Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-21
POLITICAL.
BALTIMORE CONVENTION

The day that Iruih ana ffetaoW F!iilSH'
POLITICAL.
BALTIMORE CONVENTION.
Wednesday attanoon-(thid dagl-The Con
ven,ion again assembled, pursuant 10 adjourn
ment al o'clock, when
Mr. Walker said in moving that the Convcn-
tion now proceed TO denomination OF candidate
tor the Vice Presidency of the Union he begged!
leave 10 EXPRESS his own preference for another
tavori,e son of the great State OF New York,
Silas Wright. Immense chcering) That great
STATE had held in her hands the deSinies OF The
Convention, and of the party. She might nave
dissolved the one and divided and delea,e. the
other: but although she had lost the nomination OF
her distinguished and patriotic citizen, deep as
had been her regret and painful her emotions, slc
had risen superior 10 all such feelings she nao
offered up her favore son on the altar oil tile De-
mocracy the Union and, with ono united voice
had como forward 10 the rescue of our glorious
principles. and Withdrawing her own candidate,
had cas-, the whole mighty weight OF the Empire
State into the scale Of the patriot Statesman OF
Tennessee In view of a sacrifice SO noble and
sublime and which had lifted us all from doubt
and deSpondency into the light OF hope ana VIC
tory, he considered il due the great State OF New
York. that her next 9Tea tavorite, the Hon Slias
Wright. should receive our cordial support Tor tie
second office in the gitl of the Democracy OF the
Union Let us, then, without the iormaniy OF
votes and baliolins, nominate him by acclama'
ton. Immense and enthusiastic cheering. y
Silas Wright would adorn any office, in any age,
or i'm anv country. As statesman. he was pre-
eminent-as man, pure, patriotic. and disin-
r.rested-the very Cato OF the American Union
he was as well known on the banks OF the Mis-
SisSippi as amid the green mountains OF ms ma
tive State: and with the names OF Polk and
Wrish, inscribed upon our banner. We woald
move forward in one united column, 10 great
and glorious victory.
Mr. Nu,,all, of Kentucky then took the floor,
and delivered high eulogium On the character
and claims of Colonel Johnson. He stated that
when he left the Convention last night, he was sa-
tisfied that Colonel Johnson would receive the
unanimous vote of The Convention for the second
office: but he now felt called on TO Withdraw his
name from the Convention. He pledged himself
10 do nothing that would prevent the Democracy
from putting down this ring sireaked and specked
Wh9gerv. He acknowledged tha: it went hard
with him 10 give up Colonel Johnson:
Mr. Butler. 1t goes equally hard with us 10 give
u, Mr.. Van Buren,.
Mr.. Nutal said that he, TOO, felt the strongest
attachment for Mr. Van Buren,, and he admired
Mr.. Wright. too; but We of the West (said he)
like good fighter; and il we cannot trace him TO
the field Of battle, we like 10 trace him 10 good
fist fght. He was ready however, 10 pledge
kentucky for the nomination. Mr. Butler as
surcd him that Mr. Wright was a "Green noun
tain bow" and a good rifle shot Well, (said
MIR N we have plenty of rif!men who can strike
a squirrels eve ct 100 yards, and il Mr.. Wright IS
good rilieman he can carry Kentucky, for the
Wings are not good al shooting OF any kind I'M
less ii is on the dielling field. Mr.. Ms speech
drew forth loud and repeated cheering
Nf T,rx ffr al fbo r.effat nf
his State in yielding the name of Col. Johnson,
declaring the intention of the delegates OF tha,
State to cast their votes 50 As promote union and
harmony.
Mr.. Dromgoole Of Va, who had been repeated
IL called for in various parts OF the hall now rose
and was greeted with loud and long continued
bursts of applause. When the lumult had some
what subsidized. Mr.. d. addressed the Convention
as follows
Mr. President I have iiscn in behalf of the
Virginia delegation, and feel honorcd that they
have deputed me toperiorm The agreeable duty OF
scconding the nomination so eloquenily made by
The honorable gentleman from Mississippi. As the
organ of my colleagues and in the name OF our
common and beloved Commonwealth Of Virginia
| second the nomination of SilaS Wright Of New
York; for the the office Of Vice President Of the
u. S. (Applause.
The State from which we comc--the delega-
ton here representing the Statc-ncver ialter in
their action when once convinced what action is
required BY the obligations Of duty The mo.
lnent they are able to ascertain what course is nc
cessary and proper 10 produce concert and har-
mony in the Republican party, that moment do
they embark in its steady and inrariable pursuit
To-day in reaching the desirable and glorious re-
suit which we have accomplished, al the first III
timation ofthe suitable mode ofctfecting that pur-
pose. the Virginia delegation yielded up the emf
nent individual who had previously received ,heii
suffrage and checrtully gave their support 10 the
nomination of another. because they perceived
that BY thu transferring their votes they were sui
serving the best interests of the party and promo
ling the paramount cause of principle Thcy
were proud 10 manifest TO their brethren and 10 the
world patriotic determination 10 support prin
ciples in preference 10 men, and stenly to sacr
flee personal preposscssions, when necessary TO Sc
cure harmony and concert oiaction.
/ will not disguise it, Mr.. President. that fol
the two past days during which have attended
this Convention, have felt all the solicitude Incl
dent 10 uncertainty, fearful apprehen>ions tortur
ing anxiety
For two entire days, had been almost appre
hensive that the anticipaions of the Wing party
would be realized, and that we might not accom-
p!ish that result for the attainment OF which We
had been brought together. Differences of OPT
Mon existed as 10 the fitness Of several disin
suished individuals and the freedom with which
their respective merits We're canvassed--thc man
" hrmness with which individual preferences
were Northumberland TO stand in the way O
harmonious union upon any one OF them. Sucf
differences of opinion are unavoidable among
honest men, accustomed to think and to SPEAK
freely" They may have served temporarily L
encourage The eilron,ery OF our adyersaries, Il
increase their insolence, and 10 feed dcusiye
hope of gathering success from our apparent
discord Sir, our devotion 10 principles exceeded
our attachment to men, The love Of our cause
inspiring us with sense Of our duty 10 dcfca
our opponents and TO preserve the country from
misrnle, happily conciliated US, enabled us har
moniously 10 accomplish the first great object O
our delegated ,rus,-the nomination of cand
date for the Chief Magistracy of the Union
That nomination has been effected not merely by
the concurrence Of two-thirts OF the rotcs of the
Convention, but by a glorious and enthusiastic
unanimity of all the members. Thus, so far, have
we dissipated ainto thin air. the deusion which
our adyersaries so fondly cherished, and with gra
tuitous kindness fosiered. trust, sir-l feel con
tident-that the same harmony will be evncet
in the nomination Of q candidate for Vice Pre-
sident
Mr.. President, two great parties exist, and have
existed in this country since The establishment
the Federal Government, differing radically upor
constitutional principles, and upon measures o.
policy. In order that the public Will may ot
peacefully and constitutionally ascertalned con-
corning these distinguishable divisions OF opinion
and the government administered, as It ought &c
he, upon our representative plan, in conformity