Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-19

worthy OF the man whose fame 10 but another
name ior her glory. She loves the country
more than she loves Clay and her delegates
have met here as her people will meet at the
ballot box, on the broad plattorm OF deter
mined hostility to Martin Van Buren,. SIDE
by side with their brethren from other States,
the Wings Of Kentucky will contend for the
reformation ofthose abuses which now threat
On the destruction of our beloved country I:
and strive to make her what her present ru'
ers will nOt-prosperous ond happy.
Mr.. Rcverdy Johnson, Of Maryland, said
that Maryland's choice was well known--n
was unnecessary now 10 mention the i0dlvld-
ua. This delegation had upheld that choice
to the last. But satisfied, on constitution
with the delegates from other sections OF the
Union, that the choice Of Maryland would not
be the choice Of this convention, and that in
opinion OF majority of the delegates there
was another name that could carry dismay
into the ranks Of the encmy-he proposed,
on the part Of the delegation from Maryland,
to offer Z resolution that The result of the bal
lettings be unanimously confirmed, aud that
General William Henry Harrison be pre-
sented to the American people with the sane
tion OF this Convention.
Under this banner, said Mr. j., we can, We
MOST, and we WILL TRlUMPlI; and m
order to afford time for the report of the COM
mittee us the candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency, he proposed that the Convention take
a recess for half sn hour, and he felt satisfied
that 4 name would be presented IN connexlon
with that oifics, on which the friends Of liar-
rison and Scott could unite with the same
unanimity that prevails among the friends Of
Clay and Scott in regard to the nomination
OF Harrison. Immense applause.
Mr., Cherry of North Carolina, said that
the State he represented had remained com.
psrat!vrly quiet in the selection Of the noml-
nee. She had her first choice as well as
other States but she had too long fought
against the spoilers not to know her duty,
and she would stand by her sister States in
the present contest, by giving General VIM.
Il. Harrison determined support, and whsn
the election returns come in, said Mr.. c.,
they will show that " OLD RIP Is WIDE
AWAKE AGAIN!"
Mr.. Preston, of Kentucky, said the Con
ventlon mad already been correctly assured
that the delegation from his State came here
for Cancellation and compromlse-harmon
and concesslon-and he was certain that the
resolution he was about to propose was one
that would meet the appreciation of the Con-
vention. 1t might naturally be thought, said
Mr. p. that Kentucky stands here in the atti-
tnde Of one disappointed of her favorlte
choice. Her people il is true had their pre-
ference but they were Wings and would
sustain their country and to prove that their
first choice will sustain them in that course,
said Mr.. p, will state that there 10 now u
letter in thi. Convention from the Hon. H..
Clay, tl,ut If read will display the spirit that
nnimates him in regard to Gen. Harrison
lie moved that Mr.. Combs, of Kentucky, in
whose poss,ss.oa the letter was, be request
ell t. rea It.
Mr.. Combs said that his colleagues had
truly represented their State. II, said he, the
heart Of Kentucky is bruised, it il not broken;
Kentucky was born a Whig State, she has
lived Whig State, and hope to God she
may die Wing State The life of her son,
Henry CLAY, said Mr.. c. is his eulogium-
and the historian must do him justice.
MIR. Combs then read the letter from Mr..
Clay, urging upon the delegates from Ken
lucky, the Importance Of union among The
elements of opposition to Van Burensm,
urging them TO discharge his own position
and paying a merited compliment to Gen
Harrison, whom he styled the distinguished
citizen of Ohio"
On motion the letter was ordered to be
entered on the journals
Gov. Barbour, of Virginia, President Of the
Convention, said he rejoiced the letter from
Mr. Clay had been read. For his own part
after the report of the Committee last even
ing, from rumours which he heard he had
been inclined to think that other action might
be taken. As regards the disinterested sub.
ject of the proposed action, said Gov B ,
distinguished by the great crisis when the
Union seemed to be threatened, would say
a word or two with your permission. When
danger portended it was his patriotism aud
superior genius that weathered the storm.
need not eulogise Mr.. Clay. He will occupy
through all time one of the fairest pages Of
our country's history. When danger has
threatened, Henry Clay has always been the
foremost 10 avert it, and his patriotism and
licmuess on all occasions, will cmbalm his
memory in the hearts of the American people
But beyond the consideration with which l.
as citizen of the republic, regard .'r. Clay
said Gov. b., there are other reasons for my
ardent attachment to him. I hayo known him
from my infancy, and in the intercourse under
the guard Of honorable confidence and pr-
vate friendship on no occasion have ever
heard sentiment from Henry Clay which
was not that Of an ardent patriot and devoted
friend OF his country. There is no seltishness
about hm-no petty scheming for his own
advancement. And had it been your pleas
nre, gentlemen, to nominate him TO the Presi-
dency, his election would have opened a new
epoch in the history Of our country. He
would not have been the little, dirty, petty
tool of party; but would have cleansed the
Augean stable, and made us a happy people.
But Notwithstanding my feelings for Mr.
Clay, said Gov. B. and the hope entertained
that he would receive your nomination, have
come to the conclusion that so far as my vote
and influence go, they shall sustain the har.
mony of this Convention, and ] shall there
fore vote for the unanimous nomination OF
Gen. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON.
Mr.. Il. w. Leigh, Of Virginia, said HAT he
concurred IN the sentiments Of his colleague
Gov. Barbour,) and would join him in his
vote Tor the unanimous entry Of the nomina-
ton on the journal. The letter of Mr.. Clay
was an evidence that in his heart dsintcrcsted
patriotism was superior 10 all other feelings
He, (Mr. L. could not think that the ambition
OF such man rs Henry Clay could be graft.
6cd by being made President. He had al
ready secured 4 fame that will live rs long n,
pure governmcnt-a reDown that will surviv,
tho marble monument that will cover hi,
grovc-and renown more valuable IN bi,
Mr.. L's) opinion than any station, however
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