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rve more. Idoabt not but you bat you wil) atthe aame (tim) hear wotwe uy io ‘Ogbiing as long (as) here was a poseibithy ef bopy THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST. Proceedings of the’ Charleston Convention. STUBBCRN CONTEST ON THE PLATFORM. THE CINCIENATE PLATFORM REAFFIRMED, he Chart of the Democracy on the . Slavery Issue, ‘The Acquisition of Cuba Re- commended, ‘The Platform of the Plerida Demaoeracy. THE FIRST ONSET OF THE REPUBLICANS Meeting of the Recky Mountain Ciub, Speech of Senator Doolittle, of Wiscon- sin, in Reply to Gen. Cushing's Address at Charleston. ‘The Maryland Republican State Convention. 47GB MEETING BROKEN UP BY A MOB. Sppointment of Maryland Delegates to the Chicage Convention, &e., &o., do. OUR SPECIAL CHARLESTON DESPATCH. OCnaniastox, April 26, 1860. ‘The Comamittes on the Platform have adopted Bayard’s Fesolutiens by a majority efene. It is searcely likely ‘bat the resolutions of the majority ef the Committee on ‘the Platform will be carried. If they are carried they 6vpore of Douglas. Some ef the shrewdest politicians Bere Delleve that there wili be Be nomination made, Toe despateh I sent you last night as to the instructions o’ Mr. C:oswoll by the New York delegation mast bo q‘slified, There was 0 formal 1g of the whole © legation; but the vote in the Committee on Resolutions at-od sixteen to sixteen, and Mr. Oroswell retired to oon- Bult thoze members of the delegation. The majority ef ‘those, he said, including Jobn Cochrane, desired him to go for Bayard’s resolation; but this morning there was a fuil meeting of the delegation, and ® majority expressed their ‘views ip favor of tbe Cincinnati platiorm with the Dred ‘Beots decision annexed, yet declined to instruct, thus Abrewing the responsibility entirely on bim. Tt seems, Werefore, probable that the New York delegation will ‘vote against the Southern resolution, and for a platferm Abst will suit Mr. Dongles, = ‘The vote for Bayard’s resolution in the Committes on ‘Mo Platform was all she Southern States, with California tacd Oregon, im the affirmative, 4 motion to reconsider is made, and the Douglas men hope still to effect a compremise, Caaniaston, April 36—7 P. M. In the Committee on the Platform the motion w revum- niger Mr. Bayard’s resolutions was carried. ‘The resolutions offered by Mr. Bayard embrace the fol owing pointa:—The frst affirms the Dred Boott decision; the Becond repudiates squatter sovereignty and Congressional Aotorvention; and the third affirms that it is the duty of the federal government to protect all species of property ‘dm the Territories,on the high seas, or any other place over which it bas jarisdiction, Mr. Clark, of Missouri, moved to efrike all out after the world ‘‘resolved,” and insert. the Teanessee resolu- fions, a8 follows :— Resolved, That we hereby reaffirm the principles an- Bovseed in the platform of the democratic party adopted jw Convention at Cinetpnati in June, 1860, and that we bold \hem to be a true exposition of our doctrives om the Bubjects embraced. Kesoived, That the views expressed by the Supreme Court of the Uniied Staves, in the decision of the case of ‘Tved Seott, are, in our opinion, @ trae and clear exposi- Bou of the powers of Uongresa upon the subject of the ‘Territories Of the United saves, and the rignts guaran- eeu w tbe residents in the Territories. i Resolved, That the States of the confederacy are equals Jp poitstoal rights; each State has the right to sett'e for 1t ® Jf atl questions of internal policy, the right to bave or Zot (0 bave, and Gi Rt surrender +19 + in the fede- Tei constitution, end wit! poi now do #9. Revolyed, That the federal governinent hag no power to iniérfére with slavery in the States, nor to introduce or exeinde itirom tbe Territories, and no duty to perform Yo relation thereto but to protect the rights of the owner fioto wrong, ond to restore fugitives from iabor, aud Guses it cannot withl old, ‘Phe question was called for, and the motion to strike out was carried, but the motion to insert the T.nncesee secoltitions failed. The vote was as follows: — Affrmative—Tennessee, Kentacky, Missouri,’ Oregon, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Pennaylyania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Gulifornia—Total 14. egative—Delaware, Maryland, Virginis, North Caroi- na, South Carclina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisi- moa, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Maine, Maesachusetts, Tiinol#, Towa, Wisoomsin, Minnesote—Total 19. ‘Quie extraordinary vote, which leaves the matteras it Ptood, with nothing done, has taken unsophisticated peo- ple by surprise. These resolutions do not go far enough Bor twelve of the Southern States, while they go too far ‘Sor mont of the Douglas States. A majority of the Pennsyivania delegation are in favor of ibe Bayard resolutions, but, like the New York delega- tion , dectine to instruct their representatives. ‘The Committee adjourned till five o'clock, but there is no prospect of a platform being agreed to. Some of the Southern delegations, on closely consider- ing Bayard’s resolutions, do not rogard them as sufficient, ‘Dut designedly evasive. They go for protection of afl property In the Territories, but they do not assert that slaves arc property. There is thas a loophole, which makes thom objectlonablo to the extreme South, and the Acciaration against squatter sovereignty renders them ob- moxtoug to the Douglas men. Six or seven Southern delogations want the Alabama reeolutions, An ffort will be made to-morrow morning to rescind the resolution which provides that the piatform must be constructed before the nomination is made. Strong efforta are being made in the Massachusetts ‘iclegation to induce the Douglas men to support Gen. Cusbing, but they will not succeed. It is suid they will @upport the nominee on the second platform. Delaware will oppose Douglas to the last. ‘The exhibition of fesling for and against Douglas ia vory romaakable, Those who prefer or oppose other men do netevince any enthusiagm. Ip his case if ie diferent, NEW! YORK HERALD, FRIDAY,: APRIL 27, 1860.~TRIPLW SHEET. 3 470E PLATFORM OB TNE DEMOCRACY. Cuanuesron, Apri) 96—51 P.M. ‘The following resolutk ns bave been finally adopted te- ight by the Committee en the Platform, consisting partly Of propesitions by Mr. Clark, of Micsouri, and Mr. Bay- ard, ef Delaware:— Recolved, Thot the platform adoy Cinclanatt ke ails med, WAB the following retoiation Niet the kaucnsl “emocracy of the United States hold ardu.al <riucipls on the subject of sisvery io the ‘terrories:— First, bay Oongre 88 bea uo po Aor to abolteh slawry in tbe ferrtories. Second, that the Territorial Legetatuye bas no power lo abolish berery tae Bet ner to probibit (be jutrojuction of riaves therein, cetroy or tmpair the rigut of property Mw tlavis by aiy logielation whatever, Resolved, That it ie the duty of tho federal governraent tw protect, Wheo necessary, the Fights ef person or pro- PeFiy on ibe bigis eas, in the territories, OF wherever elee ite eonstitationsl jurisdiction enters. Resolved, That the enantments of State Legislatures to defeat the faithful execu the Foginve Slave law ave hostile im character, subs ve ef the Constiiation, re eluiionas 5 ia thelr character. Revolve d, That it # the duty of the federal government to protect the rights of person ard property on the high teas, in the Territonies, or wherever else ite jurisiicuon extends. Rexolved, That it is the duty of the goverament of the U) tea States to acquire Cube at the earliest practicabie Meme it, Resolved, That i is the duty of the government of the United Staten to effer protection te naturalized citiazas from foreign countries. ‘Tocee resolutions were, adcpted by a vote of eighteen to Afteen, New York, Oregon and California voting wih te South. The minority then moved the adeption of the Clucinnali PlaVerm, wiih ap additional resolution referring all questions cf tlavery iif the Terriieries to the decision of ‘Me Supreme Conrt, This was rejected by a vote of 17 against 16, New York ‘Votin, e. ‘The minority reyor: wll be presented, as well as the majcrity, to the Convention, and them the struggle begins. ‘The New York delegation held a mecting this evening: at whist they repudiated the action of Mr. Croswell by vote of 48 to 22 on finally casting his rote for the majority resolutions. After an angry debate the deloga- tion adjourned til] to morrow, whem they will instruct him net to sign the majority report, and if he refuses, ‘they will repudiate his act in the Convention, and cast the ‘vote of the Biate against the resolutions. Fernando Wood contradicie that part of the report of his epeesh in one of the Charleston pepérs which repre- sente him a1 raying he would gofor the platform and wemnee <f this Convention uncunditionaliy. On the contrary, he is waiting to see what the Convention will do, and if itis not satisfactory he says he will join the Southern delegations, who express their determination to secede if the Northern delegations; show they are unwill- tog to carry cut the eompact of the constitution. Infact, the programme greed upon to-day by the leading mem™ bers of ihe delezations of Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, ‘Texas and Florida, with delegates in Gsorzia, Tennessee and ‘Virginas, will probably be followed by porti ng if not oli of the delegates of Louisiana. The programmo ie to xeccde frcm the Convention if satisfactory resolutions ‘are not adopted, hold another Convention in this city at once, snd ncminate either Slidell or Jeff. Davis, or some otaer Southern man for President, and Fernando Wood for V ce President, and then appeal to the South gene- rally acd to the conservatives of the North. The expes'ation from this moveme. i js to throw the e'vetion Into the House of Representatives, in whish ite South will have seventeen votes, or a majority of one. It is probable this nomination will be made before Satur- doy right. THE LATEST REPORTS. (CaaRizsron, Ayril 26—Midnight- Mr.*Blidell s most irdigtant @! Mr. Croswell mov'ng, im the Committee on Resolutions, a reconsideration of tle vote for the Bayard resolution this morning, and says he fs ready to Jcin the seceding delegations of the South, and will probsbly bring with him the Louisiana delegation, to which ;rom!sea were made on the part of the New York delegation which are now trescherously violated. Xichmond, Cagger, and the rest of the confidence men of the Albany Regency, have soli the Southern delega- tions which voted for them, as they have #0ld Dickinson, and sell everybody, and now Jaugt at tnolr credulity. ‘They bays alcv coeated their fellow delegates all through by eaying they were not going for Douglas. Now they throw off the mask, and say they will onst the vote of the State for him as a unit, ‘Their vote on the platform shows that Richmond has the control, and that they will vote for Douglas, John Oochrane and he had an excitirg altercation at the Mills Hovse this afternoon, in which also Mr. Stetson took part. Several pereops were standing eround. Mr. Cochrane acoveed them of using bim till they effected their purpose, and of declaring for the administration in their Lecompton resolutions at Syracuse, and now turning round on the opposite tack. Richmond, losing his temper, broke out in a furious tirade, cursing the South and damning the President, procouncing in favor of constructing a plat- form to suit the North so as to make a great Northern democratio party, avd gain 9 majority of the representa- ttyes In Cosgresa, and let the South go to the devil. ‘Tho Dick’: son men and ite Guthrie men are excited beyond mirasure, aud derouuce the whole thing as base treachery. ‘They say they are now sorry they opposdd the Wood delegates, and feel humility at being dragged at the tefl of the perfidicus Regency. Last night one bundred and twelve Southern members of the Convention pledged themselves in caucus to each other never to vote for Donglas in avy case under the rule of yoticg adopted by the Convention. ‘A minority of the Icdiana delegation will vote against Douglas. A resolution wil’ be presented, to theeffect that if part of a delegation secedes, the balance will not be permitted to cast the votes of ‘he State asa unit, but only for the number of de’egates rema'ning. ‘There ‘s intesse exe!tement hers to nigh'. A great crowd has bee: addressed 1: front of the Mills House by a number of persons, among others by O. Jennings Wise, ef Virginia, ard Judge Meek, of Alabyma, who says the doctrine cf Douglas i: little better than that of Seward. The action of the New York delegation as regards the platiorm has excited the most bitter feeling bere among many able Southern men. Aram 97—1 A. M. ‘The people have not separated. e GQUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH. ‘Wasamctoy, April 26, 1860. ‘The article in the Constitution of this morning {a rela- tion to the nomination of the Charleston Convention {6 re- garded as « tender of the olive branch on the part of the sdmicisiration, and an indication that they will eupport the nominee of tho Charleston Convention, whoever he may be. They think the Cincinnati platform, pure and simple, is the only compromise tha! cad bo agreed upon, and that the South wilt be obliged to yisid. On