Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-05-09

believed that the people of New York would
be as unanimous for it now as he was.
Mr.. Abbott Lawrence took all hearts by
the response TO this nomination. We voted
for John Davis, said he, once, twice anG
thrice, and thus we continued to vote untll
we were fairly and honorably and honestly
beaten. For myself-for Massachusetts,
and think for oil New England-said Mr..
Lawrence-(Yes yes, yes, said all voices)-
the nomination Of Theodore Frellnghuysen
will NEE, our free md hearty support.
Mr. Little, Of Maine, spoke for Maine, and
said that. though q doubtful state, her motto
was-"We'l try"
Henry N. Green, Of New Jersey, spoke
earnestly and eloquenily OF the learning,
wisdom, pieiy and patriotism OF Theodore
Frelinghuysen. New Jersey had nominated
him less than three months since, from no
state pride, but because she knew him we'll
knew him az a man of high and lofty charac-
ter upon whom there was no sialn--upon
whose escutcheon there was no dishonor.
When the timid stood still and the Jealous
grew cold, and Henry Clay was assailed on
all hands. Mr.. Frelinghuysen stood 10y him,
and never deserted him.
| His father was always firm, decided and
unwavcriDg patriot,-n soldier Of the Rcvolu-
tion,-a brave and patriotic citizen. New
Jersey envied New York That her favori,o
citizen now resided there, hut New Jersey
would relinquish the honor If New York would
honor him, whom 10 honor would prove an
honor TO herself This was the first time that
New Jersey had ever offered man for the
suffrages of the people, md New Jersey
would be grateful to this convention for it's
choice, and would stamp the abroad seal" of
the state in its favor.
Mr.. Lumpkin, Of Georgia, said he was not
without some credulity upon this occasion.--
Iheodore-the gift o: God TO man. lie be-
heved that Theodore Frelinghuyscn would
prove gift Of God TO man. Mr.. Lumpsin
followed with a brief and beautiful speech,
which met all hearts from its generous feel
ing for all the Union. Mr.. l.. sat down with
the following resolution:
ReSoiued, That the nation be requested 10
meet on the Sd of July next, in state conven-
tion, in all the states Of the Union, 10 respcpd
to the nomination.
Mr.. Johnson, Of Md. who spoke for Mary.
land as a state, which, since the days Of
Jocksonism, had never bowed the knee to
Baal, and whose people had recently swept
the state from the centre TO the circumference,
presented a series Of spirited resolutions, ap-
propriate to the prlnci pies Of the Wing party
and the candidates this day nominated by
them.
The following arc the resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
ResoIred, That in presenting 10 the country
the names oi Henry Clay for President aud
Theodore Frelinghnysen for Vice PresldeOt,
this convention is actuated by the conviction
that a the great principles OF the Wing par
ty-prnciples inseparable from the public
hnn aud ~ UIl ha mn nj nj naI md
advanced by the election of these candidates.
Resoived, That these principles may bo
summed up as comprising wcll-reguIated
national currency--a tariff for revenue 10
defray the necessary expenses Of government,
md discriminating, with special reference 10
the protection OF the domestic labor OF the
country-tho distribution Of the proceeds
from the sales of the public lands-n single
term Tor the Preside ency-a reform OF Execu-
tive usurpatons-and generally such an ad-
ministration Of the affairs Of the country az
shall impart to every branch Of the public SER
vice The greatest practicable efficiency. con
trolled by well lregula,ed and wise economy E.
Resoiped, That the name Of Henry Clay
needs no oulogy-ibe history Of the country,
since his first appearance IN public life, is hi,
hstory-its brightest pages Of prosperity and
success are identified with the principles
viii h he has upheld, as its darker and more
disastrous pages arc with every material de.
parture in our PUBLIC policy from ,Lose
principles.
Resolved, Thu, in Theodore Frelinghuyscn
we present n man pledged alike by'hls Roy
olutlonary ancestry and his own public course
TO every measure calculated 10 Sustain Via
honor and interest Of tho country.
lnhertlng the principles as well as the
mn nj "A fnt hn al. NNa,
the fields Of Trenton and Of Monmouth peril
led life in the contest for liberty and after.
ward a. Senator of the United States acted
with Washington in establishing and per-
petuating that llberty-Thc odore Frellnghuy-
sen by his course as Attorney General Of the
state Of New Jersey for twelve years. sGd
subsequently as Senator Of the United
Slafcs Tor seveTnl years, was always strenu-
Gus on the side Of law, order and the consti-
tutlon-whie as a private man, his head, his
hand and his heart have been given without
stunt TO the cause Of morals, education, phil
anthropy and religion.
Governor Metcalf Of Kentucky, then spoke
for Henry Clay and Kentucky, aud the
Wings Of the Union, in speech full of humor
and good sense. The contrast between him
and Mr.. Van Buren, mndc the welkin ring,
while the bonds of union which should keep
the states together were pictured forth in a
manner which touched all hearts. These
states, said Mr.. MetcuIf, will lock arms for
Henry Clay, and Henry Clay has an arm and.
heart that can reach all Of them.
Mr.. Berren, Of Georgia, who had been
called out many times, reluctantly rose, be-
cause unwilling to detain those around him.
Mr.. b. said he could cordially thank his
Creator for the work which had been this
day done. can say, said Mr.. b., have lived
long enough when have seen an assembly
so enlightened, 80 determined and so patriotic
as this. lis heart sweled with gratitude TO
the Gyer Of all good for the scene around
him.
Mr.. b. spoke fcelingly OF the Union and OF
the nominations made, and he trusted that
the approving voice Of this convention would
be sanctioned by the approving voice Of
Heaven.
Mr.. Lawrence OF Mass. proposed the thsrks
of this convention for the elegant hospitality
provided by the citizens Of Baltimore TO tho
members of this convention. The resolution
was unanimously agreed to.
Mr.. Stanley of N. G.. was called for and
answered in few but happy words for old Rip
Fan Unkte.