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NEW YORK, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 25, 1848. = HE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION, NoW IN | SESSION AT BATIMORE, ] introduction of the Slavery Question. he, he. ke. Interesting Proceedings. Mr. Srranar, of North Carolina.—I hope he will not other, shall be the preference of the C. We have got to this point. and I hope we shall | doit goon. [have heard, last night and this morning. in- sinuations against the motives of men in this proceed- ing—that there is more at the bottom than appears | upon the surface of this resolution, Evil be to him who | evil thinks. Mr. Turyey and Mr. Rocens explained. Their ob- Ject was harmony, and nothing more. Mr. Strance—There shall be no shrinking on my part. I regret the resolution was offered; but being oitered, | was bound to vote for it. submitted, I should have proposed to admit both dele- gations from New York whth thirty-six votes between | them, allowing them to settle their quarrels among Baxtimonr, May 23, 1848. FCOND DAY’S PROCEEDINGS OF 'THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS@THE OLD HUNKERS: > rue ICAL BARNBURNERS VOTED AN FEXCOM- MUNICATION. For the convenience of the reader, we repeat the list f the Committee of Credentials of the National Demo- sratic Convention, ‘They are as follows : Muine-—Chas, Andrews, — Mabama—Wm. Acklin, ¥. H.—Robert Jenness, —-Miss.—Alex. G. MeNutt, Mass —Rob't Rantoul, Jv., Louisiana—W. 8. Kendall, “ermont—Levi B. Vilas, | Arkansas—Solon Borland, Rk. Island—Dutoe J Pearce, Missouri—Jas. M. Hughes, ‘onn.—James 'T, Pratt, —' Tenn.—H. L, ‘Turney V. Jersey—Garrett D. Wall, Kentucky—J,W Stevenson, Jowa—James Clark, el.—Win, b is.—Beriah Brown, Benj, ©. Howard, Jilinvis—-M, MeConnell, ia—Thos, H. Bayly, Indiana—A. 8. Burnett, arolina--Rob’t Strange, Ohio—A. P. Edgarton, S. Car .Commander, | Texas—L. B. Evans, ¥a.—M. Hall Me Allister, Mich.—Alex H. Redfield. ‘lorida—It, J, Moses, f | Pursuant to adjournment last evening, the commit- }eo met this morning, at eight o'elock—Gen. Howard, bf Maryland, in the chair, and Mr, Vilas, of Vermont— {u the absence of Mr. Stevenson, of Kentucky—acting }s Secretary. | ‘The Hunker delegates were prosent. The Barnburn- hrs—after their protest to the pledge resolution last hight. and theirdeparture on that occasion from the tommittee room—have been invisible. Roll called—some twenty-five, of the thirty members, present. Mr Pranee, of Rhode Island, called tho attention of ommittee to the quantity of business before it, Lud suggested the necessity of dispatch, He was clear- ly in tavor of a compromise of the New York difficulty; tnd to this end, he read, for information, two resolu- ions, which he wished to offer. 1, That the committee expects all the delegates s for admission into the convention, to support ion of the convention, and its nominees. hat with this expression of belief they are wil- ing to enter upon the examination of the claims re- peetively of both delegations from the State of New ne! —J ‘as anxious to be present’at the organi- 1 convention this morning; he wished to k upon the two-thirds rule, if it should come up, or he was opposed to it. He, therefore, moved a recess Hill 11 o'clock. A DIRECT AvoWAL. Mr. Kenpart, of La.. moved the following :— Resolved, That the New York delegation, known as he delegates of the Syracuse and Albany conventions, tre entitled to seats in this convention. ‘Tho question on the recess, resulted, 8 to 13. Lost. Mr. Pearex moved now his resolutions (given above) ‘or adoption. The © ‘aid it was the duty of the committee to mveution from the committee by reso- ution, They could present the resolutions passed last right—the protest of one set of delegates—the concur- ‘ of the other to the pledge required, as part of -eport. Mr. Pearce asked a consideration of his resolutions. fe was anxious to examine the eredentiala of both sets of delegates from New York, and that could not be Jone without some modification of the proceedings of ast night, He had voted against postponing the reso- ution exucting the pledge; but he wax not the less op- roged to the resolution. ‘The vote, without that of the entleman from Delaware, would have been a tie—his oming in and voting after the vote had been taken, yas rather unusual, ‘The proceeding did not look well. t was extra-judicial—it was travelling out of the re- bord, for the committee had no right to declare wheth- br the one or the other party of these delegates are or regnot}good democrats. They are all democrats; and 1ow will this action of ours appear, applying a pledge. nd making its acceptance the test of eligibility? We 1ave no such power. G22. Commtaxven, of 8. C., rose to a question of or- er, Camm decided Mr. Pearce to be out of order. Mr. Prance read his resolutions, The Cuain—They are very wide, and the gentleman 8 not out of order. e (V’iias moved arecess; but on « suggestion with- “Irew it. Mr. RoGers, of Pa.—I believe it is in order to move a econsideration of the resolution of last night, and to vass the question over tothe Convention. {| make that notion. The Cuam—It is not in order. sefore the committee. Mr. Prance asked if it was not in order to reconsider he resolution of last evening. The Cuain—The committee will give me their atten- ion one moment. The motion to reconsider is not in rder, for the thing is done. If you move to reconsider n adjournment. you cannot go back into session yes- erday—if you pay out mouey from the contingent fund fhe House, a mere vote will not restore it. It is one. The thing is done. The resolution was put; he act followed. The contestants were allowed to rlead their cause. One set of delegates left the hall, ind we do not know that they will return. Mr. Rogers asked that the committee consider his tion to reconsider the resolution, and report the uestion to the convention, Mr. Kespaue recited the proceedings of last night. We had gone thus far. We ought now to finish the york. There ought te be no shrinking. We want omething like the resolution I have proposed. The lonvention will still have a right to accept or reject We take no rights from the convention, nor can ye go to the business of the convention till we have inished our work. Receive the Syracuse delega- ion and the job is done Mr, Vivas—Not in order. Mr. Kenpa.t moved to strike out the resolutions of Ar, Rogers, of Ps nd to substitute a resolution de- lating the Syracuse delegates entitled to seats in this onvention. There is a question PREVIOUS QUESTION. Mr. Rogers moved to amend by a preamble declaring 0 tho convention that as the committee had exacted pledge of both sets of xamination of either—that as one party had adopted ie pledge, and presented thelr credentials, and that the other party had entered a protest to the reso- lution of the committee, and had presented no cre- ential: Resoived, That the delegates of the Syracuse and \ibany conventions are entitled to seats'in the Con- ention. de. Toney, of Tennessee—I understand the action f the committee Inst night excludes the examination f credentials, which it was oar duty to do under the pointment of the Convention. Instead of this, we Swed them three hours to argue thelr claims. before is; and then we say, but you must first take the oath if allogianee. How could the party for whom this act bas so expressly intended—how could they subscribe such a pledge? It would be a humiliation to them sign any such pledge, What, then, follows? One arty accepts the pledg ke them as the rightfu : re have of their eligibility is a resolution of ir that is tlie only evidence we act upon. It is a cu- ous mode of inquiring into credentials. Suppose you verse the case? Why then, the other party woul our own ; . Kexpart suggested that the Barnburners had clinod to present their credentials, as had been done y the other party, and was proceeding to argue the int. Mr. Tunwny—T believe | have the right to go on. in to be the plan of your action !