Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-28
THE DEATH OF DEMOCRACY.
DOUBLE HEADED CONVENTION, AT
BALTIMORE
IsWc arc All Democratic
Douglas and Fitzpatrick.
BRECKENRIDGE AND LANE
Both Conventions Adjourn Sine Die.


The theatre is again crowded to-day
The Douglas delegates from Louisiana and
Alabama have taken seats.
Mr.. Garnett Of Alabama moved to have
the names of the delegates from Alabama
corrected according to the list sent mp.
Mr.. Caldwell Of Kentucky stated that
after the withdrawal of the delegation last
evening. they held a meeting and reassem-
blcd again this forenoon. The circum-
stances in which they were placed were OK
ceedingly embarrassing. and they were un-
able to come to a harmonious conclusion.
The result is that 10 delegates will with
draw from the Convention and 9 remain
Those that withdraw beg leave to subm t
a paper, stating their reasons for with
drawal. Five others desired for the pres
cnt to suspend action with the Convention
without taking part with any other body.
In suspending their action with the Con-
ycntion they hope there may yet arise an
opportunity to act harmonionsIy with the
| Convention, and therefore retain their seats
and the right to act with the Convention.
should mn opportunity arise. 1t is the
wish of the III in Withdrawing, their votes
may not be cast by any other party. The
action on their part has been taken with
anger or bitterness. and in the deepest sor-
lrow. They do not cast censure anywhere.
IL was not for them to question the action
of any independent sovereignty. but it was
felt to be their duty and policy to return
to their constituents and leave them free
to act, should there be two candidates in
the field. lie now Withdrew the name O
that disinterested patriot, Mr.. Guthrie
from before the Convention as a candidate
for the Presidency. He then presente'
papers from those who suspend action
and also q communication from Hon. Jas
G. Leech, one of the retiring delegates
stigmatizing the action OF the Convention
in harsh terms as unfair, nndemocratic ant
irregular. and attacking the majority IL
violent language. The latter paper wa
read first and after it had been read.
: Mr.. Payne Of Ohio novel to return tn
papcr immediately to the gentleman VIII
presented it. with the intimation that tn
. lConvcution declined to receive it. erie
: of "Yes, that's right Mr.. Payne DIV
+ not recognize the right Of delegates scce
:. ding from the Convention to Insult tn
! majority, or to impugn the action Of II
Convention. because a majority passed 0
u the credentials Of those claiming seats
tho Convention. -i- yi-.s
III Mr.. Caldwell assured the Copyentio
~ that he. hal no knowledge Of the conten
y Of tho paper just reAd- II hal been han'
: ed 20 him while on the floor. The 9th
e. papers would be fonnd perfectly rcspecti
y lin language and temper. d. of 80 ar,
lie Mr.. Payne novel that the paper |
Sc handed back to its author. ,.,......al. -,
nc Mr.. Leech Of Kentucky disclaimed al
'n intention to offer an insult to the Conve
e. ton or any Of its members. He bcliey
L. that the facts stated in this paper were j
r. controve rtible. and believing them tr,
cir he had stated them plainly. but witho
N any intent to Insult tho Convention.
On The reception Of the paper was una'
he mously declined, and it was returned
the writer. - ne el .ree
,e: Mr.. West Of Connecticut called for
it, ousstion on proceeding to ballo: for c.
for didatcs. This is the sixth day of the p
rot lceedings of the Convention and COZ
for try is weary of them. ~ g !,
IS Mr.. Clark Of Missouri desired to say :,
has he would announce the action Of the NJ
on souri, delegation aftor consultation.
m Mr.. King Of Missouri hoped that
nds colleague would say part OF the dele
act ton, because some here do not wish
,e's idea to go forth that consultation Is nece
by airy. .eN w t.H
Iug. Mr.. Clark of Missouri said that s.
- twas the fact A portion of the deIcgat
!. B. desire to retire for consultation. Ten
b. /, Eagreed to withdraw ont Of the eighteen
ad- The remainder will stay hero where Il
2 by constituents sent them. with tho Natio
go Democratic party. iaisot.ie :
Nos Mr.. Moore OF Alabama attempted
che take tho fioor bat objections were M
, Of with loud calls for the question.
pos. Mr.. Jones of Tennessee said only 4
nscr teen delegates from Tennessee had v
shey drawn. II was represented that nine
vsryl had withdrawn, but six wore AMPLY
osan. pointed By the others and had no d
sAcn gated authority. oar tfai ~ eelia
rep Cries Of sQucstiou, question.' s'st
Md, MIR. Cooper Of Tennsssse rose to a'q
sred lion Of privilege, and : scene Of exciten
70 lsnsued. He desired to reply to M 20