Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-09-07

lr, - t'N'SH" lRuelldDlG condition.
men, gentlemen, 1T is apparent that the
> irst indispensable step to the accomplish
iheht o! ihis great work, is the overthrow
by the ballot Of the present ADMINISTERS.
ton, and the Inauguration of another in
us stead, which will wisely and zealously,
but temperateIy and justly, WELD all the
influence and power of the Government
TO bring about speedy settlement OF our
national troubRs on the principles of the
! Constitution, and on terms honorable and
Just to all sections, north, south, east and
west one which viii stand ln(alterjnplv
Dy clVll and religious liberty OIL which.
instead OF relying wholly on its peculiar
uogmas and doctrines, and the ravages of
the sword, Till refer the national troubles
to the people, the fountain of political au-
thority, and 10 the States under The forms
oil The Constitution ; one which will have
no conditions precedent to the restoration
OF The Union, but will diligently seek that
result as return Of permanent peace D.
moongSt the people.
! Gentienen, you have been commissions
ed by the people 10 come here and initiate
steps to accomplish these great objects. to
select an agent or agencies in this good
work, that that step will be well perform
ca, have an untalteriEg faith, and Lha +
The people may sanction and God bless
| these means to the desired end is NV sin
cere prayer.
AT the conclusion Of his remarks he in
'rouuced the Rev. DR.. CIarlson, of Chico-
80, who offered up prayer for the speedy
return OF peace and permanent happiness
OF The country. Il, D. Perrin, G. NJ. Tor
vers and Moses Strong of Wisconsin, were
appointed temporary Secretaries,
The list of delegates was called by States,
ana as each chair man presented the Gre
dentlals OF his delegation he was welcomed
with loud applause.
Mr., IiIden, Of New York, moved that
one delegate be appointed from each del
esatlon to report resolutions for the con-
sIderailon of the Convention, and that all
resolutions be referred to the committee
without debate. Carried.
MIR. Cox, OF Ohio, moved that the Com
/; mttee on organization be instructed to
report rules for the government oc the
i Convention, and in the meantime that th o
rules OF the last Convention be adopted
Carried. ...v ....
Mr.. Powell, CT Kentucky stated that the
| contesting delegates from that State had
agreed, and were harmonious in the Con-
ven:ion. lie moved that the mem bers
from each delegation be appointed on the
Committee on Resolutions, they to have
but one vote. Carried.
Mr.. McDougal, of California, moved
that there be admitted to the Convention,
not to exceed three gentlemen, known TO
he members Of the Democratic party from
each Of the several Territories, said dele
gates to be permitted to participate in de-
bate without a vote.
Gen. Morgan, OF Ohio, moved to amend
by extending tie privileges Of the resolu.
ton to delegates from tho Southern States
and the District of Columbia.
Mr.. McDouga! accepted the amendment.
Mr.. Illdon opposed the resolution. as
II was manifest that no gentleman can bo
thus designated 10y tho Convection, who
do not come hero accredited to us, and
they may or may not represent conslit-
uency. Ii might be otherwise in regard
to Territories. There may be gentlemen
/ from them accredited as we are. but uu-
| der all the circumstances the adoption OF
| such resolution would in his Judgment,
be productive only OF confusion and disor-
der. (Checrs)
On motion, the resolution was referred
to the Committee on Credentials.
a communication, signed By i, l.. Rid
! die, Chairman Of the Louisiana delegation
was received, setting forth. that his col
leagues were properly accredited as dele
gates for Louisiana, notwithstanding tho
! Hall Committee refused them tickets OF
admission. Referred
Gov. Wcklfe, of Kentucky, handed
up two letters, which were read one from
John w. Leathers, and the other from G.
r. Buchanan, both delegates from Ken
lucky, in which they explain their absence
by saying that they are the victims Of mil
ltary despotsm, arrested without cause,
imprisoned and denied resort to legal
measures guaranteed by the laws of the
State and the Constitution to establish
their innocence. They profess increased
devotion to the Democratic cause, advise
the adoption of a peace platform, and are
hopeful of the success of the nominees Of
the Convention. The letters were laid on
the table.
On motion, each delegation, through its
otlttllull vi illtlil ,
OF the respective COMMITTEES.
The following is the committee on reso-
, lutiOns.
Maine--J. w. Dara.
New Hampshire-J. Z. Keyes.
observation-disclosures Lunt
Conneclicut-Charles h. Ingersol.
! Nermont--D. p. Redield.
/ Rhode Island-Charles S. Bradley.
New Iork-S0muel j: Tilden.
New Jerssy-A. Browning.
Pennsylvania mot elected)
Delaware Charles Brown
Maryland-T. G.. Pratt.
Keutucky-Thomas n. Lindsey and
James Guthrie.
Ohio-C. L. Vallandieham.
lndiana-James NJ. Hanna.
lllinois-S. S. Marshall.
Michigan-A. c. Baldwin.
Missouri-W. a. Hall.
Minnesota-E. o. Hamlin.
Wisconsin George B. Smith.
Iowa.. F. Bates.
California j. B. Weller.
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