Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-30
RICHMOND SATURDAY MORNING. JUNE 30 1860.

lection whenever the gentleman from Dclawl is allow
| ed the same privilege.
The President directed tho call to proceed.
A delegate inquired what the question?
The Presdent-Yoting for candidate for the Presi
dency.
Mr. Cessna, of Pennsyvaria-The chair is in error
the question on adopting the resolution ordering bal
| lot
The President upon inquiry of the Secretaries was
satisfied that he was in error.
The resolution ordering the convention to proceed to
ballot then put and carried.
Mr.. Claiborne of Missouri appealed to the convention
to allow Mr. Butler to address them.
Mr. Sayles of Rhode Island seconded the appeal The
privilege had been accorded TO every State.
Objection being still made the Secretary proceeded to
| call the States. Massachusetts, being called
| Mr.. Butler said-Mr President have the instruction
Of the maj ority of the delegation from Massachusetts, TO
present a written protest will send to the chair to
have il read. Calls to order And further, with your
leave desire say what think will be pleasant TO this
convention First that while majority Of the deega-
ton from Massachusetts, do propose to parti-
cpate further in the dongs Of this convention we desire
to part five may to meet you friends and Democrats
again. We desire 10 part in the spirit OF manly
courtesy with which together. Therefore, il
you will allow me- instead OF reading to you long docu-
ment, | will stae within parliamentary usage exactly
the reasons WHY we take the step we do.
The Preside again stated that the geltlsman could
proceed only by unanimous consent, in the opinion of
the Chair.
Mr. ButIer-Allow me to say that it has been custo-
mary when voting for candidates, as the call is made
upon the various States for the delegates to make few
preiat tory remarks pertinent the matter 1t done
Cincinnati in 1885, at Baltimore in 1852 lSIS and
1914 and at Charleston. Will gentlemen allow me to
go ony
Objection str made by Mr.. Kayanagh aud others.
Mr. Stuart OF Michigan-I think the gentleman from
Massachusetts, is correct-that casting the vote it is
proper TO state briefly the therefor and hope
the Chair will so decide.
Mr. Butler-Thanking the Convention for their cOur
tesy allow to say that though have protested
against the action Of this body excluding the delegates
although we are not satisfied with that action
Mr. Kavanagh-l call the gentleman to order
The Prcsident-The gentleman will suspend his re-
marks until the Chair consider the question of order
Mr. Rynders, of New York, insisted upon the gentle
mans right to explain his vote
The President-That the Chair is ysed has been
the practice heretofore The Chair at frs. supposed
that gentleman could speak only by unanimous consent
but he now thinks he in Wishing therefore,
to carry out the established rules and ecedents, the
Chair will reverse his decision.
Mr. Kavanagh-I withdraw my objection.
Mr.. Buter-We have not discussed the question, Mr.
President whether the action of the Convention in
cludng certain delegates could be any for with.
drawal. We put our withdrawal before you upon
the simple ground among Others, that there has been
withdrawal in part of majority Of the States and fur
thCr land that perhaps, more personal TO myself upon
African slave trade-whch is piracy by the laws Of my
country-is approviDgly advocated. [Great sensation
portion the Massachusetts, delegation here retired.
Mr. Dawson, of Pennsylvania, asked leave for the
Pennsylvania delegation to retire for consultation merely
In reference to their choice for the Presidency!
p. The request was granted by unanimous consent
Mr. Eyaus, OF Pennsylvania, stated that the Chairman
Of the delegation did not speak for poronot the dee-
gallon that did not consider themselves attached to the
delegation that now withdraws.
The. Secretary.then proceeded with the call calling
again the State of Massachusetts,.
MESeyehs, of Massachusetts,, said-I am not ready
at this momentto the vote OF Massachusetts, the del
egaon being in CONSULTATION to their rights. But
cannot permit the call OF Massachusetts bemade twice
without r6potse and in doing so propose to re-
feet in no way upon the action OF those delegates who
have withdrawn 1t is my conviction that should with
draw from this Convention it would meet with the deep
s,trepr6baiou ofmy constituents Applause. profess
AS one o the delegates At large, TO nOB the sentiments
Of h9 people q Massachusetts,, and say that they are
f6r the principle Of non nterychton and for SphonA
Douah1: kptluse. Our party has, been laboung
ffrd TO 81 n die tide of aboli touispi aud flnacsIp
Tie Democracy Of Massachusetts, split upon any
platform ind ready to maintain the integrity OF
organic .tion.
