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tary, when II appeared that there were three
hundred and sixteen persons in attendance.
On motion of Mr.. Corb4t, Of Pennsylva-
MIA, il was
Re,olped, That Samuei w. Beal. of Mi.
chigan. be invited TO take q seat in this con-
ventIon.
Mr. b. took his seat accordingly as an ho-
uorary n,emher.
On motion of Mr.. Prentiss, Of Vermont, it
was
Resolved, That a Committee of Ways and
Means be appointed. to be composed of one
Delegate from each State.
Mr. Steuart, of Maryland, submitted the
following, which was unanimously agreed to:
RcSolred, That a Committee, consisting
OF one Delegate from each State, represent
ed in this Convention, and one from the
District of Columbia, be appointed TO wait
on Henry Char, oil Kentucky, and inform
him of the unanimous concurrence of tho
National Republican Young Men of the u
nited States, Ia Convention assembled, in
his nomination TO the office of President OF
the United States; and that they extend to
him the assurance of the profound respect
entertained by this Convention for his ex-
allied virtues, his comprehensive intelli.
gence, and his incorporating patriotism.
and ascertain at what time and place it will
be agreeable TO him to receive the respects Of
this Convention.
On motion Of Mr.. Carnage, il was upani-
mously
Resolved, That q Committee, consisting OF
one Delegate from each State represented,
ano one from the District of Colombia, be
appointed. to inform John Sergeant, Of
Pennsylvania, of the unanimous and hearty
concurrence OF the Young Men of the Uni.
ted States, in Convention assembled, in HE
nomination 10 the office of Vice President OF
the United States.
On motion Of Mr.. Brantz, of Maryland, It
was unanimously
Resoloed, That a Committee be appointed
by the Chair, which shailH consist of one De-
fegate from each State, represented in this
body, and one irem the District of Column
bia, whose duty 1t shall be 20 express to
Charles Carroll. of Carroliton, the last sur
vivIpg signer of our Declaration of indie.
pendence, tho high sense entertained by the
members of this Convention of the virtues
of himself and associates, and OF their la
bcurs in the great cause Of national union
and independence
In support Of this resolution, MIR. Brante
addressed the Convention at some length.
The motion was seconded by Mr.. Van
Setback, of New York, who also spoke for q
short time In favor of the resolution.
Mr.. Halsey, of New Jersey, submitted the
~foliowings
Resolced, That this Convention is desi-
Toas Of visiting the tomb of George WASH
ington; end that a Committee be appointed.
respectfully to apprize the proprietor of the
estate of Mount Vernon, of the wish ofthe
Convention; aud to make suitable arrange.
ments to carry this resolution into effect.
MIR Halsey advocated this resolution as
considerable length; sad was followed by
MIR. Sanford, of Connecticut, who seconded
its adoption, MI. Brent, of Maryland, also
added a few words in its support
The resolution was thea unanimously
agreed TO.
MIR. Lee, of fine District Of Columbia
submitted the following:
HEsosusd. That the National Republican
Young Men Of the United States, in this
Convention assembled. do highly approve of
the wlsdcm and frmness of the Senate OF
the United States, il rejecting the nomina-
tTon of Martin Van Buren,, as Minister to
England and also applaud The independence
and patriotism of John G. Calhoun, Vice
President, IN giving the casting vote on that
occasion.
This resolution was received with hearty
applause; aud when the cheering had sub
sided, Mr.. Lee addressed the chair in ito
support, in a few brief bat appropriate re-
marks. Mr., Flagg, of South Carolina, sue
ceeded, and was followed by Mr.. Lewis. Of
Virginia. MIR Dwight, of Massachusetts,
stated that he was in England at the time Of
the conclusion of the "arrangements,' and
testified to the sneers and covert express
sions of Engiishnen on the subject; spoke Of
the reflections cast by them on this country
and its administration; all which arose ssom
the conduct Of the American Minister, and
the miserable arrangement" made by him
with Lord Aberdeen Mr. Benedict, OF New
York, then took the floor, and refecteds
with much severity, on the political conduct
of Mr.. Martin Van Buren,. He denied that
he was a distinguished son Of New York.
She acknowledged 40 man to be such, who
would lick the dust from g monarch's
throne The speeches of Mr.. Lewis. and
MIR: Flagg were also pointed; and each OF
the speakers was loudly cheered.
The question being finally put on tho
adoption of the resolution, it was unanimous
iy agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. Flagg. of South Carroll
ma. it was
Rssolsed, That the thanks of the Conven.
ton be presented to Messrs Gales & Seatons
for their politeness in furnishing to the mem.
hsrs Of the Convention extra numbers Of the