the other hand the administration mon say if the Cla- cinnati platform is adopted, it will bo duo 10 the South to place one of their own men upon it, as they caanot be expected to yleld both platform and man where there is such » great difference of opinion as is manifested in the committee. Th is expected that two or three days will be consumed in discussion ip Convention, and balloting is not looked for till Monday or Tuesday. Dovglas stock is on the rise here again to-night. The indecision of the Committee upon Platform, and the ra- mored Geclination of Breckinridge, are construed in favor of Dovgiae by his friends, THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION. | s'v- » puvtic concert om another, They are temenssty | regotay ‘The Convention assembled at ten o'clock. Mr. Frznvca,o Virginia, presented averies of resolutions Jn favor of the enforeoment of the Fuz tive Slave law. Referred to the Committee on Platform. Mr. Fvcure, of Peansylvanis, presented a resolution re- eognizing as « fact, thas while the goverpment has no pow- er to protest slave preperty in the ‘Ivrritories, 1 should provide power to its offlcers to enforce existing laws, and pretect exusting rights. Referred to the Uommitice an ‘The Committee en Platform ‘a still out, and it ts uader- stoed they are wholly unable to sgree, and that three sepa vate platforms will be presented. Mr. Browns, of Peunsylyanis, presented a reaotation Ceolaring that emigrants to the Territeries carrying with them slave property are entitied to protection to auch Mr. Wa.xsn, of Mississippi, effored an amcudment, de- claring it the duty of the government to afford legal pre tection, to all classes of property, slave or otherwise, ia (he Territories or on the bigh seag. ‘The amendment was accepted, and the resolution as amenced referred to the Committees ou Platform. ‘The Tennetsee platform was ihen read and referred. A dozen cr more resolotions with regard to slaves in \be Territories were preeented from vasivus delegates ani relerred to the Platform Committee. A number of retolotions relative to railroads to the Pacific were aleo presented aad roferred. ‘Mr. ExwanD, of Georgia, presented a resolutionon the rights of elayeholders, describing » suitable platform, and declaring James Guthrie, of Kentucky, as the proper maa to nominate for the Presidency. A resolution on the tariff being presented, Capt, Isaram Rysprre proposed to include Mononganela whiskey in the articles to be protected. Mr. Bayanp, of Delaware, hoped that the Convention would not be made to appear ridiculous before the coun- try by these resolutions, and moved that they be referred without reading. Capt. Rrnpens said he desired by bis amendment to put aatop to them, and he bad succeeded. Tne Committee on Platform not being ready to report, ‘& motion was made that the Convention adjourn until four ‘The motion was withdrawn, to enable Mr. Montgomery, of Pennsylvania, to present a resolution to instruct the committee not to report # national committee until the nominations are made. The subject was referred to the committee. ‘The following reaolution was presented by Mr. Movron, of Louisiana, and is said to come from Seaator Stidell:— Resolved, That the Territories belong to the several “tates as Common property, and not to the individual citi- zens thereof; that the federal constitation sinves, and such the owner "bereot evtiiled to carry bis slaves into Territory of the United States, and to hold them are friendly legisiation, cr otherwise, tepure of suem property, or discriminate against it by Mr. Sayrzs, of Rhode Island, offered @ resolution in- etrocting the Cotamittee on Platform, with the following «ditional reeolution:— Rerolved, That we recognise to the fallest extent the prinelple that to preeerve States must be maintained, and the decisions of the oourts enforced: and that every branch of the federal govern. met ebull exerciee all its constitutional powers in the protection of persons and property, both in the States and the Territories. An exciting scene arote op the presentation of this res2- tution, and It was Onelly raled out of order, as under the Platform rule, and must be reforred to that Committee. Several other resolutions were offered, and it was re” pestedly aeserted that the Platform Committee would be unable to report at all. A reeolution was then offered, inatructing them to re- port what progrees they had made at ten o’clock to- worrow morning. Pending which the Convention adjourned till ten o’clock A great sectional excitement is raging here to-night. The Southern cotton States are rampant, and threatea Mr. Douglas bas telegraphed to his friends to socept the Cinctrnati platform and the Dred Soot deeiaion, but mot te go one step beyond this. ‘The Commitice on Platform moet again at seven o'clock this evening, and every member of the commitice is in- Btructed by his delegation as to how he shall act. It fe stated that Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Alsbama will leave the Convention in case of « flaro- up, and probably Georgia and South Carolina. To-morrow will be an exciting day. ¥r. Yancey is cocked and primed to the full, and the fire-eaters generally are in the greatest state of exsite- OUR CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENCE. cz The First Combat in the Battle of 1860—A lance at the Arena and the Combatants—A Wrangle in the Massa- chusetts Delegation—Fum Ahead, dc. &The Conyention appears to be composed of able and energetic men, Their physiognom!es bespeak their local” ‘ice, and the copelusion of the most superficial observer, ag the names of all the States of the Union are called, ard the visage of the person who respends for each is distin guished, must be that “this ig @ great country.” The aget of the mombers will probably average from foriy- three io forty five yeara—none £0 old aa to be senile, cone £9 young as to be recklesely imprudent. The wisdom of age seems to be admirably combined with the elasticity of youth in nearly every delegation. From their appoar- ance they are all representative men of thelr sever ral districts, and to their jadgment, it would seem, might be confidently confided the important respon sibility of selecting a mau to whose hancs may be com- mitted the welfare and the happiness of the country for four years to come. It is too early yet to define the leading spirits of the Convention. There are still behind the curtain men whos» vim, vigor and vivacity are equal to those enjoyed by the members who led off the battle this morniog. ‘There are different opinions reepeoting the result of the vole to. day. Some regard it as a Douglas victory—others the reverse. Itis reported