At the call of the State Of Maryland.
Mr. Brent slid-Beiore my vote is cast desire to sub
nit an explanation. Not one word would have passed
my lips but for the remarks OF my colleague yesterday,
Mr. Johuson) The Democracy OF Maryland, assembled
this city, by platform OF resolutions passed III March,
1860 unanimously declared that they would plant them
selves on the doctrine of nOn-intervenOu by Congress
with slavery in the Territories, roaliunng the Cmcin-
nati platform and declaring at tie same time that dii-
ference Of opinion upon questions OF Territorial aud
Congressional power matter OF toleration Alter
that declaration have hesitation in standing upon
the Charleston liorm and standing on that platform,
cast my vote for Douglas
At the call of the State Of North Carolina,
Mr. Dick, of North Carolina, said-l stand alone for
Nor Carolina. stand by the national Democracy and
by the gallant champion OF the Northwest
Mr. Jones of Pennsy ylVaniI, insisted that gentlemen
should not be allowed in explaining their votes, to make
stump speeches
Mr.. Dck-I had hoped that could claim the courtesy
of the Convention after patient anxious, silent waiting
for sixteen days. have bth-ght amidst the national
democracy which never intend to forfeit Applause
Although my friends have gone-frends with whom
have heretofore rallied in many iercey fought contest,
bid them good bye with sorrow, saying naught against
their motives They have gone from US, and, think,
with strange gods but intend to worship where have
done heretofore. Ny constituents sent mel here knowing
that would vote for Stephen A. Douglas Apphuse.)
have seen no cause Of secession think the secession
of the Massachusetts, delegation was wrong. 50 far as
the delegates from Alabama and Louisiana concerned
voted for the admission of the present delegates and
AGAINST those who were accredited hostile organZa
ton. And if mistake not many OF those who retired
M Charleston for the protection Of States rights voted TO
a Init the Oregon delegation aud the Wood delegation
of New YOrk thereby showing that they were not 20
firm in the defence of State rights. stand by the North
ern Democracy that have stood by me IN the hour o ta
Soon great batle il TO be fought which, in all poba
biy will decide the destnies Of my country. sce ar
rayed three hostile armies-0uc dsorganlcd and tie
other two organized with their chosen leaders True one
is but a small army, with no ammunition, and with Old
rusty guns long since condemned tl4nShteF) But Tue
other is Toe 10 he dreaded They are falling into line
and advancing. They have an experienced chieitain
and above their heads the dark banner OF treason
and disunion stained with the blood Of Yrgnias
| (Applausel
Mr. Jones, of Pennsy lganA raised question of or
der.
Several yoices-"No, no."
Mr. Yost of Va.-As friend Of Douglas f the dele
gates from the South not permitted to explain their
votes l. for one, will leave the convention.
Mr. Stuart-The chair has decided that the gentleman
| from North Carolina has right to so on.
Mr. Jones--But not a right to make stump speech
to 90 to his people. IL has never been allowed IN a
National Convention, and Insist that the rules be
strictly enforced and that exact justice shall be meted
to I'll.
The President ruled that the gentleman had right
10 procead but it rested with himself whether he ex-
eded the bounds Of the courtesy extended TO him by
| the house.
,egate from Virginia said that the gentleman was
District Attorney Of the United States for the district he
came from, and he thought the least the Douglas men
corli do for him to hear him.
Mr. DunuDg, of Indiana--The objection did not come
| from Douglis men
Mr Rynders-I am in favor Of oiceholders being heard
this convention. Laughter.
North Carolina was again called.
M Dick resumed-I expect to stand upon the deck
of the old Democratic ship launched eighty flour years
ago freghted with the hopes aud interests and desues
of the country as | have stood upon the deck when
'she walked the waters like thing of life" and seemed
to dare the elemeuts to strife. Now, in the midst o
storms and tempests, expect to stand by her, aud
hope AMI believe she will ouride the Storm and lead US
to the haven of glorious destiny. Applause But i