The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-02

indispensable step to the accomplishment of
this great work Is the overthrow, by ballot, of
this Administration, and the Inauguration OF
another in its stead which will wisely and zeal
ously, but temporarily and justly, WELD all the
influence ard power of the Government to
bring about speedy settlement of our nation
al troubles on the principles of the COnstitu-
ton, and on terms honorable and just to all
sections, North and South, East and West, one
which will stand unfailingly for civil and reli-
giOus liberty, one which instead OF relying
solely on its peculiar dOgmas, and doctrines,
and the ravages of the sword, will refer the ma
tional troubles to the people, the fountain of
political authority and to the States under the
forms of the Constitution, one which will have
no conditions precedent to the safety of the
Union, but which will diligently seek the re-
suit, the return Of permanent peace among the
people.
Gentlemen we have been commissioned by
the people to come here and initiate steps to
accomplish these great objects, and to select an
agent for this great work.
That the task will be well performed have
unfaltering faith, and that the people may sane
ton and that God will bless these means to the
desired end is my sincere prayer.
Inc proceedings were then opened by prayer
by the Rev. r. H. Clarkson, Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church.
On motion Messrs. F.. o. Heron of New
York, q. N. Tower of New Jersey, and Moses
NJ. Strong OF Wisconsin, were appointed tenn
porary Secretaries.
The list of delegates was then called by
States, and as each chairman answered for his
delegation he was welcomed with loud ap-
plause.
Mr.. Tilden, of New York, moved that one
delegate be appointed by each delegation to
report resolutions for the consideration of the
ov.d hat, la
Convention be referred to said committee with
out debate. Carried.
Mr. Cox moved that a committee on organi-
cation be instructed to report rules for the
government of the Convention, and made a
motion that the rules Of the last Convention
be adopted.
Mr.. Powell, of New York, said the contest
ing DELEGATES from that State had agreed, and
were harmonious in this Convention. He rose
therefore to move that one member of each
delegation be appointed on the Committee on
Resolutions and that the two have but one
vote. Carried. $500.
Mr.. McDougal, of California, thought that
there should be admitted to the Convention
not to exceed three gentlemen known to be
several territories said delegates to be permit.
ted to participate in debates, but without pow
er to vote.
Gen. Morgan, of Ohio, moved to amend bv
extending the privileges of the resolution to
delegates from the Southern states, and Dis
trict OF Columbia. Mr.. McDougal accepted
the amendment.
Mr.. TiltOn, of New Jersey, opposed the res
olution as it was manifest that no gentlemen
can be thus designated by the Convention who
can thus be accredited to United States. and
they may or may not represent their constitu-
ents. 1t might be otherwise in regard to the
territories. If there were gentlemen from
| these accredited as we, but under all the cir.
cumstances the adoption of such resolution
would. in his judgment, be productive only OF
confusion and discord. LCheers.1
On motion the resolution was referred to
Committee on Credentials
communication signed j. L. Biddle. of the
louisiana delegation, was received, setting
forth that he and his colleagues were properly
accredited delegates from Louisiana, notwith.
standing which the National Convention had
refused them ticket, of admission Referred.
Gov. Wicklitie, of Kentucky, called ND two
letters, which were read, one from John w.
feathers, and the other from j. r. Buchanan,
both delegates from Kentucky, in which they
explain their absence by saying that they are
the victims of military despotism. arrested
without cause, imprisoned, and denied the re.
sort to the legal measures guaranteed by the
State and the Constitution.
YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS.