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NoHe uE Tue COmlnlltee CT treuenCialS.
Mr. Smith, would like to know what are the
objects of this Convention, and l have right to
know.
ExGov. Pratt-As one of the members of the
Convention, would say that the objects and views
expressed by the President of this Convention, met
with his hearty appreciation. 1t might be proper
for other members of the Convention to express
their views in regard to the objects of the body.
Mr.. McLane-l hope that other member will
speak the subject. Mr.. President if this lati-
tude is allowed, there will, undoubtedly, arise dis
cussion. | move that the matter be referred to the
Committee on Credentials.
The motion was carried, and the Convention ad
Journed until O'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention was called to order at four
O'Clock. The galleries were crowded with specta-
tors, and large number were occupying seats on
the floor. Hon. Mr.. Wright, Commissioner appointed
by the State of Georgia to the States of Virginia
and Maryland, entered the Convention and took
seat with the delegates
Hon. Benjamin c. Presstman, as Chairman of the
Committee on Credentials, presented the following
report:
Mr.. President, as Chairman of the Committee on
Credentials, | directed to report that the fo:-
lowing named gentlemen have been duly elected
members of this Convention:
baltimore Cty.-S. Teacke Wallis, VIM. Henry
Norris, Benjamin C. Presstman, Joshua Vansant,
Peter NOVEL;, Charles H. Pitts, Ross Winans,
Charles Il. Myers, James A. l.. Mcclure. William
q. Harrison, Ezra Whitman, Coleman Yellott j ohm
H..
W. Smith, George s. Brown, Robert NJ. McLane,
DR.. j. Hanson Thomas, Henry C. Dallam, Lambert
Cuttings, 7. Parkin Scott.
baltimore Com,ty.-Wiam +. Frick, John
Barry. Richard J. Worthington, Pleasant Hunter,
John John Merryman, William Pnkney Whyte; D. N.
Sa5:bnrv lr, o@rr9I' I Daniel 'enier oarvie
~, frederieb Coanty.-Wm. S. Bantz, Lewis NJ.
Thomas, Henry Boteler, George Smith, Bradley
i. Johnson, E. Louis Lowe, Daniel S. Bser, J.
Mortimer Kilgour, II. w. Dorsey Waters, John
Ritchie. Thos. G. Maynard, Jacob Summers, of j.,
Joseph P. McDevit, Dr.. James 7. johnson.
Washington County.--Geo. Freaner, A. Rench,
Il. ii. Alvey, A. X. Syester. l.. T. Brien, DR..
Macgill, W. I. Hamilton, John Murdock i. H.
Grampton, David Siebert, G. Z. Stonebreaker, j.
Beeler.
=, Ho'0Gra COunty.-Willam Baker Dorsey, VIM.
ii. g. Dorsey, Washington Gather, John A. Dor
sey, George X. Gather, Jr., and Charles G.. Han
son.
Prince Georges Coun,y.-Hon. VIM. D. Bowie.
John Contee, Edward Herbert and John H. Bayne
81. 1ory's County.-Chapman Billingsy, II. G. S.
hey, DIR. John Warning, Robert Ford, DR.. Thomas
a. Lynch and William Coad.
Charles CoWnty.-Gen. Walter Mitchell Wm B.
Stone and Capt S. Cox.
somerset Comty.--Hon. J. d. Jones, J. 7.
Dashiels, Col. Levin Woford. Dir. W. E. Waters,
terall.
Talbot County-Dr. c. C. Cox, John Harper and
that they are not to take their seats unless maio,
rity of the people of the State shall sanction call
OF the Convention
Dorchester County-Col. Jacob Wilson, Thomas
j. Hardon, Hon. Daniel NJ. Henry, DR.. John E.
Hooper, DR.. Washington A. Smith, E. Griswold,
Levi D. Travers and r. 7. GoIdsborough.
hent Coumty.-Judge Chambers, Horace Buck,
w. L. Perkins, Joseph W. Wilkes, George II. Will
son and William 7. Spry.
Queen Anne's County.-Ex-Gov Grason, Hon
X. Il. Carmichael, Charles Stevens, James Il.
Earle, DR.. w. Finley and Mordecai Price.
Cec1t Co4nty-Edward S. Jones, A. J. Penning-
ton, John +. Price, Davidson D. Pearce, Col. John
G: Groome, Hiram Mccullough, George Garrett,
VIM, Il. Miller, William Beatty, Joseph Colbert,
Ambrose Ewing, Joseph Coudon, Andrew Orr,
John A. Thompson, Richard F. Crothers, Zmri
Taylor and Charles H. Haines.
Anne arundel Courty.-IIou Thomas G. Pratt,
Major L.. Giddngs, Major William B. Bond Thos.
}. lnglenart, w. G. Duval.
Coirert County.-James A. Bond Augustus R. Sol
iers, j. T. Briscoe, Harrison I. Turner, James T.
Vail and r. Hance.
Montgomery County.-E. B. Hutton, Warren
Welch, Samuel C. Yies, Lemue Elments, Col. r. T.
Dade, Francis Valdinar.
