The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-21

tiOn OF Robert Tyler-Rejcction and sub
sequcnt Election OF Robert Tyler to the
Presidency.
Twelve o'clock yesterday the green flag was hoisted at
the Tabernacle and there gathered the repeal
tves from part of the United States from Maine
Georgia The delegates teok their within the tenn.
porary railing, and presented their credentials which
were read aloud by Bartholomew o'Connor, ESQ., acting
secretary. This necessarily occupied much time. AZ
ter the had been called over and the delegates
present had answered. John McKeon was elected Pres
dent Of the Convention pro tenn.
The Convention was called to order by the chairman,
who requested the secretary over and report the
states represented and the number of delegations present
from each Repeal associations in the following States
have reported to have sent delegations as follows
Maine sent delegates from FIVE associations Massachu.
sets Rhode Island 2; Connecticut New York 10
New Jersey 3; Pennsy lvania Mary land Delaware
North Caroline Michigan Wisconsin (; Geor.
gia Il District Of Columbia Total ~ asso Citations.
Mr.. WRIGHr, of Roxbury then and offered resc
luton that member from each delegation rspre.
sened be appointed to nominate candidates for the Off
GERS OF President. Vice President, and Secretaries.
MIR. CHARLES OCoNNoR-Mr. Chairman, propose an
amendment which think will fairly represent the
wishes of the Convention. II is sir, that committee of
two from each State here represented retire ana select
proper persons to be proposed to this meeting officers
Such officers to consist OF one President l3 Vice Presi
dents, anS Secretaries.
Several members here arose, and for some minutes
nothing could be heard but Chair chair" proestn
=" Disgraceul gaggery" At lengh the Char, during
u announced that Mr.. Wright, OF Roxbury, had the
floor. As soon as could hear that gentleman we ga
thered that he denounced the proposition Of Mr.
nor an attempt to control the fair election. (shou,s
be flung back upon New York by every State with indg
nation CHEERS and groans) Boston has two societies
represented here as respectable in intelligence excel
ling in patriotism any of the New York societies
Cheers They here to do what their constituents
directed them to do and that was their duty and
Repealers and nothing should deter or turn them
aside from that duty. (Cheers) The course pursued in
Philadelphia at the Convention of 1912, The
now proposed and no man could dissent from the pro-
gentleman with spectaces, here rose and said al
call the speaker TO order" Loud cries of Go on
Order" Mr.. Chair.'O
The Chair decided that Mr.. Wright must not wander
from the question.
Mr.. WRIeHr-l do not intend.to occupy the time of
the Convention, but press my motion, and with the
voice OF Massachusetts,, declare-it is what we expect
and whatwe demand. loud cheers)
Several speakers cried out together" Mr. Chair, one
from each delegation the fares" Put the question
SC. inermingled with much confusion.
MIR STOKES, from Philadelphia next obtained posses
SION OF the floor and said regret sir to witness
such as now is presented here We have not assembled
to quarrel about such rifing matter to who shall
little Importance to create difficulty among the
very outset of this great this important meeting esr)
Sir feel satisfied that no man be elected Off
GER unless he be one who has the full confidence
oil every delegate here-(hear)-and sir will tell the
gentlemen who shall have the nomination Of officers
that unless they their selection in conformity to the
general will, that there will be no decacy in telling
them that they have been derec in their duty and that
such persons will not be confirmed in the choice the
convention. (Applause).
GAssEvooRr MELvlLLE.-I strikes me- sir, that | have
proposition to make which will end all the difficulty
wish to cement every member every delegation one
harmonious bond and offer as the means that we now
proceed Dem0erGtteaiiy to elect President. and
the Convention. (Shsuts-groans-cheer -hisses-yes
-yes-no-no-order-T Tyler.
The CHAR-Gentlemen, must request you will keep
ORDER and allow the business Several cries Of
question: question: The motion for the election of pre-
sden is out OF ORDER and beg that members will refrain
from exhibiting any tokens OF appreciation disapproba
ton at this stage Of the proceedings
Mr. MfLvILLE.-Then, sir, / move that the two pre-.
vious motions lay the table, for the sole purpose of
Robert Tyler for chairman
CHARLES OCoNNoR, standing on the seat Mr. Chair.
rum offer resolution that the rules of the House of
Representatives of the United States be adopted as the
rules OF this Convention. Carried.
CHAIR-Ihe motion is In order-(cries OF ''no no."
"Mr Chair" 81 have the floor" sc. There were evident
symptoms Of disapprobation at the nominaton Gentle.
men, put without debate and will decide il by pira
vote those In favor OF the motion will please say
aye. There roar OF ayes followed but more vigo.
ISus shout OF nays succeeded, which puzzled the
begged all in favor of pipa uoce vote to rise but
the delegates, from the confusion, could rightly
the motion from the Chair Some stood up and
urged their endsothers begged them to be seated and
not vote SO blndly Order restored after minutes
and then the Chair explained the motion, appointing
Messs Stokes and Doran teers to count the votes in
the affirmative This did not please the meeting and again
unable to decide by the sound.
Mr.. HoBAN, of Washington city.-I propose that each
member OF The convention send written nomination,
which shall be read aloud and then put the meeting
for their approx al or dsappreyal
This was also put down, and, after much hubbub,
Messrs. O'Connor and Melville withdrew their motions
and the original motion offered by Mr. Wright was adopt
ed Mr. Stokes objectisg to such election in the case
OF the President who he conended should be elected
by the meeting by rira vote.
delicate unged young man here offered another re-
solution that Robert Ty Ter be nominated for the Pres.
dency, and that five minutes be ao wed to consider.
This was, however, put down by most determined
shout
Another gentleman having most Snalsperan forehead
and German imperial, here rose, and proceeding in
most eloquent strain OF abuse leveled at some other
member, when he overpowered by shouts of "Ques
Observation-Disclosures Kisses and groans. Scarce had
order Deem restored when the other gentleman and
said, 81 will not be gagged by any popinjay from
he was however eneed by another voey ofstentorian
The CHAIR, having at length obtained hearing, put
down such personal attacks by decided expression Of
less he adhered rgdy to the questions ard again he ar
peaedt the meeting to consider its dignity AID not
to indulge in such dscredable expressions of their feel
ings.
Several propositions offered some directing the
CHAIR to select as nominating committee one ON each
deiegaion Others that each delegation should retire,
ana seect the delegate to represent them in such CON-
mittee. This last adopted and recess of fifteen
minutes allowed Time being called, the following per.
SONS were named TO compose the nominating committee
State. Delegation. Representatives.
sdciiussetts r; boston, John {. Tucker.
massachusetts W. w. j. Walsh editor1
of the Bos'n Pilot
hhode Island Newport, Thomas Mooney.
connecticut Thomas kenney.
=, , NV London, Thomas D. Mctiee.
New \ ork. City, Charles O'Conn
Brooklyn Rodney 5. Church.
Staten Island, j. +. Hutton.
Williamsbuigh, Henry McAdden.
Flushing Mr. Higgins.
Newburg, Colonel Brophy,
Gold Spring, Mr. McNluen.
Westchester, John Bogdrt.
Goshen Peter Lee.
Alb irish Rep Ass. John Costigan.
Alb Young Mems do. Michael Have.
West Troy, Thomas O'Connor.
Uuca, Alichaei McCrae.
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