Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18
THURSDAY. MAY 10.

THURSDAY, May 10.
The Convention was called to order
at 3 o'clock, and the Throne of Grace
was addressed in fervent manner by
the Rev. Mr.. Post, of the Presby
Church.
The names of the several DELEGATES
who have arrived in the City and re-
ported themselves, were, by request
read by the Secretary when it appear
ed that there were three hundred and
sixteen persons in attendance.
Mr.. Steuart, of Maryland, submitted
the following, which was unanimously
agreed to:
Resolved, That Committee, consist
Ing of one Delegate from each State,
represented in this Convention, and one
from the District of Columbia, be ap-
pointed to wait on HENRY CLAY of
Kentucky, and inform him of the unan-
imous' concurrence of the National Re-
publican Young Men of the United
States, in Convention assembled in his
nomination to the office of President of
the U. States and that they extend to
him the assurance of the profound re-
spect entertained by this Convention for
his exalted virtues, his comprehensive
intelligence, and his uncompromising
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, it was u
unanimously
Resolved, That Committee, consist
ing of one Delegate from each State
represented, and one from the District of
Columbia, be appointed, to inform JOHN
SERGEANT, ofPennsylvania, of the unan-
imous and hearty concurrence of the
Young Men of the United States, in
Convention assembled. in his nomina-
ton to the office of Vice President of the
United States.
On motion of Mr.. Brantz, of Mary.
land, it was unanimously
Resolved, That a Committee be ap-
pointed by the Chair, which shall con
sist ofone Delegate from each State, rep
resented in this body, and one from the
District of Columbia, whose duty it shall
be to express to CHARLES CARROLL, of
Carrolton, the last surviving signer of
our Declaration of independence, the
high sense entertained by the members
Of this Convention of the virtues of him
self and associates, and of their labors in
the great cause of national union and in
dependence.
Mr.. Halsey, Of New Jersey, submitted
the following
Resolved, That this Convention is de-
sirous of visiting the tomb of Geeroe
Washington and that Committee be
appointed, respectfully TO apprize the
proprietor of the estate of Mount Yer
non, of the wish of the Convention and
to make suitable arrangements to carry
this resolution into effect.
Mr.. Halsey advocated this resolution
at considerable length and was followed
by Mr.. Sandford, Of Connecticut, who Sc
conded its adoption /; Mr.. Brent, Of Ma
ryland, also added few words in its
support.
The resolution was then unanimously
agreed to.
Mr.. Lee, Of the District of Columbia,
submitted the following:
Resolved, That the National Repub-
lican Young Men of the United States,
10 this Convention assembled, do highly
approve Of the wisdom and frmness of
tks Senate of the United States, in re-
jecting the nomination Of MARTIN VAN
buren,, as Minister to England and al
so applaud the independence and patri-
otism of JOHN G. CALHOUN, Vice Presi-
dent ofthe United States, in giving the
casting vote on that occasion.
This resolution was received with
hearty applause and when the cheer
ing had subsidized, Mr.. LEE addressed
the Chair in its support, in a few brief
but appropriate remarks. Mr.. FLAGo,
Of South Carolina, succeeded, and was
followed by Mr.. LEWIS of Virginia. Mr..
DwIoHT, Of Massachusetts, stated that
he was in England at the conclusion of
the arrangement :" and testified to the
sneers and covert expressions of Eng
lishmen on the subject; spoke of the re-
Elections cast by them on this country
and its Administration all which arose
from the conduct Of the American Min
lister, and the miserable Arrangement
made by him with Lord berdeen.-
Mr.. BENEDICT, Of New York, then
took the floor, and reflected, with