Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-03

0y The CHAIR 10 draft resolutions Tor tho
of the meeting. The committee consisted OF the fol-
lowing named gentlemen:
VIM. Greene, J. Justice,
b. St0rer A. HI. Ewing,
VIM. d.. Cory ST. Leadman,
d. Gwynne, Sc. Peasants,
J. Safin JAS Williams,
}. A. Wlseman, J. w. Gazay,
H Morse, H. E. Spencer,
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS
Whereas, The people of Onion, opposed to the pre-
sent administration of the national government IN
one OF the most numerous conventions ever held IN
this state, while they avowed their preference for
for their own felow-c citizen, William Henry Har-
rlson, as candidate for President OF the United
States, at The next election, nevertheless declare Their
willingness to sacrifice all personal prediction for
the sake OF the great whig Cause and whereas with
view 10 ascertain, In the most authentic manner,
which OF the distinguished men, then and now before
the people, could unite the greatest number OF SURFACES
for the high office they recommended national con-
ventlon, TO be composed of delegates from all the
states, and held at an early day, and pledged them
selves 10 abide by the decision OF that convention,
whatever II might be- and whereas this recommends
ton has not been generally responded 10 elsewhere
by any correspondent action; and whereas, the people
If Ohio thus compelled to consider their propos
ton Of national conreation as defined and there
fore to act IN future as if IT had not been made and
whereas, IN the opinion of that portion Of them here
assembled, our national offars have reached such
crisis, that there s hope Of relief except IN change
OF men at the head of these affairs; and whereas, in
order 10 bring about this change with CERTAINTY the
time has arrived when defntve expression of pub.
lie sentiment respecting the wing candidate for the
next presidency can no longer with safety be post
poned and whereas the experience OF the last pre-
sidenal canvess and still the result of the re-
cent state elections convince us beyond doubt that
the opposition can elect any candidate, upon whom
their surages shall be ultimately concentrated and
whereas William Henry Harrison, of Ohio from the
republican simplicity of his character from the unsal-
lied integrity ofhis life, frsm his long and various ex-
~, o .Iuo milf
vices from having recently stood comparatively aloof
roIa the bitter strife and anmoslties, which have in
duced so many 10 commit themselves irrevocaby
against other candidates; and from being unpledged
IN word or act, 10 any men measures, but such as
his well tried patriotism and sound epublcan prncip-
les suggest appears most likely 10 unite the sufrages,
not only ofthose who have long and SYSTEMATICALLY
posed the party In power but alse of that very
Gus and patriotic class of citizens who have recently
manifested their dete mnaiion 10 uphold the namer-
Gus measures oi that party longer; and whereas,
we, the people Of his neighborhood, VINO esteem him
most because we know him BEST have deemed it in
cumbenton us to be foremost in declaring The estma-
ton IN which we hold him. therefore
l. Resolved, That we, the neghbors of William
Henry HARRISON do nominate him our candidate
for the presidency al the approaching election pedg-
ing ourselves TO his support; and de respectfully but
earnestly recommend him such, to the favorable
consideration of our fellow citizens of the several
States Of the Union.
2 Resolved, That in making this nomination, at
this time, we have no other otjec, or desire than TO
promote the of those great principles Of pub
lie policy, in which believe the welfare of the
try 10 be involved
3. Resolved That while in a conflict between prn-
cples and men, We would always sacrifices all per-
sonal predictions for the sake of principles yet
when, as in the present case the support of patcu
lar man, appears 10 be identified with the success of
great principles the sooner we announce prefer
ence, the better since in public affairs open frankncss
is always preferable TO csncealmcnt
A. Resolved, That in times like the present, when
vital interests are al stake the result il bchoves the
people TO do their own nominating as well as their own
voting, and not wait for the dcaton Of either presses
politicians or legislative bodies.
Resolved That we feel bound in henor TO re-
deem the pledge given at the termination Of the
test in the fall of 1886, that Gen. Harrison should
have another opportunity Of measuring strength with
the present incumbent ofthe executive chairs pledge
which was spontaneously made, under strong con-
victon that the influence of his name ut the first trial
of his th had taken 10 the very verge Of VIC
tory, and that the result Of the contest clearly proved
that he was the favorile of the people. We have ne-
Their or heard any thing which ought to postpone
his claims TO those of any other candidate; and we
unhesitangly affirm, that after the influence Of his
popularity has shaken the union ofoar Political oppo-
nents and brought them by thousands to side, we
should be ungrateful 10 cut them adr and transfer
the fruits OF contest sustained by his name and in
fuence, TO the support Of another.
8. Resolved, That so far as our observation has
tended, we warranted in saying that the conser-
vatives generally in the Western States prepared
to unite their destiny with ours, the moment i, shall
be asceraned that the Farmer Of Nerth Bend will be
our choice. On the ether hand we as firmly believe
that the politicians Of eur party determine 10 pass
him b. for any other, the beneficial result Of the
strength we gained al the last contest will be lost.
7. Resolved, That we have seen with deep regret,
disposition manifested and expressed by many Of
friends particularly in the Atlantic States, TO de-
fer the selection of our candidate distant day In
our opinion more dangerous course could not be
advised. The delay which has already taken place,
begins To threaten the dlsunion Of our party. The
friends of each Of the candidates are becoming more
Jealous and more sangune to obtain the nomination
they desire; and in proportion as that hope is
strengthened, the prospect of cordial union is wea-
kened.
8. Resolved, That the recommendation al Column
bus on the 4th of July last TO hold national con.
vention in Pittsburgh in June next, met with our ap
probation al the time though many of US believed that
an early day should have been named. We INDUCED
the most confident hope that the call would be re-
spondcd to without delay, and would be met with
promp, and cordial approval; but TO great dsap-
pointment il seems not 10 have met with favor in
every quarter Although more than six months have
elapsed we have not heard that il has been acceded
10 but in single State; on the coatrary IL has been
objected to as altogether premature by editors and
Others in the eastern and middle States. Ii il true
that those objections express Willingness submit
the nomination 10 general convention, 10 be called
AT some distant day. we know not when, but they have
uniiedy disapproved the call made by the State of
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