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

support lnHuence
aud nature had given him.
Mr. Simmons, Of Rhode Island. said in behalf Of
himself and bis delegation. that though last TO yield
their preferences, they would be among The first 10
lspond TO the nomination.
Mr. Vose, Of Maine, warmly responded to the nom.
nation
Judge Burnett OF Ohio, next addressed the conven-
ton Al some length. After brief euogy OF Mr., Clay
ne referred TO the early history Of Gen. HARRISON and
his intimate acquaintance with him, and testified TO the
high estimation 10 which he was held by all who knew
hnn. He concluded by recommending the unfurlIng
the Union Flag with the motto Of Mr. Wise, OF Virgil
MA, Union for The sake ofths Unionr' Do this, said
he, and all will be well.
Mr.. Livingston, Of N. Y, rose next He commenced
his remarks by asking the questinn--where am r.
what has brought me here and answered with the
phalc response love Of Conairy La wish to the
powers that be eiiec,ualy Frustrated, and the country
redeemed from tho hands Of the spoilers. He alluded
to his old age and feebeness stating that then no
was scarcely able to proceed he said he had been
democrat all his life. had been Of the harness.
lie ever had and ever would adhere to the principle
that the majority govern When that principle lost
| sigh, Of there must be end Of the republic
Mr. l.. briefly eulogized the character of Mr.. Clay.
The world he said would do him justice His fame
would be admired by altergenerstions. Next he adj
vered to the character Of Gen Harrison. He said he
liked his character He knew HIM well, and nothing
had been said IN his praise that not strictly true
Ohio, he said would 60 for him by acclamation and he
was persuaded from what he had learned that the Key
| stone would yet be the arch Of the Union. He then
drew vivid picture Of Martin Van Buren,, and referred
the downward tendency Of the country under his adj
nlnstraton which, he said had put the republic radl-
cay wrong hut he had every confidence that we would
soon get radically right When he had realized this
belief. he would descend to the tomb happy aud con-
tented.
/ Gov Metcalf, Of Kentucky, was particularly happy
ia his remarks. Ken,uckys favorite son. he said had
lost the nomination. but had he himself been here, he
would have done precisely what the delegation from that
State prepared do-enter heartily into the sup
port OF the nomination Success is, aud has been
his first object. The who can best secure that
success TO the party 10 ths man he would rally under
so will his friends As regarded himself, he did not
sacrifice so much as did many other Of the friends Of
Mr. Clay; he moved only from the side Of one noble
friend. to take his stand firmly by the side of another
and no less noble friend The country had not doae
Gen Harrison justice He has done more for his coun-
try and received less for his than v
ing He possessed both civil aud military capacities of
the first order, which should enttle him TO the sdmra
ton Of the people. Gov. M. said he came here in IA
hvo Of Kentuckys iavore son, believing him to be the
candidate most likely TO succeed Since he had been
here, he had lnterchanged sentiments with the delegates
from the various States and had come the conclusion
| that he mistaken. He prepared to 60 for
the strongest man. and the powerful despotism
| under which are now suffering. Let not the song
Of democracy cheat the people He had ever been
democIatnot one OF the democrats OF the present day
cved that the Of democracy had cheated half the
people out Of their He here drew vivid pic
sure OF the corruption Of the present powers that be,
and the enormtles committed under the name Of de-
mocracy. He regarded il as his duty he said to
the people against such democracy. He hoped, he
said in conclusion, for triumph The " Hunters Of
Kentucky" will be found true TO the great Wing party
| Of the Union
Mr. Boardman, Of Connecticut, earnestly supported
4 the nomination. 4}i
u Can - Hau, 81, h.nn IN
his remarks He expressed the belief that this State,
though her prospects had been dark and gloomy, would
respond to the nomination Of Harrison and Tyler, in
spirit Of enthusiasm which would enable her triumph
over the present corrupt party IN power He related
several anecdotes, and applied them very happily.
Mr. billiard, Of Alabama, said that he Iejoiced to
hear the voice Of congraulation, sounding all round
him, and that he entertained the patriotic feelings
the gentleman who had preceded him. His pre-,
ferences he said had been ardent for Clay, but he
would stand fall with the nominee Of this Conven-
ton He resolved to sacrifice and risk every thing
for the good Of the cause and he felt assured that the
delegates would all 60 home with account of their
proceedings that will impart corresponding enthusl-
! asin in the bosoms Of their constituents.
Mr. Merrl Of Pennsylvania, supported the resolution
4 in few excellent remarks.
Mr. Topper, Of Mississippi said that the Mississippi
delegation had cast the Of that State for Mr. Clay,
and perhaps the Wings of The State will be disappointed
in the result of deliberations but they will 90 for
the nominee Of this Convention and tho land Of Pom
dexter and Prentiss she has done before will do her
duty still, and from the harmony Of this Convention,
and the enthusiasm manifested by the members he felt
satisfied she be rescued from the spoilers under the
| banner OF Tippecanoe. .
Mr.. Whitehead, Of New Jersey said he too had had
his first choice. He had been over-ruled by the mao-
rity, but he did not complain; and would cheerfully
abide BY the decision Of the Convention The nomi-
nee had before received the Of New Jersey,
| and was assured he would do again f,
i If nrad HE rLs
by stating that he from the State of the great
punger Dark clouds had long lowered that State
but light is breaking through them, There
still green spots which the eye loves to rest
His first choice had not been selected, but leave
him the hands of his country. with the wreath Of fame
| covering his brow.
The Wings Of Missouri, said Mr. R., will support the
nominee of this Convention Gen Harrison, and if their
decision should fall in the latter they will hope to be
oiced by the shout Of victory from their States
There are considerations in Missouri, that make the
name Of Gen. Harrison tower of strength He is
rich in the affections Of his couutrymen and the
Wings Of Missouri will do their best-wil die in the
last ditch
Mr.. Graham, Of Louisiana, said that he and the
Wings Of the Stale he represented had their first choice
But their prayers will be offered up for the Of
the ticket.
A gentleman from Vermont. whose name the reporter
could not learn, addressed the Convention. He said
the Wings Of that State will never surrender till the
gates Of the White House at Washington are demand
ed and secured the Of the people Of this great
Republic.
Mr.. Newton, Of Virginia said that the State which
had the honor to be the birth place of the first saviour
Of his country, will prove to be the birth place Of the
second saviour Of his country He said the character
| Of Ger. Harrison is much mis- -unde rstood, and
when better understood will be better appreciated.
Mr.. Bates, OF Michigan, said he liked the eccentric
Crockets mottobe sure you're right, then 60 ahead
With General Harrison, said Mr.. B. we are right, and
/ hat axxl1t sua ahaad
Judge Huntington. of Indiana, said that that State
| has been Whg-and is Wing to the core. He was