Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-01

proceeded to address the convention, COM
planning That while those on his side had given
! a respectful hearing TO the south, they had
not been allowed to say one word. He and
those who acted with him had agreed never to
agitate the subject in or out Of congress, and
they had kept the agreement. lie was ready
to yield money or property for peace aud mar
muny, bat could never consent 10 yield his
honor as demanded OF him by the south.
Mr.. Yanccy replied at some length, declar-
ing that congress las the right 10 protect the
property of shareholders against the encroacn-
ments of territorial legislation, whenever
may occur.
Mr. Stuart moved to lay the motion to re-
consider ON the table and called the previous
question but gave way to Mr. w aikef' c''hii
mau of the Alabama delegation, VINO iose an"
announced that he had communication iioih
that DELEGATION to make to the convention:
IIn tben proceeded to read a statement and
protest, giving their reasons tor wltlur""l lS
from, the convention He also read a resolu-
lion declaring that in case four deleg gates OF
Alabama should withdraw, as adopted ny Tue
convention OF that state, no other person
should represent that state in the convention.
The delegation rose to depart, when
Mr.. Barry OF Mississippi rose and said that
the delegation from that state authorized INN
TO say. that the delegation also withdrew from
the convention Win n'hbeH"
VIM Morton OF Louisiana, was authorized to
state on the part of the delegation Of his state,
that they no longer retained their seats in the
convention. We have heretofore declared that
the democratic party was harmonious, but we
are now parted torever-separated on prncl-
pie if our friends from the free states cannot join
us in fighting the black republicans. He con-
Guided by stating that two Of the delegates
declined to join the majority, but that the ma
| jorty contends as they are instructed to vote
as a unit, no one has the power to cast the vote
of the state after they leave.
Gen Simmons, chairman of the South Coro-
lima delegation, read in behalf of that delega.
ton, protest that the platform adopted is in
contravention of the principles Of their state
| convention, and therefore the delegation with
| draws, with the exception OF three members.
Mr. Glenn Of Mississippi delivered in be-
| half of that state powerful and exciting adj
dress, telling the convention that in less than
sixty days they will see united south acting
in concert. (deatning applause in which gal
lcres joined. The time will come when you
will want us. lie concluded by giving notice
that all who sympathized with the retiring del
egates could meet them at st. Andrews hall,
tonight.
MIR. Milton of Florida, in behalf of that dele
CATION, presented their protest and withdraw.
al, telling the North and North west that as
they had hardened their hearts and stitiened
their necks, they parted with them with but
little regret. He read long protest, signed
by the whole delegation, refusing TO allow any
other to cast the vote of Florida in the con
| yention.
Mr.. Bryan of Texas had long looked forward
to this result After Il few remaks, he present
ed the protest of Texas, declaring that per
sistence in the principles maintained by Il ma
jority OF the convention will ultimately dis
solve union
Mr. Burrows of Arkansas, in behalf Of the
delegation OF his state, then entered pr oteSt
that they could not consent to place an un
sound man on an unsound platform, and eX.
pressed the opinion that the Chief OF squattei
sovereignty should not receive the nomination
The protest is signed by three delegates, " lie
protest that no one else shall cast the vote o
the state III the convention.
The Georgia delegation asked leave to re
tire and consult on the question.
Mr.. Merrick of Illinois addressed the con
yention, asserting that the chairmen Of SOM
OF these delegations were withdrawing thel
states without consulting their delegations. ii
therefore proposed an adjournment TO enabl
them 10 act properly At the request OF MI
Russell Of Virginia. Mr. Merrick teisporal
Withdrew the motion e emable mn to , snS