in private circles that the New York delegation now in isin favor of Douglas, and tho! there is no doubt they will be confirmed in their seats by the Committee on Credentials. A strong friend of Douglas, a Louisianian, and & Tenreseeeen, J. Knox Walker, Private Secretary of President Pollr, regard the movement thus far as favorable to Douglas. The Pexsiext pro tm—What is the question the gentie- | own information, whether the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Tho Massachusetts delegation had # lively timo at | man submite? The Chair wil} hear rH Sab Fama Meco) stew sree pean ‘of the gentieman 3 General WaLKeR (coming down L4 eicsipp) (Mr. Barry . a . thelr meeting for this morniog, Hon | Cmetlarge tavie) That wal Twant, ‘iamnothere | Mr. McCoox--I cia accept his amendment in part. SR J Tenac Davis was appointed temporary Chairman, and SR. Glen temporary Secretary. General James 8. lector of the port of Boston, was selected sect Cyatrman’ of the delegation, receiv to be presented to the Convention, on the part of Massa chusetts:— Vice President, a jester W. Obapin; on Credentials, Oliver Stevens. ‘wes made by Gon. Carpe! select a member of the Borton, moved to lay the motion on the tabie. Gen. Carpenter, who is Postmaster at Greenfield, and is generally a chrewd man, said the rclection had better be port, wanted to know what was mcant by the “pro. gramme” If everything bad been cut and dried, ae consultation st all. He bad airesay noticed king’an explapation of pire Chairman stating that the term had undoubted. Giimore’s brees band afternoon, to the delight of a large concourse of specta. tore, They play at a fair one eveuing thie week, and delegates from thet Gtate; and the resolution was lo tbe effect thet po member of New York delegation S¢mnted om the floor be permitted to pari eipate in the arte se perg api!) the contest shall have bees Beitled, Mr. MoCoox, of Obio, presented the following resoiu- commituce of ene frem cach State be Mr. Ricuaxpeon, of Ninols.—8o far as the ‘Quine thereof, to report permanent | of tbe gentlemen from Alabama ie comemrned. wo 1» Con venvon. . #08 Our tickets from the committes ted at i we Po} Ular, and Rave been invited to visit Gavasmab. DETAILED REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF TRE CONVENTION. the Charleston Mercury, April 24.) ae ae nay, April 28, 1860, Day, ‘The Cuadrenntal Convention of the democratie pit; of the Uniieo Sy for the purpese of placiog in Bmina MOD caLGidates for the vftloe of President and Vice Preai dept cf ike United States, this morning assembled in ine oity of Charleston, at the Institute Hall. The Couventicn is composed of delegates elected by tho eg at afte sraaninatons of the several States, pamber- i 9 for eve yhjan see TRerutea Ty Presidential Elector te wi each ¢ Naijonal Executive Committee, in tesutng tokets of acmtesien, followed the rule usoally adoples in pa lic. mentary and deliberate bodies, of admmitiing to the hall only such delegates as beld prima facie cvidence of hu img been elected by regular orpapizaijons, excludiog from the State ef New York those known as “ Wood dele gation,” and. from the State of lligcis those knew. «a ‘as BS Administration celegation.” - The Beats were 0 arranged as to give to the delegation from ewcb State the exciusi| ry vectien of the hal TR, SEER AES I © gallery On the right was assigned for the usc of luctes, apd Was partially occupled. The other galleries were Bre goed to such member the press from abroad 4s could not be secommoaarcd on the fluor of the ball, apd to other invited spectators. b Attwelve o’slock Judge Suatuzy, of Vermont, Ohair- the Naticnal Democratic Commitiee, called the Qon- ion 10 order and sald :~Geatiomen— We are assenidied en this occasion as @ National Democratic Conventon, convened by the National Demeoratic Commitwe in our- svance of SeeNy cantare upon thew by toe lest. Na- tions! Conveniion ‘en in Cixcinuati, for the purpore of selecting euncidates for Preeident nad Vice President, to be supporied ip the coming oanvars by the democratic party of the country. The first business in order wil) be the election of a temporary presiding officer. Gentlenen ‘Will pleaze nominate. ‘Mr. McCoox, of Ohio, presented the name of Francis B. Flourncy, of Arkensen. Jodge Sxariex put the question on the nomination, aad Mr. Flournoy was elected by acclamation. ‘The ont pro tem. was then ezcorted to the chair by McCook, of 's \, of Georgia, and was recetved with epplaute. ‘Ibe PResmest tem.,on taking the Chair, said:— Gentlemen of the Convention: I thank you moat sincerely for the honor you bave done me, and I shall endeavor #0 to demean myeelf ae to bring about a speedy organiza- tion Of this body. Again thanking you for the bonor you beve cepferred, I cuter upon the digcharge of the duties yon bave assigned me, et plauee ) The proceedings of the Convention wore then opened with Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Hanckel of this city. ir. Fuener, of Virgivis—Mr. President, we are not yot organized, a8 1 understand, even temporarily, and to complete that temporary organization, I nominate as temporery Secretary, Wm. F. Ritchie, of Virginia; after which I bave another propeeition to present, 3 ‘The ncmination was received and carried by acclama- ion. ry. Ritchie took bis place as Secretary. Mr. Frener—! now ask that the Chairman of this Con- vention bave read @ communication which lam commis- soved to present, and upon which, having been present ed, Ieball base a resolotion. Col Wixeton, of Alabema, objected to anything being done except business relating to the organization of the Convention. ‘The Prusmnent pro tem. —The point having been raised, the Chair will decice everything out of order except the organization of ibe Convention ir. FieHeR—It relates to tne organization. Of course I should not, at this stege of ibe proceedings, present any Quaniast m, April 96,1860, Mr. Fisnzn, of Virgiia—Now, I propose to amend thet | Democratic Convertion they decided wi rerolution, 1 Lave the right io ofer am amendment, 1 | to<uter thie ball. and it Wil be a Usoltae Buppese. ebro) the names pow. Lv Be der, Barxspare—Ie that reeolution amendabia ? Judge Mxax—Weil, let us know who ‘The FxaeiDANT pro m—It is, if the amendment be ger am not questonteg the Ca the committee at }. Dut T imeiot that at ie prepeseatae is ox mes of all the delegates should be recoraed upem ike... ‘be PRESIDENT pro tm. (peremptorily).—The Chair bas Ovrba) before we act upon any other quest decided the gentlemen's propoation to be out of orier. Mr Bakkavare, of Mien.