Litchfield enquirer., 1831-12-22
THE ENQUIRER.
LITCHFIELD, DEC,R 22. Is3I.


 tel E. Brinsmade, Esqrs from this state. The meet ing was called order by NIr. Lv,nsston, of New York, who nominated for President pro tenn. Hon. Ab"er LacOck, formerly Senator from Pennsylvania and Hon. James Barbour of Va. nominated Thomas P. Ray, Esq. of Va. for Secretary. Mir. Livingston then submitted resolution that as on account of the unpeasantnesS of the weather, and the prevalence of the influenza, number of gentlemen had not arrived who were expected, were known to be on their way, the credentials Ot the members be examined and thai the Convention then adjourn to the next day- Alter the presentation of another resolution by Mir Stone Of N. Y. that editors from abroad as well a. in '"e cy be invited to take appropriate seats for the purpose of reporting the proceedings they adjourned to the next day.
 OH JNesddy, the regular officers of the Convention were reported by committee appointed for the pur- pose and appointed. Hon. James Barbour, of Virgil "ia, was appointed President Gov. 7rnsbie of Ohio Gov. Kent of Maryland, Gen. Porter of New-York. and Judge Temple ofVermont Vice Presidents: and Messrs. TIlinghast of Rhode Island, and Bacon of Ohio Secretaries. Mr. Barbour on taking the chair, made an eloquent and appropriate speech.
 Mr. Holmes of Maine offered resolution that the Convention then proceed to nominate a candidate for the Presidency, to be supported by those opposed to the reelection of Andrew Jackson. The resolution was adopted, with but dissentient, Ca gentleman from North -Carolina.) "Mr. Livingston then rose, and after eloquent address, in which he alluded 10 tue distinguished qualifications and patriotic services oi Henry Clay, and the expression Of his opinion re- 'ative to the course of the present Administration of ue Government, submitted to the Convention the name of HENRY CLAY, to be recommended to the Feopie ot the United States, opposed to the present Admns,ralion of the Government as the proper per- son 10 hil the Presidential Chair" The question was take" by each member rising and giving his iu dvidual nomination. The name of HENRY CLAY was responded to by every member present except ahe above mentioned gentleman from North Carolina. who said he had not yet made up his mndn Tile
 probably descended from the same stock of the late sh'"ki"g Secretary ofthe Navy from the same state There were about l6O delegates present from sixteen states, to wit: Maine 5, New-Hampshire 5, Massa. chusetts 9. Vermont 6, Rhode Island 4, Connecticu ,. Daniel B. Brinsmade, Dennis Kimberly. Josenh Trumbu, John M'CelIan and John A, Rock kwell, New-Y"rk l7, New-Jersey 8, Pennsy lyania 23 Della. ware 5, Maryland TO- Virginia 26, Noah CaroI;n, 3 Louisiana ?, Indiana 2, Kentucky I2, Ohio Is, Ten 0essee 1, District of Columbia g.
 A committee of seven was appointed to nr.,.rs ., Address to the People of the United States, and ano- ther committee. consisting of one member from each e' the Staes represented to inform Mir. Clay of his nomination.
 O" "Wednesday, the committee appointed on the previous day to wait upon address Mir. Clay upon the subject of his nomination, reported that they had received from him an answer of acceptance. The Following IS his answer to the letter ofthe committee. WASHINGTON, 18th Dec. 1881.
 hava tha eccept of the note which, as committee of the Con ventioO Of National Republican Delegates now assem- hied In Baltimore you addressed to me- stating tLa, mad been ibis day unanimously nominated by the Con- ve"ilon as candidate for the office of President of the United States. !. This manifestation of the confidence Of body so Hs!ingu'shed IS received, gentlemen with lively seh- e'"'hty and profound gratitude. Although should have been glad fahe Convention had desig some e',.e" oft United States more competen, than my. self to be the instrument of the nario ic objects which they have in view do not feel a, lib ery to decline their nominaon. With my respectful and cordial acknowledgements, you will be pleased 10 fhets nomination., with the assurance that. whatever may be the event of it, common country shall ever hnd me faithful io the Union and the to the principles of public heriy, and to those grea, measures of National policy which have made us n peopis, prospero"s respected. and powerful.
 Accept, gentlemen ofmy thanks for the friendly ailments of the Convention.
 am, with high respect,
 -Four Obedient servant,
 H. CLAY.
 Messrs. Peser X. Livingston, Grc. Sc.
 A resolution then introduced that the Conyen- tion proceed to nominate candidate for Vice Pres den'. JOHN SERGEANT, of Pcnnsy lvania was 'hen in the form and of the other nomination unanimously nominated for the office of Vice-Presi- dent committee was appointed 10 wait upon him twIo s a member of the ConventioR) and notify him of the choice which had been made.
 On Thursday, the committee appointed to wait up- en Mir. Sergeant reported that they had discharged that duty; that he accepted the nomnation and &C., eompanied the acceptance wilh letter to the com. mittee. It follows:- " BALTIMORE, Dec. 14, 1881. n GENTLEMEN: I have received your note of this 1aie, Informing tha, the National Republican Con- nominated mo candidate for the office of Vice President of the United States. v The nominatOn by body 60 enlightened and pa- 1ri0tic, for of the highest of the Republic, is felt to be very great honor, and s appreciated Gordingy. It s the more gratifying, it associates se in their estimation and support with that distin gHished citizen, whose whole public fife and charac Ser, marked by nndevaiing devotion 10 the best in,e rests Of our country, and spirit generous as il is der his eulance would be comprehensive and national aiming increasingly to preserve the UHOn, to mainain the supremacy of the COnsiiinon aad laws, 10 keep nDhTokeW the public faith and honor, and to regard iih becoming indulgence and respect the honest diff sereRces of opinion among our fellow -czens which @pr republican institutions permit and invite. cooperate wSth him to the extent of whatever