Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15

to form a separate provisional government
but 70 deliberate and then adjourn until the
people had had the opportunity 70 vote upon
the ordinance which was ostensibly to be
snhmitted 10 them. tast
Mr.. Colwell, OF Ohio county, moved that
those who were present from the several
counties be authorized 10 fll vacancies or to
designate who were entitled 10 seats as dele
GATES.
Mr.. Carlisle was not here 70 consult and
then 10 home to come again. he was here,
and was sent here never TO adjourn or leave
until the safety Of their State was ensured
Let them 90 home, es had been proposed,
and before they had time 70 come back, they
would have sworn allegiance to that same
Rattle-Saaks flag. (Sensation.) A gentle
man had proposed a compromise. The time
Of compromise bad passed, and it was that
that had put their State under military rule.
And now-thanks 10 that same compromise
this was the only little portion Of the State
which was not bristling with Southern hayo,
nets, and IN which they weuld be permitted
10 meet and deliberate aud act in peace
And even here they did not know how long
they would be permitted to remain before
these bayonets would come down to disperse
them. They vera here to save the State,
and their people would not receive them at
home until they had taken measures to secure
this.
Mr. Pierpont, of Marion county, said that
the delegates bad not their minds made mp
as to what must DO done. They waited con-
/ suitation to see the mode in which they
should act Delegates were here from almost
all the northwestern counties, aud he thought
it lust that every county which was repre-
\ sented should report To a committee upon
ersdeHtislaf and The delegates should exercise
the same influence psoPOrtionately according
A to population. They wanted TO consult q
/ to lhe best mode of making the strongest
fight in behalf Of North Western Virginia
Gen. Jackson Thought much would be
gained in the county by the great popular
HDheaVal Of the masses of the western coun-
ties, in contrast to the small knot which
others would propose, They were here to
4 nurse the expiring embers of their counties
patriotic ires and. they wanted consultation
T and careful weighing Of consequences. H
withdrew ths obnoxious proposition.
Mr.. Iazier, Of Monongalia, urged harmo
ny, and hoped that gentlemen from evorl
county who came here, would be ADMITTED
as delegates. r.a
Mr.. Farr, Of Brooke county, moved tha
each county represented in the Convention
should have vote in proportion to the mum
ber Of votes it cast at the last Presidsntia
election.
Mr. Hubbard, Of Ohio county, moved tina
a committee of one for each county repre-
sented, be appointed as Committee uPO
Credentials, and also 10 report permsnen
officers. Adopted,
Mr.. Senseny, oi Frederick county, ha
come from portion of Virginia, where :
do 80 was to run the gauntlet of Soulher
bayonets and military despots. There wer
eight loyal counties in the valley of Vi ginia
which were ready TO fight or act Fh
quicker Abe Lincoln marched his army upo
the arlny Of rufians at Hsrpers Ferry, tn
better.
1t was moved that each county delegation
on the recess for dinner, suggest to the ehail
man whom of their number they choose 9
their member of the committee.
A recess was taken until O'Clock for dir
ner
At 3 O'Clock the Convention was called
! order BY the Chairman pro tem
Mr. Fletcher, Of Jackson county, UnGr
man of the Committee, reported the follow
ing names:
' For PIesidsnt-Dr. John W. Moss, woq
: county. t5e
t SecTetaries--MessrJ. Wagner, of MasO
county; Dent of Monongahela, and Craugl
g of Ohio.
a Hies Rrssidents-One from each county.
SesgeantGt- Arms-Jss. N. Ewing.
: DoOr-KePss-A. olevens and R. Higgin
The report was adopted.
Mesrs. Pierpont of Marion, and Magneli
of MOnOngalia, we're appointed commit,
to wait upon the President and escort him
the Chair. &
Mr.. TAR moved that committee of Oh
member from each county be appointed as
COMMITTEES on Federal Relations, to who
all questions of general policy be referred.
/ DR.. Moss, upon taking the Chair, W
greeted with applause. He expressed than
I for the 5onor conferred upon him. It W
I hardy necessary to speak of the occasiC
which brought them together. They hi
!. met to consider the unhappJ condition of o.
/ country, and to consider the position whiI
Virginia shall assume. The destinies
a thousands depended upon their action, al
be hoped their deliberations would be CO..
!. dueted with chat calmness and considerable
20 necessary to success. Applause.
The clergy of Wheeling were request,
by vote to alternate in opening each sessic
with prayer.
Mr.. Burdett of Taylor county, moved tn
tive doOr-keeperS and one Sergeant-at-Arn
be appointed. Carried.
Mr.. Carlisle offered q resolution that wht
the Convention adjourn to-day, it be to me
! to-moroF and each succeeding day at ]
! o'clock. t
E Upon motion, the resolution was mod
fed 80 as to meet at 10, continue in sessio
until u, and then take recess until 2
E each day. Adopted.
$ n. jackson moved that committee |
appointed Of one from each county, WI
! shall report to the Convention to-morro
/ morning at 10 o'clock, what action this Coz
: ventiOn ought to take in view of the presel
/, crisis.
Ar. Wiley, Of AOnongalia, thought IL
! plan of Committee on State and Feder
|, Relations preferable.
: Mr. Jackson agreed with the gentleman
t Cen Jackson proceeded to address Il
q Convention upon the condition in which /
= found affairs. He acknowledged tina. |
D owed allegiance to the State and nations
= Governments. This is no time, said he,
, display, or for the using of many worde.-
5 What does it became Us to do, as citizens f
| the limited Sfafaa nnd 1ff Vir,r;,;. IT. =