—th: Ind unwarranted proceeding, Under such rules, sir, 1 ould not stand in your Convention. | would not be gag- d. This isa gag law.sir, We have departed from forme case has no precedent, admit a set of ates upon our own unauthorised act—we exact a ledge; if they refuse it, we will not hear them. That A new creed of action. What is to be the result ?— hile we ought to combine against the common ene- y, we can but look after the consummation of this lot to the certainty of defeat in the coming election, mon’s principles are worth any thing, they are worth fair hoaring in a case like this Mr. Pranee.—I would suggest that each gentleman peak but for a limited time. We have much yet to Is is most singular Mr. Rawrour, of Massachusett Mr. Turney. Ifyou exclude one party, why not as ell exclude the other? Their credentials may be some- ing, and they may be nothing—no more than so uch brown paper ; but whethor good or bad, 1t does ot follow that an’ act of the committeo is sufficient ithout their examination. ‘The pledge given does not rove the validity of the delegates, Why, too, refer ix to the convention. A small body is best for liberation. If these gentlemen can take their sents in ¢ Convention under this resolution. they will feel un- mfortable, What claim have they but their pledge ? Mr, Drexixsox.—We are ready to establish a claim, Mr. Rawrowt,—Then f am ready to hear you, | Mr. Vinay contended that the Hunker delegates were self-constituted delegation from a meeting which they at held at Howard's Hotel Mr, rus asked for speedy action upon the bust- ess of the Committee, as he desired to be with the | onvention as soon a8 porrible, e | Mr. VitasI have no objection to refer back the | | supported the views hole matter to the Convention, Mr Rocens—I have a resolution here, The Conven- ion can ratify or invalidate our action. ‘They are not pound to accept what we may please to offer, Resolu- jon read again Mr. Kew 1 moved to amend by striking out, and peorting a resolution declaring the Syracuse delegates ntitled to seats in the Convention. Mr. Vitas—I hope the gentleman will withdraw that solution. 1 ask it as @ democratic favor, themselves. But it was very uncomfortable for gentle- men to suspect euch other. Mr. Vitas appealed for a softening of lust night’s resolutions. If these delegates were to be sent home, he wished them to go home powerless, ‘The pledge re- quired gives them great power to do mischief. ‘Tho question on the amendment of Mr. Kendall, of Louisiana, (admitting the Hunker delegates}) ay a sub- stitute on the resolution of Mr. Rogers, of Pennsylva- nia, and was agreed to, 13 to 12. ‘The merits of the resolution as amended, and the credentials of the Hunker delegates, were discussed b Messrs, Rogers, Jonness, Borland and Vilas, who call- ed for the reading of the credentials of the Hunker delegate from the Ist district of New York. * When the reading was had it appeared that the said dclogabpgttughes,) was appointed yertorday by his col- eng appeared that they were authorised to fill vacancies, ‘After further discussion Mr. Rocens, of Ponnsylvania, moved to amend the resolution of 'Mr. Kendall, of Louisiana, by the fol- lowing addition, substantially, to wit:— Whervas, the Committee on Credentials have adopteil a resolu. mn requiring of each of the two sets of delegatus from Now , & pledge to support the action of the convention and ite nominees; and, whereas, the deles the Herkimer aud Utica tered a’ protes ‘aud il to present their credentials; and, whereas, the tes of e Syracuse and Albany conventions have acceded to the resolu. ‘and presented their credentials to the committee— solved, That the New York delegation known,as the delegates of the Syracuse _and Albany conventions, (the Hunkers) are en- titled to seats in this Convention, ‘Tho amendment was accepted, and the resolution passed, as follows:— Yras—Messrs. Rogers, Pa,; Ross, Del.; Howard, Md; Bayly, Va.j Strange, N. C.; Commander, S.C.; Me- Allister, Ga.; Acklin, Alx.; Kendall, La.; Egerton, O.; Burnett, Ind.; Redfield, Mich.; McConnell, Hughes, Mo,; Borland, Ark.; Brown, Wisc.—16. Navs—Messri H,; ‘Rantoul, Mass.; Pratt, © ; (Mississippi refused to won, Ky,; Evans, Texas; (Florida excused. ‘The States not given, absent or declining to vote. So, 16 to 8, the committee on credentials rexolyed to report to the Convention that the Hunkers were enti- tled to represent New York in the Convention, and that the Barnburners had, by their conduct, excluded themselves, ‘Thero was next a conversation on some incidental business, which was cut short by a motion to adjourn, tomect again at five P. Agreed to. And the committee adjourned, and repaired to the Chureb of the Convention, where they prosented thelr report. ny —8. SECOND DAY’S PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. Bautimonx, May 23, 1848. At nine o’clock this morning, there was a full atten- dance of the sovercigns in the galleries, and a full re- Presentation of the delegatesin the pews below. Judge Bricr, the Chairman, called the meeting to order; when ‘The Hon, Axpuew Stevenson, who was yesterday elected President, ascended the platform, conducted by the committee for that purpose, and, after taking a glass of water, he delivered an address. The Rev. Mr. Prumer, of this city, addressed the throne of grace, PLEpaas. Mr. Cone: said: Yesterday the gentleman from Indi- ana, (Mr. Hannegan) offered a resolution that the de- legates abide by the nominations of this convention. ‘Louder.”] It so happened that some thought the lution was ill-timed, the convention not being or- ganized, and not ready to vote on it. It was inferred that I was against it. Now that this is an organized body, so far as the friends I represent are concerned in this matter, I submit the following resolution :— Resolved, That each member of this convention, by retaining his seat, pledges himself to support the ‘no- minees of this convention, and use all honorable means to secure their election, “we can’t hear.) The Parsipent—In my preaent state, it is impossi- ble to hear at all, unless the members keep order, 1 do urge and entreat members to come to order, that we muy proceed quietly, A Mennxa, (pointing to the left of the church]—If those windows were closed, and the windows on the other side were opened, we could hear better. There is much noise in the street. Asorner Memarnr—*We have not heard a word.” The Paxsionnt—We cannot hear unless gentlomen come to order, [Rap, rap.) “i bined resolution of Mr. Cone was read by the Presi- ent. Mr. Yancey rose, Mr. Bovo—We did not hear the resolution. Will you please have it read again ? The Parswent—I am satisfied nobody's voice can be heard better than mine. Is it the pleasure of the meeting that the Secretary read the resolution? | will read it. (He commenced: “Resolved, That each meinber of this Convention’ . Does the gentleman hear me now ? Mr. Borp—I do. ‘The Paxsivent, finishing the resolution—“by retain- ing his seat, pledges himself to support the nominations of this Convention, and to use ‘all honorable means to secure their election Mr. Born, (smiling) —I heard it distinctly. Mr. Yancey, of Alabama—We are not yet a fully or- ganized body. Our friends from New York