Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-12-16
SECOND EDITION.

|
Clay as President.
NArIO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
lREroRrED FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENcEn
| BALTIMORE, Dec. 18Th 1891
| Tho National Republican Convention assembled
this day at IL O'clock.
| The proceedings of yesterday having been read
returns of the Delegates present were made to tho
Secretary as required by the resolution Yesterday
| by which it appeared that one hundred and ffiy.
SIX members were present.
| On motion, it ordered that the names of
the Delegates be entered on the record by States.
IN the same order as pursued by Congress.
Mr. Holmes, of Maine, said il would be perceived
that The organization of yesterday was only for
temporary purposc-ihat temporary organic ation
was very proper onc and was certainly done
with the expectation that more permanent organ
ization would take place. With that view he would
now take the liberty to move, that u Committee of
hve members be appointed to report the proper
officers for conducting tho business of the Conyau
tien, and also what further proceedings should be
| takeR to further tho object of its assembling.
Tho motion was agreed to. and Messrs. Holmes,
| Sergeant, Thomas, Dearborn, and Dennie, were
| appointed tho Committee.
| The Committee retired for few Minutes and
when they returned. Mr. Holmes reported that in
| their opinion there should DO appointed a Pres-
dent, four Vice Presidents, and two Secretaries
lie tbsu further reported, that he had been di
| rected to propose James Barbour of virginia 40
PRESIDENT; and for Vice Presidents, Messrs. Trim
| ble OF Ohio, Kent, of Maryland, Porter, of New
oIh, ana temple, of Vermont.
For Secretaries, Messrs. Tillinghast of Rhode
Island, and Bacon, of Ohio.
Inc question being put on these nominations
they were unanimously concurrod in.
MIR. Barbour having taken the Chair, addressed
the Convention follows:
FELLOW CITIZENS: l beg YOU to he a ssurod TINT
most highly appreciate tho sistin yuished and un.
expected honor you have just conferred upon me-
Ihe appreciation of such body, under anv cir.
cumstances, could not but be highly acceptable 10
wi 4
over the assembly, and see many with whom il
was my good fortune to DO associated IN the
public councils in the better days of the Repub-
lie. Every effort will be made, within tho reach
oil my capacity, to Justify this mark of your
confidence.
may be permitted to add, that we have con-
Vened together for an object always an import
ant one, but now peculiarly SO from the times
in which we are called to act The aupuries
proclaimed ut the commencement of our political
career, that the burden of our experiment would
be found in the Executive branch of our Co.
vernment, are l foar, in rapid course of
fufment. As yet we may confde in the
peaceful and sure remedy of Republics recur
renee to the people; majority of whom, sincere
ly believe, would hail wi h Joy the redemption
of the pledge often given by the present incum
bent of the Chief Magistracy, to retro 10 private
life on the expiration of his present of
The union and cooperation Of this majority, is
all that is necessary to enforce, whether voluntary
or involuntary, the fulfment of his promise.
am aware that large calculations are made on
our divisions. But will not believe that there is
| any individual whose ambition is so uncha stoned
as to permit himself to be the instrument of TO-
menting these DIVISIONS that the people of these
United States will become the dupes of their perso
nal predictions or prejudiceS. / continue to re-
pose confidence in their virtue and intelligence
and on that providence who has frequently ma
infested his protecting kindness TO this people. II
was here that the great scheme of human eman-
clpation was first opened to admirng world. 1t
cannot be that it has been decreed suddenly to
pass away like the baseess fabric of vision, leaving
not rack behind. Let then, coming direct
ly from the People, tho great source of all au
thorlty, and animated by exclusive regard to
their interests, set an example of harmony so es-
sentia to success; and indulge hope that its ina-
eRce VIII reach the extrcmities of the Republic
My ardent prayer is, that your deliberations may
be conducted i'll that spirit, that your decisions may
be made with wisdom, and that the result thereof
may be pYopitious to the best interests of our be-
loved country.
Mr. Holmes said, that he was further instructed bv the
Committee TO offer the follow' 2 resolu ION:
Resolved That the Convention do now proceed
inmate Candidate for tine office of rel deni Of tho U1
ea STATES 10 be suprored by those who opposed to
the reelection Of Andrew Jnckssn.
The question being upon the adoption of
uon IL was agreed TO- individual from North Carona
voting in the negative.
On motions seyeTaly submitted wv MIR Scream, and
other gentlemen,
Kesolved That the President lie requested invite he
attendance Of Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, Governor
owar1 OF Maryland, Jonathan Roberts of Pennsvlvana
and Governor Srrge, OF Maryland and that seats be as
s;gued them in the Hall
The President stated that he had received lesr from
Mr. Clay, the presentation Of which the Convention
was To depend On the discretion Of the President. lie
fit to he his duty present it, which DONE and
was read by one ofthe Secretaries, follows
WASHINGTON, 10th December, 1881
My Dear Sir: l was extremely glad to learn that
you mad accepted the appointment of a member of
| the baltimore Convention, which is to assemble
| next week, to nominate, for the consideration of
the people Of tho United States, candidates for
their President and Vice President; and that not
wlthstanding the extraordinary inclemency of the
weather, you had proceeded to the city where the
| important traSt is to be performed. 1t is to be
sincerely hoped that the acknowledged patriotism
and intelligence of the Convention, aided by the
/ purity of intention and practical good sense by
which hayO 30 ofton witnessed you to be guided,
IN public affairs, may conduct your debera lions to
results satisfactory TO the community.
1 must have been entirely regardless of passing
| events, if had not observed that my name has
been repeatedly mentioned being likely to be
brought before the Convention, and that, in somo
instances, delegates have been instructed by their
constituents to yield support to it, as a candidate
| for the Presidency. This restriction, or any re-
! strlction, upon the perfect freedom of delibera-
ton and decision Of the Convention, Is inexpe-
dent. 1t would have had a more happy consti-
tuition if it bad embodied the will of all who
are DESTROYS of rescuiUg the Executive Govern
E'ent of the Union from the misrue which threat
ems to subvert established institutions and systems
OF policy, long and deseTvedly cherished, and to
bring disgrace and ruin upon the country. SO con-
| stituted, the Convention could have made COM
Parativc estimate of The many citizens of the Unit
ed States who competent to discharge the du.
ties ofChof Magistrate, and selected from anon q
them that one who possessing the requisite prin-