The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30
NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY, APRIL 3d. 1seo-TR1pIE SHEET

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hs reeou.ou 70 that when the desire ss the ON
venuon that member should speak longer than fifteen
minutes, be could do without unanimous consent
Mr. Bspor said that he was willing TO modify the res,
luton by adding 10 the words "except with the co.
sent Of Two thirds Of the Convention
Mr.. BrRSu replied that thai weed be sstisfactory.
Mr. CoSisASE inquired what WAS the state OF the ques-
tiops
the PRESIDENT stated that division of tue question had
been called for, ana the resolution divsbe con-
sisted Of two distinct members previous question
had been called for aud ordered and thai the question
Ee~ was on the irst member OF the resolution The
cono member OF the resolution proposing change in na
rules o. the Convention, would require vote Of two
thirds
Mr.. Co,IIRASg said that the first bra The resolu-
ton Was identical with the present u the Conven
ton 10 wit-That no person shall speak upon any ques
Ton more than once, till every member who desires ii
shall have spoken. As TO the second branch Of the
utiou limiting the time allo we'd for debate, the main
question had been ordered and the resolution therefore,
was beyond the control Of the mover he would suggest
TO tho gentleman from Connections that, by unanimous
consent be change the time allowed from fifteen minutes
General wMKER Of Alabama, wished TO know whether,
the previous question was sustained, would cut off
amendments
me PkxslDEsT replied that that wouli be the effect
Gen. WALKER desired TO SO TO amend the second
branch Of the revolution, limiting debate so as to make
spy only 10 questions having reference the platform
10 oe reported by the Committee on Resolutions. He
would vote for the resolution provided that members OF
the Convention shoald ao 9ed to discuss Inc platform
10 be reported by the committee at any length might
the pleasure Of the Convention TO allow.
The PRESIDENT suggested that debate not in order,
the previous question having been ordered.
Mr.. CARKE OF Mississippi inquired the previous quey
ton had been moved this morning He understood not
the rules required the resolution lie over one
day was IN fact, nothing but notice tina. the resolu
ton would be offered today The resolution not be-
fore the Convention yesterday evening" and therefore the
previous question cosld not have been moved on IT,
The PRESIDENT slated tba. he informed by the Sc
that that the the question The reso
| q Over
until day and The previous question had not yet been
Gen. WALLER then moved amend the latter branch OF
the resolution SO "a to provide that should apply
any discussion upon the platform to be reported TO the
Convention by the Committee on Resolutions.
Mr. MILTON, Of Florida, who very nds,nctly heard
understood 70 say that there important
questions before the Convention for Observation-Disclosures
involving the very existence OF our government and he
knew not why, when they could afford 70 allow hour
for debate in Congress at the public expense they
not aoe to take time 70 investigate the subjects before
them when they were here ct their own expense. He
suggested that each delegation should be allowed one
hour, and should select gentleman to represent their
Mr.. COMFY of Georgia. did not quite understand the
question before the house. He desired TO know II the
amendment OF the gentleman from Alabama had been
condedY
The PREsDKsr--The amendment s in the possession Of
Mr. CRAIG, Of Missouri--Mr President, rise 70 prvi-
legged question. There \ two OF ladies' hang
Ing to the stairway at the entrance OF the hall, who
not obtain seats in the ladies' gallery propose that the
ladies' who cannot get seats in gallery be invited BY
the President Of this Convention take places In the sse
Mr.. CocHRANx, Of New York-The Convention has been
informed that number OF ladies' are changing :, would
inquire Of my friend from Missouri by sentence OF what
tribunal female friends thus subjected to capital
execution (Roars Of lsughter)
Mr. CRAIG made response, which did not reach the
The PREsmESr-wth the understood permission Of the
Convention the Chair will invite the aiies who are wait
ing at the entrance OF the hall to take seats In the place
designated.
me ofcers Of the Convention then conducted largo
number Of ladies TO seats in the aisle immediately under
the ladies' gallery While this going OF, Ia
dies In the gallery threw their bouquets 10 Mr. Craig the
delegates rising and cheering tumultuousy.
nounoed amidst much laughter and applause That he was
authorized by the ladies TO return to the gentleman from
Missouri their thanks for his galantry.
delegation the eide Of the hail opposite TO the ladies'
galery}The delegates upon this side Of the house wish
those who cannot get seats elsewhere Roars Of laugh
teri
order being restored,
Mr. BsnoP rose and reminded the Chair that when the
pending resolution was called up this morning, he (Mr.
b. had moved the previous question: but the CHAIR had
yesterday. II that wss mot the case, then the dc.
maud made for the previous question this morning
IN order, and do discussion or amendment in
der between the demand for the previous question and
the inquiry whether the Convention would second that
demand.
thai he informed and appeared by the record that
the gentleman from Connecticut did demand the previous
question this morning before the amendment was sug
ment could not therefore, be received
Gen. wALKsR inquired II he conld not intervene his
amendment between the moving OF the previous question
and iis being aeconded.
The PRESIDENT replied in the negative. The demand for
the previous question cut of ali discussion or amend.
Dents II the previous question should DO seconded,
the amendment would then be IN order.
The previous question was seconded.
The Alabama delegation demanded vote by States
ordering the main question.
The question taken, and was decided in the mega