Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-02
Disruption of the Charleston Convention on
Monday

communication from that delegation, to
make to the Convention. lie then proceed
ed to read statement and protest, giving
their reason for Withdrawing from the Con-
vention. lie also read resolution declaring
that in case the delegates of Alabama should
withdraw, as adopted by the Convention
Of that State, no other persons should repre-
sent that State in this Convention.
The Alabama delegation then rose to de-
part and as they did so
Mr.. Barry, of Mississippi rose and stated
that the delegation of that State authorized
him to state that the delegation would also
withdraw from the Convention with Ala
bama.
Mr.. VIM Mowton, of Louisiana, announc-
ed that he was authorized to state, on the
part Of the delegation from his State, that
they no longer retain their seats in this Con-
vention. He said we have heretofore declar-
ed that the Democratic party was harmoni-
Gus, but we are nov parted forever-separated
ON principlc-if our friends from the free
States cannot join US in fighting the Black
Republicans He concluded by stating that
two of the delegates declined to join the ma
iority, but that the majority contended, as
they are instructed TO vote as unit, no one
has power to cast the vote of the State after
they leave.
General Simmons, Chairman of the South
Carolina delegation, read, in behalf OF that
delegation, paper protesting that as the
platform adopted is in contravention OF the
principles of the State Convention, therefore
the delegation withdraws, with the exception
of three gifts members.
Mr.. Glenn, of Mississippi, delivered, in be-
half of the delegation of that State, power
full and exciting address, telling them that
in less than sixty days they will see unit
ed South acting in concert. Deatening APP
pIause, the galleries joining. The time will
come when you will want US. He continued
by giving notice that all who sympathlsed
with the retiring States should meet them at
st. Andrews Hall tonight
Mr.. Hilton, Of Florida, on behalf Of that
delegation, presented their protest and with
drawal, telling the North and Northwest
that as they had hardened their hearts and
stifened their necks, they parted with them
with but little regret. He read long pro-
test, signed by the whole delegation, and re-
fusing to allow any others to cast the vote OF
the State.
Mr. Bryan, Of Texas, said he had long
looked to this result and after q few further
remarks, lie presented the protest Of the
Texas delegation, declaring that a persls-
tence in the principles maintained by Il ma
iority Of this Convention, will ultimately dis
solve the Union.
Mr.. Burrows, of Arkansas, on behalf of
the delegation of that State, entered pro-
test, setting forth that they cannot consent
to place a sound man on an unsound plat
form, and expressing the opinion that the
chief Of Squatter Sovereignty should receive
the nomination. The protest was signed by
three OF the delegation, who protest that no
one else shall cast the vote Of the State.
The Georgia delegation asked leave to
retire and consult on the question presented
to them.
Mr.. Cuttings of Maryland, again kicked
up another excitement on the floor, to make
personal explanation, but was ordered by
the President to take his seat.
Mr.. Merrick, of Illinois, addressed the
Convention asserting that the charmen ot
some of these delegations were withdrawing
their States without consulting some Of their
delegates, and he proposed an adjournment
to enable them to properly consult.
At the request of MIR. Russell, of Virginia,
Mr.. Mcrrick temporarily withdrew the mo-
ton, to enable him to say few words.
Mr.. Russell then spoke for Virginia, ex-
pressing his deep sympathy for the Southern
States, and asking that an adjournment may
be made to allow of consultation.
Mr. Bayard, Of Delaware, then in behalf
of himself and one other colleague, Withdrew
from the Convention. He came here to join
in Convention ofthirty-three States, five of
which have now withdrawn. and he refuses to
tetter his State by participating in the action
Of those that remain.
Mr.. Salisbury, of Delaware, said that him
self and the majority of the Democratic de-
legation are not now prepared to act, and
asked leave to retire to consult.
Mr.. Cochrane of New York moved to al
jOurn until next day, which was adopted,
and ut & o'clock the Convention djourned,
after 4 continuous session of eight hours.
4 SHARPER OuTwITrED.-On yesterday
afternoon, Il gentleman named A. Ii. RoZier,