Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-05-25

approved of viz;
JouN a. DIX, of New York.
SrACy G.. Porrs, of New Jersey, }Sccretaries.
ROBERT J. WARD, of kentucky, \
The Committee proposed the following resolu.
ton:
| Resolred, That each State bc entitled in the no.
mination to be made of Candidate for tho Vice
Presidency, to number of votes equal o the num-
her to which they will be entitled i'm the Electoral
Colleges, under the new superintendent, in voting
| for President and Vice President; and that two
| thirds of the whole number of the votes in the
Convention shall be necessary to constitute Il
choice.
| Mr.. King accompanied the reading of this rcso
luton with remarks i'm which he observed
that with regard to tho candidate TO be supports ed
for the Presidency, there was no diversity of sem
timcnt among the Members of the Convention
| all concurrng in the propricty and importance of
The reelection of our present worthy and vencra
bic Chief Magistrate, ANDREW JACKSON. But upon
the subject Of the Vice Presidency difference of
opinion Drcvailcd number of distinguished cit
zcns having been named for the Office, each of whom
had their particular friends by whom they were
| preferred. This being the case, he observed, it
was important that course should be pursued the
most unlikely to give rise to objections; and as the
whole of the States were represented IN this Con-
vcntion, and it would give to each weight i'm the
nomination proportional to the extent of their in.
terests, and would accord with the general feenps
of the people, he thought the basis of the ratio
under which the election is to be made, would be
nomnation.-And, as a nomination made by TIVE
thirds of the whole body of the Representatives
| OF the People, would show more general concur
renee of sentiment in favour of particular indi-
vidual, would carry with II j greater moral weight
and be moro favorably received, than one made by
smaller number, he hoped the resolution would be
adopted.
Mr.. Pollard objected to the proposition for two
thirds, as inconsistent with the fundamental princ
| pies upon which our Governments founded which
llD Uaf tla hall,
and because it might possibly be found TO be I'M
practicable to unite the voices of large pro-
portion in favor of any ono individual; and moved
accordingly, that majority should be substituted
Tor two-thirds. The amendment was, however
rejected, and the original resolution carried
Other Resolutions of the Committee were as fol.
lows:
Rcsolred. That in taking the vote the major
ty of the Delegates from each State designate the
person by whom the votes for that State shall be
given.
Resolved. That the Meetings of the Convention
be opened by prayer, and that the Rev. Clergy
OF this city be respectfully invited to perform tho
duty.
MIR. King stated that with the permission of the
Convention further report would be made by the
Committee, and asked leave for them to sit again
which granted.
The Convention took a recess till 10 o'clock
~ o'clock.-Ihe Convention met pursuant to
adjournment.
In accordance with the last Resolution, adopted
this morning, the Meeting opened with Pray
cr, by the Rev. Mr.. Skinner.
The Committee appointed to wait upon the vc-
ncrable Charles Carroll Of Cdrollton rcsortcd that
they had performed that duty, and that he had de-
sired the Committee to express his grateful ac-
knowlcdg ments, and to inform the Convention that
owing to the state of his health, he would be un.
able to attend this day.
Mr.. Van Nrss, from the District of Columbia
said that hc felt constrand to object the course
proposed to be pursed in taking the vote on the no.
limitations; and had been urged by the whole dele
CATION from the District to state the objection and
to ask for the adoption of different provision He
was perfectly sensible, he said that the People of
the District in which nc resided were excluded from
the privilege participating in the election of ma
tonal rulers, or lcgslating for the nation He pro-
tested against the justice of the exclusion; but set
ting aside that question, it to be considered
that this was not question upon the passage of any
law, or the election of any To office; but was
merely recommendation, and he conceived that
they should be permitted to join in recommending
to the People generally National Officer, in com.
mon with the Representatives from other sections
of the country. AS matter of right, he thought
they had strong claims. Delegates had, he remark
Cd been admitted from States which in all proba-
bllity would not give their support to the ticket of
the party. AS a matter OF cXpcdicncy Inc said that
some consideration due to the zeal and eticcn.
cy with which the had been supported, by
citizens of the District, in the only way in their
power; and it had been usual, in other Conventions
to admit Delegates from the District toa participa-
ton in their measuses, and he thought it would be
proper to q" so IN the present instance.
1t was remarked by Member whose name we
did not hear, that the vote of that District could
not be presumed to be likely to effect the general
result: that they much entitled to partici
pate IN the proceedings of the Convention the
Delegates from effective States that the Com
mlttec had agreed to recommend that two-thirds
should be necessary to make choice, to provide
against any objection which might arise against it
from the fact of its being in part made by Delegates
from States which might not give their votes for
the ticket of the party, wherefore he moved that
the Delegates from the District of Columbia be en-
titled to one vote.
MIR. Lausattc explained the grounds upon which
the rule which had been adopted, was founded No
rule could be fixed upon which would not appear to
operate opprcsSivcly and unjuStly upon some; and
that tho one agreed upon founded upon correct
general principles, and admitted of no substantial
objection. He admitted the zeal and ability with
which citizens in the District of Columbia had given
their aid to the cause, and felt for the situation in
which they were placed, but could not consent to
give up correct general principle, because it might
in some instances appear TO operate oppressively
upon few.
Upon taking the question, 1876 members voted in
the affirmative, and l53 in the negative. 1t was
consequently lost
The Committee Rules and Regulations, re-
ported the following additional Resolutions:
ReSOIred, That the Candidate for the Vice Presi
dency Shall be designated by the ballot or ballots of
the person or persons selected for this purpose, by
the respective delegations without nomination in
Convcntion-and that if choice is not had upon
the first balIotlng, the respective delegations shall
retire and prepare for second balloting, and con-
tinue this mode of voting, until selection is made
Which resolution was adopted.
On motion it was resolved unanimously, That
tho Convention now proceed to ballot for the nom.
ination of Candidate for the Vice Presidency
Where upon the several delegations proceeded tn
deposte their ballots at tho SeCrctary's tabe-and
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