have not s on this floor; it is not yet determined how the delegates of New York may be admitted. If the reso- lution be adopted now, it will not apply,and be binding on the delegates who may be admitted from that State, without, having given them an opportunity to express themselves on its propriety or impropriety. I move, therefore, that all who may compose the Convention may vote upon it, that it be laid upon the table. Mr. Winston, of Alabama—I rise to a question of or- der. Alabama is unfavorably situated. We are weak lunged and modest men, except my friend, Mr. Yancey —(laughter)—therefore, we wish not to be drowned b. the acclamation of the loudest voices. I wish that cach State represented vote as States, and not by indivi- duals, The Chairman, yesterday, in deciding quos- tions, said “the ayes have it by the sound.” I hope the question will be settled by some kind of order, and not by sound entirely. (Good.) Mr. Cone. withdrew his resolution for the present, and offered another, viz :— Resolved, ‘That in voting on any question which may arise in the proceedings of this Convention, the vote shall be taken by Stat each State to be entitled to the number of votes to which such State is entitle the electoral college, without regard to the number of delegates in attendance; the manner in which eaid ¢ is given to be decided by each delegation for itself, ‘one did not know that there could be any seri- ous objection to the resolution. Some States sent more votes than they were entitled to in the electoral college. Drieaats raised a question of order. It was, that the gentleman had all the time been upon the floor, Mr. Cone said that he had felt a great degree of in- terest in the convention, and hence he had repeatedly been upon the floor, The gentleman will yet have an opportunity to lot off. (Laughter) ‘Some further conversation took place, and the reso- lution was adopted. The question of THE RU was taken up. ‘Those of the House of Representatives, as far as be ripened to the Convention, were adopted. A rule that two-thirds of the whole number of votes given shall be necessary toa choice, was read, when a debate took place. Mr. Sor.omon, of Alabama, said he was satiafied that, without the electoral vote of New York, the democratic party cannot he clected. Mr. Yanexy, of Alabama, remarked—We cannot delay the organization of the Convention, in consequence of the New York difficult; Let us organize now. If New York does not choose to go with ux, we will go into the election without her, (Applause.) If we are (Voices: “We can’t hear,” true to our principles, we can elect our candidates un- (Applause.) OUTSIDERS. Mr. Mose, of Louisiana, argued on the importance If you throw off ir der any ralu, of acting speedily on the question your tried men, and ta an outsider, this will be yo last convention. (Applause,) If it had not been for ti two-thirds rule, at the last Convention, we would have had a candidate (Mr, Van Buren) worthy to fill the Tresidential chair, if you decite to adopt the two- thirds rule, you fix it forever on the country ; and, in- stead of selecting a candidate from the several gentle- men who have been spoken of, an outsider, never be- fore known or heard of, will be presented ; and thus will the harmony of the party be destroyed. Mr. Bowne, of Alabama.—One of the remarks of the gentleman struck me with surprise. He spoke of out- siders. If Polk, I ask, is an outsider, who is insider?— (Applause) From the lakes to the gulf of Mexico. when many of those who now occupy a place in the scene of action shall have been forgotten, the shout of the democracy will be, “Jefferson, Jackson, and Polk.” (Grent applause.) Mr. Dallas was a statesman, long Known for his devotion to democratic principles. (Ap- pause.) The gentleman may not have designed his, but such will be ite effect upon the country. I might bring up another outsider, who waded up to his acaucts at the Exchange Hotel; but, on | further reading the original Hunker credentials. it also Had it not been | Knees in blood on the Canada frontier and in Mexico, | I will vote for any one who may be nominated, When that is done, I will bow to the decision of the Conven- tion, I will go home with burning zeal. and Alabama will, in the same spirit, go into the contest. Mr. Hast x, of Maine—I concur in the remarks of n who has preceded me, We come here ‘n regions of the North, to bow with wil- ling submission to the deliberations of the Convention, We come here to sit in these councils, to ascertain what shall bost advance the great interest of our common party und our common country. | When we have done ry at, we will be willing to bear the standard to victo- j whether the gallant Butler, of Kentucky, or any | y for correction, vention, he shall receive our warm, cordial and hearty support.— Who are outsiders? The gallant Butler, of Kentucky? [‘No." no.) His name would send a shout through- out the land, and ring through every valley, and como back from every hill-top. Your Allen, of the West, would set the prairieson fire, and melt the icebergs of the North. Who would not rally to the support of such a man? fiqua applause among the delegates and in the galleries.) ‘The gallant and chivalrous Worth, of New York, too. ‘They are “outsiders,” and #0, a8 was said by Mr. Bowden, is James Knox Polk! [Loud applause.) Mr. Yancey bore testimony to the genuine democra- cy of Mr. Morse, and said that he never meant to say that Polk and Dallas were “outsiders.” Mr. Morse explained—He only meant to show the danger of establishing a precedent, by taking a man whom the people, in their primany assemblies have not designated or thought of, Mr. Tiompson, of New Jersey, remarked that the gentleman had unfortunately adopted an expression of the whigs..who called all democrats “ outsiders.” It was not a democratic doctrine to say we will present « man who is not entitled to the honor and respect of the party. Lot us adopt the expression of Crocket, © Be sure you're right, and then go ahead.” He considered the two-thirds rule not an open question. He believed that if New York will not go with the democracy, we will fight harder, fight stronger. If we can’t got our old sister, we will turn to fair Wisconsin, and to gal- lant Texas—the “lone star”—the State of the gullant Houston, [Applwuse.] A NEW PROPOSITION, . Hemrineys, of Maryland, moved to amend the thirds rule, by striking out all after the word and inserting “a majority of all the votes shall be cast in accordance with tho electoral votes here represented; and they shall be sufficient to nomi- nate a President and a vice-President; and the indivi- duals receiving a majority, shall be declared unani- mously nominated. Mr. Huauneys said that the delegates had come to reprosent the democracy of the country, and he spoke eloquy, tly in favor of General Cass for the Presidency. He saf@ that the private character of General Cass was as pure as the Alpine flower that borders on the bosom of the eternal snows. Mr. Mrane raised a question of order; but ° : ‘Tho Presipenr said that Mr. Humphreys had a right 0 go on, A delegate said that the committoo appointed yes- teyday were now prepared to report with reference to the contested seats by the two sets of delegates from Now York. A debate coramenced, which was interrupted by AN EXTRAORDINARY ALARM. Looking from our elevated position towards the left of the church, we saw the delegates of Virginia, espe- cially, leaving their seats in hot haste. Others were compelled to fall into the current. and a rush was made for the door. All at once, individuals jumped from the side galleries, while not a few let themselves down by the as pipes. Bang, bang, jumped soveral on the sta- ging. “Care, gentlemen, you'll break down the plat- form.” “The galleries have cracked,”’ said a voico above— we're in great danger.” |The President knocked with his hammer. It was in vain that ho made an effort to restore order. “ No danger !" shouted out a delegate, “ Move a committeo of inquiry,” said ‘The confusion was now at its ' the gallery has sunk two inches,””—* — ‘we're afraid over pore.” “ Keep quiet, gentlemen,” “come to order: d there were hur- ruhs and clapping of hands. 