Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-07-07

At ten o'clock delegates we're generally
on hand, and galleries filled With specta-
tors - also were oil seats appropriated to
ladies, prior to calling the Convention TO
order The hall was filled with rumors that
soms Of Pendletcns friends say, that oom-
binations have been made which render HE
defeat certain.
4. Committee on resolutions have sgrsed
unanimously on the platform and are ready
to report promptly.
Convention called to order BY the Prssi-
dent at 1910. Prayer by Rev. n. Plum.
msr.
On molten Biglss, Of Pa, reading yss-
terdaysssJourn vas dispensed with.
Mr.. Wright, Of Delaware, submitted re-
elutioos from Alexander StspAsas. [Chsero
Resolutions read By the Secretary they
Union under the constitution 10 Unisu Of
statss, referring 10 doctrines 81 JsFsrfen.
and the necessity Of bringing the Govern
msnt back 70 their observation.
Mr.. Richardson, Of Illinois, msvsd that
oil resolutions hereafter submitted b re-
ferred without reading.
A delegate moved to amend 90 % to con-
fns the motion to all resolutions relating to
platform.
Mr.. Cox said the Committee on Rcsolu.
tons we're nov ready to report, and he
hoped Mr.. Richardson would withdraw his
motion.
A delegate from California sent up q res
olution Of the labor convention Of California
against negro domination, and in favor Of
the eight hour rule - Democratic doc
trine.
Mr.. Richardson insisted on his motion TO
refer oil resolutions.
Mr.. Biglsr moved 70 lay on the table,
which was rejected.
The question was then taken on Richard
sons motion referring oil resolutions with.
out reading.
Mr. Price, Of Missouri, here tsok ths
chair before vote va taken On Richard.
sons motion.
Murphy rese 70 fspest from The Con-
mittss On Resolutions the platiern agrssd
upon, and which be sent 10 the Chair,
whore they were read By Murphy. They
declare,
let. That the Democratic party, rsposing
trust 10 the intelligence ADD justice Of the
people, standing upon The Censtita tion, and
recognising slavery and ssosssien % settled
BY the war o. voluntary action Of the
Southern States and never to be renewed,
% demand the imosdiats restoration of I'll
the States. [Chssrs.
I'd. Amnesty fse eli political offences, and
right Of suffrage in oil the States.
Sd. Payment Of the public debt,
where the obligations Dc not sx-
prsssly state on their face, the Law I'M
der which they we're issued does NOT pro-
vide payment in esin, Il shonld BE- paid 10
lawful money Of the U. 3. lprOlesged
4th. Equal taxatisn Of all property. in
Guiding Government bonds. [Chssso
9th. One currency for the 0evssnmsnt
and the People. laborors and o1lcs holders.
pensioners and soldiers, pssdussrs and
bondholders. Great cheers
9Th. Economy In administration rsduc-
ton Of tho army and navy; abolition Of the
Fresdmen's Bureau cheers and of in
quisitorial modes of collecting revenue l..
Iitf for revenue, and such equal taxation IN
der the internal revenue a. will afford Incl
dental protection 10 industry.
18th. Subordination Of military to civil
power.
s,h. Equal rights and protection 10 ma
tive and adopted citizens; against the doc
trine Of inmutable allegiance densunces
the usurpation and tyranny OF the Radical
party, its violation Of pledged conduct was
only for the preservation Of the Union
subjugatsd States overthrow freedom
| Of speech all press rc-establishsd system
| Of espionage, disregard Of AaJeds corpus.
made Of the national capital bastile, and
| threaten to destroy the original jurisdiction
Of the Supreme Court, and maliened the
Chief Justice because Of bis integrity on
the trial Of the President.
Tho report 10 continued q considerable
length. and, In conclusion, ID declares
that privilege and trust Of suifssgs belongs
exclusively 70 the eeatsel Of iaeh State, ond
that Congress hes usurpsd IL In violation Of
the constitution specifically dsnounees r.
construction acts % usurpation unconstitu-
tional, aud said Soldiers and Sailers' pen
sions 10 be faithfully paid, and that public
lands should be reserved for homesteads.
and thanks Andrew johnson for resisting
aggrcssions Of Congress. Great Cheers
rnd invites men OF all parties in past to
unite on this platform.
Mr.. Murphy moved tho previous ques-
ton, which was ordered with fow dissent
| ing votes.
A delegate called for re.reading, (great
cries of question" question, which was
adopted with few dissenting voices, then
the convention rose to their feet, wildly
cheering.
Mr.. Ligler, Of Pennsylvania, offered
resolution that the convention do now pro-
| coed to nominate candidate for President
Of the United States. (Chesrs.)
Some confusion snsued here, but The
chair put tho question at once. It Was de-
cided in the affirmative.
Mr.. Seymour here resumed the chair.
Mr.. vallandigham moved to reconsider
the vote just taken that the motion to 70.
consider lie on the table. Agreed to.
Mr.. Seymour said il Was important that
the Convention bsiore proceeding to ballot,
should clearly understaud what tie two.
thirds rule 10. He called upon The Secrs.
tary to read the decisions Democratic con.
vsntions in regard TO the twe-thirAs rule.
NJ. Richardson moved that two-thirds
Of oil the delegates voting upon Cany bsltet
shall decide nominatieu. he added few
remarks. in which hs denounced the two
thirds rule ~ . mieehevioss ens.
Mr.. Harrison Of New York bopsd that
Richardson's resolution would not b adopt
ed. lCheess] He wanted . aominslioo
meds only By the concurrent judgement Of
. two-thirds Of oil the delegates fron oil
the STAGES [Chssrs] Mr.. Richardson rose
to reply, bqt gave way 70 Clyms Of Pa.
Whe had beso chairman Of Cemnittso on
permanent organization said Conmittes,
unanimously opposed in reporting - rule
swe-shsrds Of ell The delegates - eject .
nouinatioa.
NJ. Heyt si Hasylaad attempted - II.
Ter % a0oudmoot - a. aoeodmone %
Richardseo'e rooelotioa, bst Richardson
withdrsw he rssolutien, end ~ amond-
ment fell With e.
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