The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-31

tnuance. He therefore withdrew the name Of General
Cass from the Convention and wished to correct the as
vote OF that State which him. by giving the
to James kPok OF Tennessee (Such roaring followed
this was rarely heard in any public assembage)
Illinois was next called, when MIR KNOX and sale
he from north State but he could not keeI
ceol an occasion as this That state was the g
Virgna to the nation and they should do as Virgins
had done and cast their entire nine votes for Judge Polk
The President of the Convention said that he had Just
been informed that there in the vote that had
been cast from Pennsy lvania.
Judge BRowN replied that such was the case and he
was authorised to that the Keystone State presented
solid block Of 26 votes for Polk, Of Tennessee CHEERS
and applause)
delegate from Maryland and said that that State
had Just cast seven votes for Polk and for Glass; but
they desired to be called again and should answer by
giving her full vote for Polk, of Tennessee
Mr. BANCROFT, for Massachusetts, said that there
sired to by giving in plumper Polk OF
nessee oars and cheers and three cheers for the his
toran OF the United Sates)
The delegates from Vermont, New Jersey and Maine
then all corrected" Qaughter) their votes by giving
them unanimously for Polk, of Tennessee.
A delegate from Maryland got the floor by getting on
the top Of bench, and asked South Carolina the Pal.
metto State" could be absent at such time this.
Cries for "Pickens" "Pickens, !" followed, when
Dr. PRICE OF Missouri got the floor and desired to
the vote of that State before South Carolina voted
she had but recently entered the convention (cres of
oh no." "oh, yes" go ono and he wished to say that
Missouri her vote fer Polk she would give him
poke, full poke, and vote altogether. (Cheers)
Mr. PIcKENs got the floor, the President and re-
sponded to the call by saying that he regular
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support Governor Polk and pledge the Convention that
he should receive the vote Of South Carolina. ireat
and enthusiastic cheering waving OF hats handkerchies
| and umbreas)
Mr.. FILLMORE, of South Carolina, formerly member of
Congress- was called and concurred in the views of his
colleague, although he could not vote as he not
| authorized delegate to the Convention.
His speech was received with great applause.
Delaware then gave her unanimous vote for Polk
Lient. Governor DICKINSON of New York got the floor
and said, that that lone blank vote from York like
the lone star Of Texas wished to be united TO the union
he zpd he hn.e
| of New York for Polk Of Tennessee.
Governor COLOUR of Georgia rose and cast
from that State for Polk and said one Of his colleagues
would vote for himself
Mr. BLACK, from Georgia got the floor and replied to
the speech oil Col Young, made at the early part OF the
session. in which he denounced Calhoun the Nero
tho mongrel administration" He denied the assertion
IN S o ne al
ISM" and concluding cast his vote for James X Polk Of
Tennessee
Governor BRIGHT Of Indiana then cast the IL votes from
that State for Polk.
Mr. TBpArrs rose and asked il all mistakes and errors
corrected, the last was vote and
there was no mistake in old Kenucky"-( Great laugh
ter and cheers)
MILLER of Ohio then announced the unanimous vote
of that State Tor Gov Polk, and concluding,
Mr. TBBATTs gave the IL votes Of Kentucky for Polk
Of Tennessee.
secretaries agreed QaugherD and James Polk OF Ten
had received 266 votes for President being the
unanimous vote of the Conventions and he therefore
announced as the candidate OF the democratic party for
lS44.
cheer for Texas for Van Buren, three for Cas and
three Tor all the candidates who had been before the
Convention.
The result of the nomination was here announced a.
having been sent to Washington, and received
in three minutes stating the qualification they received
cheers for his nomination, which given by the
vention.
Tennessee then returned thanks for the nomination.
and the Convention then adjourned till O'Clock in the
afternoon. C.
