The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-09

N motion . n sas is.ps o.
venon ct Philadelphia do take place the first day Of
May next" (Cheers) As you have done the honor
why the election shouldbe put Off synpahize.
however, mosheatily with all the views and feelings OF
the gentlemen who have called this meeting. am
strong an advocate Of free trade any OF them.
anxious put down the conederacy which wishes the
election OF Martin Van Buren, any can be- ANA
jealous for the liberties which that conederacy will
promise as any man can be. Chcers) But am appre'
hensive OF accepting power which those who give il to
me may by and bye wish to recalled. Great cheer
ng) am DESTROYS of seeing every proceeding of this
sort taken rightly and unexceponably am DESTROYS not
only mat It shall result as those who take i would
the reproaches which the other side might cast
upon it.one Of which will be that OF making
the Convention (Chesrs) The situation Of things may
also change in the meanme the sympathy ofviews be-
possible too that in deciding by an individual represen
ativc may differ 1t is therefore very desirable that
that he represents theirs faithfully Al present the
majority may appear to be great in favor of Mr. Calhoun
but he may be withdrawn There is some doubt about
Gen. perhaps he may be induced to endorse the Bal
timore Convention II he do, he forfsits confidence
But Mr. Calhoun should withdraw entirely and still his
be brought forward again. shall under all circum
stances. go for him-(Cheers) If that the only
question should have no hesitation in being selected as
your delegation here to. night But how can YOU not
knowing more, and not knowing who may be brought
forward elect delegate to represent your therefore
submit this amendment to the notion and wish to see it
Mr.: l.. s. EpDy-I think you must not have understood
tho circumstances under which meet and the situa
ahs
long since been appointed to that Convention, and we
know .aat particular man viii then DO nominated.
Of ali the other candidates and all Of us have been
threatened with prescription If we did not bring the
nation for tho baltimore Cow ention 1t is therefore.
necessary for US to act at once. CHERRY We have
I'm thp NON 0f
ton and ever this movement is allowed to rest we
shall find that individuals will be intimdaed bought
Baltimore Conyenton. You propose by that amendment
that this nomination shall rest until the first Of May.
venon and Immediately after that nomination the spirit
oft will 60 abroad throughout the whole country The
al be PR npGn s Of
sPai Rs'y ;yta1s NY asS
it ought to be fought (cheers) l. therefore am in
favor Of moving at once Cheersl see in this assem-
wilt set this night in notion and you will see the 9th
Congressional District will have the honor Of
starting the ball in favor Of the District System. and
that this ball shall roll on until it gathers up all
the democracy of the whole Unoncheers- and itshaIl
have made the packed Conyeaan OF next April in Balt-
are attempting to misrepresent~t We have no
time to lose in this matter resident here, am proud
the that hs % ep in this noble
battle(Cheers) Thea fpy the sake Of securing to us
this honor hope your resolution will not pass, but that
the resolution by Mr. Morrill, will pass unanimously in
this meeting. tell you sir there is danger Of what
you have in reference ia YOUR action in that
Convention. know that, democrat, you friend
to institutions, and Tknow the people always the
persons to dictate to- to instruct their delegates, all
casons and that their delegates or representatives are
bound to obey these Instructions Now let me draw your
attention the resolutions which this meeting has adopt
ed You will threesfnd, if yon accept of election to-
get to the Convention at Philadelphia you shall then
act you shall deem most conducive to the interests of
constituents and the people Of the United States
(LoHd cheers) Now, under that instruction and that
resolution, am very glad and willing to place the power
your handsj and in order enable to do So move
that your resolution lie upon the table.
"a GENrLE,4N asked the speaker if he belonged to this
district. as to entte him to speak on the motion
therefore, have right to appear and speak here
(Cheers)
The CHAIRMAN then put the question: when the amend
ment of Mr. MoCracken ordered to lie upon the table,
The motion appointing that gentleman delegate was then
carried unanimously, and Mr. T.. X Collins was elected
the substitute.