New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

But they more hopeful nnd neiieVeu , I"s '
Democratic Convention would stu hdopt Pi"I,to1-"
of correct principles They hoped 10 unite 'he III
ocratic PARTY on basis Of principles and mol OF sPo
lie had confidence that before they we'e sA %
older they would the Democratic party S ~
n platform of principles. Those who hao olPoseusue
majority report at Charleston, had admttcu e JSve
Of Southern demands, but denied tneIn GU ol h tae
ground of expediency. They WOMB Aee h.u ma, M,
honesty was the best policy Ahudihg 10 Mr.
Clingmans remark that II was hoe r'gh' 10
taunf the Democracy of the North with having
teen thrown into the minority by adherence to
principles he said be fully agreed with him.
M RFNJAMIN replied that he had read the pro-
seedinos of the Charleston Convention carefully, and
!, was admitted time and again that the Cincinnati
Platform had two interpretations. II was av0wed,
over and over again. that if the Convention put upon
that citizens of the South had right to hold their prop
erty in the Territories, and the Legislature had
power 10 affect that right that not single Northern
State could be carried on that ground That was
brand upon the good faith and honor OF the Democratic
party. 1t unworthy of the Democracy to go into
ihe canvass platform wearing two aspects. He
would himself enter into the contest on such plat
form. Let their principles be bazoned in letters of
light upon their banner and upon them let them stand
fall. In these remarks he meant reflection upon
those who remained in the Convention. He believed
them equally faithful to the South with those who left
That those who remained faithful to the Constitution
were worthy of all praise. He honored that gallant
band. But 10 what Northern Democrats did the Sena-
tor ailude For himself, he looked TO the who
had never fltered who would 90 as far as the Con-
them to how far their constituents would back them
up. TO those he offered his homage, and he would
confer upon them any position they would delgn TO ac-
cept but not upon those who sought 10 break down
Southern right by ndirectlon He regretted TO be
obliged to speak thus, but il his duty TO let his
constituents know where he stood. The gentleman
from North Carolina said to beat the common enemy
he would 60 for any man.
Mr.. CLfNGMAN said he meant any of those who
had been named in connection with the Democratic
nomination.
Mr.. BENJAMIN replied, he understood him. For
himself he was unwilling to 60 for any man OF those
already named who would not stand on platform OF
constitutional principles. He would support any one
now named or not, who would go upon such plat
form and who would pledge his honor 10 maintain It,
He had no choice between the man who openly denied
him all his rights, and the man who admitted those
rights but was unwilling 70 grant Them lie had no
stomach for any contest but fair open tight. II the
Democracy at Baltimore declined 10 place themselves
on constitutional platform, he willing to CO.
operate with third organization that would lie was
glad was not too late for the Democratic party to put
itself right at Baltimore. II II did so he would act
with II: if IL did not the seceders from Charleston
would find plenty TO sustain them, and follow their
example. lie experienced a shrinking sense OF horror
when he heard ofthe disruption at Charleston IL seemed
then that the only remaining national party was dis
solved that the Democracy whose boast 1t had been
that they Were the only national party, had divided,
and was about TO follow the old Wing party that the
Northern Democracy Were about TO be merged in
Black Republicans, Just as the Wings first became
Know NOthings and then Republicans but the ca
lamity was not so great. The Democracy OF the Pa
tc slope with them and also many other North
crn Democrats whose voices had been s;ified at
Charleston. An analysis of the vote showed that
majority Of the Convention were in favor OF the ma
jority platform, but We're prevented IRON expressing
their wishes by the rule OF me State convention wheh
required the vote Of central States to be cast as unit
Thus all the mnorities, both for and against them,
were counted against them.
Mr. PUGH asked in what States this was the case
Mr. BENJAMIN enumerated Ohio, Indiana, New
York &c. 100.
Dir PUGH said this was not so as regarded Ohio. On
the platform that delegation unanimous.
Mr. BENJAMIN said he knew that a minority OF
fourteen in the Newly delegation favored the ma
iOrity platform and the truth of what he SAID could be
demonstrated. Besidss delegates instructed IN favor
OF the principles Of the majority report had voted
ar. PUGH said the South was not united in support
OF the majority report.
Mr. BENJAMIN said he believed some Blk or eight
Southerners voted against IT, who were Ike the Sena-
ior from North Carolina They dd NOT deny me cor
fectness of the principles but thought II neXpeden to
announce them. They thought the principles little
too heavy to run the race with II the Northern De-
mocracy has been stricken down, II has been oy the
false policy Of expediency they have pursued; lie
IVES tired vi this patteIng with the rights OF the South
They should 20 into the hanejs and villages OF the
North with the Constitution IN their hand, and boldly
then true principles and not Try TO drive the
people. IL dshOnorable 10 attempt deeeplioh anu
foolish 10 think II would prove successful.
Mr.. CLINGMAN contended that the Cincinnati
Platform embraced all the principles req uss 10Y a can
ddate. Ii WAS unnecessary 70 put III everything
claimed rs rights which would only make the platform
cumteTeome. . -,
Mr.. CLAY Dem, Ala explained the object Of NJ.
Badger amendment 10 the Nebraska bill.
A conversational debate ensued between Aessrs'
BENJAMIN and CLINGMAN.
Mr. DOUGLAS Dem, H. proposed 10 reply 10
Mr. Davis next Thursday, when he could meet that
gentleman arfaignment and defend us own action.
Mr.. GREEN Dem, Mo- moved that the Senate go
into executive session. but al the request OF several
Senators Withdrew the notion.
Mr. WADE lRepub., OhiO' gave notice that he
should press the Homestead bill tomorrow, unless
overruled by a majority Of the Senate.
SIr. DOUGLAS thought il would be bettelsto have
pressed Il before he was attacked than after.
Nh DAVIS said he had not attacked Mr.. Douglas
He only advocated certain principles. lie desired
vote not an nterminable debate.
Mr.. DOUGLAS was willing to speak tomorrow, II
the Senate prefer he was not Responsible Tor inc pre-
Tious pOstpOnement.
Mr.. JOHNSON Dem, Tenn thought the Home
stead bin more important than thedscusson OF abstract
air. DAVIS wanted a day fixed TO take vote on
the reoutiops bu az the Republicans desire 10 be alb
sent next week to Chicago, time was liked lor hat
purpose. , -. - 90. ,,,,
finished business
Mr. GREEN renewed bis motion for an executive
session, which was agreed 10, and subsequently the
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Hou-e went into Committee of the Whole on
the State Of the Union on the Tariff bill.
Mr. HOUSTON Dem, Ala. argued thal the eAls. i