Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-10


Delaware In the midst of it, crash was heard
in the right gallery of the church, which caused
great momentary CONSERVATION and confusion, and
q great rush was made to the door, When order
restored the reading Of this letter conclu-
died.. It's import that his friends must with
draw his name the moment it was ascertained that
it could not receive the support Of the majority OF
the Convention.
Mr. Rdgely, the delegate from Delaware, then
said, however painful the duty, he felt the contln-
gency had arisen, and he therefore Withdrew the
name of John M. Clayton.
Mr.. McKennan then moved vote of high esti-
nation and thanks and due appreciation of the
high, pure patriotic and DISTINGUISHED course of
George Evans and John NJ. Clayton-unanimousy
carried.
Reverdy johnson then read letter from Mr.
Justice Mclean, of Ohio, declining to be consid
cred a candidate for the Vice Presidency.
long discussion ensued as to the mode of get
ting at the sense Of the Convention, which result
ed in the adoption of a resolution offered by Rev
erdy Johnson, that each delegate vote for the Vice
President and that such person as shall receive the
niority OF all the votes, shall be the Vice Presl
dent, and the voting shall continue until some per-
son do receive ma ory.
Mr.. Berrien moved as preliminary, that each
State be called by its delegations so that each del
egation furnish the names of those who should give
the votes of his State according TO its federal num-
Der.
The roll Of the States was accordingly called
and the delegates answered, according to the fede
raj numbers of each, to vote.
The resolution for calling the roll was then car
ried.
One of tho members from Pennsylvania stated
that he was instructed in behalf of the delegates
from that State, to nominate Mr.. SARGENT of Pa.
Mr. Root nominated in behalf of the Legislature
Of New York, WILLARD FILLMORE, of New York.
Mr.. Bellamy Storer from Ohio, nominated JONI
DAVIS, of Massachusetts.
Mr. Green nominated, in behalf OF New Jersey,
THEODORE FRELINGHUYsEN
The roll was then called by Congressional Dis
tricts.
The first ballot stood for
Frenghuysen 3d. Davis 81 Fillmore SO !; scat
tering 80.
Second baot-Frelinghuys 118; Davis "a !;
Fillmore 81; scattering 30.
Third MISUNDERSTANDING 155; Davis 70 I;
Fillmore 49,
Between the Cd and Sd ballots, Mr.. Reed, of Pa.
said he begged to withdraw the name of Mr.. Sar-
gent--this was received with rapturous applause
and the result was that Pennsylvania cast Ia votes
for Mr.. i. which with those cast by other States
decided the result.
When the result was announced, Judge Burnet,
of Ohio, a steadfast supporter of John Davis, now
moved on behalf of the Ohio Delegation, that the
nomination be unanimous Tremendous cheers.
Gen. Root, on behalf Of the New York Delega-
ton, seconded the motion He had supported Mr..
Fillmore throughout, in obedience TO the instruc-
tons and the wishes of his constituents, as we'll
his own preference but he and his colleagues were
heartily satisfied with the choice made and would
give it an enthusiastic support. Immense enthu-
siasm.
Abbott Lawrence announced the hearty concur
renee of Massachusetts in the nomination of Mr..
FRELINGHUYsEN. Massachusetts had presented
one of her own distinguished and worthy citizens
had adb tn 70 thn last huta 9TH had
been fairly and honestly preferred, and she would
heartily support the nomination. Cheering on
cheering
Mr.. Kelly of Ohio observed that his State had
first presented the name of Honest John Davis
and had given him steadast support, but she did
this from no dislike to any other candidate, and
would zealously and successfully support Mr.. FIRE.
LINGHUYsEN.
Mr. ". M. r. McKennon, remarked that he had
at one time been spoken of in connexion with this
office. In announcing the hearty concurrence of
Pennsylvania, in the nomination Just made, he
reioiced to know that the Wing party had found a
candidate for this station ADLER and worthier than
himself Pennsylvania would give him most en-
thusiastic support.
Mr.. Taul of Tennessee objected only to the per-
sonal qualification on behalf of Mr.. McKennon.-
There was none worthier than Mr.. Mex Zap
plause
Mr.. J. S. Little announced the enthusiastic con-
not promise confidently the vote of that State, as il
considered doubtful; but in the memorable Ian
guage of Hero she would Try!
Mr.. Robinson of Maine protested against any
doubt There room for doubt. In his Con
gressional District (VIIth) they had Just passed
through spirited election and the Wing vote was
better than in 1910. Maine would surely cast he
vote for CLAY and FRELINGHUYsEN. (Great cheer
ing1
The President put the question:" Shall THEo
DoRE FRELINGHUYsEN of .New York be your can
ddate for Vice President? 2" f OF New Jersey o.
New Jersey exclaimed several "No sir, of N
York." PERSISTED the President Mr., Frelinghuy
sen has been five years resident of New York.
Enthusiastic appause.)
The nomination of Mr.. Frelinghuysen was unan
imously approved with great reclamation.
Mr.. Green of New Jersey could not admit tn
claim of New York to Mr.. Frelinghuysen.
Mr. Green spoke earnestly and eloquently of tn
learning, wisdom, piety and patriotism of TIiEO
DORE FRELINGHUYSEN. New Jersey ha
nominated him less than three months since, fror
no State pride, but because she knew him we'll
knew him man Of high and lofty character,
man upon whose character there was no stan-uI
on whose escutcheon there no dishonor.
When the timd stood still and the jealous gre
cold, and HENRY CLAY was assailed on all hand
Mr. Frenghuysen stood by him, and never deser
ed him.
His father was always firm, decided and unwi
vertng patriot soldier ofthe Revolution,-a bray
and patriotic citizen New Jersey envied New
York that her favorte citizen now resided Their
but New Jersey would relinquish the honor if Ne
York would honor him, whom to honor would prov
an honor to herself This was the first time tn
New Jersey had ever offered man for the suf'r
ges of the People, and New Jersey would be graf
full to this Convention for its choice, and wou
stamp the abroad Seal" of the State in its favor.
MIR. Lumpkin of Georgia, rose to move that Il
Convention recommend the Wings the whole
Mon to hold Conventions by States or in small
sections to confirm and sustain the nominato
here made Mr. L. said he was not without Sol
superstitious credulity on this occasion. He bel
we'd there was sometimes virtue in name. "THf
poRE," "he gin Of God 10 man. So the peol
would take it. and SO he believed it would prove
be. He then went into brief but beautiful spec
which was warmly received by all the listeners
account of the generous feeling which it express
for all the Union. lie concluded with the folio