Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1839-12-23


taken. lie was now prepared to 20 for the
strongest man to overurn the powerful despotsm
under which we were now suffering. Let not the
song of democracy cheat the people. lie had
ever been democrat mot one of the democrats
of the present day he was an od-Iashioned
democrat. lie verify believed that the name of
democracy had cheated half the people out of
their senses. lie here drew vivid picture Of
the corruption Of The present powers that lie, aud
the enormities committed under the name of de-
mocracy. lie regarded it as his duty, lie said to
warn 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. Boardinan, OF Connecticut, earnestly suppor-
ted the nomination.
Gen Wilson, ofNew Hampshire, was very hap
py in his remarks. lie expressed the belief that
his state, though her prospects had been dark and
gloomy, would respond to the nomination of liar-
risou aud Tyler, in spirit Of enthusiasm which
would enable her to triumph over the present
rupt party in power. He related several anec-
dotes aud applied them very happily.
Mr.. HilIiard Of Alabama, said that he rejoccd
to hear the voice of congrntulation sounding all
round him. and that he entertained the same pas
triotic feelings as tn gentleman who had prece-
ded him. His own preferences, he said, had been
ardent flr Clay hut he would stand or fall with
r the nominee of this convention. He was resolved
TO sacrifice and risk every thing for the good of
the cause and he felt assured that the delegates
, would all 90 home with an account of their pro-
ceedmgs that will impart corresponding enthu.
siastn in the bosom of their constituents.
MIR. Merrill of Pennsyl supported the res
r olution in a few excellent remarks.
Q Mr.. Tnpper, of Mississippi, said That the Misss-
sipp delegation had cast the vote of that state for
Henry Clay, and perhaps the Wings of the state
will he disappointed in the result of our debera"
}. lions bur they will go for the nominee OF this
" convention, and the land of Poindexter aud Prel-
tiss, AS she had done before will do her duty still
It and from the harmony of this convention, and the
is enthusiasm manifested by the members, he felt
satisfied she could he rescued from the spoilers
C under the banner of the hero Of Tippecanoe
Mr.. Whitehead, of New Jersey, said he too had
y had his first choice. He had been ruled hy
- the majority, but he did not complain ind would
cheerfuy abide by the decision oithe Convention.
a, The nominee had once before received the vote
of New Jersey, and he was assured he would DO
Dt so again.
,e Mr. Russell, of Missouri commenced his re-
e marks by stating that he came from the state of The
'r great erpunger Dark clouds had long lowered
g over that siate but light is now breaking through
ST them. There are still green spots on which
2 the eye loves to rest. His first choice had not
or been selected, but we leave him in the hands of
his country with the wreath of fame covering his
NJ brow,
il The Wings of Missouri, said Mr. r. will Dup.
e. port the nominee of this Convention, Gen Harri-
n. son. and il their decision should fail in the latter,
tory from their sister states.
ed There are considerations in Missouri, that make
ed the name Of Gen. Harrison a tower OF strength
n. He is rich in the affections of his countrymen, and
lis the Wings of Missouri will do their bsst-will
lis die in the last ditch
nd MIR. Graham. of Louisiana, said that he and the
I'M Wings of the state he represented, had their first
choice. But their prayers will be offered up for
nd the success of the ticket.
ult Mr. Briggs of Vermont, addressed the Conven-
81. 1nft l.~sa fofn N q !.
ch er surrender I'LL the gates of the White House. nj
red Washington, IRE demanded and secured in the
he name of the people of this great Republic.
zen Mr. Newton of Virginia. said that the State
nd which had the honor TO be the birth place of thu
the first saviour of his Country, viii prnve to be th'
sa- BIRTH place of Inc second saviour OF his country
but He said the character of Gen. Harrison 10 nov
led much misunderstood, and when better uhdefs'0o
NC. will he better appreciated.
dl- Mr.: Bates, of Michigan, said lie Hked tie &C
ner centric. Crockets motto--be sure you're rgi
the then 90. nhead With General liarrisoni SAID n
or b. we are right, and can assure the Coa"cuuo
we will ego ahead,N A,
My Judge Huntington Of Indiana, said that th'
nan State has been wing and is wing 10 the cor
nth He was certain she would give General Harrlso
the a large majority in 1910. He himself resil'ed
an Fort Harrison, and he knew there u.
urc there who supported the Ge9eral in 1886 whe
the State gave him 5000 majority who would III
Of do so again.
to The Judge referred to the course of Gener
the Harrison in Congress in reference the publ
lands and the early settlers who instead of an el
the envy MS they feared, found him their hest irien
RE also retrrredto the declaration of X. NJ. join
the son that Gen Harrison has fought battles tia
Gu any man in the country, and never lost battle
DRY he Judge said he he never will los
nee hartle aud that his nomination will be receixe
IN in the west with burst OF enthusiasm neyeE bt
he fore known in the country
bn tllnp han
'ir- OF Mr. Johnson, when it was UNANIMOUSLY
Do ADOPTED.
A resolution vas then offered and adopted, COZ
M graduating the constituents of the Convention
n the result OF its deliberations, and recomniendni
and the same harmony aud enthusiasm among thei
Of that have characterised tho proceedings of tn
ef delegates.
ned Mr.. Preston of Kentucky offered a resolutio
his relative to the adoption Of an address The pcop
he of tie United States.
cen Mr.. b w. Leigh opposed the motion, believin
The no address necessary. lie said he should he i
Ia favor OF leaving the nomination TO its own weigh
hen He was not for acting The defensive but on III
an offensive. lie was Tor carrying the war into A
rlca 80 for Hrraisnng the spoilers before the bar
.ur the American people for high crimes and mlsd'
ice. meanors when they will receive the punshmel
ms due lhen and the only punishment they can ~
lar. ceiye under our institutions dismissal from OF
ew flee now aud forever
ilse Mr.. PendIetOn, of Ohio, made some remarl
uld which We could not hear.
led Mr. Burne Of Massachusetts said there was 4,
one need of an address. fthe voice OF the west ro
hen ling down from the mountains and along the VA
and ley ofhe Atlantic he not better than ali the Nc
ln- dresses That ever we're issued then indeed mira
had Gle has been wrought.
cry MIR Preston's resolution was Withdrawn
M MI Pendleton, of Ohio stated thar il was N
de- wish ol General HARRISON only to serve but ON
TERM, if elected TO the Presidency.
ap- resolution was then submitted by MIR r. John
he son OF Maryland, aud agreed to, recommending
self the friends Of correct nrnopes in the diflerer
hat States, to hold Conventions the ED OF Februar