Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-12-19
THE HARRISBURG NOMINATION.

The HARRISBURG NOMINATION.
From all quarters, hear that the Haui.bu, .
nomination is received with reclamation. Ia Rich.
mond, we understand, the feelings Of dlsappoint.
anent occasioued by the rejection of Mr.. Clay
which was the predominant emotion upon the fl, ST
reception Of Gen. Harriou's nominations has subsidized
and that old Tirpeeanoe will be supported not only
will upanimity but with zeal. Similar sentiments
prevail in Washington, us the following letters ts
cone ofihe Editors of the Virgnan will show:
Extract from Virginia member.
"HousE OF REP, Dec 10, 1882
THE no mination was received here at first with
ming led feelings of surprise, regret ad morica-
ton but now speak with confidence when | say,
it is not regretted by the Wings generaly-no, mol
'aeren by Mr. Clay himself.
a. had the satisfaction Of being present last even
ing at an entertainment gwen by The Wing members
of Congress to the Delegates TO the Hnriburg Con-
vention who were then in the city. | have never in
my life Witnessed the prevalence Of a nnblcr spirit
than seemed 10 animate the friends of all three of
the individuals whose names were brought before
che Harrisburg Convention. Harry OF he Uest,
was present, as an invited guest In reply to com-
plmentary sentiment from The committee of arrange
men,s, which was responded TO BY the whole Compa-
ny, he rose, evidently much excited bv the entlusi
astc feeling manifested towards him. and in speccb
characterized by more than his wonted power ex-
horted the Wings to " union in the g,eat work of
expeine the Gnths from the Capitol" lie declared
that the Harrisburg nomination met his hearty an.
probation and, as the best evidence of his sincerity
he would 60 to the ballot box. and depose his vote
Tor Harrison and Tyler. He paid just compa,ent
of the Hero of Moth Brnd and, after exhoftirg
NIL again TO harmony of action, in the great work,
Eat down, amidst the acclamarions Of the multitude
Mr.. Southatd Of n. jersey, Gov. TYLER Mr. Cur
.sin Of Ohio Gov Lincoln of Mass. Mr. Bell. Mr.
Graager, Mr.. Wise and Mr.. Biddle Of Pa with a.
thers addressed the meeting, and but one sentiment
prexaed-" Union and concert" were the words
upon every lip, and The strongest confidence is b =
ginning 10 he expressed here, by members from all
parts Of The Onion, that The ticket will prevail
Many say that it will, and shall prcraiL.-My conf
dcnce must ansess, is strengthened by the deter
mined 81 lr which prevails and by The great har
mony which Witnessed at the meeting last night
where there prubab'y 90 mcmbets Of Congress
present. from every section ofihe country. There
were also about so members OF the late Conve ntion
;"nh 80 other persons. Invited ghess, among
whom was Gen. iCnch.''
Extract from Tennessee asem5er
WAsHiNToN, Dec. L. $3.50
- Surely Clay's friends in Virginia cannot halt
between two opinions when they consider the mag
luminous and characteristic example Of that gentle
man himself. l myself can almost shed tears Of an
guish over bis hard and ungrarefnl fate; but still,
the question Occurs-what am TO do Shall | 90
for The kinderhooker! Shall be an Impractical
Bile! IL am Anti Van, | can't avoid going for
harrison. The question, with US, is, not phom IRE
1e for il is notorious are for CLAY; but trhon
can zee elect and Harrison combines more chances
OF success. Politicians may have certain commsn.
dable tastes, without being able to ins them into
the people. The question Of qualifications is still
superseded by the mo srous effects Of the catasiro-
Phe OF 1923, when The people Of the L. States ee.
vhed 10 The head If the government and society
man whose chief talent was Gun ing. Many
years may yet redeem us from ganglene Of that de-
grading affair; bur that tine is not vet at band
Hence the present superior availability of Tippa
canoe. sincerely believe he will do better. even
IN tennessee than Clay. Twelve months ago was
singular IA this op Mon row there are many who
concur with me-