Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-10

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WaaiouoI Cenvensi0a. ~,
n ThsrDnvsoaion met pursuant t. adjo0nmsnt ~
slsrgynen wess absent yesterday, owing 70 ssns
nisusasrstanding and the locofocos il the sAllery
began to suppose that the wings considered Them
selves, like Fastaf's assistants Gadshill, past
praying for but this morning, the Rev. Mr. De Witt,
sensible looking Presbyterian minister, appeared
and prayed that the labors Of the Convention sht
be sanctiied for the good Of the nation,
TIE proceedings OF yesterday were read.
Mr.. Banks Of Kentucky, stated that be was pre-
pared express his opno on that his state would 60
for the nomination Of this convention. Kentucky is
uncompromising-no with her friends, but in her
hostility to Martin Van Buren,.
Mr.. Reverdy Johnson, Of Maryla nd. in very ami
mated spirit pledged the unanimous vote Of the whig
party Of his state to Harrison.
Mr.. Davidson Of North Carolina, said that his state
preferred Mr.. Clay, but in the name of his brother
delegates, he promised reasonable support to Har-
rson and assured the convention that old Rip would
be found wide awake at the next election.
Mr.. Preston pledged the cordial cooperation Of
Kentucky in the support Of Gen. Harrison. He said
there was a letter from Mr. Clay. in the possession
OF member of this convention, and he moved that
the letter be read.
Gen. Combs rose, with the letter in his hand He
ould rot undertake to disguise the fuct that Ken
tueky greatly disappointed In the suit at which
tn convention was about to arrive. He felt that
her heart was bruised, ii nat broken. Kentucky
was born whig state, and lived a whig state, and
he trusted in God she would die whig state. The
disinte crested feeling exhibit by Mr. Clay in the
letter he was about to read, would be responded to
by Kentucky
In the letter, Mr. Clay remarks. in substance, that
he was in the hands Of his friends and he desired
them to withdraw ur nominate him. just as the in
terests OF the wing party should dictate.
Mr.. Boardman of Connecticut mo we'd that the let
ter be recorded on the Journals OF the convention
and it was ordered
Gov. Barbour made few remarks in regard to his
own position, and that of Virginia. He paid very
high compliment To Mr.. Clay. No earthly office
could confer honor on such nan. He had known
him in III intimate relation of honorable confidence,
and private friendship. Mr. Cay's Efforts had been
directed not to any scheme Of personal aggrandze
msnt-not to the little dirty purposes of party but
to restore the government to its original SIMPLICITY
aud render the people glorious and happy. His su.
perior genius had qneled the storm which threat
ened the institutions Of his country His fame would
fill the finest page of her history. He was satisfied
that the people OF Virginia would harInonize with the
action of this convection in the nominaton of Gen.
Harrison.
Mr. Leigh, of Virginia, would give his assent 10
the unanimous nomination of General Harrison
The hopes and expectations with which he had
come to this Convention were disappointed, but he
would not resist the wishes Of the majority. Mr.
Clay could have personal regrets this matter.
SuChd ninu oiu sucn ncart nau no anxiety Tor
office. His fame would exist so long as free go
vernment remained on earth. His renown was SUI
peror to all Office and would endure until the mar
bic erected over his ashes should crumblc to dust.
Mr.. L.came here pledged TO support the nominee OF
this Convention, and he would redeem the pledge
Virginia would go heart and hand 10 accomplish the
aims Of the Convention.
Mr.. King sf New York, made hum drum dull
sort Of speech, which was barely tolerated by the
convention.
Dudley Seldom said he came here to advocate the
nomination OF Mr. Clay, and he had pursued that OBJ
ject until he saw il must be abandoned.
MIR. Reverdy Johnson moved the following resolu-
ton
Resolved, That this Convention unanimously re-
commend William Henry Harrison, Of Ohio, for
President; and John Tyler, Of Virginia for Vice
President.
Governor Owens, OF North Carolina, stated that
the committee from the different delegations, had
had the various matters committed to their charge,
under their and were ready 10 report
The statps represented in this convention are emit
tl94 CO.. electoral votes. these were all given to
WS1eAh -. Harrison, for President; 2Sl were given
- yser, a Virginia, for Vice President. vir
ginia did not vote. .Af
Mr.. Leigh wished to state succinctly. the reason
why Virginia dad not vote for Vice President. She
had rcfrained from motives Of delicacy Mr. TYLER
was member OF this convention and the dele CATION
felt il due tn themselves to withhold the vote.
General Swift, Of Philadelphia, made small stu
pid speech.
Mr. Sprague, Of Massachusetts, spoke briefly and
beautifully. Gu enemies in power, said he, assert
that our adherence to partcula men and pari uar
interests is superior to- devoton TO prime pe:
but, in Judging by themselves, thew misiudge us
They possess uuerring sagacity in managing men,
but they feeble for all useful purposes. Massa-
chasets has been willing to her own prefer
ences for her fsvorite for the sake Of harmony
and cancellation. She did il early, cheerfuly and
promptly. @ate.
The whig ranks contained Numbers Of such fit for
the presidency. There are scores Of locofocos fit
for the head Of a faction.
Mr.. -, Of Rhode Island, said that Mr.. Clay was
the choice Of his state and he came there determn
ed 10 20 for him to the last gasp Rhode Island had
never voted for Mr.. Clay (and he might have added
never would) but every Of her villages testified
to the wisdom Of his measures.
MIR. Vose, Of Maine, made some verv appropriate
and sensible observations which were received with
the most rapturous applause. Massachusetts, he
said, had been called the cradle Of Anne rican liberty
but Virginia had rocked that cradle. He
closed his remarks with appeal to glorious
Kent cky, that set half the convention TO blowing
Their noses and wipirg their eyes.
Judge burnet, Ut Ohio. gave a biographical sketch
OF Gen Harrison, which he spun out 70 such length
as to exhaust the patience Of every body present
He spoke Of his great honesty in RETAINING from
plunderpg the public money when he could have
done 50 without detection, &c
The Hon. Peter n Livingston. Of New York, was
called for from all parts of the house Mr.. L.
came forward, trembling with the infrmites Of age
and embarrassed by the natterng testimonials OF
spect and affection with which he was greeted.
Mr. President, said he. my voice il very feeble,
and must beg your indulgence IL am unable to
make myself heard Where AN II In Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. What brought me here7 1--we of
countryan ardent desire TO see the powers that be-