—I wigh to make a siple steam) Mr. Barxepars, of Miseiaeppi—l offer the foiowimg ax | meni in reply to the remarks of the gentlomen from Tile au omiendreent to the resolution proposed by the gentie- | pois and Obio. ” wen frem Ohio -— Judge Musk—I trust the Chair will fret deeide my pela bye Lahr abt opecth 1y peers ay ter er . rules Bat yy the several delegs 8 ret wely, 10 be compone 1 of 6 PRESIDENT prv few.— The Chair ra one from each State im which there is no dispoted deiega | o! orcer. 9 bei = tion, whore duty it eball be to report to the Qonventivn Jucge Mexk—T bow to that decision. the delegates who are entitled to seats upon this floor. Mr. BARKSDALE, of Missisnippi—I desire to correet the Mr. Ricmarpeos, of Liinois—Mr. at, 1 hope my | mirapprebensicn under which the gentiemem frem Jil- friend from Onto will acer pt the ion ef the gentle. | noir ond Ubio, (Mr. Richardson and Mr, MeCook) labor, man from Musieeippi. (Cries of Good” and ap | in doing £0, | dtinet claim any intention to discus plause.) There isa contest in the State from which | | the merits of the claim vpon which thee men as- come. ‘I want this Convention and the country to sec | sert their rights to seats upon thie floor. | think thes, im ‘Upon what it is based. I want to show you, geatvemen the Conventions of 1862 and 1856 there were contested the materials that they bring here to make & contest our | sate, and upon both of these occasions neither delega- If. However bumiliating it mey be to me | tion was permiitea to ave a voice im the isetion of have to contest my right tos | ihe Copvention. In proof of that fact, Ihold in my hands of yesterday to the democratic | the publiehr a frceatiogs of these Conventions. Mr. CRs1G, Of Metoari—If the gentleman from Missie on the committee | sippl will allow mo. 1 desire to correct tbe misepprehen- that ie to pare upon it. J do not know how it may be fo | sim iBto which be ber falien. In 1866 there were two Fe epect to other Btater, Dut, 20 far as Lilinois is concerned, | sets of dek gates at Cincipnati from the State of Miseourt. wes ae se one mont, comes iandteontempistie ever | One een perch - Cah ‘Was admitted upon the Meer y fore any body ‘world, (Loud and v State uzon the orgee a ree oar Gazer, of Penaesiv hated hPa Mr. Cocrnsxr, of New York, obtained the floor. 2) mney Ivan Pat desire to submit My. xe, of Louisiane—J rise to @ int of | SBY Temarks upon eithor of the two propositions sow fore the Convention, There ia « resolution pending by the gentleman from Ooo (Mr. MoDook and Frnyr—I went to amend by substituting the follow 4 Whereas, i sppeure——"? order. My vot order f#, that no gentleman from the Stats of ew York has yet been aamitied aa @ celegate upon this fcor, and, therefore, no gentleman from that Pea oie Neyen ited som he 3 i his | In Cocnrann— gentleman pleare atate ont of order in eueb an eusible tone that we from New insert Ip lien thereof the following: ork cap bear and understand it. ‘That there shal] now be two committees appointed, each Mr. Lawaxscs—It is that po from the State | 0 consist of one member from each State, to be selected of New York bas yet been into this Coavention; | bY the respective deiegates thereo’—oye » Commistes on thot there 18 a contest for the seats from that State, aca Permanent Orgapizaticn, and the othar a Committee on that until tbat question is seuled, New York haa no right | Credepiiele—and that in determining the coutreversy in to «peak {0 this Convention. (Appiause.) regard to the aie; seats from the State of Mipols, the Mr. Cociane—I will propound this question to tho gon. | ™«mber of the Committee on Credentials from that Sate tiemen: By what right does he hold his seat upon this | “Dall pot be permitied to vote thereon. And in determin- ee: ing the controversy from the Biate of New York, the Mr, Lawnexce—As one of the delegates from the State | ™¢mber of the Committees from that State shall ni Bo of Louisiana, whoee teats are uncontested. permitied to vote thereon. Mr. CocunAsn—And ae delegates from the State of New now move the previous question. York, by the same right axd no other, we bold our seats, |. Mr. CLAkK, of Missourl—I axk the gentleman to with- (Great applacee.) draw the demand for the previous question for a moment, Mr Lawnaxce—It is well known that there are two sets | Mr. Cessxa— I will do go if the gentleman will renew it. of delegates trom tho State of New York, both equally Mr. CLARK— Certainly, T will do 80. I bave before me respectable, and entitled to the atiention of the Qouven- | ‘Pe proceedings of the Cincinnati Convention, and | fied resp tbat a reeoluuion wos ther® adopted for the appointment ‘The Paeeirent pro tem.—The Chair roles all th's discus. committee of one from each State to nominate sion Ovt of order. It ts a matter for the Convention to | Nest cilicers for the Convention, ana that Missouri had @ } determine who are the reguiar delegates. We aro not yet | Wmber on that commities, although the seats of her de- an orgenized body-—a Convention. is not the time | lestion wero contested. 1 now renew the motion for the } when it can be legitimately decided. There is a proposi. | P!eVious question. tion now pending to appoint a Committee on Credentials, |, JU¢re Mxax, of Alabama—I call for a vote by States en and they will report upon these matiers. the adoption of the substitute of ine rontleman from Pena- Mr. Banky, of Murieaippi—1 suggest to the gentlemen | *)!vania (Mr. Cesapa). There ie no evitence im the i ” | seesion of tho Secretary who are tho members of para = mune Proceed uatil we Know who are the moc | TSrico, and we mist theesiore demana e reso sy a there as property, aad of the Territories, by ipacion, ua- endanger the ; mrithholding thas protection given to ether property im matter not connected with the organization of the Gunven- | | Pruswenr profem.—The Chair has fost decided that ques. | “time wastes 060, { f Sresiver rel ee ecertion “of a Ohaniidueect | , The Presiwesr pro tm.