Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-10-24

I " set Ia time. arose on the instant Of the first
toll OF the clock, called the convention To or
der. Nominated Mar. Wrigh, as Chairman, and
forthwith moved the adoption of the rules and
regulations governing the Conventions Of
; 1882 and lS35--thus securing al imporian,
bass for The future action. Upon tbis
resolution an animated and jealous discuss
ion ensued principally be,weenMessrs SaUn-
ders and Walker, on the part of the Van
Bureniies, and Nessrs. Buuler and Mejery
on the other part, which was continued with
much asperity until half past i2 on Tuesday,
when Mr. Saunders ascer,ained ,hs, major
ily for the two-ihrds rule could now be re-
he'd on, and the debate was cut off by cries
Of "ques,ion" from the North Carolina Geor-
ola and Tennessee delegations, which quick
" extended 10 the other parts of The Hall,
and the vote being pressed upon the conven-
tion was carried by an unexpected majority
Of 32--the delegations from Massachusetts
and Rhode Island, having by a divided vote
assisted This result,
Had MIR Batter obtained the floor, and o.
nened the Convention, with Gov. Hubbard of
New Hampshire, in the chair, he would
doubtless have secured the majority rule, and
consequently the nomination OF Mr.. Van Bu-
rem.
The niliatory proceedings were conducted
by Mr.. Saunders with such indecent haste
and the excitement was so great omng 9th
ers, that the usual solemn form of opening
legislative and deliberative bodies were en-
tirely overlooked; and it was not until a del
egate informed the President of the Conven-
ton, a, an advanced stage Of its proceedings,
that two Clergymen were in attendance, that
religious ceremonies were performed
On Monday night the New York. Ohio,
Missouri, Maine,and parts OF the New Hamp-
shire, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania dele
cations, the steadfast friends Of Mr. Van Bu-
rem, held caucusses and Systematically ar
ranged their movements. The minority par
~ was now to prevail.
While the friends of Mr. Van Buren, were
busy in marshalling their forces aganst the
disappointing Southerners, the respective
/ friends Of other candidates were no less oc
c"pied in stratagems against each other. The
friends of Colonel Johnson were as jealous
OF the growing Influence of Mr. Cass, as were
the friends Of the alter anxious to break
down the former before the rage of the Van
Durenites. 1t finally assumed the character
OF cut throat game, each faction being de-
termined to DESTROY the other. / have not
deemed il worth while to speak OF the Blu
chananltes, because they. were really so few
even among his friends, who mentioned him
with confidence in his popularity, that there
is little likelihood Of his ever being consider
ed by the party as candidate for the the
Presidency. Indeed, his chance since the
nomination ofMr Dallas, forever passed.
Tho ballotng for President commenced on
Tuesday afternoon at halcpast 3 o'clock,
when Mr.. Van Buren having on the first bal
lot received az votes being a majority of
the whole number of votes, Mr. Miller of o.
hio, moved that Mr. Van Buren, be declared
the nominee Of the convention. This motion
being strongly objected to, the ballo'ing pro-
ceeding regularly to the seventh, [Mr Van
Buren, declining on each ballot, when
Mr. Miller again submitted similar motion,
which was fiercely opposed in several quar-
ters, with cries Of Go on with the balloting''
of Ohio is not satisfied let her relire'-"I
will be heard"-"Furn him out'-'Go ahead
-'Order, order'-'Let them come on we are
ready for them &C., &c-all uttered midst
scene of strife and confusion which would
beggar description Fear, laughter and threats
were thus in,erminged, while several men,
bers were vainly endeavoriEg TO make them
selves heard. BY an extraordinary effort,
from the top OF back of selee upon which
he was standing, towering above those who
stood in front upon settees, desks, &c. Mr.
Medary of Ohio. being declared by the Pres
. d
himself toerably audible but confusion still
continued TO reign, and a, about o'clock in
the evening, Mr.. McNuliy, Clerk of The
House Of Representatives, Especially admit
: ted as member OF the Ohio Delegation. J
having the floor, and urging with terrible
energy the adoption Of a resolution to rescind
the two thirds rule, the convention was ad-
journed until next morning, Wednesday.
The crisis had arrived when the coup d.
man was to be given 10 The desperate PLAYERS
in the Drama by the introduction of Polk
The movement was bold and dexterous one
: and proved highly successful 1t was ac,
complished by certain members of he New
York. Massachusetts, New Hampshire, p
sylyania. Tennessee Delegations Tie terms
or conditions upon which the compr omi S,
was affected are not fully known. bu, it is be
liered that the principal parties to the trans
action are, in case Of Mr. Folks election, 10 b
provided with Collectorshps. or other sine
= cure.
II will be difficult for those who were no
2 participants in The action OF that Convention
! and careful observers OF men and events, tc
: comprehend how this can below it is that
men Of such high political and social stand.
ing could lend themselves to perpetrate such
frauds. But so il is. The aurements O
oulCt, ptiuculdTly 10 many OI lnOse VIM
were IN that Convention, are too strong to b.
) resisted, and old office holders and politicians
know too well the magic Influence oil Treas
I urY pap.
You will naturally exclaim-Why not lie
f the public into knowledge Of these facts
My answer rs. il would draw upon the ana
themas of parlissns, and | should then bl
: forced into farther deI5i.s Of this slupendu
! Gus fraud, would induce an endless newspa
G per warfare, and probably libel suits; alway
: Improbable TO the defendant here, because
0 truth being libelous matter, il is not admit
[. ted ia cStcnuation. Otherwise, could pre-
sent picture TO The people of this county
which Wnnld lnreYer dn AWAY cnnVe nlinna =