The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-05-08
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Eighth Day.
MORNING SESSION. :
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The Convention was called to order at half
past 10 o'clock.
Prayer was delivered by the Rev. Mr., In
goldsby.
Mr.. Benning Of Georgia, rose to question
of privilege. Yesterday: evening the Georgia
Delegation begged leave to retire, to consult
on the course they would pursue in relation to
the events of the day, They had considered
the questions involved, with as much dcibera-
ton as they could bcstow upon them. The
conclusion at which they had arriven was en-
braccd in two resolutions, which set forth the
action of the Convention, and declared the de-
termination of the Dcegationto withdraw from
the Convention, and act no further with it
This resolution they had directed him to COM
muncatc to the Convention. The resolution
was signed by twenty-five of the Delegates
without any reservation. Two OF the remain
der had added an explanatory note. The Dele
cation consists of-thirty-six: He had now dis
charged his duty.
Mr.. Terry, of Arkansas, said he was instruc-
ted, by portion of the Delegation fArkan-
sas to submit the following communication to
the Convention:
To the Hon. CuhJ Gushing, Presi1ent Nation
al Democratic Conrrntion:-
The undersigned, Delegates from Arkansas,
ask permission to make the following state
mcnt We have thus far absta:ncd from TAX
ing any active part in the measures which were
consummatcd on yesterday, III this Convention,
hv the withdrawal, in whole or in part, of sev.
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Southern friends to patience and forbearancc
and while we were conscious Of causes Snfii-
cient to induce them to this step, yet we still
hoped some more auspicious event would trains
pire that might avert its necessity. Nothing
has occurred to pa!liatc these causes. Hence
we cannot hesitate in our course, and, there
fore, ask permission to withdraw, and surrcn-
der to our State the high trnst reposed in us.
To YOU, sir, who have with So much ability
presided over our deliberations, and mcted out
Justice with an even hand, we part with SOL
row, hoping that the cloud which now hangs
over our beloved country, may be dispelcd,
and her counsels directed by some statesman
like vsurself-aJle, honest, jus: and true.
FRANCIS a. TERRY, Eicc-Prcsidcnt.
JOHNSON, Chairman Of ofDclcgation.
F. w. uOADLEY, Scc'ty from Arkansas,
CHurlcSton, S. C., May !, 1860.
Mr.. Ewing, of Tennessee, had intended this
morning to be heard on the present condition
of the party. But he understood there WAS a
proposition to be submittedto to this Convention
which might reconcile the present difficulties.
His Delegation desired to retire now to consult
on the proper course to pursue.
Mr.. Russell, Of Virginia, said that Virginia
was at the present time occupied in consider
ing the important events which were transpr-
ing around them. They would take their
course deliberately and firmly, and when taken
it would be found consistent with the honor OF
the State, and would be firmly maintained. In
the meantime lie moved a recess for one hour.
NCries of "Nom "norO He then asked leave
for the Virginia Delegation to withdraw for
consultation.
The President The Chair will understand
that the Delegates have leave to retire.
Mr.. Caldwell, Of Kentucky, said that the
Kentucky Delegation asked. leave to retire a
few minutes for consultation.
The President The Chair will understand
that leave is granted.
A Kentucky Delegate, from his seat. Only
a portion, sir. Some do not desire to retire.
The Delegation of North Carolina also ask
ed and obtained leave to retire for consulta-
ton.
The Maryland Delegation asked leave to
withdraw for consultation.
Nothing of special Importance occurred du.
ring the balance Of the ds7, and af the evening