Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-05-29
GENERAL CONVENTION.

WEDNESDAY,, May -, 1899.
o'c'2ck, 4. H. The Convention mot, pursu.
ant To ndJ"urnmont-and WAS opened with prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. BVrk
Mr.. Archcr Of Virginia, from the committee on
,hn SUBJECT OF an address to the people, made the
following report:
In" committee to whom was assigned the
nu'y al preparing address from this Convention
To the People Of the United States, Report,
nat having mcrchangcd opinions on the sub
subject submitted To them, and agrccm. fully in
The principles and sentiments which they believe
ought I" bc embodied in address OF thiS dcscriP-
'"n II such an address TO he made, never
'heicSs deem 1t advisable, under existing circum-
stances to recommend the adoption of the follow.
Ing resolution:
feSofrcd, That II be recommended to the several
Delegations IN the Convention, in place of gen
raj address from this body Ia the people of tho u.
states, to make such explanations 10y address, re-
port, or otherwise, to their respective constituents
oil the objects proceedings and result of the
ing as they may deem cxpcdicnt.
Which report and resolution were read and
adopted unanimously.
Mr. archer of Virginia offered the following
resolution;
Rcsoiccd, That general corresponding commit
tee fom each state, be appointed by The President
of this Conventions
Which resolution was adopted unanimously
whcreupon the President made tho following ap.
pointments;
VIRGINIA
John y. ,son, Esq.-Southampton.
Severn IL. Parker, Esq.-Northanpton,
John NJ. Garnet, Esq.-Essex.
Richard II. Baker, Esq---Nanscmond.
Z. V. Daniel, Esq,-Cty of Richmond.
John Il. Brown, Esq.-Pc,ershurg.
Dr. Charles Cocke.--Albomarr.
VIM. r. Il. Mason, Esq.--I.oudon.
Philip Slaughter, Esq.-Culpcpcr.
L!nnrms Boiling. Esg.,-Buckiugh
Joseph III. Sherrard; E>e.-Frcdcrck.
DIR, Pcachy Observation-Disclosures
Fleming b. Miller, Esq. -Bctc,ourt.
Gen. Francis Preston. w ashrg,on.
Richard Matthew's Esq.-Wvthc.
WIN. Lazier, Este Mononyaa.
James Mcdowell, Jr. Esd R0ckbrd &c,
john II. Peyton. Esq.-S,aunton.
The Committee appointed to confer with the
COMMITTEE OF Arrangement of the General Com
m'ttce of the Jackson Republican Party in Bati-
more to ascertain what expenses have been incur
red, III order that they may bc provided for, by the
Members of this Convcnton-rcport that they
have received letter from the Committee of Ar
rangcment, which is herewith presented, and which
informs them that under the directions of the Gen.
cral COMMITTEE all expenses have been provided
for hy them, and requesting that further stops
might be taken in the
The Committee, therefore. recommend that the
thanks oil this Convention be given to the General
Committee of the Baltimore jackson Republican
Party, and to the Baltimore Committee OF Ar
rangcmcnt, for their hospitahlc and liberal exert.
IONS Tor the accommodation of this body, in man
which the citizens of Baltimore have been so long
and emincntly dist ~ gnishcd.
On motion of Mr.. Preston, it was unanimously
ReSolced, That the Convention avail itself of the
occasion now presented, to testify the Of
grateful respect entertained by this whole cummu-
nifty for the venerable Charles Carroll of Carroll
ton, the last of the ilustrouS band of the sgncrs
of the Declaration Of Independence, by wait
ing him liz body at the termination of lis SEES
| sion.
And Mcssrs. Preston, NAPLES and Stanshury
were appointed Committee To wait upon Mr..
| Carroll and ascertain from him when it will be
! convenient for him 10 receive the convention.
| Mr.. Carter of Virginia, offered the following
Resolution:
RcSOlred, That this Convention regard with UNI
qualified respect, tho prompt, impartial, and digni-
fled manner in which their president and vice pre-
sidcnts have presided over their deliberations and
that they make them unanimous expression OF
their thanks.
Which resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Carter of Virginia offered the following res
olution:
| Bes0ired, That the thanks of this Convention are
due to their several secretaries, FOR the efficient and
satisfactory manner in which they have discharged
the duties dcvolvcd them
| Which resolution was unanimously adopted.
The committee appointed 10 wait on Mr.. Carroll,
| reported that they had performed that duty, and
| that Mr.. Carroll would receive tic members of the
Convention at any hour to-day.
Crdcrc@, That the members of this Convention
Will proceed to visit the venerable Charles Carroll
| immediately after the adjournment.
OTdcrcd, That the secretaries cause the journals
of the Convention TO be signed by the officers Of tho
| Convention, and published III pamphlet form, for
distribution among the members.
On motion of Mr.. Burk, ofYirginia,
! Rc&Oired, That the thanks of this Convcn.
ton be presented to The reverend clergy for their
attendance upon the Convention.
The Rev. MIR. Wallace then closed the proceed.
ings by an appropriate prayer, and on motion of
George krcmcr, of Pennsylvania, the Convention
| adjourned sine die.
ROBERT LUCAS, President
PETER V. DANIEL, l$t V. Prcst.
| JAMES FENNER, ID Prest.
JOHN NJ. BARCLAY, Sd V. Prscst.
A. S. CLAYTON, 9TH V, Prcst.
JoEH A. DIX,
STACY c. Porra, 5ecrctarics.