Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-30
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THE CHARLEsTON CONVENTION,

MT hgcr addressed the Convention IN aVor Oi recoh-
cling differences and producing union and harmony and
preserving the integrity Of the Democratic party He
then introduced the Bayard resolutions, hoping they
might be the means Of Cancellation He moved means
OF testing the sense Of the Convention that they be re-
iered back to the committee with instructions TO report
these resolutions TO the Convention in an hour.
Mr.. Richardson denounced the proposition as out of
order. Much time spent in debate, when the motion
OF Mr.. Bigier was agreed to ayes 1852, noes l5l.
These resolutions first affirm the Cincinnati platform;
second that all citizens have the right settle in the
Territories without their rights Of person property be-
ing impaired either by congressional territorial egs
aOn third that the Democratic party stands pledged
TO the doctrine that il IS the duty of the Government to
maintain all constitutional rights Of property Of what
kind IN the Territories and enforce the decisions
OF the Supreme Court in reference thereto The fourth
fifth sixth and seventh resolutions the third fourth
fifth aud sixth Of those reported by the majority which
declare the Federal Government should protect the rights
OF persons aud property on the high seas and wherever
its jurisdiction extends calling on the Government
aiord fan protection TO nstusazed citizens in foreign
countries; IN favor Of the acquisition Of Cuba and de-
nouuciug revolutionary the enactmeuS Of State legis
hure' 10 defeat the faithful execution OF the fugitive
slave law.
.ssBy vote-ayes 2i2, noes 47-afler excited de
bate, all the platforms referred back to the Com
mtee With Instructions 10 report II o'clock, TO which
hour the Convention adjourned
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention reaSsembled al four o'clock
The report iJom the Committee on platforms made
at bali past i've by Mr. Avery, Of North Carolina 1t
re-irms the Cincinnati platform and IS accompanied by
additional declaration of principles being cOmbma-
on oi the propositions Of MessrS. Bayard Of Delaware,
john Cochrue OF New York. and Bigler Of Pennsylya-
mia Mr.. Avery made speech in favor Of the platform,
and especially TO that part Of it relative to slavery
Mr.. Samuels pre- euted the minority report eschewing
Congressional intervention and declaring that whether
Congress the Territorial Legislature have the power to
intervene. depends upon the decision OF the supreme
Count OF ihe United States which decision they pledge
/ the Democratic party tn sustain and abide by.
Mr.. Sanuels opposed the majority platform, saying
that 10 adopted it would throw the free States into the
hands OF the black republicans
Mr. Bu,ltr presented another minority report signed
boy Massachusetts Minnesota, and Indiana consisting Of
the Cincinnati platform pure and simple which he offered
substitute for both the majority and minority re.
\ ports.
NJ stephens of Oregon gave his reasons for sustain
I ing the report OF the majority.
Mr. Brent, Of Maryland, though opposed to squatter
sovereignty. sustained the doctrine Of non-inerycn
as a matter OF policy, as the South did wears ago lie
said that extreme Southern views would result in nc.
hiaS but the election OF Black Republican President
\ by Congress.
Mr.. Burrows Of Arkansas, spoke the Southern side
Of the question His remarks we're of most violent and
iufammatOry character. Among other things he said
that he considered Northern Democrats worse than the
Black Republicans aud that he would not support Doug
I las If lac nominated.
The confusion remarkably great during the deve
| ~ Ot his ensras
Mr ChbOtne. of Arkansas said he had intended 10
address the Convention but he had to the cOnclu
sion that debate causing wider breach instead OF
producing harmony, and that If continued it would uey
a5y rcsul. in disruption OF the Convention therefore,
hc called the previous question, which seconded BY
/ reclamation.
Several motions we're then made to adjourn and the
struggle thereon marked by OF Wild excite,
mcat At time the President threatened 20 leave
the chair Finally, the main question ordered TO BE-
L III Ey vote ot inst :. tlp
proceedings lui o'clock the Convention adjourned until
Monday mo ming at To o'clock
The platform Of the majority realirms the Cincinnati
platform with the additions first that the Government
Of Territory organized by act Of Congress provisional
and temporary and that during It's existence all citizens
OF the United States have equal right sette with their
property, i1 such territories without their rights either
ot person or property being destroyed or impaired 10y
Congressional or Territorial Legislation. Second: thai
\ it is the duty of the Federal Government in all its de-
partmcn to protect when necessary The rights of per
and property in the territories and wherever else
jts Constitutional authority exists Third That when
/ settlers in territory, have all quate population
90 form a State Constitution the right of sovereignty
| commences and " IN consUmnated by its admission
into the union, they stand equal footing with the
people o other States and State thus organized ought
De- admitted into the Federal Union, whether its Cou.
stgon prohibits recognizes the institution Of slave
~. Fourth; declaring for the acquisition Of Cuba
Fifth the euaclmcn,s of State Legislatures TO defeat
the faithful execution OF tue Fugitive Slave Law are
hostile n their character and Suoycrye 10 the Consul
tuition and revolutionary in their effect Sixth the
protection Of natuiaized citizens at home abroad
Seventh in favor OF the construction OF the Pacific Rail
/ road
The report of the minority rcsiims the Cincinnati plat
form with additions reconcile differences Of opinion
First that the Democratic party will abide the decision
of supreme Court of the United States the in
stuton OF slavery within the Territories Second pro
lection all the citizens whether native foreign
\ born. Third pledgug the party TO the support OF
] a. ~,
Cuba Fifth that the euactments of State Legislatures
10 defeat the faithful execution of the Fugitive Slave
Law hostile in their character subversve OF the Con
stitutOn, and revolutionary in effect.