Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-06-18

m,t,ec, VIZ: Ambrose Spencer J. A. King, Edmund
n, Pende,on Charles n. Carroll, Ellis Potter, Wm
G. GiIch, ist, Jacob Haigbt Chas nIore, N,col Eos
dick Thomas Cloves, n. II. Rochester, and -----.
Gen. Jacob i. Van Rensselaer,, of Columbia, mo
we'd that committee of seven be appointed To enquire
aud report the meeting 10 the expediency ill.,
expectancy Of nominating candidate for Governor
tins time.
Mr. John 8. King, said the object OF the Cow ton
was 10 raise the standard of the administration, ai SO
to do it to gain all the possible. fYe though,
cir efforts should be dcrery dir, ct,d 10 this object.
lie objected therefore, TO the appointment Of the
ittee the discussion in the fist instance Of ones
ton not necessarily connected with the principal object.
Ii ii should become necessary in tie course the pro-
cee!ings. II could then be done.
Gen. Van Rensselaer, said tina; he did mo, propose 10
proceed TO nomination. but 10 inquire whether il was
oSpcdicnt or not For himself, his mind not made
up lie was not prepared to say that nomination
ought TO be made bu, there others who were de-
ci'eoy III favor Of IL f!o DESTROYS hear the ar
gunert whether it expedepl or not; so that if
convention should be called for that purpose the sense
Of this meeting ts, subject night be presented TO
! II.
Judge Spencer opposed 10 the consideration OF
the motion. He had understood that in his ST.,
lection delegate 10 this convention he had ary so-t
o! authority 20 'D:c'neddie With tie question OF gov
er'ior II yenured upon, therefore, IT assunp-
! ton q! power So much objection there 70 con-
snc've oT assumed authority, that Tie ronduc, Of the
legislature, which. proceeding bcy ond its delegated
powers dared to express as Individuals preference
| c. !.
and Justly 81 delegates they bad power 10 pro-
ceed 10 uo,niDa lion of governor 10 discussion OF
the question. And If the latter was conceded then
the convection and not the committee the proper
place OF discussion. Were gentlemen capable of say
ing What the Of their constituents on tha, sub.
jec' Surely they would governed exclusively
by Their own wishes: Such step, said Judge Snen-
Ger, would he caamous and fatal 10 our proceedines
II - proposed 90 appoint committee TO discuss the
question as IN the oxpeency Of noiniaation wI.cte-
Us ''s hT5t question was whether The meeting possess
cd any power 30 appoint the committee He trusted
That tie proposition woud not be urged. A uolnina-
ton would be pernciuus, aud would almost n,I;f, all
their proceedings
@F' Lynch believed tina, discussion of tie question in
private, would tend 20 better harmonious results
than publicity IN the convention. For his part, he was
not prepared 10 vote the question any shape; bu, he
differed with the gentleman from albany (udse Spencer
I" the of the meeting object was 10
the cause of the adj and if gentlemen believed
shat tho nomination Of governor would tend to strengthen
mat cause they possessed tie power, and il part Of
their dnty to make IL lie moved that the motion he laid
upon the table.
Judge Spencer SAID tina, this was very extraordinary
"'%one"t' II was the doctrine of implied, express
delegated, power. The gentleman said that we were
authorized To take all for the advancement of IN.
cause OF the administration; aud If nomination was
deemed to he Of those measures it was an in,le6
authority to proceed 10 that step. If gentlemen would do
TINS under such authority, what could they not DC?
lhey might with equal proPriey nominate candidates
extraordinary one.
MIR Smith Of Weschrs,e thought would be- al ex M
PIE pregnant with much mischief II they could non,i:a
candidate for Governor they piist do any thing within
the compass of their ideas.
"eo' an RENSSELAER, then Withdrew his motion; nd
a''eF discussion 10 adjournment until va O'Clock
yesterday afternoon eleven morning, tie former
e'a"ec; and the meeting convened again in the after
noon.
AZ T. NJ the Convention having been again called In
uef by hc President additional appea red
ana TOOK 'He't Seats making tho whole number who we're
he IN attendance, hundred and Nree After wait
my lew minutes message fom the Committee Twelve
!ouhce" 10 the Convention thei. inability that time
report wherenpon, the Couveu,:cy adjourned will this
morning at o'clock
ne Albany Daily Advertiser, speaking OF the Conveu-
on' says We are highly gratcd at the appearance oil
.e persons composing the State Convention Among them
are many Of the oldest and firm, supporters Of the
s'ooca party, and the first talents OF the State enrich
t"n,Ses The appearance OF the venerable AIExAN-
Ai' SofFiN, of Columbia, nearly ninety yea re- Of
age MS every With admir- and respec,. When
men q" ms age and character wa ruly in support
,I me "insttaon IT is encouraging and vivifyng
INC younger class of electors supported by such
% 'us he righteous, and cannot fail of success The
pen.a"ns gwen, Individuality 10y the members the
OF The growing popularity the Adnnis,ra
O' conhTrS what before we'll Convinced Of Tic
administration cause is safe in this State"
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