Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-14

zeal aud sectional parties, therefore
Rsso'r3 That t is both the part Of patriotism and oil
duty TO recognise no political principles, other thah
Tus Constitution The COUNTRY,
THE UNioN or THE STATES, And
THE ENFORCEMENT THE LAWS;
Loud and prolonged cheeripgl
and that as the representatives OF the CONSTITUTIONS
Union men of the in national convention assem-
bleed here pledge ourselves maintain, protect ana
defend separately and uuedy, those great prncpesol
public liberty and national safety, against all enemies at
home aud abroad believing that thereby peace may once
be restored the country the just rights oil the
People aud Of the States reesabshed and the Govern
ment again placed in that condition oiJusuce fraternity
and equality, which, under the example and constitution
OF our fathers, has solemny bound every citizen oil tue
United States to maintain perfect union, estao-
Esh justice insure domestic tranquility, provide or the
the common defence, promote the general welfare, ana
the blessings OF liberty TO ourselves and our pos
terity.n Prolonged cheers
have, Mr.. President said Mr.. IngersoU still fur
Their report 70 make, which will be received am sure,
with great kindness by this Convention, and perhaps IL
Of equal importance with view to carry into effect the
great objects and motives that there suggested with
the motives and objects themselves IL was with regard
70 the mode In which the business was to be conducted
10 was very briefly announced and 1t was received and
adopted with the cordially and the same undnm
o. which the important measure which have Just read
10 you vas passed. ltstands thus
Rsy0lrs That each State shall be entitled to the same
number OF votes in this Convention as its electoral vote
ana That taCu Delegation shall Tor llseu III
which way It's votes may be cast.
Rcs0irsi, That in ballotng for President and Vice
President ballots shall be taken until candidate nomi
mated shall receive majority Of al the votes cast that
he candidate tor President shall first be baloted for and
selected, and then the candidate for Vice President
delegate from Tennessee desired TO know II It was
understood by that resolution that the majority OF the
Convention should control the votes Of the minority;
Mr. Brooks OF New York, said that as there appeared
be diversity Of sentiment on the question OF the
last resolution, he moved that the vote be taken on the
Platform and the resolution.
NE wore was pu. bv the President and declared
unanimously adopted, amid much enthusiasm and ap-
pause.
Several delegates thought that the resolution was la
Ole Co be SO construed allow the majority of dele
cation TO coaro, the minority, and declaring their oppo
Mn. e. Peadls.on, from Ohio, could not imagine
how t5 resolution could admit of double interpret,-
lion. The Ouiy question was, how and IN what manner
le delegations should vote; whether the States should
f'a-', Tor themselves, or the Convention decide Tor
them,
a- Warren from Massachusetts protested against
tIs sIOn0 ION %. fl- resolution. If his State had in
,rlecI him TO cast his ballot for any one he would DO
so. poo. hc came here mirammeled and il would not be
rgl. 90 a- majority OF the delegation rule the mnO
r.,v he vas opposed 20 this resolution; FIRST, from
principle and secondly, for adopting a policy which
would be unjust 70 the minority and be viewed as a
party trick.
Nj P,arcc from Maryland stated that be had, as a
member OF tse Committee reported this resolution last
evening 20 the Committee, and the gentleman from
Massachusetts, was mistaken if he supposed 1t was
party trick.
g M Warren reported that he had no such intention
he opposed /. from principle.
Mr. Pearce said that then the only question was one
of exuedency The Committee had thought that for the
sake of harmony each State should decide how il would
east les vote They had imagined that there might be
diff renee Of opinion among the delegations and had
never wished so tyTauicaiy TO rule minority by
i1rity but thought they could harmonic and agree
among themselves. Only last night, Maryland had dec
dgd not 20 smother minority but TO let all be heard
The only question was had we not better leave each del
egar.ou 70 decide for itselt2
Mr. c. IT, Clarke, Of Georgia, as Que OF the Committee
on Business, conceded wiki the gentleman last up.
