Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-05-02

was out Of order, as it was equivalent to motion
70 strike out the first resolution, which would be
clearly out Of order.
The President decided the moflen to law on Che
table 10 order
After the vote had commenced. Alabama, Missis-
slppi and Florida desired to withdraw their votes
ana Arkansas withdrew three of its votes all refus-
Ing 70 vote on the subject
The result was then announced-,-aas 81 navs
Ao1. % the Convention refused to lay the minority
platform the table
The Convention then proceeded to vote seDarately
/ on the resolutions
Mr.. Brown, of North Carolina. warned gentle
men that if they adopted those resolutions the
democratic party should eease to exist as Ma
tional party.
Mr.. Stuart of Michigan, rose to question Of
Cries of Down, dovn," by the Southern mem
bers.
Richardson, of Illinois, rose and desired to ad-
dress the Convention,
Great excitement ensued and the Southern mem
bers demanded decision on the point of order
refusing to near Mr.. Richardson, and crying him
i down.
Mr.. Richardson maintained his position, and great
anxiety was manifested to hear him. He made sew
eral attempts to speak, but called TO order BY
the Alabama and Mississippi delegations.
Judge Meek, of Alabama, demanded that the Con-
venton proceed to vote, and that no other business
be allowed
Mr.. COchrane, of New York asked a Suspension
Of the rules to allow Mr.. Richardson to speak.
The motion was declared out Of order.
Another half hour spent in pOints Of order
and privileged questions when vote was taken
on the motion to strike out the preamble and first
resolution relating 20 the bred Scott decision Of the
Supreme Court in reference to slavery, which was
Gdopted.
Mississippi Alabama Arkansas, and Florida de-
elined to vote. The delegations, generally, went
out to consult
The vote, being on the acceptance Of the pream-
bic and resolution, was finally announced as fol-
lows:
Yeas 40 nays $50. The only yeas were New
Hampshire l, Massachusetts, l0A, Rhode Island 4,
Connecticut 4, Pennsylvania 3, Maryland ., Mis-
souri, ;, Kentucky l. This was regarded as yield
ing to the South
The President then announced that the preamble
with the first resolution was rejected.
Mr.. Butler proposed that the remainder of the |
platform be voted down without division
Mr.. Stuart, Of Mich, demanded separate vote on
on each resolution.
Missouri, Louisiana. Texas, Florida and Alabama /
declined to vote and the resolution was adopted. /
The same States refusing to vote, there being butZ
votes.
Mr. Cook gave notice Of a motion to reeOnoider |
this vote with the object Of checking all from going
into the Alabama movement.
The remaining resolutions were then voted on /
successfully the States declining to vote, and
voting but three votes. All Of them |
were adopted unanimously, the yeas numbering /
272
Mr. Stuart, Of Michigan, obtained the floor on
motion to reconsider the resolution and proceeded
to address the Convention, complaining that whilst
hose on his side had given a respectful hearing to
the South, they had not been allowed to say one
word. He and those who acted with him, had
agreed never 10 agitate the subject in or out Of
Congress and they had kept the agreement He
was ready to yield money property for peace and
harmony but would not yield his honor. This was
demanded of him by the South
Mr. Yaney replied at some length, declaring that
Congress has the right to protect the property Of
he Shareholders against the encrOaehments Of Ter
.itOrial legislation wherever it occur.
Mr. Stuart moved 70 lay the motion to reconsider
IN the table, and called the previous question, but
ave way to Mr.. Walker chairman of the Alabama
delegation, who rose and announced that he had =
from that delegation to make to the
Convention. He then proceeded 10 read statement
nd protest giving their reason for Withdrawing from
he Convention. He also read resolution declaring
hat in case the delegates Of Alabama should now
withdraw. adopted by the convention Of that
tate other person should represent that State in
his convention.
The delegates rose to depart, when Mr.. Barry, Of
Mississippi rose and stated that the delegation from
hat State authorized him say that this delegation
lsO Withdrew from the convention with that Of Al
bama.
Mr.. VIM. Mountain, of Louisiana, was authorized
D state on the part of the delegation of his State
enton. We have heretofore declared that the
party was harmonious, but are now
arted forever and separated in principle if our
riends from the free States cannot JOIN in fight
~ the Black Republicans. He concluded by stating
nat two delegates declined TO join the majority,
ut the majority contend that they are instruct
to vote as a unit, no one has authority to cast
ne vote of the State after they leave
Gen. Simmons, Chairman OF the South Carolina
elegaton read paper in behalf Of that delegation
hat nj al il in ]
eEtiOn Of the principles OF their State convention,
nd therefore the delegates withdraw, with the ex
option of three of its members.
Mr.. Glenn, of Mississippi, delivered in behalf Of a
lat State powerful and exciting address, telling
le Convention that in less than sixty days they will
se a united South acting in concert [Deatening
pplause, in which the galleries jOinedl The time
I'LL come when you will want US. He concluded q
y giving notice that all who sympathized with the
etiring delegates could meet at s.. Andrews Hall
)-night
Mr. Milton, of Florida in behalf of that delegation
resented their protest snd withdrew, telling the
orth and Northwest that they had hardened
ieir hearts and stiffened their necks they parted
18th but little regret He read long protest
gned by the whole delegation, and refusing to al
Nv any Otherto cast the vote Of Florida in the Con
entiOn
Mr.. BRYAN, Of Texas. had long looked forward to
lis result After few remarks he presented the
rotest Of Texas. declaring that persistence in the
rlnciple maintained by a majority of the cOnven-
on will ultimately dissolve the Union.
Mr.. Burrows, of Ark, in behalf Of the delegation
his State, then entered protest that they could
lt consent to place an unsOund man on an unsOund |
atfOrm, and expressed the opinion that the chief
the squatter sOyereigus should receive the nOmi-
alton. The protest IS signed by three delegates.
no protest that no one else shall cast the vote of
leir State IN the convention.
The Georgia delegation asked leave to retire that
icy might consult on the question.
Mr.. Gestings again kicked up another excitement
4 the floor to make personal explanation but was
rdered to take his seat by the President
Mr.. Merrick Of Illinois, addressed the convention
ssertng that the chairman Of some Of these dele
atoms Withdrawing their States without con-
llting their delegations He therefore proposed an
ijOurnment to enable them to properly consult
At the request of Mr.. Russell of Va, Mr.. Mer
ok temporarily withdrew the motion to enable him
say few words.
Mr.. Russell then spoke for Virginia, expressing
eep sympathy for the Southern States and asking i
lat an adjournment be made TO allow Of consul
tiOn.
nd one other Of his colleagues, withdrew from the
invention He said: We came here to join a con- {
entiOn Of thirty-three States of which have
ow Withdrawn, and we refuse to fetter our State
= participating in the action Of those that remain
MIR. Salisbury, of Delaware, said that himself and
majority of the delegation not now fully pre-
AIRED to act He therefore asked leave to retire @
II consultation.
Mr.. Merrick moved to adjourn till tomorrow
corning. The motion adopted and the cOnyen- ]
on adjourned at P NJ after continuous session of
X hours. [
The excitement in the city is great. A salute is
ring in honor of the Southern delegations The I
ceders will meet tO-nigh: and nominate Dickinson
18th probably Stephens for Vice-President There ]
considerable feeling against the three South Caro-
IA delegates who refused to secede. North Caro- \
1a stands firm and so also do Maryland, Virginia, '
I'd Georgia, and part Of their delegates are with {
'awing Kentucky is also consulting. Douglas 5
i'll be nominated tomorrow first ballot. The I
invention will have some difficulty to obtain Z
,uthern man for Yice-President. !