Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-12-19
THE HARRISBURG CONVENTION.

We publish below the fullest report which
we have seen and probably the most satisfac-
tory of any with which we shall be furnished,
Of the final proceedings of the National Wing
Convention. There is something remarkable
(says the Boston Pairioi,) in the exhibition of
disinterestedness and enlarged patriotism
here presented. To sec SO large number
Of the friends and admirers Of the most dis =
tinguished candidate for the presidency
sembled from all parts of the country for The
purpose Of designating him who should be
ndjudged most deserving of the suffrages OF
the pcople-thus come forward in presence
Of one another, to renouncc their personal
predictions, to disavow the decision of their
own judgments, to disregard in some instan-
ccs the known wishes and expectations Of
their constituents, and to throw their infiu-
ence into the scale of candidate who was
NOT their first choice, is a spectacle of rare oc-
currence.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
WHIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
FRIDAY EvENISa, Dec. 6, nine O'clock
Mr.. X. Johnson, Of Maryland, said that as no
result had been arrived at, in ballo,ing by
delegations, he would move that the Commit.
tee on the subject be instructed to report
progress, and that it then be discharged. ond
that the Convention then proceed to vote for
candidates for President and Vice Preside mt,
per capita.
Mr.. Richard Haughton was announced as
delegate from Massachusetts, in the room
of Mr.. Colby, who had gone home.
Mr. Harvie, of Virginia, moved TO lay the
resolution Of Mr.. r. Johnson on the table.
Mr.. IL. said the committee was now in ses
sion, and could not report.
Mr.. Williamson, of Pennsylvania, said the
question was not debateable
The question was then put on the motion
to lay the resolution on the table prevailed
Mr.. Taylor Of New York, moved the Con
ven!ion take a recess for half on hour, which
was afterwards altered to an hour and ogeed
10.
HALF-PAsr TEN, P. Mas soon as the
Convention was called to order, Gov. Owen,
of North Carolina, announced that the com
mittee had had the subject matter under
consideration, and had instructed the chair
man to report progress and ask leave to sit
again and the following was the result OF
the halotings for President:
Two hundred and flty-four ballots were
cast, of which
Gen. WINFIELD ScorT had If
Hon. HENRY CLAY, 80
Gen. WIN. II, HARRIsoN, I4S
254
One hundred and forty-cight ballots being
majority Of the whole number Gen. Will.
LIAM II. HARRISON, of Ohio. was dol,
selected as the candidate for the Presidency
The report was received, and the Commit
tee hnd leave TO sit again whcreupon tn,
Convention adjourned till ten o'clock to-mor
row.
SATURDAY, Dec. z, 1s30.-Cenvention me-
pursuant To adjournment.
A prnyer was offered up by the Rev. w
X. Dewitt. OF Harrisburg, when Mr.. Banks
OF Kentucky. rose and said, that rs q delegate
from Kentucky he had come here to acquiescs
~ the decision of the Convention he bowed
before its determination and he could assure
the Convention that The nomination made last
evening would receive the hearty support oi
hts consiitucnts-ui least IL would not be his
fault II u did not. Tic situation Of the Ken.
tncky delegation had. he said, been one of
peculiar responsibility they had their first
choice. but they came here IN sustain the
nomination when made. and on their part he
h's"r"d The Cunvcniiou they would do so.--
Am""g his commitments. Mr.. Il. said the
nomination would he received Us u deserved.
Th"y nre uncomrromisirs IN their determined
h"s'i'ny to tho administration Of Martin Van
Buren,. By his own district. he could nssnrc
w" C"nvcn'ion Gen. w. ~. Harrison would
rrc"ivc as lnrpe q vote ns Mr.. Clay. NJ,
fclinw-ciiizens, said Mr. B. prefer Mr.. CLAY.
hut they lrh mo unins'ruc,cd, which I re-.
gnfdcd ns n liberal spirit; md tho cultivation
~ snrb spirit ~ all out relations cannot bn,
have asAluisry .ftct
The Wings of the State Of Kentucky, said