The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-06-27

add only single observation Of more gener
: nature. We assemble here now at time whe
the enemies Of the Democratic party-then, |,
y me say, the enemies OF the Constitution of th
y United states are in the feld-(applause)- =
when their selected leaders, with their banner
displayed, are advancing to combat with tn
Constitution, interests and party Of the Unite
StatesHupon you, gentlemen; upon your action
upon your spirit and harmony; upon yonr de
voion to the Constitution; upon your solictud
Tor maintaining the honor and integrity OF the
Democratic party as the gulrlian, of the Con
stitution; upon you. gentlemen, it depend,
whether the issue Of that combat is to be vic.
tory or de EAT ofthe Constitution of the United
States. tRenewed applause.)
1t does not become the Chair to discuss any
OF the questions or elements Of the question:
1t may be permitted, however. to exort you in
the spirit Of your community OF party inter-
ests; in the faith Of our common respect for the
Constitution; in the sense of our common devo-
tion to the interest and honor of our common
country. say to exort you to feel that we
come here this day, not to determine any mere
questions, not merely to gain personal or party
triumphs, but we come here in the exercise of
a solumn duty in crisis in the affairs of our
country such as have never yet betalen the
United States. Shall we not at all enter upon
the responsibilities thus devolving upon us Of
our own selves and to the States Of this Union
(Applause)
Gentlemen, this Convention is now in order
Tor the transaction Of business.
Randall moved to adjourn till 10 o'clock to
morrow. Lost.
A motion was made to take a recess till s
o'clock was adopted.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Theater was pretty well filled when the
Convention assembled at 5 O'Clock.
The question pending was the amendment Of
Mr. Gilmore. Of Pa, to the amendment offered
by Mr.. Church, OF New York.
The President said that the credentials had
been placed in his hands by the delegates from
Deleware, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Missis-
8 pp, louisa a, Texas and ArkanSa., together,
with letter from the Mississippi delegates
presented by Mr.. Howard Of Tennessee, and
from Mr.. Chaffrey, claiming
seat from Massachusetts, he deemed it proper
to inform the Convention OF the representation
Of his document.
The several propositions before the Conven-
: ;rn bnp 1 b,, oc
lyn. the reading Secretary ofthe Convention.
Mr. Gilmore, OF Pa, perfected his amend
ment b, making it read as follows:
Reso'ved, That the President of the Conven
ton be aui holiz ID TO issue tickets to the dele |
ga es TO this Convention to +, xas, Miss, AK. |
and Fla in which no contesing delegations ap |
ear and that in those Sta es, to vii: Del
Ga,, Ala and La where there are contestiug
delegations a committee on credenl ialS shall be
'pp"inted by the several delegations to report
)n said States.
MIR. Clark, of wis. asked consent to mod
fy the last amendment.
Mr.. Richardson, OF ILL., raised point of or
Ter that alter propositions we're placed before
he Convention, they could not he attended to-
Mr.. Clark asked that the propositions might
,e read for information.
Mr. Sanues, OF Iowa, objected to the read
ng Of any new proposition. He did not wish
o embarasS tie question by multiplying the
propositions out OF order.
Mr.. Clark ask the gentleman from Iowa
o cousent as ~ Democrat, to the reading of nv
,roposition.
Mr. Samuels--And as a Democrat / must
persist n my objection.
Mr. Clark-rhen state there are contend
ng delegates rom Arkan as know nothing of
he tact myself, | am so iniormed BY a gentle
nan whose word is entitled to respect all over
he universe, Mr.. RusS of Arkansas. (Ap
auss)
Mr.. S urman, of Ark, stated that mr. Rust
vas not delegate, and did not csm to be.
Mr. Clark did not say he was, but that
is word is entitled to respect
A gentleman from Arkansas, not delegate.
made an attempt to speak, but was not permit.
ell to do so.
Mr.. Merrrk OF Ill., raised point OF order, =
hat the amendment of Mr.. Gilmore could not |
G modified in the manner proposed by him as
e had not the floor TO make the proposed mod
alton.
The President ruled the point OF order we'll !
lken saying that Mr.. Randall OF Pennsylvania.
al the floor at the adjournment, and tFat un. y !.
ss he yielded it to his colleague, Gilmer, for
ne proposed modification the latter could not D
lake the alteration he desired.
M. Clark again asked that his proposition d
light be read Tor information.
Mr.. Samuels-I withdraw my objection, but
My that it may be read for information.
The proposition Of MIR. Clark was then read 81
) follows:
Resolved, That the citizens Of the several -
ta'es OF the Union have an equal right to set O.
Q and remain IN he territories OF the United {
tates, to hold therein, unmolested by any leg h
laton whatever, their slaves and O her prom.
'ty, and this convention recognizes, the opin
m o the Supeme Court of the United States l
lhe Dred Scott case, as sure exposition OF 81
le Constitution in regard to the rights OF the Il
tizens OF the several Stat s, in the terrific
es of the United States, upon all subjects con
,rnng which it treats, and that the m mbers 81
this convention pledge themselves, and re. ~
lre all Others who may he authorized as del v,
gates to make the same pledge to the support =.
lie Democratic candidates fairly and in good :
ith nominated by this conveution. according u
The ,isage> of the National Democratic party. 81
applause and some misses
Mr.. Cochrane, OF N Y,,inquired THAT prop ii
'ition was now before the convention. ,r