Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-06-19

IN three Of these and perhaps four thecredentlala
were authentic and complete, presenting 70 question
tho States Of Georgia, Alahaua Lopisiaua and Del
aware, there were contesting applications. Upon
whether it possessed any power 20 determine the
prima iaeie membership Of this Convention, That
pote form In the case Of Massachusetts, whore there
was no contest either through irregularty OF form
81 Florida, hexas and Arkansas. In those four
states there being an apparent authenticity. .sLt
The naked abstract question was whether he
had power peremptOrily OF prcilmlnHfily parlla
mentary 70 determine The prima faeie member
ship Of this Convention. The Chair would glad
iy have satisfied himself that he had this power
the rules Of the House Of Representative, nc
was unable 70 discern that he had any authority
even primn fhcie, 10 scrutiniEe CREDENTIALS, al
though they wefV such as upon their face were
or substance, and therefore he deemed It his duty
10 reserve the determination Of that question, and
In due time the Chair will present that question
as one of privilege 10 this body.
And now, gentlemen, having thus presented 20
you the exact state Of the question pending when
you adjourned the Chair bega leave 70 add ouly
a single observation Of a more generhl nature.
We assemble here now At time when the enc
mics Of The Democratic party-when, let me say
the enemies Of the Constitution Of the United
States are In the ld-(applause) when their
selected leaders, with their banners displayed, are
advancing to combat with the COnsptuuoni In
gentlemen; upon your action; upon your spirit
Of harmony upon your devOtionto the COnsiituf
ton; upon your solicitude TO Maintaining the
honor, Integrity OF the Democratic party as the
guardians Of the Constitution; upon you, gentle
men, it depends whether the issue Of that combat
Is to be victory or defeat for the Constitution Of
the United States. (Renewed applanse.)
1t does not become the Chair to discuss any Of the
questions or elements Of the question. Il may be
permitted, however, to exhort you In the spirit Of
your community Of party interests IN the taith Of
sense Of our common devotion 10 the Interest and
honor Of our common country. / say 70 exhort you
O. Rel that we come here this day, not % determine
any moro questions, not merely 70 gain peraonal OF
party trumphs, but we are come here in The exercise
country such as has never yet befalen the United
States Shall we not all enter upon the fesponsibil
tiles thus deyolyng upon US Of our ownseyes and to
tho states Of this Union. tApplAuse)
Gentlemen, the Convention Is now In order for the
transaction Of business.
Randall moved to adjourn till 10 O'Clock to-
morrow Lost.
A motion TO take recess till o'clock was
adopted.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Theatre was pretty well filed when the
Convention re assembled at O'Clock
The question pending was the amendment Of
Mr., Gilmore, Of Pa, 10 the amendment offered
by Mr.. Church, Of n Y.
The present amendment that credentials had
been placed in his hands by delegates from ID
c., Ga. Ala, Fla. Miss, La, Texas and Ark,
together with q letter from the Miss, delegates,
presented by Mr.. Howard of Tenn. and com
munication from Mr.. Chailrey, claiming a seat
from the State Of Aiass.--he deemed II proper to
inform the Convention of the reception of this
document
The several proposition before the Convention
were then read by E. G. Perrin of BROOKLYN the
reading secretary of the Convention,
Mr.. Gilmore, Of Pa, perfected his amendment
by making il read as follows;
Resolved, That the President of the Conyen
ton be authorized to issue tickets TO the dele
rat q N fNGmWpmffOn Texas RI
and Fla. in which no cOntesiing delegations and
that IN those States to wit: Del, Ca, Ala. and
La. when there are cOntesting delegations 3 COM
mittee on credentials shall be appointed by the
several delegations to report on said States.
Mr. Clark, Of Wis, asked consent to modify the
last amendment.
Mr. Richardson, of Ill, raised point Of order
that after propositions were placed before the
Convention, and could not be attented TO.
Mr. Clark asked that the propositions might be
read for information.
Mr.. Samuels Of Iowa objected to the reading Of any
new proposition. He did not wish TO embarrass the
question by multiplying the propositions out Of or
Mr. Clark--I ask the gentlemen from Iowa to
nsent as Democrat, to the reading Of my propo-
Mr.. samuels-And as Democrat must persist
my objection.
Mr. Clark-then state that there are contending
.'s tes from Arkansas. l know nothing Of the
Tself am so isformed by gentleman whose
W entitled 70 respect all over the universe, Mr.
Ru Arkansas Applause.