—If it relates to the organisation | My. Banny—I mske tha suggestion in this connection, a taken. and it was decided in the | powers te secexe-the vightnef sinwebeldans. tbe in order. rake bi ea 1a | WRBEIE we bare the Committee on Credentials fret, the {iirmalive—yeas 268, nays 47, The Milowing ts the vote, ; ir. FIShER is poet 6 Seorotary’ tion wil) not be able om. ave Ata quarter of twelvo the Convention adjourned tih | table)—Now, sir, I Will read the communication aad then ition reports wee etme ee tee States, Yeas, four o'clock. cfler my resolution. ss Mr. Jonn Cocnraxe, of Now York—The floor has been 8 AFTERNOON SESSION. ‘ Br, Jonx Coonan, of New ork claim, ‘sr, to > sanighed to we, and unlere the gentleman rises to a point “4 : ‘ Muncatoo is read, Of order, certainly cannot tal The Convention reasscmbled at four o'clock Mr. Fnex—Teat ig the question in leave. Thaye tho | Mr. Banny--1did’neb kuow that tbe gentleman from 13 Tro Committee on Platform were not yet ready to New York had the floor. I thought he bad abandoned it ' Cocuraxe—I have tho floor, and until I am inter. Mr. Cechrase—Certainly pot. It was taken from me Mt rupted by the order of the Preeident, I propose, with the Fe far ofthe Convention, to retain it. (Applause.) rise, sir, to a question of order. This Convention has now only's purely temporary organization. Before any permarent organization js effected, the gentleman from Virginia propose that a certain communication bo resd. Why, sir, in our nnorganized condition, it is beyond all precedent, eo far as I, in my experience, havo learned, for the Convention to listen to any communication from any rource having no connection with our permanent or- gabization. Kr. Lawrence, of Loutrisia—T raige the question of rie, that the gentleman from New York has no right to the floor. Yr, CocpRaxe—I am upon the floor upon a question of order. Iraire the question that the gentlemon from Vir: einia murt frst read bis resolution, and then it will be competent for the Preaiient and tho Convention to determine whether the communication on which the rero- Jution ie bi ie in order; for manifestly, coufessedly by every principle of common sense, if the resolation is not {pn order the commupication is not in order, and canuoi be tworder. I submit, therefore that the communication cannct be read until'the resolution has been presented, anc I call for the reading of the resolution. Mr. Fister—It shall be read with the permission of the Chair. tem —The resolation may be read by m a pomt of order, Mr. Prevident, I was heartily pleated to bear the remarks which fell from my friend from Mirois (Mr. Richardson), in respect to the amead- ment of the resolution which bss been propose: amencment meets the unqnalifled and unepimous appr bation of the delegation from New York, (Groat ap? Plause.) We are here, a8 wo maintain, repreernung the regular etanding ‘orthodox organization of tat Sate, But, meiniatoing that porition, woe are not actrated by such folly a8 to supposs tha: there ‘may be DO controverry ag to the position we may take, and whetber there gontlemen come with claims of greater or le mogcitude, in our conside ion, When the sppeal ie mace to equity thet the con ania should be beard, we are content that they shail be heard. We of New York bave never beon educated fu that echool of etbics or politics which would ineist or maintain it to be the right that they who are litigants ould be the jugee of their owo case. Sir. if the pro- pesition was mace by this Convention (hat we of Now York should eit te a“judication upon the matter in con trove) sy in that State to which we are parties, wo should moet respretiully decline it, We would decline 1: in the firet place as men and CM gare and fa the next Place a men cloihed with the rabts of democratic regu- laity, and wiebing to submit ourselves to the decision of our egadjators, T hope that the amendment will pre ‘vail. Mr. Hamrron, of Marylani—T desire to eek tho gentle. man who offers this amencment, whether be proposes to exclude Btates from positions in this Convention, where Union the equality of the nelanativel IBE¥e! 1 Sad! Beataas wr CuanzzstoN, April 26—Evening. ‘The PRESIDENT pro eperal content. The Chair supposed there was no ob ction to the reading of the cemmunication. If there be objection, the Chair wil! put the quostion whether it snall air cchdipetadeeurggurieel urtieerel ‘Total........ 0.5 So the amendment : i i to. Mr. Fisurr, of Virginia, protested a; to leave the Convention in a body, and nominate Jefferson | 16 read, (Fbouts of “Read!” «: !? and ‘Nol’? “No!” | there is only ® single coutcsied acat? (Criea of * gainst the vole of Davis for President and Fernando Wood for Vice Presi- ee Foon of File proper, Ca a in sonot dance ee ue % a4 2 ¢ We ee fonts’ bent igemaned that bia protest a“ preoe be man . MILTON —. right. dent Af the platform doos me}, repadiate “ squatter sove- | 17 iste the eabetanoe Of hie comiaunioation’ it there be | af, Poow of Obie" co not wish to this dis | The reolution, as smended, was adopted no objection, of courre, it could be If otherwise, | cuesion; but let the States which are 4 be named Mr. Crsava moved to reconeider the vote by which the read, ot A the question could then be put whether it should be read er not. Task the gentleman, therefore, to state the sab- stance of his communication. ' Mr. Fisusr—I would have stated the substence with s great deal of pleasure; but I bave bad the permission of the Chair to read it, aud I will now read tt. ‘The Pxrstpent pro +m —The Chair would like to know whether the gentieman presents bis communication from the delegation of his State? Mr. Fisuxr—1t is from a State delegation. ‘The Present pro tem.—It will be more regularly in or- der when the delegation of Virgiote is called. Mr. Jonx Cocuraxz—It is esrential to the business of thie Convention that we should proceed in order, We bave now no rules to us; I move, therefore, that the rules of the last Natioual Convention be adopted’ until further provided. Mr. Fisser—You may do that when you when you get the floor, but you cannot ¢o It now. Mr. Cocunaxz—I have been recognized by the Chair, aua if the Chair decides that I am not in order, I wil re- epeetfully submit. Mr. Fisher (somewhat excited)—No, sir; am on the floor, and J alone, J ineiet on the reading of my resolution, ‘The PRESENT pro tem.—The Chair has already decided that the gentleman from Virginia will not be in order un- til hig State ie called, Mr. Firner—Virgtoia, sir, fs not responsible for my as- tiou here. I am commissioned simply ass delegate to this Convention, to present thig communication, and I de- wand the right of presenting it. ‘The PReeIDENT pro tem —The Chair bas decided the genucroan from Virginie tw be out of order, and he hopes the Convention wil} sustein him ta bis ¢ecizion. (Cries of “Goody” “Thavs right,” and great applause ) ur. Fisher (growing more excited) —I do ‘not mean te yield my rights. J am ow the floor and no man shall take ‘ue from it. (Cries of erder and applause.) ‘The Present gro tem —The gentieman is out of order. Mr. Cocuraxr—I call for ® vote upon my motion. (Shonte of ““Queetion;” “qnestion ‘The Present pro tm then put the question in th~ affirmative on Mr. Cochrane’s proposiven. Genere] Watxer, of Alabama, rose, and, »\—=Hg on his co OO ee var rin gentlemen {8 out of order. 