1 was nothing to what was taking place. The President occasionally called to order, and was enabled to get in a few words edgoways, by way of allaying fears. “ Gentlemen,” said he, “ the cause of the commotion is merely tl breaking of a Lied There is no danger at all, no fea Unless there be order in the galleries, they must be cleared.” [Hisse A member, (elevating his voice to the loudest pitch) —I move that a committee of three be appointed to ex- amine into the facts. Mr. Reworr, of Pennsylvania—How can we transact business when every man within these four walls talks aud makes a noise? There is but one course to pur- suo—for every man to sit down, [* And keep quiet.” Mr. KerrLiwet., of Bajtimore—No men. better un- derstand the sense of propriety than the constituents Irepresent. The gentlemen who throng that gallery are my constituents. [A voice: “We are all demo- crats."'] ‘They will show a good example to the con- vention, I am confident. [Great applause. ] ‘The Parstorxt.—We must have order. The conft sion is not in the gallery, but on the floor. (Loud aj plause in the galleries,), During all this speaking, the confusion of jumping from the galleries, &., prev Mr, Bavuy,—Mr. President, —— The Paxsioext—Gentlemen will take their places, or withdraw. Mr. Bayty—We are informed by intelligent gentle- men that the gallery has settled two inches, and that it is not entirely safe. The Convention is not in a condition to do business, until the fact be ascertained. (It is true.) Mr. Y I understand that in 1844, the Clay vention satin this house ; and Providence permit- ted Mr. Clay to be badly whipped by the democracy. I me the case will not in our case be reversed.—[H. ha! Mr. Barty.—We (the Virginia delegation) propose to change seats with those who say they are satisfied there is no danger. [No you don't.) Mr. Rexpen moved that the Convention adjourn for half an hour, to produce quiet. SrentceRne—I wish to point to a fact. TLEWELL—I say to the democracy of Balti- more we have personal danger from the galleries. I say an apprehension, whether well or ill grounded; and in thew name, and in the name of every thing sacred to hospitality, I ask them to leave the galleries. [A large number of them retired.] Mr. Kerriewett moved that the convention adjourn for half an hour. ‘The Paesivext—I can’t hear, Gentlemen will come to some sort of order. The gallery will be cleared until we can ascertain the cause of the disturbance and con- fusion. It is proposed to look into the matter. 1 will look to it myself. [Good.] Mr. Yaxcey—Will not fifteen minutes do? The Parsipent—No. It is now a quarter of twelve, and at a quarter past I will call the Convention to order to resume proceedings. ‘The Convention adjourned for half an hour. The galleries, during the recess, were cleared of the sovereigns. A RESUMPTION OF BUSINESS. At half past twelve, the President knocked to or- der, Mr. Howaro, of Maryland,—Can I have your ear for « moment? ‘The Paxsivext.—Members will first. be soated. galleries are now clear, and will remain so. Mr. Howanp.—I desire to say that the Committee on Credentials have instructed me, as their Chairman, to make a report in part. Tho Presipent.—It cannot now be done. Mr. Howany.—I only wish to say, that when the Convention is ready we will make the report. That is The all, Rules, with certain exceptions, wore then adopted. THE TWO-THIRDS RULE Again came up, and Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, moved the previous question, ‘The Paxsiprxt said, that he could not do so, as the gentleman from Maryland, (Mr Humphreys) had yield- ed the floor but temporarily. Mr. Howann—I never yielded the floor. The Presipent—Not you, but your colleague (Mr, Humphreys.) Mr. Howanp rose to read the report in the Barnburners and Hunkers, ‘A question of order was raised, that the two-thirds rule has not been acted on, or voted on, _Mr. Morse. of Louisiana, arose to a question of pri- vilege ; that the question of seats overrides all others, and hee Mr. Howard has a right at any tims to make ‘a report, The Presip differed with the gentleman, and gave his reasons for doing #0; and subsequently pre- sented the question whether the Convention will receive the report. Mr. Yancey said that the twofthirds question again comes up, and no report can be at this time but by unanimous consent, The Pre: t informed Mr. Howard that his report could not now be received. Mr. Howano said—Here is New York unrepresented on this floor, She is entitled, from her magnitude, from her history, from her claims in every respect, to be here. I am somewhat surprised that the is willing to go on with anything what York is Knocking at our doors, Let share with us for weal or wo. I mova to lay pending question on the table, in order to enab to make the report. A conversation took place between an the chair, with reference to what New York might do if t tion be now taken, and decided, 0 thirds rule, Could her delegates move a recon- ration of the vote ?—could she move to reconsider n the delegates did not vote at all? & his over, The 4 stion was taken on laying, temporarily, on tho table the two-thirds rule, to enabig Mr, Howard to make a report on the New York case ; and it was de- cided in the negative—yeas 121, nays 133— When the clerk began to read the names of the States who voted, and as soon as that of South Caroli- na was named, Mr. Hatter offered a resolution, that the delegate from South Carolina be entitled to give only one in- stoad of the nine votes Mr. Haxxecan said that the committee yesterday, by a yote of three to one. reported that the delegate was efititled to vote for the Si uth, Carolina is the “lost star and outstretched arms we will welcome her,—[Loud ap- plause Mr. Haront remarked, that though Massachusetts was a federal State. the democracy had there an un- wavering body guard; and he Supported his resolution, Mr. Hasty opposed it, and said that the action of the Convention settled the question yes! The Prestoenr decided that Mr. f was in order. Several members disputed as to who was entitled to the floor. Mr. Haxweaan said that he only gaye way for a few moments. Mr. Tompson, of Pennsylvania, raised a point of order—that the votes of the States must first be read, before any question can arise in relation to them: Tue Preston said that the States were read mere- case of the Ponvention veral members terday. t's proposition Mr. Hanwxcas was accorded the floor. He was about to read from the Baltimore Sun, whose report of the proceedings, he said, was correct, when Agentleman from Mississippi called him to order. This settled, Mr. Hannegan resumed, and moved to lay the motion of Mr Hallet on the tabio. ‘Mr. Moses, of Florida, wished to say a few words in tion. There were cries of “ order. pent —Is it the pleasure of the Convention gentleman? (No, no.”] ‘The gentleman have an opportunity to speak some other time. {* Read the report,” let it be read.) Mr. Conr—If the vote can be taken to lay on the ta- ble, Lhave not a word to say. (“It will be taken.’] Deteoats : “By States.’ “It is not required,” « Tt is reqired.”” However, the question was taken, and the resolution of Mr. Hallet, that the delegate from South Carolina cast but one vote, was laid upon the table. YORE ON THE TWO THIRDS RULE. ‘The quostion was taken on the rule requiring a yote of two-thirds to nominate candidates for President and Vice President; and it was decided in the affirma- tive—yeas 175, nays 78—as follows, viz: Yeas—Maino, 9; New Hampshire, 6; Massachusetts, 10; Vermont, 1;' Rhode Island, 3; Connecticut, 6; New Jersey, 7; Delaware, 2; Maryland, 7; Virginia, 17; North Carolina, 11; South Carolina, 9! Georgia, 10: Florida, 3; Alabama, 9; Mississippi, 6; Louisiaua, 6; Toxas, 4; Arkansas, 3; Tennessee, 13; Kentucky, 12; Rhode Island. 3; Indiana, 2; Mlinois, 9; Lowa, 4; Mis- souri, 1 Nays) ; Vermont, 5; Rhode Island, 1; Ponnaylvania, 26; Delaware, 1; Maryland, 1; Ohio, ; Missouri, 6; Wisconsin, 4; indiana, 0—78. Absent —Now Vork, 36; Indiana, 1.’ Total, 290. ‘The Convention, at 2 o'clock, took w recess until 5, after having been five hours in session. APTERNOON SESSION. THE REPORT ON THE NEW YORK CASE. At five o'clock, the President entered and called the Convention to order. Mr. Howaxn, of Maryland—Is anything before tho Chair? The Paesivent (knocking)—The gentleman will suspend, until the Convention come to order. Mr. Howanp—I now wish to make a report from the Committee on Credentials. Does the Chair decide the report to be in order? ‘he Presipent—Yes. Mr. Howarp—The Committee on Credentials—— shall I go on? The Presioent—Yer. Mr. Howanv—The Committee have instructed me, as Chairman, to make a report in part. (There were hurrahs and shouts among the “outsiders,”’ who were listening to democratic talk from a member of the Convention..] The report will consist of a resolution passed by that Committee. The Committee, there- fore, report by resolution; byt as there has not been time to prepare a written report, as this Convention can fully understand, I am instructed to present cor- tain papers ass part of the report, There aro but four papers which will be read, and the reading of them il sufficiently explain the report of the Committee, which concludes with the* resolution appended. The resolution was adopted this morning, and isin leu of a written report, which we had not time to make. I will proceed to read the papers in their order, and offer, in conclusion, a resolution, as the report of the Com- mittee. Mr. Howann proceeded to read the resolution, but many delegates not hearing him with distinctness, he ascended the stand, and read the first resolution as fellows: “Resolved, That this Committe (that on credentials) refuse to open the discussion to the two conflicting parties from New York, how contending for seats in the National Deimocratic Conventioa, until each party shall pledge themselves to abide by the decision of said Convention, and agree to support, by all honorable means, the nominees cf said Convention. Mr. Howanv—This resolution having been adopted by the Committee, I now proceed to read the response jons to that resolution, and then I will read the final action of the Committee on the Credentials, ‘The first paper read was from the delegates selected at the Herkimer and Utica conventions (the Barnburners) who said that if they were to give such a pledge they would feel themselves. unworthy to represent the de- moeracy of New York, The next paper was from the delegates from the Sy- racuse and Albany conventions (the old Hunkers),who to be the rightful delegates, and they say that they will cheerfully acquiese and support the nomina- tion of the democratic party. CAvelent.) The protest of the delegates from Florida was read, who say that they declined to vote for the test resolu- tion, for the reason that among other things, in their opinion the doctrines put forth by the Utica conven- tion violate the authority of the States, and are repug- nant to the letter and spirit of the Constitution, and dangerous to the safety of the federal Union; and fur- ther, that under such circumstances, they can hold no political fellowship or consultations with said delega- tion; and for the reason that to vote for any resolution which, by any possibility, it could be inferred that the ph 1d agents could purge themselves and atone for. political errors of principle. Mr. Howaxp now read the action of the committee, as their report: Whereas, the committee have adopted « resolution that they would not proceed to the investigation of the claimes of the con- testing delegates from the State of New York to seats in this Convention, until the respective claimants agree to abide by the he convention and support its nominee, whether the the convention shall decision decision of claims of such claimants, and the U as they are called, gaving rufused to enter into any such arrange. ment, and aifixed their protest thereto, and no credentials; and the Syracuse and Albany claimants having Agreed thereto, and the committee having proceeded to examine the credentials of the Syracuse and Albany delegates, to wit, (hero is a list of the old Hunkers, That the suid delezates from the State _of New York, designated by the name of the Syracuse and Albany delegation, ary entitled to seats in this C n. A faint applause. ] Mr. Tovcry, of Connecticut, arose. Mr. Campagiixa, of the Barnburners, was allowed time to say, that the delegates appointed at Utica did not present credentials, for the reason that the delo- gation thought, that to do so would be contrary to the motion of Mr, Hannegan, by which the resolution to give pledges was laid upon the table. ‘The Prestoent said, that the gentleman would have an opportunity to present the credentials. (“Agreed,” “agreed; “No' ™no,”) Mr. Joxxs, of Tennessee—Since the President had the honor of presiding in the House of Representa- tives, they have adopted the hour rule. Would it not, therefore, be well to take notice of the time when the gentleman commences? Mr. Tovcey thanked the gentleman for the admoni- tion, although it was not necessary on this occasion. He intended to make a motion to recommit the report to the committee, with instructions to report the facts. The Presipent requested gontlemon to come to or- der, and he said that private discourse must not be en- tertained. Mr. Tovery—There are two delegations from New York, each claiming the right to seats in the Conven- tion. The one branch hag been accepted by the com- mittee; the other have been refused a hearing by the action of the committce. It is not the individuals of this latter delegation that I speak of now, but the re- resentatives of the democratia family of New York. .ook back to the era of 1844. The most prominent candidate in that convention was defeated by the two- thirds rule. Yet he did not complain, but sacrificed himself with cheerfulness to the great cause. He not only did this, but he appealed to his best friend, that great man who, statesmanship, honor, and native dignity of eharacter, was never sur passed in this country of ours. (Cheers) That great man left the place of his choice, and sacrificed himself a willing victim to the common cause; that great man who bore aloft upon his own shoulders, and carried into power the nominee of our National Convention. Now the question comes whether the democracy of the State of New York, capable of such sacrifices, wielding such power in the State and in the country, is entitled to bo heard in this Convention—that most universal privilege of the criminal law, You cannot be heard unless you give bonds for your good behavior. (Ap- Mr. Toucey confessed his readiness to give but if this test were ap- plied to him before his admission, he would take up his hat, button up his coat, and leave the Convention (Cheers.) ‘The introduction of this innovation would not only lose us the State of New York, but it would endanger every other State of the North. Mr Toucey appealed that every consideration of the safety or har- mony of the party depended upon a fair hearing to the Herkimer delegation, Aftor a contest among several competitors, Gon, Bayty, of Virginia, next secured the floor. (Take the stand, take the stand.) And as this gentle- man walked forward and mounted the rostrum, he was received with a round of applause, Gen, Bavty.