Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-03
AFTERNOON SESSION.

OHARLESTON, May l.-Mr. bOloen OF va,
spoke at length. He intended to hold on to
the Northern Democracy till the last horn
blows. He loved the Union, was determined
to stand by il to the end. f.-
The protest on the part of the New Jersey
delegation against the action of the Conven-
tion in annulling instructions to delegates
from that State to vote as unit, was pre-
sented.
Mr.. Bidwell and Mr.. Austin Smith made
some remarks about the position of the Cali
fornia Democracy. ..r"
Mr.. Bolden spoke further in similar strain,
and said he believed the slave trade TO be the
noblest of philaDtropists, and the most Chris
tian civilizer in the world. He had negroes
directfrom Africa, on his plantation, and they
were the noblest Romans of them all. HH.
Mr.. SfmOnd, of Georgia. contended that
the South demanded no more of the North
than was stipulated in the contract, and the
seeding delegates have to decide on that
gronnd. I'D
Mr.. Walden, of South Carolina, saw moth
ing to warrant Southern delegates in acced-
ing. ....A ..'
The remainder of the delegation demanded
the right to cast the full State vote on the
question Of adjournment.
The President decided that they were not
entitled TO do so.
An appeal was then taken, and the decision
was sustained. tt..' ...
Georgia then withdrew altogether.
He (Mr. Hoden) was opposed to squatter
sovereignty, but was willing to take the Gin
cinnati platform and indorse the Dred Scott
decision. This was sufficient for him.
Mr.. Richardson, from Illinois, indorsed the
statement of facts made by Mr.. Seward, of
Ga, of compact between the North and the
South at the time of passing the Kansas Bill.
ASK for our property or our lives" said he,
"and we are ready to lay them down, but do
not make demand on our manhood or our
honor"
Mr.. Berry, of South Carolina, rose. Hiss
ing from the gallery. Cries of "Clear the
galleries."1 He proclaimed himself Union
Democrat. This great and glorious Union
should be preserved, ifpossble. He asserted
that it was agreed that nothing more was
required than the Endorsement of the decision
of the Supreme Court and he would say that
if they now indorse the Dred Scott decision
they will be able to bring the Southern States
into harmony and union.
Mr.. Howard, of Tennessee, spoke in behalf
OF that State, and presented resolution sus-
tanning the Dred Scott decision, and that no
rights OF person or property in the Territories
| shall be impaired by Territorial or Con-
gressional legislation. He offered this as an
ultimatum of the South, together with res
olution that two-thirds of the vote of the
| whole Electoral College shall be required fol-
nominating. The Southern wing, now in
session at South Carolina Hail. are waiting
anxiously our decision. They have perfected
an organization, and resolved to await devel.
| oprlents to-day. ....-...t
Mr.. Russell, of Virginia, presented the re-
| suits of consultation. They indorse the
course taken by Tennessee, and if the resolu.
| tions presented by the Tennessee delegation
are not adopted, he is not authorized to cast
the vote of the State on any subject.
Mr.. Colwell, of KY, indorsed the ground
taken by Tennessee and Virginia. They
| would all act together. They wanted an in.
dorsement of the Dred Scott decision, and al
agreement that the nominee shall receive no
less that 200 votes as requisite for the nomi
nation. He moved to adjourn till tomorrow
morning.
Mr.. Merrick demanded that the vote on tht
resolution fixing the time for balloting b,
now taken.
Several motions to adjourn caused mucl
confusion.
On the motion to adjourn the vote was de-
manded by States.
Mr.. Cuttings, of Nd, gave notice if the
Convention did not take recess, he would
move to adjourn sine die. On taking the vote
| the State-objected to, and after debate thu
President declared they were not entitled tt
a vote in this Convention.
| Holden appealed from the decision, con
tending that they were carrying out the in
structions of the State, while the boilers wert
| not. The latter were sent here to vote, anC
not bolt, and if they were not present it wa
no fault Of those who remained.
A vote of States was demanded. The re
suit was, ayes l4s, nays 100. The nine re
naming Georgia delegates then left, declar
| inor hot ba hoe ;efr oh;
sovereign State. ...rn 80.
The motion to adjourn till five o'clock wa
renewed. Carried
The following are the Tennessee resolu
tions:
ResolUed, That all citizens of the Unite,
States have equal right to settle with thei
property in the Territories of the Unite,
States, and that under the decision of tn
Supreme Court, which we recognize as cor
rect exposition of constitutional liberty, til
rights of neither person or property can b
destroyed by Congressional or Territoria
ResOlUed, That two-thirds of all the cleo
toral votes of the United States shall be re
quired for the nominations. F 1
Adjourned till FIVE o'clock. ~
EVENING SEssIoN.--The Convention Assem-
bled at five o'clock. A vote was taken on OF
dering the previous question ON the proposi
ton to proceed to ballot for President; aye
l48, nays l03. .INs 't H1
Resolution offered by Tennessee, requirin
that the present Convention shall not declar
any one nominated for President or Vic
President unless he shall have received 20
votes or more, was called up.
Mr.. Richardson, of Illinois, moved to la
the resolution on the table. Lost; ayes Ill y
nays l4l. ''Nt I
Mr.. Stuart of Michigan, raised the point {
order, that the resolution must be on tn
table one day before being acted on, as (
made change in the rules Of the Conver
ton. ...... T
The President decided the resolution i
order.
Stuart appealed and the Chair was SUI
tained-ayes l44, nays l08. .f.-... |
This vote is regarded as fatal to Douglas.
Stuart moved an amendment, that all VIII
vote for nomination shall be bound TO sur
port the nominee. Ruled out of order.
First BdllOt-Douglas, l4515 Guthrie, 361
Dickinson, 7; Lane, 6; Hunter, AZ; Davis,
Toucey, ~; Pierce, 1; Johnson, 4.
New York, Ohio, Indiana Illinois, Mich
gan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota vote
entire for Douglas. - 'I-'
Second Ball0t--Douglas, l47; Guthrie, SO y
Dickinson, 81; Hunter, 4l15; Lane, 6; Dayi
l; johnson, l; Toucey, ~.
Previous to the ballotting, a resolution rt
quiring 202 votes to nominate was passed.
Third BalIoL-Douglas, l48H; Guthri,
AZ; Hunter So; Dickinson, 6X; Davis, |
johnson, IL; Lane, 6. Hta-'t
Fourth BdiLOt.-Douglas, l49; Hunter, Al y
Guthrie, 37X; Dickinson, 8; johnson, Il
Lane, 8 Davis, !.