The Evansville journal., 1868-07-07

usurpation, and commencing him for
his course. lJheers.l The resolu-
tiou was referred.
Fenton. Of Kansas. offered resolu
ton rrciting that the National Flag
should protect adopted citizens every
Ubero, the same as it does the native
horn citizens TCheers.1 Referred.
Wright, of Delaware, offered res
niution providing for CommIttee o.
one from each State to constitute a
National Executive Committee, which
Hall. OF New York. offered reso-
Union declaring that the thanks OF
The nation are due to Chief Justice
Chase for his ability. impartlallty,
and fidelity to constitutional duty 10
presiding over the Court of 1mpeach
ment. PROLONGED shouts.l Referred;
Randall, of Pennsylvania, offered
a resolution in favor of increasing
the pension to soldiers and sailors by
having them the gold equivalent.
fSiight applause. Referred.
Reed, OF Penn, offered resolution
recognizing the fidelity OF Andrew
johnson in upholding the Constltu-
ton and laws.
On motion of Richardson, of Illi-
uois. it was ordered that each State
report its member of the Executive
Com mittee by tomorrow morning.
Hurley. of Pennsylvania, offered a
resolution directing that the. Presl--
dents amnesty proclamation be read
by the Secretary.
A vote was taken, and the resolu-
ton appeared to be lost. The Chair
was about TO put the question again;
when Brooks, Of New York, moved
to amend the proposition so as to
simply declare that this Convention
approves the amnesty proclamation,
which was carried.
Cox. of New York, offered a reso-
luton approving the doctrine of
Marcy, by which a declaration Of in
teution to become a citizen of the
United States secures to the citizen
the same national protection as II
natur alization were already completed.
Bigfer moved to proceed to noml-
nate candidate for President of the
United States. Cheers.
Brewer, of Pennsylvania, offered a
resolution of thanks to the temporary
Chairman. Mr. Palmer, of Wisconsin.
Adopted. Applause ]
Philipps. of Missouri, offered the
following: :" Resolved, That the del
egates to this Convention pledge them
selves In adVacce TO support Its noml
nees". The question was stated by
the Chair on Biglers resolution.
HutchIns, of Missouri, moved to
= mend by substituting resolution
. that no steps be taken towards the
no .uInation Of candidate for Presl-
dent until after the platform shall
h ave been presented and adopted. "
The vote on this amendment was or
dered to be taken by q Gala Of the
States.
BigI er explained that his prop0si-
tion was not to proceed to hallotiHg
tor ca sdidate. but simply looking to
put candidates before the Convention
He was h.imseli in favor OF adopting
the pIatl orm prior to any baIlOting
The vote t,y States was then taken on
7 0Fk asked leave to vetire for con
sur ton, bat the Chair declared that
1891 votes mad been cast IN the affirm
ative, and thai the amendment had
been adopted
Belmont, of New York, offered a
resolution of Gaanks to the Tamm;Nny
of New York, for the use OF
their new hail, and their courtesy
and assistance to the Convention.
Garrettson, OF Pennsylvania, offer
ed resolution declaring the sense of
the Convention that in the future in
Democratic Conveptions a majority
vote should effect a nomination.
LSlight applause. Referred
Spalding, of Kentucky, offered
resolution that the parties put in
before this Convention
shall be pledged by their friends to
support its ticket and platform. Re-
ferred.
A delegate from Kentucky moved
a resolution requesting the President
of the United States to issue procla-
nation OF universal amnesty.
Dawson, of Pennsylvania, asked an
Immediate vote on this resolution,
and it was adopted with few dissent
ing votes.
Schwarse, Of Missouri, offered a
on finances and taxation.
Referred.
Reeve, of Indiana, offered a resolu-
ton providing that a FIVE minutes
recess shall be taken in every case
before the roll is called on any ques-
ton the vote upon which, by States,
is ordered.
Crawford, of Nebraska, offered
resolution cODdemning the Recon
struotion Acts Of Congress. Re-
ferred.
Emerson, of Maine, offered a reso-
luti n calling upon the Committee on
Resolutions to report the platform at
the earliest moment possible.
The Committee on Platform hoped |
this would not be adopted. The CON-
mlttee were industrlOusly at work, |
and would report as soon as practi-
cable.
Preston, of Kentucky, also OF the
committee, said they hoped to be able
to report to the Convention tonight. |
Vallandigham, of Ohio, as privi-
legged question moved that when the
Convention adjourn it be to meet
again at three o'clock, which was
modified By substituting o'clock,
and in that form was adopted.
Bowie of Penn, offered q resolu-
ton, expressing the National grati- /
ude to Andrew johnson, for his pa
triotio course, and asked its immedi-
ate consideration. Objection being
made, the resolution was referred.
Richardson Of Ill, moved that all
resolutions on the Presidents table,
be referred without reading. Adopt
ed
Adjourned till / P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On tie Pre,inent's appearing upon
the platform, he was greeted with
three cheers by the audience. The
President: The Secretary will read to
the Convention a letter lust received