Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13

support tho candidate that should be nominated at
the Baltimore Convention, and that it proceed to
appoint delegates to said Convention
This drew forth lengthy debate, in which Mr..
Champneys said that National Conventions had
not been rcsOrtod to by the Democratic party that
mad elevated Jackson TO the Presidency; and If
thcy must be resortcd to now, that party must fall
National Conventions might become necessary; but
Inc had objections to tho Baltimore Convention.
No man was more firm in his opinion that Penn
syivania had the first claims to tho Vico Prcsidcn
cy. The objection was, that if they did send dele
gates 10 IT, they would have no chance of nomna-
ting Pennsylvania for that office. 1t would be
composed of majority of men opposed to the po-
hey OF the administration. The Caucus system
had received its death blow, and Mr.. Craw ford
was Frustrated with it. He thought it would be
following the Democratic party in its old usages
and principles, not to send delegates to that con
vention. The question was called for--the ques
ton.
Mr.. Pcnrosc said that he conceived with the
gentleman from Lancaster that the time would
arrive when National Conventions must DO opt.
cd, but he must first be convinced that the mode
proposed should be the most proper one for the
party. The claims of Pennsylvania were n clear
rs tho light from Heaven, but if you put the votes
ct New England and New York together you
have near majority, and what chance does Penn
sylvania stand to obtain the nomination. calls for
The questionable questionable question.
MIR. krcmcr said, that if our claim was clear
us the light from Heaven, could the Baltimore
Convention resist such light! Shall be less Dc.
or less patrlotlc tnan the enemy (mc0n-
ing The Animasons) who have had National Con
vention and yielded all local feeling, the good
OF their cause? Calls for the questionable question
the question.
MIR. Patterson said, that the debate had taken a
wide range, and to ascertain the question before
the convention, he desired the resolution be read
Resolution read.
Mr. Lewis said, he opposed to sending del
egates to the Baltimore Convention. II I
plan of those in power, and if the gentleman from
Union Mr.. kremerl was opposed to coalition, he
would "cry aloud" in vain against that Conven-
ton (Laughter.) Virginia had held Convention
and decided against sending Delegates to Balti-
more. If FIVE go shall find the Nullifers of tho
South--the Anti Tariff men--the opponents of the
United States Bank, and the fragments of the
Hartford Convention there. He was ready to fall
with Pennsylvania candidate; calls for the ques-
tion-the question.
Democrats of Virginia there, and as to the Hart
ford Conventioniss, he hoped none of that tribe
would be found there. cloud laughter.) The
question was loudly called for. Several gentlemen
on the ACKNOWLEDGMENT from the
chair.
Mr.. Richards finally obtarcd leave to speak
and made some remarks against the adoption OF
the resolution, and in opposition to the Baltimore
Convention. When he sat down the question be-
ing again so loudly and repeatedly called for, that
although several gentlemen the floor, il
was taken by yeas and nays, and decided as
follows:
For sending Delegates III
Against sending Delegates, SO
The resolution was then amended to agree
TO send Delegates to the Baltimore Convention
provided two thirds of the States did so, which
was negatived. Yeas 81 Nays go.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot fol