Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-12

ston which he occupies before the country One who
possesses that spirit which has been dpired fiom by
those who are now in power. and which viii give conf
dence to our country boah North and Syuih East and
West. Applause HU
Mr. Hopkins, of tieorgh, desired to say few words
on this question of PLATFORM and be would in so doing
gest platform in a very few words He represented the
first district Of Georgia. and he was instructed by such
men as Judge Lord and by consultation with the most
intelligent citizens in his section OF the State to demand
a platform. After sounding public opinion in Georgia,
he had consulted with citizens Of North Carolina, and
they had perfectly coincided with him. only that
should have PLATFORM but agreed in all its panks
They thought there would be difficulty in giving the
South plaform-a platform that three millions OF vo-
tiers could stand upon without regard TO the section OF
country in which they reside That platform was the
cord of the Hero of San acinto, General Sam Houston
Applause / ask the gentlemen from Kentucky, from
Indiana from Tennessee, if he is not the for the
times Other distinguished gentlemen have been
ed but thew the Representatives Of deiunct party
of the old Wing party. We rally the sup
mort of candidate who has been resusated from dead
body We want live man, who, like General Harrison,
will lead us to triumph.
We tried the gallant Henry Clay, but Notwithstanding
his brilliant civic services to the country, DOOM
ed to defeat We then tried General Taylor candidate
who was not known the country except for his bril-
liant services on the battle field and he led us on to
brilliant victory Wenow want OF military renowD.
(Cres of mo NolO submit it to Kentucky, to lndi-
ana to the Southg appeal TO the North for he has
fought the battles of common country and although
you may oppose him because you have other more favor
tie candidates you must admit his high claims the
nation With the hero Of Buena Vista drove the
Democracy from their srobghods and with the hero Of
San Jacnto similar victory may be obtained With such
a platform as have proposed would 60 back and tell
the planters of Georgia that Sam Houston s the platform
on which standard would do confident of success,
SO far as the vote of that State concerned.
Hon. Erastus Brooks, Of the New York delegation,
said Mr.. Presdent-The discussion of the questions,
either of of platforms, to the extent already
INDUCED in is premature ard unfortunate. think
may be permitted to say for thrtyhye delegates, and
for their tbrty-fve aternAtes-seventy men upon this
floor from the State of New York-with one heart and
one voice. that they have resolved to ask this Conven-
ton present platform the country save the Con
sution Of the United States (Applause.) union Of
the States and the enforcement of the laws. Applause
And on that platform, interpreted by the constituted au-
hortes Of the land feel that we can meet our breth-
rem South and North, East and West, with proper
spirit. This will also promise degree Of sue
cess before the people which shall establish the fact
that neither the extreme party of the North or South
shall longer administer the affairs OF this country Zap
plausel
Sir let gentleman remember how brief is the age Of
this party of which have the honor 10 be representa-
tives It is hardly hafa year old and in that brief Pc
Rod is represented here to-day by nearly every State
of our American Union Ii is wise 10 learn, az long
may live under government under one constitu
ton land with one destiny in view must earn TO be
tolerant and Just towards each other Applause. That
Justice and union and concord better become the people
of government like this than any platform which any
party convention inaugurate. Applause. There
is another which experience has demonstrated and
that that your party platforms are meant TO deceive
the people of the country for they have their Northern
face and their Southern face They have set of gen
temen to interpret them in section, and another
class in different section There must be tribunal
TO which we can all recur and let that tribunal be the
laws of the land as constituted and interpreted by its
highest Judicial authority Applause.
We invite You, gentlemen of the South TO meet US
here to-day Tomorrow, in your judgment you may
deem best. feel in the diversity of opinion which has
been expressed here to-day that n is necessary whate
yer we may do TO do it IN decency and in ORDER and
whether it is proposed TO adopt platform Of one or
three lines it il proper that committee, representing
every State in the Union should take whatever PROPOSE
tons may have been prepared and present them the
voice of all the States this National Convention. APP
plause When such committee shall report, whether 1t
be from the thrythree thirty States, that report will
be unanimous and, being unanimous am sure that II
will not only meet your hearty concurrence but be
sened to by those whom you represent Then we shall
20 couquerng and 10 conquer
We have, in my own State, conservative class, who
in favor OF the fugitive slave law and in favor of the
Constitution OF the United States Then have another
class Of men who follow in the wake of these. They
preached at Cleveland, for higher law than the Con-
stution Of the United States tired aud weary of
these disputes. Gentlemen will at times differ in regard
TO the powers OF Congress and in regard TO the Judicial
Interpretation Of the Constitution Of the United
States but we owe it to ourselves good citizens to
submit to the law and abide by it, Applause / am
proud 10 say this is the voice Of the Empire State There
i've propositions before the convention. Obviously
two three OF them OF order. For the time
least all hope will be Withdrawn in order that may
submit motion which will be convenient to the
vention, and which is that until otherwise authorized
the rules and regulations of the House OF Representa-
tives be the rules for the government of this body APP
plause.l
Mr. Goggin, Of Virginia, said: There is venerable
friend of mine, Mr.. Crittenden Of Kentucky, that
would respectfully suggest be invited 10 take
the PLATFORM and do in the both of the North
and the South.
The announcement Of this was received with applause
but it found that Mr. c. not in the hall - take
the seat which had been unanimously accorded him by
the convention
Thomas A. Harris of Missouri, thought that a CON-
mittee should be appointed take into consideration
and report to the Convention the Of candidates
for President and Vice President He in favor Of
Willard Fillmore. Cheers He the choice of Mis-
souri,, but have choice that cannot YIELD and Mis-
souri, has no such choice. And if can lay him down
can lay any man down who will be brought before this
Convention. We of the Missouri delegation know who
would be acceptable in Missouri; have doubt on
who will be the most PR ferable candidate in all the
States. We forming party that is to continue he
hoped, 10 the end OF tme not mere ephemera organ
zaton for the present moment. We, therefore, have
other duties perform besides those of seeking 10 nom
nate our personal favores Our aim should be to nom.
nate those who will with the heariest support from
the people Of the whole Union. We look to section
for countenancs and support but TO each and ALL and in
the selection Of candidates should have similar OBJ
ect in view little time therefore, spent in cultiva-
ting friendship and comparing views which can be so
well done in committee of the kind have proposed
would be advisable before proceeding 10 ballot No one
here has stronger preferences than have, but want
Of ascertaiuing whether my views those
of gentlemen from other sections of the Confederacy-
therefore, with the view Of moving the appointment Of
Committee Nominations, move that the resolution
proceed ballot for President and Vice Pres
dent be laid upon the table.
The several resolutions were then withdrawn by their
movers and the question taken on Mr. Brooks mo-
ton to adopt the rules Of the House Of Representatives
far they may be applicable for the government Of
the Convention.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS.
Mr.. Brooks then moved that a committee Of from
each State here represented be appointed by the several
delegations which shall be instructed to prepare busi-
for the Consideration of the Convention which will
doubtless be prepared to report by the hour OF assem-
bling tomorrow Thursday morning.
Mr. Mcclure, of Pennsylvania desired no platform
better than that proposed by Mr. Coombs of Kentucky.
He thought, however that platform should be adopt
ed or at least some action should be taken the sub
ject.
The President explained that the Committee on Busi-
ness just ordered, would attend 10 that matter.
The Secretary then proceeded call the roll OF States
when the following gentlemen were named by the re-
spective delegations the Committee Business
Alabama-A +. Alexander.
Arkansas-M 5 kennard.
Connecticut-Austin Baldwin.