Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-02
TELEGR A PHO
CHARLEsTON CONVENTION
IlCHTH DAY.

CHARLESTON. May l.
st. Andrews hall last night vas thronged
with members Of the boilers from the Conven-
tion
John Preston OF S c President On taking
the chair Mr. Preston delivered short 3D.
dresA He considered this great occasion. and
t, he said We only know the imperiled insti,u-
ions Of our country. We are here to preserve
our rights and redress our wrongs. II We had
submitted We wonld have done that which
would have driven us from the land Of our
forefathers, and deprived us Of the liberty they
fought for, and ultimately would have driven
US from the spot in which their sacred ashes
repose
Mr. Yancy followed with . statement Of hi
views Of the position occupied by the Southern
delegates We appear here simply as citizens
Of the State in which We live. We we're sent
to the National Democratic Convention -
delegates. but our mission has been fulfilled,
and We retire mere citizens from the late
National Convention, which is now a mere
sectional gathering A few Southern dele
gates. still remain there, it is true, but It Is IL
the hope Of inducing others to forego their
Black Republican purposes. Mr.. Ynlcy pro-
posed that they should take no action, but TO
remain here and watch the proceedings Of the
regular Convention. Should that Conv nvention
nominate Douglas il would then become the
duty TO present and recommend to the PEOPLE OF
the L. S, candidates for President. Vice
President. and on a national and constitutional
basis. and therefore a Southern bass. II.
thought steps should he taken by the sece-
ding Coav eption until the proper time.
Bavard ofD Del did not regard the influence
that overruled principle in the Naional Con-
vention. much the spirit OF Black Repubh
canism as it as a struggle for power plum
der The corrupiions and bargains of gener
al ramble for flee. He was very severe on
the New York dele alton, who came here, he
said, protesting desire TO join 10 such a nomi-
nation as would suit the South but as soon as
they had secured ther seats. turned their backs
on the South. He trusted that other State
would withdraw from that Cow ention, and that
it would be utterly dissolved. He did not con
slder that seceders had the power to AXE reg
ular nominations bat he " oud recommend if
should be found necessary. that they should
!. JOIN in the r-comm. ndation Of some suitable
candidate with wrtttn address to their con
sttuents
J Mr.. Mathews, Of Lo1isiana, in b-half OF bic
delegation, asked that Lo action should be
taken BY this body until more than eight
States are present. LIE US wait until to-mor-
row when we shall have fifteen, and perhaps
seventeen States. We seould do nothing hasti
lv, until we hear from those States which
asked for adjournment. last evening, 10
order to have an opportunity OF consulting as
to the course they should pursue.
A call f the States was then made, and
when New York was reach ed DR.. Skinner, OF
the Wood delegation responded. He said he
came there to att.ud National convention
and had been sitting out in the cold for eight
: DAYS, his delegation having been ousted from
their seats by fraud He ssid he as Hare
and the difference between Hard ard Soft
= was that the former sacrificed place for prin
ciples and the latter sacrifced principles fol
place. He aad 10 doubt Mayor ood woule
I have been here, if he had known the meeting
was TO be held
Delaware csled-Bayard and one othel
delegate came forward.
MARYLAND, no answ.r. Virginia responded
o to by Fis er, who said there would be MIR
: of that State here. He elso said that he ha.
sent ar invitation to Mayor Wood to be nere.
South Carolina call Mr.. Reed said b.
was one OF the three whose names we're no
signed in the protest. lie lad hesitstet
about leaving the Convention, in the hope G
securing harmony but here ALBANIA goes
there the Car"linas will 90 also. and he va
= sa fed that Georgia will be with Us befor,
tomorrow night, and also he hoped ever,
southern state.
The southern seceders appointed a commit
tee on organization and meet at noon to-day
when an organization will be perfected.
Douglas processes satisfaction with the re
cult, declaring that the eeceders don't reprssen
the popular sentiment Of the states.
, The floor and north gallery Of the Convention
, we're literally inundated with ladies. and th'
south and west galleries were massed will
spectators. The Presidents table was line'
with boquets.
lhe seats af seeding delegates were fle'
with South Charleston ladies
The Georgia, Virgin q and North Carolin,
delegates were in their seats.
Th- Convention was called to order at hal
past ten and prayer for the Union and bar
mopy vas offered bs Rev Mr. lngersoll.
Mr. Richardson, Of ILL.,, inquired what wa
tn e business 10 order.
Tn. President stated that three ser arat
motions to reconsider the platform resolution
ere pending at the time of sdjaurn,nent YET
,erday and that Mr.. Merrlck, Of Illinois. Wa
entitled TO the floor.
Mr.. Bsnning, OF Ga. rose to q privilege
question stating that the Georgia delegstio
had been in anxious conrultstio and had pas
: I'd resolutions the first Of which instructed tn
Chairman OF the delegation to inform the Pre
ldent Of the Convention that they would n
longer participate 10 the proceedings Of th
Convention He added that he would not
withdraw.
The resolution was signed ty "a delegates
more delegates subsequently, retired wit
them, on the gro round that they felt compelr
to act with the msj 'rity; other delegate
remained 10 the Con ention.
Arkansas then presented their protest an
Withdrew.
Mr. Irving. Of Tenn, asked leave for th
delegation to retire for the purpose Of 60 81!
= ing With some OF the retiring delegates Of II
sou h.
A rortion of the Naryla delegation ask
lie " to retire for consultation.
T. A portion Of the Kentucky delegation q
ut nounced that they had no desire to retire.
The North Carolina delegation asked les'
to retire for consultation
, Mr. Cohen, Of C-org,s. one Of the rsmain'r
Delegates. proceeded TO address TIE Conss
ply tion from early mabhood he had been IN u
front rank. Of those who had been foremost
The * reu,ists of the States Rights school.
he va. here after majority OF . sstocis'
!. had retired he had chosen to remain o.
make an Effort (, peace ard union; there :"
no DIVISION Of sentiment at The south o.
there never had been any division, except
TO a preston Of tune the south 10 10 esrne'
lie could zee 10 tLis division . d.strs elton
the Democratic party Ripe that .ou
swell IT, q wave and carry to the Presidehf'
lCn.ir the arch iend OF Black Repuhiicani-'
., His arpeal tor conciIistion and compsoni
wss mcst in presslv-; he concluded by dsc'a
ing shat he Intended 20 remain In the Conve
luon until the lest feather vas p'sced on q
cam~i's lack and then b. would be sn"l & I
L. 70 en,o-t to Ieaveit.