The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-05-03
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)n SuccosSiveiy, the slave states 0ecHnfng 10
7o,e, and Arkansas voting but three votes
All of them were adopted nearly unani
nous--the yeas numbering 272
Mr.. Stuart. OF Michigan, obtained the floor
IN a motion to reconsider sLe resolutions. and
proceeded 10 address the Convention. com
planning that whilst those on his side had
given respectful hearing TO the South, they
had not been allowed to say one word. He.
md those who acted with him, had agreed
never to agiraie the subject in or out of Con-
yress. and they had kept the agreement. He
was ready to yield money or property for |
peace and harmony. bnt would not consent
10 yield his honor This was demanded Of
him by the South.
Mr.. Yancey. replied at some length. de-
claring that Congress has the right to protect
the property of Shareholders against she en-
croachments of Territorial legislation wher-
ever it may occur.
Mr. Stuart moved to lay tn, motion to re-
consider on the table, and called the previous
question. bu. gave way to Mr.. Walker. Chair
man of the Alabama delegation, who rose
and announced that he had communication
from that delegation to make to the Conven-
ton.
He then proceeded TO read statement and
protest, giving their reasons for Withdrawing
from the Convention. He also read resolu-
ton declaring that in case the delegates from
Alabama should withdraw, as adopted by
the Convention Of that State, no other per-
son should represent that State in this Con-
vention.
The delegation rose to depart. when Mr..
Barry. of Mississippi. rose and staed that the
delegation from that State authorized him 10
state tina, that delegation also withdrew from
the Convention with Alabama
Mr.. Mountain. of Louisiana, was author
lied to state. on the part Of the delegation OF
his State. that they no longer retained their
seats in this Convention. He said: I'VE
have heretofore declared that the Democrat
ic party was harmonious, but we are now
parted forever, and separated in principle,
il our friends from the Free States cannot
join US in fighting the Black Republicans"
He conc udeG by stating that two of the
delegates declined to join the majority. but
the majority contend that as they are instruc-
ted to vote as a unit. no one has authority TO
cast the vote of the State after they leave.
Gen. Summons, chairman of the South
Carolina delegation, read in behalf of that
delegation resolution protesting agasnst the
platform adopted. as in contravention of the
principles of their State Convention; and
therefore the delegation withdrew, with the
exception of three of its members.
Mr.. Glenn. of Mississippi. delivered in be-
half of that State a powerful and exciting
address, telling the Convention that in less
than sixty days they will see united South
acting in concert.
Deatening applause. in which the galleries
The time will come when you will want
u.s. He concluded by giving notice thai
all who sympathized with the retiring dele
gates could meet them at s.. Andrews Hall
to night.
Mr.. Milton, of Florida. in behalf of tina
delegation. presented their protest and with
drew, telling the North and Northwest thai
as they had hardened their hearts and stiff
ened their necks, they parte d with them with
but little regret.
He read a loug protest signed by the whole
delegation, and refusing to allow any other
to cast the vote OF Florida in the Conven-
ton.
Mr.. Royan. of Texas, had long looked
forward to this result. After few remarks
he presented the protest OF Texas, declaring
that persistence in the principles main aimed
by majority of the Convention will ulgi-
mately dissolve the Union.
Mr.. Burrows, of Arkansas, in behalf Of
his State, entered a protest that they could
not consent to place unsound man on an
unsound platform, and expressed the opinion
that the Chief of the Squatter Sovereigus
would receive the nomination.
The protest is signed by three of the dele
gates, who protest that no one else shall cast
the vote of the State in the Convention.
The Georgia delee alton asked leave to re-
tire, that they might consult on the ques.
ton.
Mr.. Cuttings again kicked up another ex-
element on TIE floor to make personal ex-
planation. blu, was ordered by the President
TO take his seat.
Mr. Merrick, of Illinois, addressed the
Convention, asserting that the chairmen CT
some of these delegations were Withdrawing
their States without consulting their delega-
tons. He therefore proposed an adjourn
ment to enable them to properly consult.
AT the request of Mr.. Russell. of Virginia,
Mr.. Merrick temporarily withdrew the mo-
ton to enable him TO say a few words.
Mr.. Russell then spoke for Virginia, ex-
pressing deep sympathy for the Southern
States, and asking that an adjournment be
made to allow time for consultation
Mr.. Bsyard, of Delaware, in behalf Of him
self and one other of his colleagues with.
drew from the Convention. He said, we
came here to join Convention of 50 States,
nine of which have now withdrawn, and we
refuse to fetter our State by participating in
the action of those that remain. MIR Stuls-
bury, of Delaware, said that himself and a
majority of the delegation are not now fully
(Fe pared to act. He therefore asked leave 10
retire for consultation.
Mr.. Merrick moved to adjourn till s O'Clock
to night.
John Coehrane, of New York, moved to
adjourn till tomorrow morning.
The motion was adopted, and the Conven-
ton adjourned at P. NJ, alter continuous
session of hours.
The excitement in the city is great A
salute is firing in honor of III. Southern dele
cations.
The seceders will meet to night and nomi-
nate Dickinson, with probably Stephens for
Vice President