—I_ do not rise to answer, at length, the gentleman from Connectient, but to place the action of the Committee in its true light. The gentleman | from Connecticut has totally miaapprehended the ac- tion of the Committee. ‘The frat thing that, was done after the appointment of our most distinguished me ber to the chair, was an appeal by the member from Georgia, to the delegates from New York, to settle their disputes among themselves, But both parties insisted upon an action, and that was the way in which the matter came before us definitively. It was then that a | resolution was offered, not from any section, re- | quiring this pledge to the Convention. It is a pledge which wemay apply to every membor of this Conven- ti a and Herkimer delegates A Meanen.—I would state that the delegates from orgin are instructed not to gs for a Wilmot proviso man. [Cheers.] : General Bayty, in reply to this observation, said that no man, either by an expressed or implied pledge, should be compelled to subscribe to doctrines that were strange and monstrous. Nobody supposes such a thing. ‘Tho doctrine of | democracy, on this question, fs non-interferonce. | [Applaase.) But the oer says, we refused to ear these delegates until they had given this pledge. | Not exactly so. Doubts had been thrown pon both | delegations by the friends of each, and we wanted to know before we admitted them into our fellowship, what | vere there purposes whether they wer for mischiet, Did our functions stop with the exami- | nation of papers’ apers, send delegates here, and blow up our proceed- | ings. We wanted to know, not their position with re | gard to the man to be nominated, but to the principle: of the party of which he would doubtless be the repre- sentative, We hay this right; we did not object to thelr credentials. I should be as willing to hear them now, as any gentleman of this convention. Our only | object was harmony and a harmontous settlement of , difficulty, Our object then was, and our object now for harmony or | Whigs might get up the necessary | is, to render such a judgment as will be mtisfactory to the democracy of New York, and not only fo the demo. | hawt of New York, but to the democracy of the whole | Union. |" Reading of the second resolution called for. Gen, Bavuy—I ask leave to correct a material mis- | take of the gentleman from Connecticut. Mr. Bay- ly accordingly said that the Syracuse delegates | were not admitted by the small majority of one in. the | committee, but by a vote of 16 to 8; and it would have been 17 to 8, but for an objection’ of one member to the delegate from the Ist district Resolution read. Mr. Forman would not make a speech. [ have not investigated the question, Iam ready to vote with ‘such lights as 1 have, before me. We came here for other business than this investigation—to no- | minate candidates for the Presidency and Vico Presi- | Saney. I therefore move you, sir, the previous ques- | tion. Mr. Yaxcry—I hope that the gag will neither be ap- plied to the Convention nor to the New York delegates. [Great applause.) Mr. Hanweaan desired to know what the previous question was The Parsioenr explained to several members succes- aively. A Vorce—Let's have it, Oh, no! no! The Paxsioenr farther explained the parliamentary law. Now the House understands it. A member in the back-ground asked the effect of his vote on this question. ‘The Pursioevt—Order, order, gentlemen, order. I do not hear word the gentleman says. Mr. Moses asked the chair the effect of his vote. Mr. Forman, of Georgia, rose to speak, [Order, or- der.] 1am trying to keep order. [Laughter.} Mr. Moses, of Florida, again asked of the chair to explain again the effect of a voto upon the previous question, and then turned to talk to a gentleman at his side. ENT —Wh: ‘The Pr question, and then, wit! the gentleman asks me a ut waiting for an answer, he turns his back upon me, (Unanimous laughter. } Mr. Moses thanked tho chair for his explanation. Mr. Paxstox Kinc—Doos the adoption of the pro- vious question preclude us from the privilege of being heard before the Convention ? The Cuain again explained that the adoption of tho previous question would bring the question directly to the adoption of tho report, cuttiug off all debate. Mr. Paxston Kinc—So | thought, sir—so I thought. Yes, that’s it. 4 The question was then put upon the previous ques- on: “Gentlemen, all who are in favor of the previous quostion will say aye.” A few scattering ayes. “Those opposed to the motion will say no.” A shout, like # small yolcanic explosion, shook the building, and announced the emphatic rejection of the gag. A LITTLE CONFUSION. Mr. Yancey, of Alabama, obtained the floor, and amid cries of “ go up to the stand.” Ho did so. | And he thanked the Convention that they had not sus- tained the gag. (Hussas outside, Cheering a domo- cratic speaker.) He cherished the principles of justice towards the Barnburners and the Hunkers as Well as towards gentlemen of the South. [Applauso.) He would suifor his arm to be severed from his shoulder before he would do either of thom injustice. Let there be a fall, fair, and candid consideration of every ques- tion which shall be brought before the Convention. The committeo, according to the resolution on creden- tials, had no right to proseribe a test. ‘Tho committee say, “we will not hear you until you subscribe to the teat. "Tt was not delegated by tite six or seven hun- dred members of this Convention. Do the gentlemen presume to tell him that nono were democrats but those who consent to abide the test of a committee? Democracy consists of something higher. It was an undemocratic tust.. (Cheering outalde.|| He under- stood that the report of the committee was adopted by only one majority. [A voice— Fifteen to fourteen.’ If he was wrong. some gentleman can correct him, (“You're right."] He had no desire to hear himself talk, as had been intimated by the gentleman from Georgia, (Mr. Forman.) He would, however, prefer to laid down the assertion that the delegation with which he was associated represented the regularly ongenitod democracy of the State of New York. Thay have been charged with degrading themselves by aubm'ttin to a test in the ex fx plotgs to support th homin onvention before their partical pon, He would to God that all rats might ever be degraded by submitting to such test lemocratic. It was constitutional; and all and constitutional asaagos wers Im its favor ker thea wont inte aa exten ted bis tory of the party ditfeulties in the State of Now York the cause of its existence, and the disastrous effects to the party it had produced. He contended that the Hunker delegation represented a great majority of the democracy of the Stato, and that the Barnburness, and those they reprosented, had goue out from the party without just cause of complaint. Ho said that the great and existing cause of disunion had beon laying on the tal jyracuso convention, by a decided majority, of a resolution proposed snd aupperted b those who afterwards formed the convention at Herki- | mer and Utica, declaring in strong and emphatic terms against the extension of slavery in new Staten and territories. At the expiration of the hour allotted to the speakers, when Mr. Dickinson bad coneluded his short argu- ment, Mr. James ©. Sarru, in behalf of the Barnburnors, then proceeded to address the Convention. Ho said the first cause of division in the party grew out of the efforts of the Hunkers to keep offices at the exponse and credit of the State. He said that his party wore called Barnburners because they burnt barns to drive out rats from the public granary, hence the name of Hun- kers was given to the others because thoy hankored after office. Ho said the gentleman who had preceded him, had said that thera was no degrodation in the test exacted. If gentlemen did not consider it degre- dation, he doubted if they had sufficient moral sonse to discover what degredation was, (Hisses and cheers.) He said that he had been admitted to tho democratic church long since, and would not now submit to ade grading and invidious test in a Convention that nomi- nated Silas Wright, ‘Tho test applied between two par- ties, and Mr. Wright was nominated by a triumphant majority. Atthe death of the lamented Wright, the con- servative faction again raised ite head, and at the Syra- cuse Convention, old Canal Commissioners, and ken-down offlcapholders were the controllinginfluence to prostrate Mr. Fingg, as a eandidate for Canal Commis- sioner, a consistent Democrat, and warm personal friend’ of Gov. Wright. They obtained by fraud a working majority. The Convention disregarded the rights of the minority, and by tho aid of Democratis Convention usage, accomplished its design, It was not till then there was first hoard the dosign of a separate organization. ‘The Herkimer meeting did not profess to be a regular meoting of the democracy of the State; but only of those persons indignant at tho conduct of the Syracuse Convention. The party then divided, as a consolidative movement, and in conformity with party usage, a call for » Convention was made, for the nomination of State officers, and to consider other matters. Tho speaker then went into the minutle of the dispute, and said that tho Horkimer and the Syracuse men’ both went into the Legislative cau- cus, and a Convention was called a¢ Uties for the purpose of compromise, and to enable parties to uni And organizo on old ground. His party was stigmatized to projudice it with the South, on certain grounds charged against it, The Herkimer platform w: donodafter the Legislative caucus, calling a conv at Utica, Tho Syracuse men went into two legislative caucuses, and were out-voted at each, ‘They had no right to dispute the authority of either. He and his party were no abolitionists. They regarded political abolitionists as foes. No set of men could stand up firmor for State rights and State institutions than the Democrats of New York. But they were in favour of extending to all new States and territories the pro- visions of the ordinance framed by Thomas Jefferson, and extended over the north-west territory. If we are not accepted, said he, we shall not go out conquered, but banners flying with the prineiples of Jefferson in- seribed upon them, When the Srraxen had concluded, ¢Hon. Hexny A, Fosren obtained the floor and proceeded to address the convention at length in de- hear himself talk, if it was intelligible talk—— Mr. Forman, of Georgia—Do you allude jto a public conversation ? Mr. Yancry—I can sve you out of the House. The Parsioenr (finding that the words were as hot as “a Southern sun could make them’) called to order, Mr. Forman made a remark, which was not heard, owing to the confusion. Mr. Yancey.—You are not the first man who got out in that way. When you get in, my friends, he who gets out may laugh—for a remark something like it. ] Mr. Formay (changing his position from # side seat to the centre aisle.) Mr. President, as the gentleman has referred to me—— ‘The Presipent.—Order. (Knock, knock.) Mr, Foaman—it is necessary to the good order of the House, (Laughter.) Mr. Forman and Mr. Yancey (the latter gentleman having come down from the scaffold) were now within striking distance. Some gentlemen improperly ima- gined that there would be a personal collision ; bu- they were not acquainted with the private character of these delegates, else there would h apprehension. ‘There were aries of «Turn him out “Oh no! don’t do it!” crowd pressed round these gentlemen. “ Take seat “ Come to order!’ and hisses, were heard in all direc- tions. (Knock.) fe been no ‘ake him out 1 The Parsioent—Order. Gentlemen, sit down. Order was partially restored, when The Paestornt said:—There was no personal allusion to the gentleman from Georgia. ‘The chair would have called the gentleman from Alabama to order, if there had been. All the membors had now retired to their seats; and Mr. Broixaen, of Virginia, ascended the platform, and addressed the convention, He said that he was giad that the previous question had been voted down; ¢ was not afraid of discussion on any question Mr. Burcu, of Indiana, did not wish to make a speech; it was his desire to lay the proposition before the Convention on the table, in order that gentlemen from New York may have an opportunity to be heard. (Cheering among the “ outsiders.””) Mr, Baxtuey, of Ohio, offered an amendment which he desired to be read, viz:— ANEW PROPOSITION. Resolved, That both sets of delegates from Now York prese asking admission, be admitted to full participation in all the pri Vileges and proceedings of this venty-two votes for the Stato of es, ) and th: im that each State inay have a number of votes eq double the number of votes it is entitled in the electoral college. Mr, Burau moved to lay the subject on the table. Mr. Dicktxsox—(Mr, Bright having temporarily with- drawn the motion)—I think the true sense of our dele- gation is, that the question be decided. We have been sitting here as passive spectators, and have made no headway. We went before the committee for the in- vestigation. It is a matter interesting to the democra- cy of New York, as to the Union, that the matter be decided. When two mothers claimed one child, they applied to the wisest man to decide the controversy. ‘Mr. Burien, of Massachusetts, raised a question of order. We are hearing a speech from a gentleman who has not been acknowledged as a momber of this Con- vention. Mr. Dicxinsow said he wished to be heard. The motion to lay tho report of the Committee on Credentials, and the amendments pending, were, for the present, laid upon the table. Mr. Hinnaxo, of New Hampshire, moved that the contestants be heard before the Convention, by two speukers, each side to occupy not more than one hour each This was agreed to. A voiee—* Be heard to-night" “ N Mr. Hanatson,.