BALTIMORE Thursday, May 30, 7 O'Clock.
told you that the Convention met yesterday
at 4P NJ Mr. WALLER of Miss, and said it became
their duty to nominate Vice President, and he knew
none SO worthy for that Office srAs WRIGHT, of New
York New York had made great sacrifice for the
party by Withdrawing Van Buren, and he then eulogsed
Mr. Wright in the highest He hoped silas
Wright would be carried by reclamation.
SEVERAL VoIcEs-It can't be done.
Mr.. INITIAL OF Ky. said he would withdraw Col. John
son and so all Wright (Laughter) He'd rather have a
man that had sme gunpowder that had been any kind
of fight in fiat fight but still I'd go ythng TO
put down this hinged strnged striped and speckied wRg
BUTLER Of N Y-silas Wright, sir, is Green Noun.
tam Boy and good rife shot (Cheers)
NuTrAI-Then he's the right kind of boy for us
Cheers) If he's good shot he carry Kentucky for
the wings shoot where but at their miserable
selves in dues Uaughter)
MIR. INGERsoLL of Conn said he sorry give up
Johnson but he went Wright for the sake of harmony
Mr. DRoMoooLE rose and seconded most cordially in he
half OF Virginia. the name Of Silas Wright state that
has never given vote to federal wing for President
all family matters small jarring and quarres only
made the members of love each other better after the
storm was over Roars of laughter) so now he hoped
they would hereafter leave off fighting onesanoher and
turn to and give the wings sound thrashing Cheers
The voting then took place as told you yesterday and
resulted
Fer Slas wright. ...... 25s
woodbury.. 800. 3
Mr. FINN of New York returned thanks for Mr. Wright
and added that he hal lately him. and his last words
were that henwoud allow his name to be used under
circumstances: Ir.
would serve.
But the funniest part of the story is this Mr. Cave
Johnson and said that Mr. Rves of the Globen
in the roomand pledged that odd and faithful organ
support the nominees and to give the wings Wright
fok-or to poke em right With regard to the recent
attacks that had appeared in the Globe against the Cal
houn men, the Cass men and forth, they would make
ample atonemep for the same and make everything all
Wright for the future.
resolution in favor of the ons.term principle was re.
terred.
motion carried to draft address to the people
the United States embsdyng the views Of the party and
to publish il in German.
A committee of five appointed to inform Messrs
Wright and Polk of their nominations. Also committee
of 20 TO prepare set of resolutions.
MIR MNuLTr CLERK of House OF Representatives said
we have committed great fraud sir in these nomina
tions-Great sensation and excitement and cries of
plain.O There is much music in the Of Polk
and Wrghtthat they will render worthless the hundreds
thousands of wing song books hahave been sent out
against Van Buren, and Johson -(Cheers)
Mr.. Dickinson of New York.I suggest sir, than o.
fort made TO collect of the United State, Bank
them for their loss Laughter and cheer)
Votes OF thanks then passed to the usual officers
of the meeting, &c &c.
Mn. BDLAoK said he had just from Washington, |
three cheers had been given the Capitol for the nona
tion and all felt confidence in the success of Polk He
could outrun everything but the lightning The wires
of Professor Morse And although Henry lay was a
good hand at brag he not up to reat cheer
ing and laughter)
The Convention then adjourned in Ugh glec.
large meeting held in Monument Square last |
night and good speeches made by Mr. Kennedy and
Mr.. Henley OF Indiana, Major Davezac, and others.
o'cLocK-After the receipt of Mr.. Wrights decna |
ton last night Committee sent down to Washing
to him. TO induce him to accept the nomination
The not yet in from Washington this morning
and his final decision has not yet reached The |
has just assembled, and an address |
and resolutions snow Jbeng read and adopted |
by the meeting, declaring the principles which the
party will fight the bate-hostity to National Bank
10 distribution of proceeds of Public Lands support
fair Revenue Tariff sc go in for obtaining Texas and
Oregon mot California Canada YETI and the largest
amount OF Economy. Reform and &c. &c