Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-17

ing by the indulgence Of the Convention
has no right to indulge In offensive remarks
Merrick desired to know the name of the
delegate from Illinois against whom the
charge had been made by the delegate from
California.
Mr.. Smith.-We shall get at that in time.
Mr.. Merriek-I demand to know the name,
now.
There was great excitement and confu-
sion, during which Mr. Smith endeav ored to
speak, he kept the floor however and grew
more offensive in manner as the convention
refused to hear him. The President after
rapping for order, requested Mr.. Smith to
proceed in order
Mr.. Claborn of Missouri-If the Presi-
dent of the Convention will not protect us
from insults ofthis delegated desrire he shall
not prevent us from holding him to account
ourselves. Loud applause.
Mr. Merrick, of Illinois, appealed to all par
ties to remember that they were in Nation
al Convention, and in the presence of ladies.
He hoped all would preserve order and de-
eorum in debate. [Applouse.l
Mr.. Smith persisted in his remarks,
without explaining his illusions and finally
dessted upon the President insisting that his
time had xpired. He then withdrew from the
Convention.
Mr.. Stevens, of Oregon, in an appropriate
speech, announced the withdrawal of Oregon
from the Convention.
Mr.. Clark, of Mo-, hoped that consent would
be given to adjourn after the question, in order to
that the Missouri delegation might have
leave to consult on the present condition of
affairs. His own mind was made up, but at
the request of others of the delegation he
desired that this be done. l shall never
leave this body. Loud applause.l
Mr. Whitney. of Massachusetts, stated that
some Massachusetts delegates had decided to
retire from the Convention, Mr.. Salisbury,
of Delaware, said they would It leave the
Convention. but they would at present re-
| fiain from voting, reserving theirs to them
selves the right to do so at any time. The
Convention then ordered the pre-, ious ques-
ton and adjourned till ten o'clock to-mor-
row. On re-Rssembling, June Sd, Mr.. Cald-
well, of Kentucky, stated that after the
withdrawal of the delegations last even
ing, they held a meeting, and after re-as-
sembing again this morning the cir
cumstahces in which they were placed
were exceedingly embarrassing. and they
were unable to come to a harmonious con
clusion. The result is that ten delegates will
withdraw from the Convention and nine re-
main; those that withdraw beg leave to sub
nit paper, stating their reasons for with
drawal; three others desired for the |
present to suspend action with the Conven-
ton, without taking part in any other body
on suspending their action with the conven-
tion they hoped there may yet arise an op-
portunity To act harmoniously with the con |
vention and therefore retain the seats and
the right to act with the convention, should
such an opportunity arise. 1t is the wish Of
the ten who withdrew that their votes may
not be cast by others. This action on their
plrt has been taken without anger or bitter
ness, and in the deepest sorrow.
Mr.. Caldwell then presented papers, one of
which he had not read, and on being examin |
ed, was found to be so offensive to the Con-
tion that, after debate, it was returned to the
writer.
Mr. Reed. of Kentucky, on the part of
portion of the Ky. delegation declared that they
had seen no cause why Kentucky should desert
Democratic Convention and the DemOer tic |
party.
Mr.. Hill, of North Carolina, announced tha,
IL h., ~ ~, G n,
venton To caus, any man TO withdraw, he |
vet felt that he should probably be doing in
Justice to his constituents if he remained |
to act any longer with this Convention, when |
majority of the delegates from his State |
had withdrawn. Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee said |
only IL delegates of his delegation had with
drawn. and not 10.
Mr.. Clark announced that but two dele
gates from Missouri had withdrawn. The
remainder were with the National Democra-
cV
Mr. Cushing here made speech retiring from
The Convention, who were glad to get rid of him.
Mr. Todd of Ohio Prest of the Convention
then took the chair amidst applause He
briefly addressed the Convention. After
much contention the roll was called. On the
| first ballot when Mass was reached, Butler
on nehalf of portion of the delegation pre-
sented protest against the unjust exclusion
OF one oftheir number from the convention
Mr.. Butler said that he desired to place
their withdrawal on the ground that ma.
i0rty of the States had seeded and he de-
sill ed to say he could not act with Conven-
lion in which a gentleman had advocated
a rcopening of the African slave trade
Loud laughter, yells and misses
Mr. Butler then retired with others of the
Massachusetts delegation. amidst applause
from the Convention and galleries.
As the call proceeded members explained
the position of their States.
Messrs Brent, of Maryland Hodge, of
Virginia, and GOuldng. of Georgia, in
turn denounced the secessionists from their
States, and signitied their intention to act
with the National Democracy.
Mr.. Parsons Of Alabama denounced the
secession movement as one of disunon, and
when they declared opposition to disuniou
they only spoke the sentiment of a large
majority of the people of Alabama this fight
has been anticipated they were prepared for
it preferred to see a violent effort to break
up the Democratic party so that the bonds
of the Union may he severed. Shall this ef-
fort succeed. Cries of No. No lie cast
the vote ot Alabama as unit for $. A
Douglas Tremendous applause Mr.. Soule,
of La, next addressed the Convention. He
was greeted with applause. Mr.. Sherman of Ark.
here signitied his intention as an ind vidual mem.
Der from his State 10 withdraw. Several delegates
rose as different States were called giving allie
glance to Stephen A. Douglas. Mr.. Dawson Of
Pennsy lvania said nine delegates refused To vote.
One delegate cast his vote for Seymour. A letter
was then read from him Withdrawing his name.
The vote was then announced as