Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20
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Inc Convention met pursuant to adjournment The
meeting was opened by prayer by the Rev. Mr. Ncvns
on motion OF Mr. Fairfax OF Va resolution adopt
Cd recommending the appointment of Central Cores
exist " iS'
| On motion Of MIR. Blunt of NJ " A resolution IVA.
adopted recommending to the Young Men of the Nation
al hepI1hcan Party TO cause Convention of Delegates
10 be held ut Washington in May next.
Gov Morrow, from the Committee appointed 10 asccr
tam from the Hon. Charles Carroll of Carrolton at wba,
mc and place would be convenient for him to receive
inc members oil the Convention, stated that Mr. Carroll
would he ready TO receive them his house at four clock
The President wished 10 know whether it was the in
iehoh oil the Convention TO proceed BODY TO the resi-
"c,ec OF MT. Carroli; when, on motion, il
Heso!red That the Convention convene at quarter be.
20 and proceed in body pay their respects
Mr. Lacock, from the committee appointed 10 inform
uc ron. MIR Sergeant of his nomination candidate for
the Office of President, stated that the Committee b,
formed the duty assigned them and laid befrc tLc On
vcnton the following letter.
MIR. sERGEANT'S ANSWER.
BALTIMORE, Dec. II, 1881
GENrLEMEN-Ih have received your note of This dat.
informing me that the National Republican Convention
no" s'ng IN inns CITY, have unanimously nominated mo
States VI VIC 0'"'eu
The nomination by body and patriotic for
one oil The highest trusts of the Republic il felt 10 be
very great honor, and appreciated accordingly IL te
more gratifying asit associates me in their estimation and
support with that distinguished CITIZEN whose pubc life
and character marked by undertaking devotion TO the hest
interests oil our country, and spirit generous az is
elevated are sure pledge that administration under
ms guidance would be comprehensive and national aiming
increasingly to preserve the Union maintain the SUI
premacy oil the Con tuton and Laws keep unbrokcn
he public faith and honor, and 10 regard with becoming
Indulgence and respect the honest differences of opinion
among our fellow citizens which our Republican in,tit-
uons permit and invite To cooperate with him, the
extent whatever means possess thus promoting the
welfare and happiness OF the nation rcscung the
opinion and conduct from
would he no less my pleasure than my duty
he pleased, gentlemen, 10 make know n 10 the Conven
ton my acceptance of their nomination. and with it, TO ex-
press them the unacc cd sensbity with which have
nj thair
beg you to accept my thanks for tho kind and fater-
ing terms Of your communication and TO be assured of the
high respect of
Gentlemen. your most obedient servant,
JOHN SERGEANT.
TO Me'srs. AnNEn LAcocK, JEREMIAH MoRnow,
WILLIAM l.. SrosE, RopERT SrANARp W Alter
JONES, Committee, SC.
The acceptance of the nomination by Mr. Sergeant was
hailed with enthusiasm, and drew forth three distinct
rounds of applause
Mr. Livingston said that he was authorised by the
committee, appointed TO draft address, state that the
committee was not yet prepared 10 report He therefore
proposed recess of the Convention until o'clock al
which time he had reason TO believe, the committee
NJ NJ 10y W ny '''c auuress before ue convention
Mr. Halsted OF New Jersey rose, and after some re-
marks expressive OF his of the kindness the Conven
uon had received in This city, which he thought mcrtcd
stronger manifestation on their part, than that conveyed
in the general resolution adopted yesterday offered the
following resolution
ResoiueJ, That the thanks Of the National Republican
Convention be rendered 10 Messs. Luke Herman Heze-
kial Niles, Nathaniel +. Williams Charles F. Maver
WIN. III. Freeman Joshua Mcdtart, and James Harwood
Tor the attention and courcscs extended TO them during
their visit 10 this city.
The Convention then postponed bushes, until o'clock
At O'Clock the Convention rc-asscmbed, but finding
that some dcto5 would delay the address until late hour
resolved TO adjourn until II O'Clock this day when the ad
dress will be road.
letter received from Mr.. Panncl Of Va regret
ting his inability to attend, owing to the weather and en-
closing sum OF money to meet his portion of any conn-
gent expenses
In the coure of the day Francis johnson and j. T. More
head from cntuckv, took their seats and being called
gave their for Henry Clay, for the Presidency and
John Sergeant, for the Office of Vice President The Con-
ycntion adjourned.