Mr. TUCK:—I ask the unanimous consent of the Conference to introduce a proposition in the form of an address to the people of the United States. I do so after having consulted a considerable number of members; and having found that it meets their approval, I desire to read it, and will then move that it be laid on the table and printed.
Mr. RANDOLPH:—Is the gentleman's motion in order?
Mr. EWING:—I object to the reading.
Mr. CLAY:—Certainly; I object also.
Mr. TUCK:—I will acquiesce with a single word. I certainly hoped no curt objection would be made to the reading of any proposition which any member might deem it his duty to offer. As gentlemen differ from me in this respect, I will hand the paper to the Chair. I hope at least it may be permitted to lay on the table.
The PRESIDENT:—I hold it the gentleman's undoubted right to read the paper if he chooses.
Mr. TUCK:—Very well.
He commenced reading when he was interrupted by
Mr. WICKLIFFE:—I hope Mr. Tuck will withdraw this paper. If the Convention agrees to any result, I shall favor its submission to the people with an address. I will pledge myself to suggest the gentleman's name as one of a committee to prepare the address at the proper time.
The PRESIDENT:—The gentleman from New Hampshire has the floor.