Mr.. Partridge, from Mississippi moved the previous
question: rcmarsng that the only question whether
each State shall decide for themselves or have the Con-
yentiou do it for them:
Mr. M0rehead from North Carolina, hoped the motion
would be withdrawn, and lei there be free discus
SIGN.
Mr. Partridge withdrew his motion.
Nj Noreacad said that he entirely agreed with the
gentleman from Maryland, and hoped that there would
be unity end harmony but he was not for supnres>ug
free expression OF opinion and willing TO allow
any ore TO decide for him how he should vote. he
would give an illustration The State OF New ork had
I'm hi, Convention SO votes the State OF North Carolina
the delegation did uo- be was willing that each mem
Der Of it should vote as he pleased.
But SIR, suppose New York should vote Il for one
aud for another would be right TO allow the MAORI
20 rule for Tennessee might cast 10 for one and the z
votes added t. would be thus virtually excluded -
This vol'l no; be Americausm, ald he hoped that
the resolution would be Withdrawn.
Nr Comegys, Of Delaware stated that there was but
one Congressional District il Delaware, and If TO
vote only by districts, We can cast but one vote. Ny
Cd. a. III
gutiuec-s.
Mr. nm. Of Georgia, thought there would be no de-
sire ia che several delegations TO prevent each delegate
-0m voting his sentiments
Mr. Brooks said there no desire in the Committee
20 corce any Of the delegates as 90 The manner of cast
ug their votes So far isom New York desiring to es-
ablsI such rule the delegation this floor will cast
heir votes for such candidates the individual members
nav desire The viii not be gwen as a unit unless
yah the unanimous consent Of each member thereof
The following offered as a amendment 10 the Com
uittee's resolution
Pr5r.Ed That each State represented shall be ent-
led 20 two votes for State Electors aud that each district
delegate shall be entitled TO vote 20 be given by the
Chairman Of the STATE delegation or by the delegates
As The ste delegation shall determine
Mr. Watson offered au amendment;
Prori3d No delegate be deprived Of his vote without
bic individual, consent
Mr. Gogein OF Virginia, suggested resolution that |
each chairman shall cas-, the Of Jhe State ia accord
dance with tue views Of the individual delegates aud
then there districts uurepyeseuted the majority of
the delegation shall decide how the unrepresented dis
rict shall vote; and when there two delegates from
district that each delegate shall cast onehafvote.
The proposition was received with great enthusiasm
ana briefly opposed by Mr. Rockland Of Connecticut
The other amendments were voted down. and the oues
lion recurring on the resolution amended by Mr.. Cog
r. 70 was adopted unanimously.
Mr. stevens. Of New York, thought an amendment |
.omc-tie. Use the following would meet the views Of
convention
.R.utf That the DELEGATES to tisconvontioa shall |
zach bc entitled 20 one vote.
lie said tat this would give every mla in the couyen
ion tine right 90 h, individual vote
The Press suggested thl, the gentlemen should re-
irce IFS amendment 10 writing
Mr Come-y-. Of Delaware thought that every dele
w In tas orues- ION hJUI have the right 10 vote for
#. ulau 20. bis own clOice-
H-Hu OF Georgia. desired to detain the Convention
rGt a. moment The Convention should nor be prCcir-
t-s r DOPING what seemed 10 Do fair and equitable |
amendment 20 the resolution Of the omut.ee lest they
might l l.1 error lie was one OF the Committee that
.5rtei l, resolution now under consideration There
orc from some Safes from his own, for example, two
lsersr-- from Congressional district Suppose those
$40 delegates should disagree as TO how they should |
-7-e There was then choice IN that Congressional
strict From some of the States there were not two
ls'rr--. from Congressional district. His own dele
,sn lad determined that their Chairman should ex-
Dress 90 the Convention the vote Of such delegates
we're agreed which might be unanimous or nearly uaani-
mons lie would speak for those who united, and |
there was even one dissenting voice from any COngrcs
0nll district be would also speak Tor that dissenting
-oe, /. was the intention OF the Committee that the
hartman should announce the vote Of the State accord
as to the manner in which the delegates had agreed
uoug themselves He took for granted that there
10 such harsh rule 20 be laid down by any State deega
ion that should tramm, any who had the right to