1 PRESDENT Yro bm —The 6% a The Chait will entertain «otblng while be 1s putting the estion " a too from Louisiana—You have a right to be heard. Doot’t give up. Gentra) Waren continued to demand intr "beg sd ahoute of “Order,” eres of “Hear him,” “Put bm dowh,” and ‘Put the question,” and tumultuous coa- fesion. ‘The Paeswext pro tem—The Chair has decided the gen- detean to be ontot order, and will bear no proposition ples be appeals from the decielon of the Chair. ‘General Watxrr appealed from the decision of the ir. oe pro tem—The question is—‘‘Shall the de- ciejon of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Conyen- tion?” . “General Warker—No, str; 1 demand to be heard upen the appeal. (Shouts of “order,” “eit down,” “go on,” &) . reeolution was adopted, and also moved mouon to recopeider wpon the table. ware 3 ye mee wae agreed te. Ir. MartiEwe, issipp!—T desire to offer lowing rerolution:-— er ae Resolved, That the delegations from the States of New York and Jilinois, whose seats are contested, be requested not to participate in the proceedings of this body entil the Laeerw rien on oe erty determined and re- rie onvention which of contestants entitled to their eats. ar oad Bete Ohio, moved to Isy the resolution upom le. Mr. CraRK, of Missouri—The resolution of the man from Mirsicaippl is clearly out of order, fn the eine Proposition, in substance, which we have just yoted TeHOP, OF Uonoecucum1 Tew =. or- der, My point of order i# that, » resolution paesed here to appoint two committees, the next business tp order is iy bea to the appointment of those com- mittees, and that nothing ee is a Deve se Sispored of. Midas totic The PRESIDENT pro t/m.—The Chair overrales the point of order. We can dispose of the matter just as seon by taking the vote on the motion to lay on the table. Mr. Crank, of Miseourt—I object to the del Ng the ree a York voting on tbis qnestion, on # ground of interest, ard I make che si jection the celegation from Ii}moia voting. poy: ” ed delegation from Mississipp! demanded a vote by The quer Hon WEY E14: “Sine following is the vote by Yeas. oye. in the resolution. Let ihe gentleman from Mirzissippi name in his resolution the States which be propoces to exclud the amendment Mr. MoCoox, of Obso—I will proposed by e@ gentleman from ippi, with the onderstanding that it is to extend simply to the delege- tons which are contested entirely; but this languago ex tende to avy State in which there is a contest of even a single seat.” If the gentleman will so qualify it as to ap ply merely to the contest of an entire delegation, ther if bo objection toxt. It bas always been the urage of Demo cratic Conventions to exclude from ite Committee on Ore. dentials the delegation from the State upon which such Contest aries, and we ark for nothing ph, ot Mr. Banry, of Missiesippi—If the resotution as proposed ow should Be adopted, there ean bo 20 orguitzation nat after the committee reports, which may four or five Cay Tt will be better that the Committee on Organ - zetion should be first appointed, to copsist of one from ach State a8 proposed, and when the Convention is or genized then we can appoint a Committee on Ore- Centiale, becavee we are now proceeding in an unorgavized condition to act on what will be the vital question of the Convention next to the question of platform and the ques. tion of pomivatien. Mr. Char, of Missourt, obtained the floor, and called for the readibg of the rerolation and smendmen’. ‘Mr. Banxepavt, Of Miseiesippi—I bayve modified my amendment gas to read es follows:— Resolved, ‘That & committee of ove from each State be selected py the respective delegations, except New. York and Iineis, whore duty 1; eball be to eelect permanent oflicere for the organization of this body. i ] will state to the Convention that shis amendment ‘6 of fered on consultation with gentlemen interested in the contested BeRys. Mr. Mares, of Miseiseipp!—I desire to offer an addi nd went. = 6 gr? ste o# aaeRouys—] claim the floor. Mr. sruittB— The Chair recognized =? ane NB, of New York—| out Constrained to rive to ‘® point of order. J submit tb- the amendment is not ger- maxe to the origina! reevsution. Mr. Crarx, ‘Mistourl—I agree with tho geutieman from New York that tho subetituto ts not german to the resolution, and thas it is out of order. Sir, the obj of the resolution offered by the gentleman frow Obio (Mr. McCook) i# toeflectm permanent organization of this bedy. We t here ss delegates from the sevoral States ona primo facie every gentleman who received @ ticket trom the National Fxecutive Com nite, appointed by the Convention at Cinctonat!, js a delegate—(applause)—and bo State ought to bo excluded from the Commiites on Or. ganization, becavse the seats of ite delegation are con tested. Bir, a Committee on Credentials wi'l be raised for the very purpore of reporting to the Convention who have a right to permsnent seats here, and any attempt to settle such questions in ovr present partially organized estate, con ory throw us into disorder, and produce confusion and civieion, Sir, we should treat every gentleman who bus beer admitted eo the floor asa delegate, until the contrary appears. 1 hope, therefore, that inal re- golution will be adopted, and upon it I demand the pre- vieus question, (Applause. ‘The Pxxsivgst pro tem—The Chair desires to ask for his Cuanixston, 8. 0., April 23—4 P. M, ll Behel | laSeSSe8santance re SB Shlomi leatttleoslITITTIIttitt agree with him fully in reference to the Committee on Ges entiais, Dut not in reference to the Comwittee on Or- genization; for if bis viows be correct in reference to ‘the latter, this Convention must be detained without an or- fapization until after the Committee on Credentials can report. Iremember that in the last Convention the State of Miseenri, although ber delegation was contested, was represented on the con mittee to select permanent officers; Dut when the Convention came to select a Committee on Crecentia'’® and Migsouri bad named one, his name was Stricken from the committee for the reason that no man should be the judge of bisown cause. But for the par. poses of mere organization, of sting Permanent o! for the Convention, it bas #8 been the course, no matter bow many States might be contested, that the per- rons who had the prima right to seats upon the floor sbovld be rcoognized. Mr. Ricweneox, of lilino's—The substitute offered by the gentleman from Missiseipp! (Br. Barkedale) varies from that originally offered by bim. Elis original propo- sitton bad reference oniy the Committee on Creden- tile. The gentleman rom Ubio (Mr. Moook) proposes to raieo 8 Commiitee on Organization. The from BMiesiesippi moves to amend that by excluding Lo as a disorganizer, but I have the right to be heard, and I iptend to be beard. ‘The PresipENt tm—Well, state your preposition, and then the Chair will decite whether it is in order. General WALKER—I will state it. The geniiewan from Virginia (Mr. Fisker) bas stated that the communication which he wishes to read nes reference to the organization of the Convention Now, the gentleman makes that etaterpent, be has the right to read that commnnica- tion, and to present bis resolution based upon it. That is the avestion I submit. The PRESIDENT pro tem—The Chair has already decided that question, and has admitted an independent propori- tien ofered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lye General Warxsr (getting on the top of the Secretary’s detk)—The gentieman from Vi ja hae the right to offer bis resolution, and I demand tbat he shall have the opportanity. 