Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-06-12
POLITICAL.
From The Charleston Mercury.
A SCENE NOT IN THE BILLS.

The Philadelphia Spirit The Times,
gives the following account Of the anuounc'
ment TO Mr.. Dallas of his nomination to
the Vice Presidency. Gov. Polk will very
likely be equally puzzled to know "whal
is the matter :" when the Delegates go to
offer him the Presidential purple. Our
candidates are, without speech, Of the peo
ple-and We find them, not in the turmoil
Of politics, heated by fiery and jealous
strife for the honors ofoffice, but warm in
the bosomj of their own peaceful homes;
they are not less likely to do honor TO The
choice Of their fellow citizens, for ALL that.
From the Philadelphia Spirit o fthe Times.
The news of the nomination OF Geo. NJ.
Dallas was conveyed 10 that gentleman in
a singular manner, and merits notice.
1t was arranged TO be announced TO him
by the Eastern delegation OIL their way
home from the Convenlious Accompanied
by Senator Walker, of Mississippi, per-
soual friend OF Mr. Dallas, The Delegates,
60 iu numbcr, arrived in this city on Friday
morning about Sd o'clock. OF course al
mos, every body was yet asleep. Tho
patty soon reached NJ. DIS house in Wal
nut below Tenth street, aud Mr.. Walker
ascending the steps, rang The bell. After
pause, Mrs. Dput her head GU, ofrhe
window, and seeing Mr.. Walker cowcclur-
ed that some misfortune had. happened to
her daughter, resident in Washington.
Walkers remark, IL ushlo see MIR. Dali
las Immediately" confirmed her suspi-
cious, and she hastily awakened her hus-
hand, communi:ating1he sad cBnjectures.
He ran down stairs half dressed and bare
foolcd-opened the lnor-when 10 his Ut
ter amnzement, in walked sixty or more
gentlemen, lwu by two, with the tread of
soldiers passing him by and entering his
front parlor as though 10 make him cap
tive. Not having The slightest conception
of their object he stood thunder struck at
the scene. Mr.. Walker led him into the
back Parlor. "My dear Walker, said he
in amadoEIcnt, "wilai is tie matter! "H!ait
one. moment, if you please, Dallas, wa:
one moment il you please"
The folding doors were thon thrown crea
and The whole delegation stepping forward
gave three dua(ening cheers for"Polk aud
:Dalias!". Mr.. D. stood paralized. Eer.
Walker enjoyed his discontinue. Gcv.
Fairfield, of Maine, then stepped forward
and in the name Of the delegation, solved
the mystery inAhe following brief speech.
Mr.. Dallas I have The honor 10 inform
you that The National Convention OF Dem.
ocrals assembled a, Baltimore, having en-
tire confidence in the purify ofyour private
character and the distinguished services you
have rendered the Democratic party, have
!. unanimously conferred upon you the aom-
NATION Of Vice President Of the United
Estates. z,..s -a-.sss
Unsolicited on your part aud unexpected
as i! no doubt is; we are authorised 10 al.
nounce to you that the people ofthe United
States in Democratic Convention as
sembled have thus selected; ;oneawhom The
Democracy ofthe Keystone State have eg-
er cherished as a faithful and Tried son.
! The name Of Dallas is .the only pledge
which the Democracy Of the Union need
require for the uprightness Of your course,
The purity of your principles and your faith
-ful adherence to thecanse oiDemocracy.
! Mr. Dallas having by this limo collected
himself made a very short speech lie
said
] leel honored on behalfoflhe Keystone
State in this nomination. Ifthe party ask
IL, l must yield all private aud personal
considerations to,iheir wishes-espeelally
as it was unsolicited and unsousht.
Mr.. Walkerant several:o the delegates
| then spoke, after which they gave 26cheers
for Polh, Dallas. Ruhfenberg and Iexas.
Cheer after ehee. were then given lor me
nomination., " hich sfecrpaiiy wax ened no.
only the family; bnssail The reigh ghboFnood,'
The street being by that time. alive with
crowd of anxious inquirers. The faets
were soon knowny and W hen tho delegRtion,
departed, three cheers from the crowd
greeted them as: they went,