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

by the side OF auQlnef ana no less noble 4
riend. The country had not done Gen.
harrison Justice. He has done mare for
is country and receiyedless for his ser.
fices than any man living. He possessed +
both civil and military capacities Of the
irst ORDER which should entille him to. the
admiration Of the people. Gov. N, said
he came here in favor of Kentuclxy's IA
vorlle son, believing him to be the candid
ate most likely to succeed. Since he had
been here; he had iniefchanged senti- |
ments with the delegates from the various
States and had come to the conclusion that
he was mistaken. He was now prepared
to 60 Tor the strongest man, and oveFturn
the powerful despolism under which We
are now suffering. Let nor the song Of
democracy cheat the people. He had ev.
er been dem0crat-not one Of the demo
erals Of the present day-he was an old
fashioned democrat. He verify believed
that the name Of democracy had cheated
half the people out of ihei. senses. He
here drew a vivid picture ofthe corrup-
tionof the present powers that be, and the
enormities committed under. the name Of
democracy. He regarded ii as his duty
he said, to warn the people against such.
democracy. He hoped, he said in concla-.
sion, for triumph. The I" Hunters. Of Ken.
lucky, will be found true to the great
Wing party of the Union-
Mr.. Boardnan, of Connecticut, earnest
ly supported. the nomination.
Gen. Wilson, of New Hampshire, was
very happy ia his remarks. He expressed
the belief that his State, though her pros
poets aad been dark and gloomy would
respond to the nomination of Harrison and
Tyler, in spirit of enthusiasm which
would enable her to triumph over the pre-
sent corrupt party in power. He related
several anecdotes, and applied them very
happily.
Mr.. Hilhard, of Alabama, said that he
rejoiced to hear the voice Of congratula-
ton sounding all round him, and that he
rentertained the same patriotic feelings as
the gentleman who had preceded him.
His own preferences, be said, had been ar.
dent for Clay, but he would stand or fall
with the nominee Of this Convention. He
was resolved to sacrifice ard risk every,
thing for the good of the cause and nc
felt assured that the delegates would all &C
home with an account of their proceeding:
that will impart corresponding entbusI
asm in the bosoms of their constituents.
Mr.. Merrill, of Pennsylvania, supported
the resolution in a few excellent remarks
Mr. Upper, of Mississippi, said that the
Mississippi delegation had cast the vote o
that State for II. Clay, and perhaps the
Wings Of the State will he disappointed il
the result Of our deliberations: but they
will 20 for the nominee ofthis Convention
and the land of Poindexter and Prentiss
as she has done before, will do her duty
still; and from the harmony of this Con
vention, and the enthusiasm manifested By
the members, he felt satisfied she can b
rescued from the spoilers under the bannei
of the Hero Of Tippecanoe.
Mr.. Whitehead, of New Jersey, said HI
too had had his first choice. He had beer
over-ruled by the majority, bat he did no
complain and would cheerfully abide b,
the decision ofthe Convention. The no
minee had once before received the vote o
| New Jersey, and was assured he would d.
so again.
j Mr. Russell, OF Misso.viiy oos.ArAeaoodlh hi
remarks by stating that he came from tn
State Of the great erpunger. Dark cloud
| had long lowered over that State but ligh
IS now breaking through them. Therear
still some green spots on which the ey
Il loves to rest. His first choice had nc
been selected, but we leave him In tn
i hands Of his country, with the wreath {
i fame covering his brow.
The Wings Of Missouri said Mr. R
will support the nominee of this Conver
ton. Gen. Harrison, and if their decisio
4 should fall in the latter, they will hope I
/, be reioiced by the shout of Victory frol
J Their sister Stutcs.
There are considerations in Missouri
that make the name of Gen. Harrison
!. Tower of strength. He is rich in the a
Eectious of his countrymen. and the Whil
D Of Missouri will do their best-will die
t the last ditch.
II Mr. Graham, of Louisiana, said that
c and the Wings ofthe State he represente
had their first choice. But their praye
4 viii be offered up for the success oftl
ticket;
Al A gentleman from Vermont, who
, name the reporter could not learn, az
q dressed the Convention. He said Il
Wings of that State will never surrend
Il ill the gates of the White House at Was
! inrton. are demanded and secured in Il
i name Of the people ofthis great Repu
n lie.
J. Mr. Newton, of Virginia, said that t
e State which had the honor 10 be the Dir
n place Of the first saviour of.his countr
d wal prove to be the birth place fthe S
e cond saviour Of his country He said t
It character of Gen. Harrison is now inu
/. misunderstood, and when better unde
10 stood viii be better appreciated.
4. MT Bates Of michigan said he liked t
le eccentric Crocket'sImotto--be sure yon'
is rightthen 90 ahead. With General HI
n rison SAID Mr. b. we are right, and c
Ee assure the convention we will go
ID head. .
er Judge Huntington Of Indiana said Il
i. that State has been wing aud is whig'
al the core. He was CERTAIN she would q
a. Gen. Harrisona large majority in 1s4
He'himself resided at Fort Harrison, a
4, he knew there was no man there "
m supported the.general in 1896, when !
i. state gave him 5000 majority, who wol
q not do so again.
The Judge referred to the course
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