Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-06-27
NATIONAL DEmOcRATIC CON-
VENTION.
BALTIMORE, June %

Ifh1tr Oy hcN. MT. Oum mlDgs.
Mr.. Dodge, OF Iowa, moved To dispense
with the reading Of the journal. Agreed
to.
Mr.. Grant, Of Ala. moved to have the
names Of the delegates from Alabama cor
rected according to the list sent up.
Mr.. Caldwell. of KY, stated that after
the withdrawal of the delegation last eve
ming, they held meeting and re. assembled
this morning. The circumstances IN which
they were placed were exceedingly embar-
RAISING. and they were unable to come 20
harmonious conclusion. The result is
that ten delegates withdraw from the Con
vention and nine remain. Those that
withdraw beg leave to submit a paper
stating their reasons for Withdrawing.
Five others desired for the present to sus
pend action with the Convention without
taking part in any other body. In sus.
pending their action with the Convention,
they hope there may yet arrive an oppor
tunity to act tremendously with the Con.
vention, and, therefore, retain their seats
aud the right to act with the Convention
should such an opportunity arise. 1t is
the wish of the ten that withdrew th al
their votes may not be cast by any other
party. The action on their part has been
taken without anger and bitterness and
in the deepest sorrow. They do not cas-,
censurs anywhere. 1t was not for them to
question the action of any independent
sovereignty, but it was felt to be their
duty and policy to return to their constitu.
ents, them and leave free to act should
there be two candidates in the field. he
now withdrew the name Of that distin
guished patriot, Mr.. Guthrie, from before
the Convention for the Presidency. De
then presented papers from those who sus
pend action. and also & communication
from Gen. Jas. G. Leech. of the retiring
delegates, sigmatising the action of the
Convention in harsh terms as unfair. un-
democratic. and irregular. and alta cking
the majority 10 violent language.
The latter paper was read FIRST, and afte
it had been read, Mr.. Payne, of Ohio
moved to return 1t with the intimation that
the Convention declined to receive it
(ories Of yes, yes, that's right.)
Mr.. Payne did not recognize the right o
delegates seeding from the Convention t.
insult the majority, or TO impugn the actor
of the Convention because a majority
passed on the credentials of those claim
ing seats in the Convention.
Mr.. Caldwell assured the Convention
that he had no knowledge Of the content
of the paper Just read. 1t had been handel
to him while on the floor. The other paper
would be found perfectly respectful in Ian
guage and temper.
Mr. Payne novel that the paper b
handed to its author
Mr.. Sayles, of r. l., hoped the motion
would prevail. The paper was a direc
insult to the Convention, and direct in
suit, also, TO the Douglas delegates VIII
had taken seats IN the Convention. IL
trusted that the paper would be instantl
separated from the others aud returned t
the writer. He acquitted Mr.. Caldwell o
all knowledge Of the contents of the pa per
and felt certain that he would Lot hsv
presented if he had known Its true charsc
ter.
Mr.. Crum, Of Mo, hoped that the pape
would be rece we'd. He desired to defen,
and justify the action of this Couventio
on the subject, and the paper was the bes
argument against the seceders.
Mr.. Richardson, of H., suggested tina
the reading Of the other papers be complet
ed first.
Mr.. Leech, Of Ky. dsclaimed any inlen
ton to offer an insult to the Conventio
or any of its members. BE bell eyed tina
the facts stated in the paper were incou
trovertible, and believing them true,
bad stated them plainly, but without in
tent to insult the Convention.
The reception of the paper was unani
mously declined, and it was returned I
Mr.. Leech.
Mr.. West, of Conn, called for the ques
ton on proceeding to ballot for candidates
This is the sixth day of the proceedings O
the Convention, and the country is wear
of delay.
Mr.. Reed. Of Ky said he say no caus
why Kentucky should desert Democrat
Convention or the Democratic party.
Hon. Caleb Cushing. of Mass, Presiden
of the Convention, has made a speech an
nouncing that he will have to retire fror
the Convention.
Mr. Gushing said be retired from tn
chair TO take place on the floor, to abid
by the action Of the Massachusetts dele
gates. (Great cheering)
Mr.. Todd, of Ohio. took the chair.
The first ballot was then announced a
follows:
Douglas. l73; Guthrie. 8; Dickinson, :
Breckenridge n.
Mr.. Hoge, of Va. after debate, asked L
have another ballot thai all might hav
another chance Of voting. aud that then
any refused to vote, aud thus deprive tn
Convention Of a two-thirds vote. he woult
move to declare Douglas the nominee.
The Convention again balIotted, which
resulted as follows:
Douglas, l791S; Breckenridge. ~; Guth
rie. So. Seven Pennsylvania Jelegste
declined To vote
The resolution to declare Douglas tn,
nominee was then renewed. Mr.. Douglas
waf then proclaimed the nominee amids
the widest enthusiasm and cheering, hats
were thrown up in the al. and banne
uufurled. promising him 4 1000 majority il
Penusylvanis. A band Of music struck
up Hail to the Chief. aud the Keystone
Club is now marching to the cars on theil
return to Philadelphia.
The Convention then took recess lill !
o'clock.
Benz. Fitzpatrick. Of Ala, was then nom
mated for Vice President by unanimous
vote.