The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-07-12

| ~. Mr. Duuer, OF MaseAchusetts, 0s MEMBER 0l
| the committee on resolutions in the Charlestou
convention, now on the floor, resigned bis seat
in the committee aud nominated the Hon. B. F.
Hatlett OF MRssachuscte3, to MI the vacancy;
agreed TO- ..sseR ass ss
On motion OF Mr.. Fisher sof, Virginia, tho
chair was directed to appoint committee Of
ave TO prepare an address TO the Democracy Of
the Union upon the principles whlch governed
TINS nody 10 making nominations for President
and Woe President, and In vindieation Of the
prlneip!es Of The party.
ME Howard, Of Tennessee. moved that the
Hon Caleb Cushing be chairman Of sssid com,
Fsmittes. - .. & =. ~. ., jss. ,..s8
|-s Eha. motion MAa;Nnanimoasly adopted, with
great applause r. Sgss
Mr.. Avery, 81 North Carolina, reported from
the COMMITTEES on resolutions, the platform oi
the seceders at Charleston, without crossing a
or dotung ant. He then moved the previous
question, which was ordered.
MIR. Chapman, of Alabama, moved to recon-
slider tho vote and lay that motion on the table;
carried. e.Es
Mr.. Matthews, of Mississippi, moved that the
Nanonai Democratic Committee be instructed
not to issue tickets to any delegates who are
not entitled 70 q seat in the National Conyen-
ton; adopted. 5.ss.4 s3tg 81.
Mr.. Green, Of North Caroliha, moved that all
me states IA the Union be Invited to run uu
electoral ticket for the candidates Of tho con-
ventlon; carried.
(. MI. walker moved an informal recess Of ar
teen minutes. (Crtes OF sNnO, no." when the
motion was withdrawn )ssss
ID resolution was adopted that the National
committee be appointed by the delegation, na-
ming . number for each State.
A resolution was also adopted, that the next
convention be held at Philadelphia.
MIR. Barksdale, of Mississippi, moved that the
convention now proceed to nominate candi-
dates for the President and Vice President Of
the United States Motion was carried.
Mr. Fisher, OF Virginia. moved that the chair
man OF each delegation be requested to collect
a sum Of money from each delegate and hand
it TO the Mary land delegation. @
+ a Voice-How muchs a
Mr.. Flsher--About dollar, believe.
Mr.. johnson, OF Maryland, here rose, and
begged leave tostate that his delegation claim
ca the privilege OF paying for tho use of the
nall.
A lengthy debate here ensueds IN regard to
the casting Of the vote OF sayerAl Suites on the
-~''N~AAs 'sNs
nlihhesota, wlo were not mere, asking that Mi.
0onhsoI, OF Mmryland mignt cast Their vote.
MY. avery thoughtlt dangerous precedent
to allow these votes 70 be cast by proxy.
MI. Stevens OF oregon, moved tlat Mr.
Johnson % enntled 70 cast the vote OF the Two
de,egayes rom Mlnnesota; agreed TO-
MI. Lorlng, OF Massachusetts, then addressed
. .ne eohSeht,on, piede,hg gMass9chusettst to stand
py tae somth OUT IN inc struggle Tor consttationai
rights. Inc delegates IRON massachusetts, had
no personal pre)ndices; thcy desired 70 present
.he name OF 1ae man VINO haa no ilendsst " ge-
Ma,u .. " snen,tes 70 pnE'sh. lhey cialmed .he
tasu' III penail o1 tae Democracy OF Massachu.
setls TO present the name OF the gallant son OF
hentucky. John q. Brecklnridgc. cloud and
en.nus,Mstlc ,4 M ehee1rlng3
M M,. Naru, Vi vitg'l'a, nominated H. Nj Il
fish.cI, ma oi w. loud app'anseo ~
MI. h"ihg, OF tennessee win appropriatc
1enIa 's hs. noIn.n"'ra Dan'el o. Dcknsoh, o' N
L., , Mumng m hlm lor nls long devotion 10 inc
principle VI .ne p!atloIm aaop.sa mere to'May'
aua & Sythpa.ny W tue oou,h, nc p'eosea rem
hessee 70 staIiu ny tnat platl9rm.