Harford County.-Col. John c. Walsh, William
Billingsey, Robt II. Smith, Bennett Gilbert II. d.
Fernandis, Stephenson Archer, N. H. Nelson, DR..
Street, Ed. Quarrels, II. II. Johns.
AHegany County.-W. w. McKaig, j. p. Lyles,
Richard Fairah, Thomas j. McKaig, Jr., Josiah
II. Gordon, Samuel Smith, Charles ii. Blair and
James NJ. Schley.
Carroll County.-Dr. Jacob Shower, Thos. Tip
ton, David Penny backer, Hy. Buzzard, Henry 4.
Davis and Charles Walters.
The committee direct me further to report that
they have duly considered the claims of the several
contestants for seats in this Convention from Wor-
ceSter county, opportunity having been afforded to
each contestant to be heard before the committee.
They lind that under the following notice:
COUNTY MEErING.-The citizens of Worcester county are
requested to assemble at Snow Hill Tuesday 18th
OF FeDruary inst. at 2 clock p NJ of
determining what this county shall pursue in re.
gard to the State Convention which is called to meet on
the 18th Instant and if it shall be that this
county shall be represented in said Convention then to
appoint delegates thereto and instruct the delegates as
10 he wishes OF this county in the matter. All law and
orderoVng cizensare earnestly requested to attend
Messrs. John r. Franklin, r. j. Henry, George
c. Purnell, Lemuel Showell, Seth NJ Whaley, DR..
George W. Bishop, Levin l.. Direckson and Robt.
Marina were duly elected, and your committee re.
commend they be admitted members of this con-
Yentlon. b. G. PREssrMAN, Chairman.
Hon. A. r. Sellers moved that the report be re-
ceived.
Mr.. Smith, one of the members of the delegation
which was refused admittance, asked to be heard in
defence of his rights
There were loud cries for Question" when VIM.
Pinkney Whyte, Esq, moved that the Convention
hear the contestants Carried.
Mr. Smith said that he was grateful for an on
portunity to defend his rights Not that ne desir-
ed to act as delegate, for he was reioiced to be
He then entered into discussion of the circum
stances attendant on the meeting which nominated
the two sets of delegates. He contended that the
committee had not done justice in the recommended
ton to admit the delegation headed by the name
of John r. Franklin. He asserted that that dele
CATION was illegal and had right to seats Mr.
Smith read the resolutions, which had been adopt-
ed by the meeting which sent his delegation to the
Convention, endorsing the course of Gov. Hicks
" hen that portion which Immediately refers to
the Governors course was read, there was a storm
of Kisses.
The President called for order, but the Kissing
continued tor two minutes. When order was re-
stored the President said that he suggested to the
Convention the propriety o! passing an order of
clearing the gallery. The interruption would not
be permitted.
MIR. John c. Bruno, of this city, addressed the
galleries, and hoped that those present would give
no manifestation of appreciation or disapproba-
tiOn.
MIR. Smith continued, and in his remarks intima-
ted that the Convention of partizan charac-
ter.
and said that he could not proceed with remarks
Infringing the character of the Convention
Mr.. Smith, assure the President that l had no
such intention, but this committee by their repor.
ask the Convention to stultify ITSELF To do thi.
would be to give the body partizan cast This
committee were influenced in making the report by
the resolutions which he had read They CON
demned those resolutions, and as a consequences
Ieluseu u acknowledge the delegation appointed to
the body by those who favored them. The people OF
the State would understand this action and give
the proper cast to the Convention.
Judge Chambers-The gentleman shall not pro-
ceed in that train Of remark. He is impugning the
character of the Convention.
Mr.. Smith-Well, sir, if l am gagged here,
cannot be before the people
Judge Chambers-lf the gentleman will cnniine
his remarks strictly to the question-that is the
right of himself and colleagues to seats in the Con
vention, he may proceed, but not otherwise
Mr.. Smith continued charging the Committee
with basing their action on the resolutions endors
ing Gov. Hicks course, when
MIR. Freshman arose and said-Mr President, |
listened to the same speech which the gentleman
is delivering, for two hours and half
Mr.. smith, never spoke that long in my life.
Mr.. Presstman-Well, sir, you are no sparer Of
time. The gentleman's entire statement from be.
ginning to end is erroneous. He has imputed to
the committee improper motives in making the re.
port, and he has disclaimed any such intention. Dc
so understand you, sir.
Mr.. Smith discaimed any such intention
Mr.. FRESHMAN continued, saying that the com.
mlttee never gave the resolutions which the gen
tleman had read the slightest consideration. They
did not consider them pertinent to the subject and
accordingly passed them without notice The
only question considered was which of the delega.
tons are the representatives of the people of or
cester. 1t was in evidence before the committee
that the meeting which appointed the delegation
headed by John R. Franklin, was regularly called
and represented the sentiment of the county,
While the meeting which appointed the delegation
headed by Mr.. Smith was informal and irregular,
representing a minority of the people. No other
consideration than this influenced the committee
MT; Smith again commenced speaking. He said
that his delegation rcd maioritu Of III