NJ. turman Of Ark, stated that Mr. Rust was
not a slegate, and did not claim to be.
Mr.. Clark did not say that he was, bat that his
gentleman from Arkansas, not delegate, made
attempt TO speak, but not permitted to de So
Mr.. merrick OF Illinois, raised point Of order
the amendment Of Nj. Gilmore could not be modified
in the manner proposed by him, as he he'd not the
noor TO make the proposed mOulheatlon.
saying that Mr.. Randall Of Pennsylvania, had the
door at the adjournment, and that unless be yielded
It to his colleague, Gilmore for the proposed modh
cation the latter could not make the alteration he
M. CLARK again asked that his proposition might
Mr.. simms, for the purpose OF information-I
my objection but only that Il may be
5ai z the citizens of the several
States of the Union have an equal right to set
tie and remain in the territories Of the United
States TO hold therein, unmolested by any legis-
lation whatever, their slaves and other property,
and this convention recognizes the opinion Of the
Supreme Court Of the United States in the Dred
Scott case, as q true exposition of the Constitu-
ton in regard 10 the rights Of the citizens Of the
several States, in the territories Of the United
States, upon all subjects concerning which it
treats and that the members Of this convention
pledged themselves, and require all others who
may be authorized as delegates TO make the same
pledge TO the support of the Democratic can
iidates fairly and in good faith nominated by
his convention, according TO the usages of the
National Democratic party. IApplause and some
lisses.l
T. ~ Asa
position was now before the convention.
The President said the resolution was read for
Information only, and would not now be in or
Ter.
Randall Of Pa, Withdrew from the floor in order
o allow Gilmore to modify his amendment In the
Randall then took the floor and argued In favor Of
he smsndmSSt Of Church. lie denied the right its Of
he Convention, which was simply a delegated body
o impose any condition at all upon seven seeding
"a ( Ia
,olcy Of making such terms TO the seeding Statos
or they would not accept an entrance into The Con-
ention on such terms. The party was to fight a
attle at the polls in which it would be necessary to
mite all sections against the opposition party (Ap
HOge, of Va, demanded 10 know whether del !
gates were to sit here and submit TO the insult |
4 Kisses from the gallery, when sentiments ia-
orable TO their friends of the South and in which
hey themselves coincide, were expressed by |
of such respectabllity as Randall, of |
70. II this outside PRESSURE was to be brought |
p to crush out fairness of discussion, Virginia /
ad better know It at once, and retire from the /
eld in which she was prevented from defending /
Ter rights. cloud applause
The President announced that If the galleries /
ave utterance to such signs Of disapprobation, /
hey should be cleared
Mr. samues Of Iowa, while anxious to preserve to /
very man the right to be heard uninterruptedly he
ould mot but say that manifestations Of applause |
ere calculated to draw forth manifestations Of dis
ppIQbation. Both should be checked or both al
III. Randall said II any serpent like hisses had
cen uttered, he had not heard them
He then proceeded 70 enlarge upon the rights Of
~ aeceeding delegations, and urged conciliHfion
al harmony In the action Of the Convention. He
lnelnded with an eloquent appeal TO the party to
mite against the common Toe.
Nr, Richardson Of Illinois, was opposed to the re-
llQtion Of the gentleman from PennsylVania, be- !
iule II sought TO LET into the Convention persons
IA we're not delegates to this Convention al all.
Their constituents had refused to send them here
seek seats and although a gentleman from Flor
"a had informed him that the delegation would |
Ike seats IN tho Convention II the olive branch was
Itended to them, yet be for one not willing to
{ beside gents who represented no constituency,
id who were bound BY nsthing that is done By tile
while he himself was bound for every
ling. He was further opposed to the amendment
cause Il proposed 70 admit the delegates from Ar
lnsas when q contesting delegation was announced
be here from that state. Was the Convention by
lis resolution TO pre.iudge this case Missls5ippi
me here accredited and without opposition, aud
10 was placed in the lgt with lhese.other States
hen contest arises Il should Be investigated By
Committee l-i ---..--.....E
A Yoice-Why was IL not 50 done OF Oharletton1
Because at Charleston when action
ls taken, there no regular Organization Of fths
invention. Now It was different, and he was in
vor Of an investigation into the facts wherever
ere was contest.
The proposed investigation could not consume
uch time, and he repeated that it should be
ade In justice to all parties. He said he should
II be drawn into the notice of any issues not
rectly pertaining to the question Immediately
fore them.
Coohrsne, Of n. Y. said this question was not