Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

ADJOURNMENT SINE DE- r.
FOURTH DAY.
BALTIMORE, June 21.
The Convention assembled at 10 o'clock.
A prayer was made by Rev. Henry Styler
The reading of the journal was dispensed
with. f -. a,... ..s-.s
At this point of the proceedings, portion
of the flooring over the orchestra gave way
letting down part of the Pennsylvania and
New York delegations. No damage was done
although the audience acted as if they thought
general fight had commenced.
After some minutes, order was restored
and motion was made to take recess fol
one hour to make repairs. h.
Col. Wright, of Massachusetts,, hoped the
floor would be cleared Of all persons moi
delegates. g rs+ .'t -.a@ E.i
The President urged the necessity Of some
arrangement whereby persons not entitled to
seats might be kept out. j 4.
The Convention then took a recess for an
hour On re.assembling, it is expected that
the committee on credentials will be ready to
report. @--f .zuEgy7 9rl'-o G.
1.,.g ..s ..r BALTIMoRE, June 81.
& The Convention again assembled at half
past eleven o'clock
Mr.. Craig, of Missouri, offered series OF
resolutions, which he desired to have read.
The resolutions, he said, were an olive branch,
and he wished to have them referred to the
committee on platform. 81 5ao
The President decided that the first business
in order was the report of the committee on
credentials. ..--- --.,- arr
Mr. Craig, of Missouri, made majority
report. 1t recapitulates the proceedings at
Charleston, and states that the committee had
found vacancies of whole delegations in the
States of Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Florida,
&C., and partial vacancies and contested seats
from other States. They report in favor
of the original Mississippi delegation, the
admission Of the Soule delegation from Louis.
lana, the admission of the original Texas
delegation, of Bayard and Whitley from Del
aware, of Chaffee from Massachusetts,, and of
Allen from Missouri; half of each delegation
from Georgia, with half the vote of the State
for each. If either refuse to take the seat, the
other can cast the entire vote of the State.
Both delegations from Arkansas are to be
admitted, the original delegation to have two
votes, and the contestants one.
Mr. Stevens, of Oregon, on behalf of the
minority, reported in favor Of Hallett, of
Massachusetts, the original delegates from
Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, and
inviting the Florida delegates to take seats,
and in favor of the admission of Bayard and
Whitley, of Delaware. ...-, !.
Mr.. Cuttings, of Maryland, for himself,
agreed with the majority, except in the case
Of Alabama. He reported in favor of the
admission of the original delegates, and moved
that the reports be printed. s- .:5.sa
The minority report is signed by Oregon,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and
Delaware, and in part by New Hampshire.
Mr.. Phillips, of Pennsylvania, said that, as
both reports agreed on the seats from Miss
issippi, Delaware and Texas, he moved that
delegates be adopted.
Mr.. Cisna raised point of order that Mr..
Crum was entitled to the floor. r ss3iii'.
Messrs. Atkins, of Tennessee, and Schell,
of New York, urged that Mr.. Crum had
yielded the floor. F3 ~
Mr.. Crum explained that he had not, but
only gave way moment to speak to a
fellow delegate. e.f
Several other points of order were discussed,
when Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, moved the
previous question. A.
Mr.. Avery. Of North Carolina, demanded a
division of the question on the reports, SO as
to take each proposition separately.
The call for the previous question was then
seconded, and the previous question ordered.
Cochrane, of New York, moved to adjourn
till five o'clock. Motion was lost.
Mr.. Cechrane demanded vote by States
Mr.. Spinola raised the point of order the
I, oh fo n vol
States on the part of New York. -.-rr
Mr.. Randall, of Pennsylvania, moved to
adjourn till 4 o'clock P. NJ. ,-7 4 sg,es
Mr.. Stuart raised the point of order that,
the previous question being ordered, nothing
but motion to adjourn was absolutely IN
order. .ss,1s1s1-
Mr.. Avery, of North Carolina, said-l
withdraw the call for division of the question.
Mr.. Phillips. of Pennsylvania renew it.
The chair will understand the call for a
division to be made. sP
Mr.. Ludlow, of New York, hoped recess
would be taken, that the New York delegation
might have time to consult. s''a1 - 49,. -.,.
Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts,, rose to a
question of privilege He said that tickets
were in the hall which were forgeries.
Mr.. Rynders wished the gentleman to give
ulLu SOIuc VI lilo lOiSSiISoS 80 SAo AesN SVAAAS
friends outside he wanted to come in. gr5E
Mr.. Butler moved that the Sergeant-at- Arms
be ordered to clear the floor Of all but the
delegates. ,qeses,, cie.s. 81. ars.. ,r3ant2..
MI. Goulden hoped the Convention would
now proceed to business, and prepare to whip
the Black Republicans. [Cries Of "Question!
Question ri "a b, 5s-tt .s3ssT 5ad !. 3eI 81. Ta
The Convention, without acting, took a
recess till 5 o'clock. assrft yies3 vag j yoEca
afternoon Ssssion.-The Convention was
called to order at S o'clock. ,-s,f.e.s ,rg5E
Mr.. Ludlow, of New York, on behalf Of his
delegation, asked further time for consider
alton. a10"S "St.o1 .o ,ihseaat 47'.y{..- -
Mr.. Bradford. of Pennsylvania, moved a
recess tim 8 P. M ,n1s1-D slG1GJ' t3'75LJ 0. T.
/, Mr.. Randall, Of Pennsylvanra, moved to
adjourn. EInha l-et' 3a5l4 p9t1iz kt'i1At,-lD'
Mr.. Montgomery, of Pennsylvania, on I
question Of privilege, desired to know where
the delegates were to get tickets. He asked
that half the tickets be given to Mr.. Cassidy,
Of New York, for distribution, and the others
to the chairman Of the delegation, as it was
known that he held no communication
personally with the chairman. . TO- 81
Mr.. Randall, Of Pennsylvania, approached
him In q threatening manner, exclaiming
ut is false-it is base falsehoodp' p %
"A scene Of great confusion ensued. 2ssio
Mr.. Dawson said-Mr. President, If 70,
will allow me the floor, can restore order