The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-30
TELEGRApHIc DESPATCH.
BALTIMORE, May 90, 1914.

oclock-Papers are in circulation in the
hall Of the Convention, urging the Democrats to
favor the abolition of slarery as the best means
to promote the success of the party and 10 secure
the annexation of Texas.
Mr.. Barley, Of Ohio, is speaking in favor of
the course taken by the Ohio delegates last eve
ming.
9i-The Baltimore Republican extra, Of Aug,
1913, containing Gov. DORIS address, is circulat-
ing in great numbers in the hall.
Mr. Hopkins, of Virginia, is speaking, and
moves to lay the appeal on the table.
9a-The appeal has been Withdrawn
Mr.. Tibbatts, of Kentucky, addressed the Con-
vention, and spoke highly of the talents and abil
ity of Henry Clay. He says Johnson can carry
Kentucky against Clay.
Mr.. Brewster, Of Pa, is speaking in favor of
Buchanan; says the delegation will go for Van
Buren,; if Van Buren's friends desert him they
will go for Buchanan
Mr.. Hickman, Of Pa, is speaking in favor of
Van Buren,.
Mr.. Breeder, of Pa, repudiates an attempt to
divide the Pennsylvania delegation.
l0a--A ballot was then taken, which resulted
as follows: Van Buren, la /; Cass ia; Polk
"A; Calhoun 2 Buchanan 2.
Mr.. Frazier, ofTenn., is speaking-he will go
for ]. X. Polk to the last.
11-Mr Young of New York, is defining the
position of that State. They will support Van
Buren, He chasses the Convention for adopt
ing the two thirds rule, and asks to have it re-
scinded; says there can be no nomination with
out.
114-Mr. Corwin of Ga, is speaking in oppo-
stion to Mr. Young; says the breach is growing
wider; his remarks have produced great con-
sternation in the Convention.
Mr.. Hubbard, Of N. H. is speaking in favor Of
reconciliation; he would go for Polk Of Tenn.
Mr. Medary, of Ohio, is in favor of reconcilia-
tion says Ohio will go for any candidate nomi-
mated
11s-A motion has been carried to go into bal
lot again.
B. F. Butler is speaking, and has Withdrawn
the nomination of Mr.. Van Buren,.
Great cheering at the Capitol on this an
nouncement.l
The balloting was suspended for five minutes.
| JAMES K. POLK, Of Tennessee, has been
unanimously nominated.
| When this announcement was made at the
Capitol, cheers were given from few, mutter-
ings were heards from maryland three hearty
| and enthusiastic cheers went up for HENRY
CLAY.
Mr.. Hardin, of Illinois, called the attention of
the mass assembled to little song he had /" fix
ed up" for the occasion, which was read, and re-
ceived by cheers he then read it second time
upon request, and proposed three cheers more
for Henry CLAY, which were given with increas-
ed enthusiasm.
2s-The Convention refused to go into an cleo.
ton for Vice President until after dinner.
2s-The Convention has adjourned until 4
o'clock.
EVENING SEsSION.-4O'CLOCK, P. M.
4a-Mr. Woodbury., Gov. Morton, and Silas
Wright have been nominated for the Vice Presi-
dency.
| Gov Hubbard called the Convention to order.
Senator Walker nominated Silas Wright, Of
| New York.
| SIT is said that Silas Wright will be nomi-
mated by the Convention on the first ballot.
minutes of COLONIZATION for Vice Presi-
| dent:
Slas Wright 25S
Levi Woodbury., (Georgia,)
Mr.. Wright, Immediately upon this announce
ment, came into the Professors room at the
Capitol, and sent on a message declining the
nomination.
6.-Mr. Dromgoole, of Va, seconded the
nomination of Silas Wright in a speech.
20 minutes past Cool Samuel Young is at
the room in Baltimore, and wishes to hear from
Mr.. Wright. -,
Mr.. Wright was sent for.
Ga committee of five appointed to cores
pond with Messrs. Polk and Wright.
Mr.. Wright has again reached the Professors
room, and sent on message to Col Young.
10 min. to He has received Mr. Wrght's
communication, and hopes he will reconsider it.
Mr. Wrrbt cont hack a messaUa stating that