Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-24
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The President accordingly declared Martin
Van Buren,. of New York, to be duly nominated
as the candidate for the Office of Vice President
of the United States
A motion was made that the question on the
adoption of the Nomination should be so put that
it might receive the unanimous vote of the Con-
ventiun. MIR. Kremcr proposed to take the sense
OF the Convention by ayes and noes. Mr.. For.
ster of Georgia opposed the motion; and one OF
the Delegates from Virginia having stated that
the members from that State desired time to
make an explanation of their vote, he moved a
recess until 4 o'clock, P. NJ. which was agreed TO-.
-Four O'Clock The Convention being called
to order.
Mr. Archer, of Virginia, stated that he was
directed by the Delegation from that state, to
present the following Resolution. which he NOV
ed to have recorded among the proceedings
which was agreed to-
Resolued, That the Delegation from Virginia to this
Conven on concur IN AID approve the nomination OF
Vice Pr silent which has been inside by that body, and
will recommend the cordial support Of to their con.
stituents.
A similar resolution was presented BY the de-
legation from Kentucky, and ordered to be en-
rolled on the proceedings.
Mr.. King called up the resolution lying On the
table, proposing the appointment OF committee
of one from each state 10 prepare an Address TO
the American People. to be appointed by the
President.
Mr. Nicholas, of Va, spoke at some length
against the preparation OF an address. A de-
bate ensued, in which Messrs. Lytle, OF ONO,
Miller, of Vt, Humes, of Va, Lausat. OF Pa,
Dunlap, of Maine, and Kre,ner, Of Pa, partlc'-
pated. Mr.. Nicholas subsequently withdrew bis
motion. -,
The resolution was then agreed to, aud the
chair appointed the following committee:
Maine, Robert P. Dunlap; New Hampshire,
F A. Sumner; Massachusetts,, Phineas Allen;
Rhode Island, w. Updike; Connecticut A. L.
Jndson; Vermont, w. C. Bradley; New York,
John A. DIX, New Jersey, Alex. Worts; Penn
sylyania, A. Lausat; Delaware, John Cummings;
MARYLAND, John +. Rees; Virginia. VS. Ar
cher: North Carolina, Il. NJ. Saunders: South
Carolina, Joel r. Poinsett; Geo, j. NJ. Wayne;
Alabama, C. G. Clay; Mississippi, Powhatan
Ellis; Louisiana. H. Carlton; Tennessee, u.
w. Terrell: Kentucky, ]. S. Smith; Ohio, K.
r. Lytie; Indiana, Samuel Mil'roy; Illinois,
John NJ. Robinsun
On morton, it was
Bt.oped That privilege be granted TO tn Delegates
from the District Of Columbus TO record their votes
The nomination of candidate Tor the Vice Presidency
and that the same be appeh Ecu W ''e P''eeo"b'
the Convention
Mr.. Clay. Of Alabama, offered the following
resolution, which was ordered to be entered or
the proceedings
Resolped. That this Convention repose the hlghes
confidence in the patriotism, integrity, and purity o.
a,narw JACKSON and cordially ,cur in the spprooa
ii N of his conduct which has been expressed IN varlou:
parts of the Union.
The Delegation from Alabama informed the
Convention that they had yielded their prefer
euce for Richard Nj. Johnson. and most cordial,
approved of the nomination Of Martin Van Blu
rem: which declaration was ordered to be insert
ed on the journal.
Mr. King moved that Committee OF three bf
appointed to ascertain the expenses of the Con
yent,on, and nominated Joel K. Poinsett. of 5
Carolina, w. r. Johnson, of Virginia, and
Speed Smith, of Kentucky, on the Committee
which was agreed to.
On motion, it was
Resofped hat Committee, composed of the Pre-
silent and Vice President of this Convention be sp
noin,e To inform Mt VaG Buren, Of his nomination b.
this Convention. :.
After which the Convention adjourned unit
"Wednesday at Characterization.
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