National Repeal Convention.
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journnent


The Hall was more full than on the preceding
day, and We observed several ladies in the gale
ries.


About 10 O'Clock the meeting was called to or
der By the President


Edward 5. Derry, Esq. proceeded to call the
roll, when the members being all present the
Convention commenced business.


The reading OF the minutes were dispensed
with.


Report OF COMMITTEES


The Committee on Rules and Regulations
made report, and


Mr.. McKeon moved to lay the Reports on the
Table, which was carried and he then moved
that the rules adopted yesterday be now adopted,
with this amendment, as far as regards the busl-
ness of this Convention which was carried.


Chas O'Connor, Chairman OF the Committee
on Addresses and Resolutions reported that an
Address 10 the people of the United States was
now in preparation, and would be delivered dur
ing the present session. He then proceeded to
read s,lndry resolutions.


Upon the question being taken on the resou-
tions, the first seven were adopted, and the Con-
vcntion then adjourned until O'Clock


AFTERNOON SESSION.


The business of the Convention was resumed
by the Secretary reading the resolution which
provides for the establishment Of National Ex-
ecutive Committee.


Mr. Mooney, from Rhode Island, after repeated
attempts, as he was very anxious to speak, and
was determined to be heard, made long speech
in favor Of the resolution. He also informed the
Convention that he had the good fortune not long
since, to be in her Majesty's dominions, and that
he was requested by the friends Of Repeal there
to express their sentiments at this Convention
Having delivered this speech, much TO his own
satisfaction, he made his exit from the stage.


Mr.. Stokes Of Philadelphia then addressed the
Convention. and advanced several cogent reasons
why National Executive Committee should not
be appointed This gentleman was frequently
interrupted by some unyuly members of the Cor
vcntion.


Mr.. Wright, from Massachusetts, next ad-
dressed the Meeting. He advocated strongly
the passage Of the Resolution now under con-
sideration.


Rodney S. Church, Esq. Of Brooklyn, then
rose and made most eloquent Speech In favor
Of the adoption of the Resolution. He was IN
tcrrupted frequently by loud cheers. AT the
conclusion, the Convention adjourned until
o'clock in the evening.


EVENING SESSION.


The President called the meeting to order at
o'clock. Charles O'Connor, Esq. offered a reso-
luton, as a substitute for the one now under con-
sideration, that General Executive Committee
Of the friends of Ireland in the United States,
consisting Of five members residing in different
States, be appointed by this Convention, to hold
their Offices for one year or until others be ap
pointed in their stead by a National Convention.


Mr. Tucker of Boston, attempted to make some
very severe retorts against Mr.. O'Conner, but
failed.


Mr.. Hoban of Washington moved the adoption
of the resolution.


Mr.. Mckeon called upon gentleman whose
name was familiar to every one on this side Of
the Atlantic-viz Mr.. James, Of Boston, who
drafted the resolution-to state his views on the
subject now in debate.


Mr.. James accordingly rose and stated his
reasons for urging the passage OF the original res
olution This gentleman was listened to through
out his remarks with the greatest attention.


Loud crlcs were now made for the previous
question, which was put and carried.


The President here called Mr. Stokes OF Penn
sylvania to the Chair


4 series of rules for the government of the Ex-
ecutive Committee were then adopted.


John w. James, from Massachusetts; Hon.
John McKeon New Y ork; Adm. John Binns,
Pennsylvania: Hugh jenkins, Maryland; James
Hoban, District of Columbia, were then appointed
as such Executive Committee OF 5.


A resolution was offered that copy Of the pro-
ccedings OF the Convention be transmitted TO
Daniel O'Conncl but was informally postponed
for the present, to be made the last act Of the
Convention.


A Committee of l3 were then appointed by the
President to prepare Addresses to the Repealers
throughout the United States.


A motion was here made that the Convention
when ii adjourns do adjourn sine die.


An amendment was offered that it adjourn un-
til tomorrow morning at O'Clock.


The question being taken, the Convention ad-
iourncd until 9! O'Clock this morning.


FROM ST. DOMINGO The brig Gardner,
Colts arrived from St. Domingo last evening
The Captain states that Haytien rig-of-war
had sailed about the 25th of August for Port au
Prince, having on board fifteen Spanish Creole
prisoners going thither for trial, having been de-
tcctcd in conspiracy against the Government.
Ii was their intention, had their plans succeeded,