Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-17
Mr.. Sefgeant's Reply.


BALTIMORE, Dec. IA, 1881.
GENrLEMEN-I have received YOUR note OF this
date, informing me that the National Republican
Convention now sitting in this city, have unani-
mously nominated me as candidate tor the Oh
fee of Vice President Of the United States.
The nomination by body SO enlightened and
patriotic. for one of the highest trusts OF the Re-
public, is felt tobe very great honor. and is ap-
preciated accordingly. It's the more gratifying,
as it associates me in their estimation and sup
port with that distinguished citizen, whose pub
lie life and character, marked by undertaking de-
votion to the best interests Of our country, and
a spirit as generous as it is elevated, are sure
pledge that an administration under his guidance
would be comprehensive and national. aiming un-
ccasinsly to preserve the Union, TO maintain the
supremacy of the Constitution and Laws, to keep
unbroken the public faith aud honor. and to re.
gard with becoming indulgence and respect the
honest differences Of opinion among our fellow
citizens. which our Republican institutions per-
mt and invite. To cooperate with him, to the
extent of whatever means possess, in thus pro-
noting tie welfare and happiness Of the nation,
and rescups the freedom of opinion and conduct
from unconstitutional oppression, would be no
less my pleasure than my duty.
Be pleased, gentlemen, to make known to the
Convention my acceptance Of their nomination,
and with it., to express to them the unaffected sem
sbity with which have received this distinguish
ed proof of their confidence.
beg you to accept my thanks for the kird and
Hattering terms of your communication and to be
assured of the high respect Of. Gentlemen, your
lnost obedlent servant,
JOHN SERGEANT.
To ABNER LAcocE, &c. Committee.
Mr.. Halstead. Of New Jersey, remarked that
he did not conceive the vote of thanks, passed
yesterday to those gentlemen who had so gener-
rousIy provided the accommodations for the Con-
vention, sufficiently expressive OF the grateful
feelings the occasion elected. lie therefore NOV
ed the following resolutions
Resolved That the thanks of the National Re
publican Convention be rendered 10 Messrs. Luke
'Tiernan. Hezekiah Niles, Nathaniel +. Williams,
VIM, II. freeman, Charles F. Mayer, Joshua
Medtart, and James HarwooJ, members Of the
National Republican Committee. Messrs John
b. Morris. H. V. Somerville, N. F. Williams,
and James HARDWOOD, committee of arrangement,
on the part of numerous citizens OF Baltimore,
for the extensive accommodations they have pro-
vided for its sittings, and the attention and cour-
tesies they have extended to its members, and
the facilities they have afforded to the objects OF
the Convention.
The resolution was unanimously agreed to.
Mr.. Livingston, OF New York, stated that he
was requested by the Committee appointed to
draft the Address, to say that they would require
little more time for that purpose. He there
fore moved that recess be taken until one O'Clock
p. NJ. which was carried, and the Convention
adjourned until that hour.
One O'clock. p. M.-The Convention having
assembled, letter was read from Mr.. Saml. Par
nell, of Virginia. regretting the necessity OF his
absence. and hoping that Henry Clay would be
nominated by the Convention as the candidate
for the Presidency. The letter enclosed ten dol
lars to be appropriated to the incidental expenses
Of the Convention. The letter was ordered to
be recorded on the minutes Of the proceedings.
A delegate stated that his colleague. Mr.. More
head, had just arrived from Kentucky. and al
though at that time seriously ndisposed, had at
tended the Convention for the purpose of record
ing his vote. At the call Of the Secretary, Mr..
NJ. rose and announced himself in favour of the
nomination Of Henry Clay and John Sergeant.
After having agreed to assemble at four o'clock
this afternoon, to pay their respects in body TO
Charles Carroll Of Corrolton, the Convention ad-
burned until twelve o'clock on Friday.