn till P. M.
EVENING SESSION. *'
The President called the Convention to or.
,r at T. M. e
Mr.. Fisher of Va, desired to know whether
embers Of this Convention are to be excluded
ON this hall by policemen. # SO, SO help mo
cd, win not submit to suoh an outrage.
I'VE my commission here, and il it ia not my
lssport to this Convention, will not retain
y seat here. Laughter You have no right
keep train bands at the door to prevent mem
'rs entering this hall The tickets hayebeen
Hanged since tile morning session. aa@
Mr.. Ststson, Of New York, had been similar
treated at the door, but did not think It wag
~ reason for q secession from the Convention
dissolution OF the Union. Laughter Some
the officers have neglected their duty, aud
lat is all have to complain Of.
Mr. King of Missouri. called the attention
tho President 10 ths fact that portion ofphe
egstes from Georgia, did not ssceda from
Q Convention, and the question should be SUBJ
ittsd to the Committee on Credentials as to
q rights of the non seeding delegates from
eorgia. ssa VII rsssae
Mr Stuar. ,ot Michigan, did not think anv
w business could noW "a intraducsa 70 tha
invention, until tbs repoSrsof the COMMITTEES