Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-05-25
Mr. jefferson Phelps of Kentucky, offered the


following
Whereas, MARTIN Wax buren,, of New York,
has received, upon the first ballot, than two
thirds of all the votes given, for the purpose of
lcciing Candidate for the Vice Presidency of tho
United Statcs-thcrciorc-
ReSoired, That this Convention unanimously
concur II recommending him to the People of the
United States, for their support for that office, u,
the ensuing election.
Which preamble and resolution were adopted
unanimously.
On motion Resolsed, That Committee, con-
sisting of Member, from each State, be APP
pointed to draft an address to the people of the
United Statc., and that such Committee DO APP
| pointed by the President.
Whcrcupon the following gentlemen were APP
pointed, to wt:--Maine, Robert Z. Dunlap; Nc,o
! Ham shre, Frederick A. Sumner; Massachusetts,
Phincas Allen; Rhode Island, Wilkins Updike;
Connecticut, Andrew Il. Judson; Vermont, VIM.
G. Bradley; New York, John A. Dix; New Jer-
seq. Alex. Wurtz; Pennsylvania, Anthony baus-
satt; Dciaware. John Cummins; Maryland, John
Il. Rccs; Virginia, VIM. $. Archer; ~. Carolina,
Romulus NJ. Saunders; &. Carolina, Joel K.
Poinsctt; Georgia, James NJ. Wayne; Alabama,
Clement G.. Clay; Mississippi, Powhatan Ellis;
Louisiana, Henry Carleton; Tennessee, Geo. w.
Tcrrill; Kentucky, John Speed Smith; Ohio, Ro-
bert Il. Lytc; Indiana, Samuel MillroY; Illinois,
John NJ Robinson.
The following preamble and resolution was Of
fcrcd and adopted unanimously "
Whereas, BY the Constitution of the United
States, the citizens OF the District o. Columbia,
not entitled to vote for President and Woe
President; and
Whereas, They have thought proper to send
four Delegates to represent them in this Conven-
ton,
Resolred, Therefore, that the Delegates from
the District of Columbia, he granted the privilege
of recording their votes for Vice President, and
that the same be appended to the proceedings of
the Convention.
On motion of c. C. Clay, of Alabama,
Resolued, That the Convention rcposc the
highest confidence i'm the purity, patriotism, and
talents of Andrew Jackson, and that we most cor
daily concur in the repeated nominations which he
has received in various parts of the Union, as 4
candidate for reelection to the office which he
now fills with much honor to himself and useful
ness to his country.
On motion of Mr.. Sheppard, of Ky.
Resolred That the President and Vice Presidents
of this Convention be committee 10 inform Martin
Van Buren, of his nomination to the office of Vice
President.
On motion, Messrs Joel r. Poinsett, William r.
Johnson, and John Speed Smith, were appointed a
committee to ascertain the expenses incurred by
the convention.
The following communication was received and
read:
On bchalf-ofthc Delegation of the State of In
diana i'll this convention, am authorised to declare
to the delegates of the several States: That the
nomination of Martin Van Buren, candidate for
the Vice Presidency, has their appreciation, and
will have their cordial support, and although, Col.
Richard nj. Johnson of Kentucky, received their
vote, so soon as the will ola majority of the Con-
venton was indicated, they disposed cheerful
ly to yield their preference for the favore Son of
the West, whose claims to the rewards of his coun-
try, they believe to be second to those of none,
and unite with the older States of the Union, in
support of Mr.. Van Buren,, who we hesitate not to
say vii! receive the electoral vote of Indiana, in
pursuance of his nomination by this Convention.
Signed an behalf of the Delegates of the State
of Indiana to the Baltimore Convention.
SAM'L. MILROY, u. S. 1.
Ordered, That the same be entered on the Min
utcs of the Convention.
On motion,
Resoired, Tha; the proceedings of this conven.
ton be signed by the officers thereof and published
in the Baltimore Republican.