16 PRESIDENT pro tem—The gentleman is ont of order. General Warker (very much excited)-—The gentleman from Virginia shall be heard. 5 A Dmzcats from Loutstana— Appeal from the decision of the Chair. Bo tho resolution wes laid on the table. ‘The Convention then proceeded to appoint s Oommitice op Crodentials and a Committee on Permanent ime ton, under the reeolution already adopted, the of tbe States beirg called, and the celegation from cach State usmiag a member of each of said committees, The followig are the committece thus appointed :— Cominrux on Crepxsxtiats.-—C. D. Jameson, Me.; A. P. Bughee, 8. H; Stephen Thomas, Vt.; Oliver Stevens, Mage ; George RH. Brown, R. 1; James Gi , Conn. Helos’ De Wolfe, N. ¥.; A. R N. J; BM. North. Fa.; Wm. G, Whiteley, Del.; W. & Ontings, Ma; BW. Bubbard, Va; B Ee cetagee 8, OF Perry, 8. C.; J. hiartzidge, Ga.; W.2 Brooks, Ala ; W. 8. Barry, Miss. ; ¥ ¥. Hatch, La ; James B. Stedmea, Uhio; G. T. Wood, ky... H, Carroll, Teon.; 8. A. Hall, Ww. 1), Jel Mt Krum, Mo ; Van 2. Mang wit Follett, wich, UE Dyke, Ba H Hon. Isaac Davis; Commities on |, Gen. Benj. F. Butler; on Permanent Organi- nter, of Greenfield, to ional Committec, and Mr. Ste- iraemuch ‘ apit would interfere with the pro. Hereupon Mr. E. 8 Witliams, of Newbury- Commarrtex ox Organization —W. H, Wourter, NIE; B-E Stoughton, Jobo N. Francis, j A. G. Uppes Of the delegation coming iS B.Te5 A. Gen Butler eaid there wore some members of | General Warker—I do appeal from the decision of the | fisies in which there is said to bea contest from : vert Hawilton, gation who oid not live in the headquarters, He | Crair. committee, whereas they onghs to be exciuded from the Seon See gObn r to cliqueizm, and desired to be informed Geveral Warkrr continued for some minutes on the | Committee cn Creceptisie. There ie no reasoa why tho Va: W. A. Mole, N. C.; BB. wil 8.0; 3. o movements of the ¢ ‘who were quartered | Sccretary’s table to speak vehemently; but the shouts of | Ftaics Of Diinois sha Now York ehould be excluded from | oa’ 4. B iicek, Ais; Charlee Clark, Miss.; 7. J. fo this root ‘He bad called at headquarters several | “order” and “question” all over the bal), anc the inianso { tbe Commitice en Orgavizetion. (Appieuge.) There are Freres ‘mile IaSere, La.; F. R. Tabbook, ‘texas; found the door lorked. He said he had | con{veion thet prevailed, preventea anything he said Li ce ep poser yee anaes oe yJobn ‘J. Stirman, Ark.; 8. D. Churchill, Mo.; T. M_ Jones, pokey. Colone! Tena H. Wright indignantly repudieted | from ‘being heard in the reporter's Bent. why ishould not Fit on the committee in the conte Trnn.; . Croll, Ky ; George W. Houk, Ohio; 8 K. ‘Wolf, ihe intimation of cliqueiem; but, said he, tf anybody had ‘Toe PREEDENT pro tm pat the qnertion on sustaining | care from Iilmois; but there is no reaton why amember } (uM Harrington, 11; A. ©. Balwin, Mie; E. 8. gained anything by the action of the delegation it was the | tbe cecision of the Chair, and the docilon was sustained | of my Cckgation should not sit in the New York caee | 575.1, wis.: KH jer, Towa; J. T. Rosser, Mifn.; G. fextleman bimbelf, who bad been appointed on ore of the | by on overwhelming majority. Rot when you come to exclude not only from the Commit | 7" tEirick, Cal. ; Joon K. Lamerick, . rnoet important committees, the Committee on Resolutions. ‘The PRESIDENT pro im then stated the question on tke | tco om Credentia's, but from the Committee on Organi Mr. Busan, of Ind., offered the resolution == The Colcne! alo ‘nid something about being “ piggish,”’ | motion of Mr. Codbrenes of New York, that the Conven- , you etrike cown the er of two States in Reeolved, ‘That the Staten be called in thetr order, and ly forgetting that the prevent Convention was n0t | tion adopt the rules of the last National Convention, uatil ntfon be That is wrong: | 4 | aitet cf the celegates from esch State furnished to the tug beld in Cincipnati. Gen. Butler said he had been | further cirecied. Mean, of 1 desire to raise & — ail Seonetary ‘tnd whenever there is a contest, the appointed on the committee without being consulted, and ‘The motion was sgreed to. order which J am eatisfed will meet the: approve is relative to such contest be referred to the he was at tbat moment in doubt whether to ‘accept the Mr. Fisuun, Of Virginia. Now 1 have the floor, and ne | gentlemen. I think no business by way of rene ‘bames, | Credenuals. . ‘The wrangie Mie Drap ae ym ‘by Gen. power Cap put me down. 1 will read the resolution, and { in order until the delegates have earolicd toeir vee Mir. Lawsexcr, of Ta =T amend that resold- ‘We co not know of whom this body 1# comporcd. cbatr cai ‘der of not. the 1D decide whether it is ip order bod ‘eee phould be to call the States aad Jet tho dele. The Praemext pro trm.—Tho Chair hes ceckied the move to adding ‘‘and that the lewer of the gentleman from Virgivie ‘tr. Sehr) ‘be read and referred totbe Commit- ly been ** fopocentiy ” ured. Met ERNSGEION Or GeN. Come 'T: GeDUraNED We Oe Se Ua ettgy, sd the CUnTeunoN Ran’ ‘guieoennes wit neaes: oe, serie jouriel RO tee oh Credentiels.” the ebait having stated that the let- ‘in political marcouvi alway mn bis great | si lecision. pore the body ‘will not appeal ter should he read at the proper time. viva ek 4 are first earotiod. | 1) re canase, of New York—1 move to amend the The fan in the yet on in the porseesion of Mr. Fisher, performed on the Battery thie ® [The communication which he wished to have read, waa understood to bo from Mayor Woot, of New York, to tho Convention, retting forth that the celegation repretented im were tho Wes tbe pawee Lt aneeunes be eae fm the usoal geograpbicsl way, and when we come to New Yo k ard Hurois we oan pase them by temporarily until the delegetes from those states wo muinahes ‘a8 fo provide tbat the letter be received, QONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE.)