Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-04-28

would lead to certain dcf"ht. lie went into
ievirw of the ptucreting action Of Deu-
orrnuc Conventions ON this subject.
Mr. Richardson rose TO reply, and asked
Mr. Randall who made him an ezpounder
of Democratic principles and precedent
How long has the gentleman been in the
Democratic ranks?
lCres OF order, and much excitement.1
The chairman decided that Mr.. Richardson
was entitled to the floor, and then changed bis
decision, denying bis right.
Mr.. Richardson (standing on a chair in the
centre Of the hail. with his sleeves rolled up, and
| seeming determined to be heard) Was finally
allowed to go on. He again attacked Mr.. Ram
DALI as having recently come into the fold. His
political anteccdents entitled his opinions on De-
mocracy TO but little consideration. He did not
desire, after a life's service in the cause, to be
rcproved by the recruits Of yesterday.
Mr.. Wright, Of Pennsylvania made strong
appeal for harmony in the proceedings. If a
spirit of harmony did not prevail here, the no.
limitations to be made would not be worth the
paper on which they were recorded when brought
before the people. He was in favor Of the rule.
Every delegate should be permitted to cast his
vote in accordance with his convictions and those
of his constituents. Pennsylvania had never
voted as a unit except when their sentiment was
unanimous. He closed by demanding the pre-
vious question.
A vote was then taken on that part of the
report Of the committee relating to the presiding
officers, and it was adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Flournoy, the late Chairman, then re-
turned thanks, and counseed moderation and
harmony in the proceedings of the Convention.
We are all marching under one hag--the De.
mOcratic party had but one flag the flag of our
country. He denounced sectionalism, and hoped
there would be no more allnsions made to such
divisions.
Hon. Caleb Gushing was then escorted to the
chair, and addressed the Convention.
Mr.. Cushing's speech was a most eloquent
and patriotic effort. He alluded to Mr.. Calhoun
and his motto. Truth, Justice, and the Consti.
tuton," which called forth prolonged and hearty
cheering. He said that it was the destiny of the
Democratic party to withstand, strike down, and
conquer the traitorous fanaicism that was arrayed
against it in one section of the Union.
The conclusion Of the speech was received with loud
applause
About half an hour spent in seating the Vice Presi-
dents, arranging the Secretaries and preparing for orma
and energetic enforcement of the Parliamentary rules in
the future proceedings of the Convention
Attwelve O'Clock NJ. the Convention ugain called
| to order.
Mr. Jackson, of Georgia. question Of privilege
| relative to his State delegation
l. A motion to adjourn till 4 O'Clock was lost.
The question was then called on the motion which had
been made, to strike out the rule reported by the
Committee, relative to the night of the members of each
delegation 10 vote as they may think proper unless ill.,
strueted BY the Convention that appointed them.
During the call Of the roll, much excitement prevailed
! The Tennessee, Indiana and Virginia delegations pro-
tested against the decision Of the chair giving votes
of the several States as unit against the adoption Of the
rule. Ten Of the twelve Tennessee delegates OppOs
ed to the in which the of that had heeI
| recorded.
The was finally announced There were iOI in
favor Of striking out the rule to los favor retaining
It. So the rule was adopted, aud the majority OF dele
gatlOn cannot compel the minority vote with them as
unit, unless instructed by the Convention that appointed
theu [rhs vote the rule against unit voting Is re
gaTded as n test