Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-01

Mr- 1aneoY replied at some length, declaF-
ing that Congress has the right te protect he
property Of fslsyshOld0rS sgsinSl the snerOaeh-
menis Of Territorial legislation whenever Il
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.. Walker, The
Chairman Of the Alabama Delegation, who
I arose and snn0uneed that he had 3 eommuni-
cation from that delegation to read to the
Convention. he then proceeded to read 9
statement and protest, giving their reasons
for Withdrawing from the Convention. Re
also read q resolution deelsring-that in case
the Delegates from Alabama should Withdraw,
as adopted By the Convention Of that State,
no other person should represent that State IN
this Convention. The delegation rose 70 de-
part when Mr.. Barry, Of Mississippi, ross
and stated that the delegation from that State
authorized him 70 state that that delegstioR
also WitdreW from the Convention with Ala
bama.
Mr.. Wm Mountain Of La. was authorized
10 state on the part Of the delegation Of his
State, that they no longer retained their seats
In this Convention. We have heretofors d.
elared that the Democratic party was harmo-
niOus, but We are now parted forever, sspara-
ted in principles, II our friends from The free
States cannot join US in fighting the Black
Republicans. he concluded BY stating that
two Of the delegates declined to join the ma
jority, but the majority contends that ss they
are instructed to vote IS 3 unit, no one has
authority to east the vote Of the State aflsr
they leave.
Gen. simmons, Chairman Of the South Car
olins delegation, read in behalf Of that dale
cation protesting that the platform adopted
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State Convention, and therefore the delsga-
tiOn WithdraHs with the exception Of three Of
its members.
The. motion to strike out the preamble and
first resolution was adopted which viii make
the two parts agree
The preamble &C., were evidently rejected.
Mr.. Glenn, Of Miss, delivered q powerful
and exciting address telling the Convention
that in less than sixty days they win see =
united South acting in concert. (Dsafsning
applause in which the galleries joined-) The
time viii soon come when you viii want rs.
He concluded by giving notice that all Who
sympsthizsd with the retiring delegates could
see them at st. Andrews Hall tonight.
Bayard, Of DeleWare, on behalf Of himself
and one other Of his colleagues, Withdrew from
the convention. He said We came here 70 join
convention Of 80 States, pine Of which have
now withdrawn, and We refuse to fstter our
State by participation in the action Of those
that remain.
Mr.. Salisbury OF Delewsre, said that himself
and majority of the delegation are not now
prepared to act, be therefore asked leave to
retire for consultation.
Mr.. Merrick moved TO adjourn at eight O'Clock
tonight.
John Cochran of New York moved to ad.
jOurt till TO morrow morning. The motion
vas adopted.
The Convention adjourned at 8 p m after
a continuous session Of six hours.
The excitement IN the city is great. A ss-
salute is firing in honor Of the Southern dele
CATION.
The seeeders will meet to night and nomi-
nate Dickinson, with probably Stevens for Vice
President
There Is considerable feeling against the three
South Carolina delegates who refused to se-
eede. North Carolina stands firm, and 30 also
does MaIylan
VirPiHia and Georgia are discussing, and
part Of the delegates have Withdrawn.
Kentucky is also consulting.
Douglas will be nominated to MORROW on
the FIRST ballot
The Convention will have some difficulty to
obtain southern man for Vice President.
ARRIVAL OFLTHE PONY EXPRESS,
ST. JOSEPH, April 2O.-The Pony Express,
due here on Friday, the z7th inst, did net
arrive until this noon, owing to the time Of
leaving the other side being changed. The
Express left San Francisco on the evening Of
the Goth inst, coming through in lsss thaR
ten days.
By this arrival we have San Francisco ad-
vices to April 20th and Carson City to the
21st
The Express brought 285 letters, private
kilograms, and large summary Of news.
SAN FRANcIsco, April 20.-The steamer
John D. Stevens sailed for Panama this morn
ing with 81, ,382, 7s3 in treasure. Trade the
last ten days has continued very dull with
few fluctuations in prices.
The first Pony Express, with telegraphio
dates from the Atlantic cities April Sd, reach
ed the telegraph station in Carson Valley at
2.30 p. m, April 18th, whence the news was
telegraphed to San Francisco and published
the same evening in extras, the news being
only nine days from ocean to ocean. The
great feat created unbounded enthusiasm
The express encountered serious obstacles
crossing the mountains from Carson to Pls-
cerVilIe, snow having accumulated four feet
deep. A narrow mule path had been opened,
and this was entirely occupied for miles by
the Washoe mines.
The express rider was compelled to dis.
mount snd break q path around each mule,
thus causing several hours delay. he reach
ed Plaeerville on the 18th, and Sacramento at
$50 the same day, thence proceeded to San
Francisco BY steamer, arriving At q. m on
the 14th.
Spontaneous celebrations took place at eV-
cry town through which the Pony Express
passed. At Plaeerville guns were fred,
speeches made, music By ell the bands, EaV-
ing of flags and general hurrahs.
At Sacramento the Legislature adjourned.
The streets were draped with banners and
the ladies thrOngsd the balconies, and thou
sands blocked the sidewalks along the streets
through which the Pony wasexpected to pass,
As be came galloping along followed By a wild
cavalcade Of men who had gone out on the
plains to meet him, the city echoed with the
ringing Of bells, booming Of cannon, and the
| long continued shouts Of the multitude. The
demonstration was equally enthusiastic and
more imposing when the Express reached San
francisco.
The city was lit up by numerous bonfres.
A torch.light procession was formed, the mil
itary companies were out, and the Pony was
escorted from the steamer to the heart Of the
city amidst blaze OF fireworks. Altogether
this was the most joyous demonstration ever
witnessed in California, eVineing hearty ap-
probation Of the enterprise 50 glOriOusly con-
summated.
SACRAMENTO, April 21.--John c. Bel, mem
Der from Eldorada county, who was shot By
Dr. Stone on the llth, died Of his wounds on
the 18th.
The Senate has passed the trans-eontinenial
telegraph BILLS giving q bonus Of $50, 600 70
the company building a telegraph first and
$40 900 for 3 second line, provided both lines
are completed to the Mississippi within Is
months. The bill will probably become Law.
The Legislature will adjourn May 1sE