The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-12-10

date for the vice Presidency, H. proposed thai the
Convention take recess for half an hour; and ne
felt satisfied that name would be presenle 10 con-
neciion with that Office on which the friends OF af-
risen add Scott could unite with the same unaniml-
" that prevails among The friends Of Clay and Scott
ia regard 10 the nomination Of Harrison Immense
Mr.. Chsrry, or North Carolina said that the State
he represented had remained comparatively quiei IN
the selection oil the nominee She had her first choice
as well az other States but she had too long fought
against the spoilers mol 70 know her duly and she
would stand by her sister States Ia the present con-
test, by giving Gen WM. ii. HaRalsos determined
support and when the election returns come IN, said
Mr. c. They will show that "OLD RIP is WIDE
AWAKE AGAiNli"
Mr. Preston Of Kentpcky, said the convention had
already been correctly assured that the delegation from
his state came here for Cancellation and compromise
harmony and concession-and he certain that tho
resolution he about 70 propose one that would
meet the appreciation Of the convention might naiu
rally be thought said Mr. r. that Kentucky stands here
in the attitude Of disappointed OF her favortc choice
Her people true had their preisrence;-but they
were Wings aud would sustain their country and To
prove that their hrst choice will sustain them IN that
course said Mr. p. win state that there Is now let
ter ia this Convention from the Hon. Ii. CLAY that VI
read will display the spirit that annates him IN regard
TO Gen. HAaRIsos.. He moved that MIR. Combs Of
Kentucky. in whose posses sion the letter was DC re-
quesled to read II,
The convention by acclamaton desired that the letter
should be read
Mr. Combs saidlshat his colleagues had truly repre-
sented their State. IT. said he, the heart Of Kentucky
is bruised il 10 not broken; Kentucky was born Wing
State, she has lived Wing State, and hope to God
she NAV die Wing State The life Of her son, HEN
Ry CLAY, said Mr. y. Is ms euogum--and the historian
must do him justice.
Mr. Combs then read q letter from Mr. Clay, urging
upon the delegates from kentucky the importance Of
union among the elements Of opposition to Van Buren,
ISM urging Them disregard his position, and pay
- Fan HaFFta ulAnn ha
styled The .'distinugishcd citizen OF Ohio :
On motion the letter ordered TO be entered on the
journals.
Gov Barbour Of Virginia. President Of the Conven-
ton said no rejoced the letter from Mr. Clay had been
read For his part after the report OF the commit
tee last evening" IRON rumors which he heard he had
been inclined think that other action might be taken
As regards the subject OF the proposed ac-
rion said Gov distinguished BY the great crisis when
this Union seemed to be threatened, would say word
or two with your permission. When danger portended
it his patriotism and superior genius that weathered
the storm need not eulogse Mr.. Clay. He will
occupy through all time OF the srest pages o. our
Mcountrys history When danger has threatened, Hen
nv Clay has always teen the foremost TO avert u; and
his patriotism and 6rmness on all occasions, will en-
balm his memory in The hearts OF the American people.
But beyond the consideration with which as citizen
OF the Republic, regard Mr.. Clay, said Gov b., there
other reasons for my ardent attachment to him.
have known him from my insncy and IN the intercourse
under the guard Of honorable confidence and private
friendship on no have heard sentiment
from Henry Clay which not that Of ardent patriot
ism aud devoted friend Of his country There Is no sell
fishness about hin--no petty scheming for his own
advancement. And had it been your pleasure, gentle
men, to nominate him to the Presidency, bis election
would have opened epoch in the history OF our
country He would not We been the little, dirty, pet
ty tool Of party; but would have ceansed the Augean
stable and made happy people,
But notwithstanding my feelings for Mr., Clay. said
Gov. b. and the hope entertained thar he would re-
ceive your nominoton have TO the conclusion,
that far my vote and influence 60 they shall sus-
tain the harmony of this Convention, aud shall there
fore vote for the unanimous nomination Of GENEkAL
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON.
Mr. B. W. Leigh, Of Virginia, Said that he concurred
in the sentiments Of his colleague (Gov Barbour and
would Join him in his vote for the unanimous entry OF
the nomination on the journal The letter of Mr., Clay
evidence that in his heart disnreres.ed patriot.
ism superiorto all other feelings He (Mr could
not think that the ambition Of such Henry Clay
could be gratifed by being made President lie has
already secured fame that will live as long as pure
governments renown that will survive the marble
monument that will cover his grave--and renown
valuable in his Mr Ls) opinion than any station
however high and exalted itinay be.
Mr. Leigh said that one of the purposes for which
the Convention had met had been accomplished and he
for would give his heart and hand its labors
with success.
Mr. Leigh also said that he too had had correspon-
neutrality-suspicious. with his intimate, old, personal
friend, Gen. Winfield Scott, and he could assure the
Convention that he too would sanction their proceed
ings, with his vote and influence.
Mr. J. A. King Of New York, said that as repre-
sentative Of New York he regretted that the choice Of
his State had prevailed in the nomination but said
Mr.. X, we have surrendered him with manly hrmness
because knew that the choice could not but fall
upon an individual worthy of the support Of American
eenen. Our votes have been cast in the conviction
that the candidate Of this convention will ultimately
carry. We have presented to the people name I'M
suled by any spot Of civil and military delinquency
We have given this distinguished individual unhes
tsling support We did not prefer Gen. Scott because
believed him to be Of sonnder principles than him to
whom have thrown votes, but for local reasons
The choice Of the Convention shall receive equal honor
at hands. E.s.
Mr.. X said he would no. deain the convention by
speech, but would merely remark that in the field Gen
Harrison has displayed equal valor with Gen. Scott
and he certain the latter would respond to the Con-
sention, God prosper your decison--God bless you
all"
Mr. Dudly Seldcn, OF New York, said he was one Of
the minority who formed third Of the delegation
from that State and went with the representatives Of
Kentucky and Virginia, in the selection OF candidate.
They had pursued that object Till success became hope
less but whatever may have been preferences,
said Mr.. d., we concur heartily in carrying the de-
cson Of the Convention.
Mr.. Jonathan Roberts, Of Pennsylvania, addressed
the Convention in favor Of the nomination. He said
he had been in favor Of the nomination Of Mr. Clay
pu'' oelng out-Votcu, Wouo not Only acquesce' uut
would usite heartily in the support Of Gen w. Har-
rson, and would do all his power to further his cleo
ton
Mr.. r. Johnson, of Maryland, then offered the fol-
lowing resolution: 't
Rcsotped That this Convention unanimously recon-
mend to the people of the United States, General
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, Of Ohio, as a
candidate for President, and JOHN TYLER OF Vir-
gina, candidate for Vice President.
Before the question was TAKEN Gov. Owen of North
Carolina said the balo,ing committee were ready to re-
port the subject Of the Vice Presidency That gal