Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-12-31

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ILLINOIS.
Messrs. G. w. Ralph. w. S. Newber-
~, w. 3. Warren.
ALABAMA.
Messrs. II. w. billiard, W. n Fleming.
WI. Smith.
MICHIGAN.
Messrs. G. @. Bates, TT. Drake, DIS.
Bacon.
Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia,
and Arkansas. not represented.
On motion Of Mr.. Sprague, ofMassachu.
setts. a committee was appointed consis-
ting of one member from each State, to
nominate officers for the permanent organ
izaiion Of the Convention.
The following names were announced
BY the chair as the committee.
Massachusetts--P. sprague,
Maine-E. Ii. Allen,
N. IlompsIire--Jamos wilson,
Vermout-W. Henry,
Rhode IsIand-G. A. King.
Connecticut-C. Davis,
New. York-C. Starr,
New Jcrsoy-A. Whitehead,
Delaware-W. d. Wapplcs,
Pennsylvania. a. Sluze,
Mnylond-R. Johnson,
Virgiuia-B. w: Leigh,
N. CMolina--John Owen,
Ohio--N. G.. Pendleion,
Indiana ID. M'Guire,
lllinois-W. X. Warren,
Mchigan-J. C. Bates,
Mississippi II. c. Upper,
Missouri-W. II. Russell,
Kenucky-L. Combs,
Louisana--G. NJ. Graham,
Alabama--H. w. Hilliard.
Mr.. Johnsonilo Ohio, moved that the
Convention be opened with prayer each
morning, by the clergymen of the different
denominations, in the city of T arrisburg
Laid on The table, till the Convention be
permanently organized.
On motion, adjourned til ten o'clock to-
morrow morning.
SECOND DAY.
TUESDAY. Dec. 5, 1889.
Pursuant to adjournment the Conven.
ton met.
The Rev. Mr.. Spreacher, officiating
clergyman of the Lutheran Church, offer
ed up to Almighty God, 4 most fervant
prayer for His blessing on the Convention.
our country, and the world.
The following additional delegates ap-
peared:
Ohio, DIR. Cyrus Faulconer. New ork.
Henry II. Ross. Virginia, William G,
Moselcy, Festus Dickinson. Mississippi
Anderson Miller. North Carolina, ], G.
Washington Maryland, w. Price, J. B,
Kerr.
Col, Dickey, Of Pennsylvania, announc-
ed that the Pennsylvania delegation hat
agreed that all the claimants of seats from
this State ought to be admitted, and NOV
ed that the journal of yesterday be correc
ted accordingly; which was agreed TO.
Mr.. Sprague, of massachusetts, from th'
Committee to nominate officers, made tht
following report, which was agreed to.
PRECEDENT,
Gov. JAMES BARBOUR, of Virginia
VICE PRESIDENTS,
Gov. yno. S. Peters, of Connecticut,
Gov. j. A. Shulze, Of Pennsylvania,
Gov. David Hazard, of Delaware,
Gov. George Howard, of maryland,
Gov. Jno. Tyler, of Virginia,
Gov. JDo. Owen, of North Carolina,
Gov Tho. Meicalf, of Kentucky,
P. r.. Livingston. of New York,
Jacob Burnett, of Ohio,
Isaac G. Bates, of massachusetts,
Jas. Wilson, of New-Hampshire,
f. N. Huntington, Of Indiana,
Ephrailn rarsh, Of New-Jelsey.
SECRETARIES.
Charles b. Penrose, of Pennsylvania,
G W. Ralph, Of Illinois,
s. B. Lyman, Of Maine,
/ G Paine, Of Vermont.
On taking the char, Gov. Barbour mad
one Of the most eloquent addfes ses eve
| listened to. We regret that our reporte
| can only present an imperfect sketch 9
| his remarks, merely touching on the lead
| ing points.
Gentler.cn. said Gov. b, feel deepl
Obliged to you Tor the distinguished mar
of your consideration, which you hay
| kindly conferred upon. me, and in return
Il offer you ny assurance that will, to To
utmost of my capacity justify your conf
dence, by discharging my duties wit
scrupulous fidelity, in which / shall doub'
less receive the cooperation Of each ind
yidual member of this body
The honor, gentlemen, you have cor
ferred upon me, IS enhanced by the b
| liefthat il is not so much a mark of person
al regard, as a testimonial of respect
the ancient Common wealth that | here r
present; and 1 am persuaded that she vi
acknowledge the distinction conferred ri
on her with sensibility.
Commissioned as we are by the people
at d time never surpassed ia importance
to represent them on subjects Of the gFea
est interest, it is presumed that ever
member will feel the responsibility Of i
station, aud be prepared TO respond
those measures best calculated to advans
Z. the object of our mis- ion.
The American people have too long ha
!. i TO complain Of the mal-adminlstfatlon
the General Governments a large 20
ton Of them are now filed with ankiel
and alarm. would to God that the
/ fears ana alarms were idle and wlthol
foundation. but il. this solemn place, sial
{. ding as i do before Heaven and my con-
I, 7 try, / proclaim that acrisis IS approachip