Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-17


five members be appointed report the proper officers
for conducting the business OF the Convention, and also
what further proceedings should be taken TO further The
object of its assembling.
The motion agreed to- and Messrs. Holmes, Ser
gean Thomas Dearborn, and Dcnnie appointed the
Committee.
returned Mr. Holmes reported that in their opinion there
should be appointed President -Four Vice Presidents and
two Secretaries.
He then further reported. that Ire had been directed
propose James Barbour, of Virginia. PRESIDENT and for
Vice Presidents Messrs Trimbc, of Ohio Kent, of Mary
land, Porter, OF New York, and Temple, of Vermont.
For Secretaries, Messrs. Tinghast of Rhode Island
and Bacon of Ohio.
The question being put these nominations, they
unanimously concurrcd in
Mr. Barbour having taken the Chair addressed the Cou
veaton as follows
FELLOW CrrIzENs: beg you to be assured, that
most highly appreciate the distinguished and unexpected
honor you have just conferred upon The appreciation
OF such body, under any circumstances, could not
but be highly acceptable TO mc is the more precious
when cast my eye over the Assembly, and see many
with whom IL was my good fortune 20 be associated i'm the
public councils in the better days of the Republic. Eve
ry effort will be made within the reach OF my capacity TO
justify this mark of your confidence
may be permitted TO add, that have convened togo
Their Tor an object always an important o. but pecu
Lrly So IRON the times in which called TO act.
The augues proclaimed at the commencement of po-
iica career that the burden of experiment would be
found in the Executive branch of our Governments are
fear, in rapid of fulment AS vet we NAV con-
fde in the peaceful and sure remedy of Republics
currence to the people; majority of whom, sincerely
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often given by the present incumbent of the Chief Ma
gstracy TO retire to private life the expiration of his
present term of service
The union and cooperation of this majority is all that
necessary TO enforce whctcr involuntary voluntary
the fuhln,cnt of his promise
am that large calculations are made ON our d.
visions But will not believe that there any individual
whose ambition Is so unchastencd permit himself TO
be the instrument of omcntng these divisions, that the
People OF these United States will become the dupes
their personal predictions preiudccs continue 10
repoSe confidence in their intelligence and
that Providence who has frequently manifested his pro-
tecg kindness TO this People 1t here that the great
scheme of human emancipation first opened adj
mring world. 1t cannot be that il has been decreed sud-
denly pass like the baseless fabric of vision eay-
ing not wreck behind. Let us then, coming directly
from the People, the great of all authority and ami
mated by an exclusive regard TO their interests
ample OF harmony essential TO success and indulge
hope that its influence will reach the cxtremties OF
Republic My ardent prayer is that your deliberations
may be conducted in that spirit that your decisions may be
maze win wiscom and that the result thereof may be pro-
pious TO the best interests of our beloved country.
Mr. Holmes said, that he was further instructed by the
Committee TO offer the following resolution:
ReSolued That the Convention do proceed to nomi-
nate Candidate for the Office of President the United
States, TO be supported by those who opposed the
| reelection of Andrew Jackson.
The question being put upon the adoption of the resou-
ton, it was agreed to, individual (rom North Carroll
na) voting in the negative.
On notions sevcrally submitted by Mr. Sergeant aud
other gentlemen, il was
Resolved rhatthe President he requested TO invite the
attendance Of Charles Carroll, of Carrolon Governor
Howard of Maryland, Jonathan Roberts, of Pennsylva-
MA and Governor sprgg of Maryland, and that seats be
assigned them in the Hall.
The President stated that he had received Letter from
Mr. Clay the presentation of which TO the Convention was
TO depend the discretion of the President felt ia
be his duty to present it, which done and read
| by one OF the Secretaries.
WASHINGTON, 10th Dec 1891
My Dear Sir: was extremely glad to learn that YOU
had accepted the appointment Of member of the Bau
more Convention, which assemble ext week TO nom
nate for the consideration of the people of the United
States candidates for their President and Vice President
thcfao flisaor
the weather, you had proceeded TO the city where the
poran trust is TO be performed 1t is be sincerely hoped
that the acknowledged patriotism and intelligence Of the
Convention, aided by the purity of intention and practical
good sense by which have often witnessed you 10 be
guided in public affairs may conduct your deliberations
results satisfactory to the community.
must have been entirely regardless of passing events
had not observed that my has been repeatedly
instructed by Inclr constituents to yield support TO it, as
Candidate for The PresidencyThis restriction or any re-
scton upon the perfect freedom of dcberation and de-
cison OF the Convention, is nexPedicnt. 1t would have
had more happy constitution lift had embodied the will
oil all who are DESTROYS OF rescuing the Executive Govern
ment OF the Union from the msrue which to sub
vert established institutions and systems of policy long and
desccdy cherished and to bring disgrace and ruin upon
the country so constituted, the Convention could have
made comparative estimate Of the many citizens of the
United States who competent TO discharge the duties
oil Cnci Magistrate, and selected from among them that
one who possessing the requisite principles would proba-
bly unite to the greatest extent the public confidence
and the public support. For one anxiousIy wish tba
inc Conyenon dismiSsing every feeling of previous at
achment or prediction, will make mparialy such
on estimate and selection; and should their choice upop
any individual other than myself ii shall have not only
my hearty acquicsccnce and concurrence but nv cordial
and Jealous cooperation.
have been very DESTROYS TO lay these sentiments be-
loe inc convention, but 1t has appeared 10 that could
not formally do without mourning the imputaon of pre-
sumpiuousncss indelicacy Willyou then my dear sir
with whom have often had the happiness 10 be asso-
catcd in the public councils be the organ OF
making them known, if necessary, TO the Convention;
should my name not be presented its consideration for
the Presidency will not be proper necessary TO make
tic communications but fit should be, coniide the man
ner OF doing 10 your judgment and of proprety
with crvent wishes for the prevalence Of good feelings
and harmony in the Convention, cordially and con-
stantly your friend, H. CLAY
! JAMES BARBOUR, ESQ.
Mr. Livingston, of New York, then rose and after an
eloquent address, in which ne audedt TO the distinguished
qualifications and patriotic services of Henry Clay and
the expression CT his opinion relative the course of the
present Administration of the Government submitted 10
the Convention the of Henry Clay, TO be recon-
sent Administration of the Government the proper per-
son TO fill the Presidential Chair
ii was agreed by the Convention that the question on
the nomination should be taken by calling the names of
the members and that each should rise and name the
person for whom he had preference
The names being called accordingly, One Hun
dred and fityfive persons gnifed their preference for
Henry Clay.
! Zone gentleman, from North Carolina stated that he
had not yet made up his mind upon the subject though
he was decidedly in favor Of Henry Clay any other
individual that had been named1
On msion Of Mr.. A. II. Everett, of Mass.
ResotUed, That committee of persons be nomi-
mated by the Chair 10 prepare address the People
the United States stating the general objects of this Con-