—-I do not understand. The Prrsioexr g—The Chair does not wonder. ha! Mr. Cammnet that the debate commence to-morrow morning. was acquiesced in; and amid much confusion, after other business, at'seven ock an adjournment took place until to-morrow, at nine o'clock. « Yer [Ila ! desired T Telegraphic. LOCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION. Bavtimons, May 24, 1848, The National Convention was called to order by th president, at nine o'clock. After the minutes had en read and approved, a delegate enquired of the chair if the democratic members of Congress were not entitled to seats on the floor. Objection was made to admit members of Congress and the delegates of the Maryland Democratic State Convention to the galleries of the house, Mr. Ketreaw of Maryland, proposed a substi- tute, providing that the city commissioners of Baltimore be requested to.examine the building and report whether it would be safe to admit spectators to the gal leries Mr. Frovrvoy, of Georgia, objected in strong lan- guage to the adoption of any invidious distinctions, ax anti-democratic, and contending that all should be admitted or none, ‘The whole subject was then laid on the table, Mr. Camenox, of Pennsylvania, proposed that all re- yolutionary soldiers in the city should be admitted to seats on the floor, which was carrie Mr. B of North Carolina, submitted a preamble | and resolutions to the effect, that, Whereas there are two sets of delegates from Now York, each claiming to represent the democracy of the IRD DAY’s State; and, Whoreas it is impossible for the convention to de- | cide this important and intricate question, having no evidence before them but that furnished by themselves, both of whom were materially interested parties; and. Whereas it was conceded that each delegate represent, ed large sections of the demeeracy of New York,and it was important that the said State should be fully re- presented--therefore, be it | Resolved, that both delegations beadmitted to seats | in this Convention, and entitled to vote on all ques- tions that they wish to. | | At the request of the mover of these resolutions they were laid on the table, to be hereafter called up. ‘The Convention then proceeded to the considera. | tion of the order of the day, it being the defence of the opposing New York delegations, by those chosen as speakers on the respective sides. ‘The Hon. Mr. Diewisrox appeared on the side of the Hunker section, ascended the stand, and opened tho discussion, He commenced by remarking on the ne- ‘ cossity and utility of strict party organization, and fence of the Hunkers. He spoke eloquently in bebalt of his party, and with warmth and severity in reply to Mr. Smith, and reviewed his statements respecting the alleged causes of division asset forth by him, whic! endeavored to show were fallacious and groundless When he had concluded an able speoch, Presrox Kixc rose in behalf of the Barnburners, and addressed tho convention in a strain cf fervid eloquence, He ix § king ax this despatch closes, and will probab the time till the adjonrn- ment of the ion. Tho question as to the right of seats will not proba. bly be decided this afternoon. EVENING SESSION. ‘The convention convened at 5 P.M. Mr. Duaxe, of Pennsylvania, submitted a resolution to the Convention proposing that, Whereas, The Syracuse Convention was regularly convened, and had preseribed rules for the election of delegates to the national convention ; and as those rules were not abrogated by any eompe- tent authority, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Syracuse Delegation are entitled to their seats in this convention, Mr. Tiomrsow, of Now Jersey, submitted a resolution asserting that the Convention found it diffloult to de- cide on tho intricate question presented to it, and referring the matter back to the democracy of New York without prejudice to either party. Mr. McAuisren, of Georgia, opposed the referring back of one delegation who were entitled to seats in this Convention, and who ought not to be afraid to meet the matter boldly and at once. He contended that the democracy of New York would never desert their principles, no matter what the decision of the Conven- tion might be. He considered that Mr. Yancey was unwise in asking such an issue. ‘The Syracuse de- Togation was olected in relation to the uniform demo- cratic usage of the State for twenty-one years. A quar- rel then arose between, the men for oles, protesting against the turning out of the Barnburners on aecount of the Wilmot proviso. Mr. Tuowrsox hoped the matter would be referred back to New York Mr. Stravcr, of North Carolina, defended the eourse pursued by the committee on applieation of the oppos! tion delegation. ‘They mutually charged each other fas being false to the demoeratic party; come right oF wrong, he would apply the test and decide the ques tion, 'One had refused to answer the first question of the Democratic catechism, and the other had answered promptly. He contended that the committee could do nothing but accept those that prove to be demo- crats. The Barnburners had virtually exeluded themselves by adopting the Wilmot proviso ; the South could ‘not. vote them admission. He hoped, however, that the question would be decid ed on cre- dentials, if the delegates know no other grounds.— ‘Tho members of the Barnburner delegation protested against deciding on their admission or rejection on the grounds of the Wilmot proviso. They wanted the {uestion decided on the validity of their credentials. Cries of “question,” « order,” &c.. followed. Suudry attempts made to obtain the floor, and in every direction disorder prevailed for some time. Me. Haswroax, of Indiana, obtained the floor, and moved that the previous question bo withdrawn for explanation, ‘Mr. Bantiry, of Ohio, denied that the Demooratic Convention of Ohio had taken grounds in favor of the Wilmot proviso, as asserted by Mr. King. Mr. Tensxy, of Tenn. ~One minority. The Convon- tion protested against the action of the committee in appotnting a test. as to the opposing delegation, ‘The same test was applied to Pennsylvania, Michigan, and others, would drive the States from the democratic world, Let the test be applied to all or none. ‘The Barn- Durnera would bo excluded solely on the merits of the Wilmot proviso, and no other. ‘The right arm of the democraey was paralyzed, and wanted no invidious distinctions or test, except for both delegations, or reject both, and leave neither ground for complaint. He closed by renewing the call for the previous ques- tion call for the previous question was sustained by the following votes : St Ayes. | Na: Reg | States. s Ayes. M smeih Alabama....... 8 New Hampshire 6 3 6 Massachusetts . . 12 6 - Vermont. . 5 - 4 _ Rhode Island... 4 4 - Connecticut... — 6 3 _ New York. .... - Missouri 6 1 New Jersey... 7 Miinois 9 = nnsylvan Indiana uw - Bs6 Michigan 6 ve Maryland . ‘Tennessee... .. 4 7 Virginia. . Kentucky... . 2 10 North Carol Ohio. . 23 — South Carolina. Wiscon: +4 - 3 Total... .172 61 ‘The question was then taken on the amendment pro- ng that both delegations be admitted to seats in and be entitled tothe number of votes ¢ is entitled to in the electoral college proposition was adopted as a substitute for the re- solution by the following close vote § Ayes. Nays Main asinw i? N. Hampshire. 6 Massachusetts. 111 Vermont .. 6 Rhode Island Connecticut New York. . labamna. . Missiasippt . Missouri. . IMinois. . Indiana . n y Pennsylvania . 19 Delaware Maryland . Virginia . « North Car South Carolina Georgia « prida. sees ‘The vote was not final, but while affairs were still Jing. a motion was made to adjourn, ‘This caused a m of cheers and hisses, but finally prevailed, and Convention adjourned to 9 o’elock to-morrow Blegse! senl we! FS eeonloalee| loco sto the morning. A SUMMING UP OF THE DAY'S BUSINESS. Bartimons, May 24, 1848. ‘The vote of the Convention, to-day, 126 to 126, was upon an amendment to an amendment to the report of the Committee on Credentials, so that the question is yet two stages from a final decision. This vote, howaver, we hold to be sonsind The Hunkers and Barnburners will both be admitted. ‘When the vote was carried by States, Pennsylvania

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