Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-10-17
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correspondence had early 10 their opinions ano
views regarding The prospects Of the several candidate,
which would be presented To the Convention. Some o
the instructed delegates Individually opposed I,
running Mr.. Van Buren,. although they could dlscos
OF getting any other nominee II the two thirds
rule, 80 called, prevailed hence somu dcspaired OF nom
nation at all.
Immediately infer tho arrival of some Of the Southern
members, IN Saturday evening they resolved tina, NJ
Saunders Of North Carolina should be the leader Of the
Southern anti Van Bnren party IN the Convention
The game now commenced, Qnd the most important
point 10 srrure the vote Of some Of the Van Bu,en
Northern delegates tot the adoption of the iwo>thinls
rule. The Ponnsy lyanlans were attacked with degree
OF eenrralship worthy Of better cause. Mr.. Hen.
dfek y, Wright Of Pcnnsy lvsnia selected by Mr.
Saunders 10 preside over The Convention because he
known to be IN favor of tho twolhs rule. and his
influence chairman would determine the result Il
was known on Monday motning that five members OF
the Pennsylvania delegation would adhere the estab-
llshed rules OF urmer Conventions aud Monday night
the Tennessee delegation fell into the measure. and bo-
lng followed on Tuesday morning by more o; the
Pennsy lyanians the death blow was given TO Van Bu-
renlsn.
The mastery manner in which Mr. Saunders conduct
ed the nepien stages Of the battle proved him able
and skillu iaecian. The call 70, the Convention an.
nuunced the hour of opening at IL O'clock on Monday
Mr. Saunders with his watch carefully set time.
the instant Of the first toll OF the clock. called the Con
yenton TO order, nominated Mr.. Wright IS chairman.
aud forthwith moved the adoption Of the rules and sgula
Tons governing tc conventions u SoZ ana lSoJ-thns
securing important basis ior future action. pom this
resolution animated and jealous discussion ,nsund
principally between Metsrs. Saunders and w alker On
the par; OF the anti Van Buenies and MessIs Butler
and Nledafy the other part. which was continued with
much aspcily until hall past IL o'clock On Tuesday,
when Mr. Saunders ascertaned that majority for the
tao,hrds rule could be relied on and the debate
cut of by cries Of question: from The North Ca
rolina, Georgia and Tennessee delegations, which quick
y extended 10 other parts OF The hail. and the vote being
pressed upon the Convention, carried by uneX
pecied majority of 92the delegations from Massachu
aud Rhode Island having by divided vote, assis>
ted this result
Had Mr.. Bull,r obtained the floor. and opened the
Convention, with Governor Hubbard, If New llamp-
shire in The chair he would doubtless have secured the
majority rule, and consequently tho nomination Of MIR.
Van Buren,
The mitutory proceedings were conducted by Mr..
Saunders with such indecent hosie aud the excitement
great among others, that tao usual solemn for
Of opening legislative and debeatiyo bodies
tlrey overlooked. and 1t was mol mil delegate inform
ed the President OF The Conventions NJ an advanced state
Of Its proceedings. that two clcfgymen were In attend
ance, tina, religious ceremonies wero pct'ormedl
On Monday night the New York; Ohio, Missouri,
Name & paris Of the New Hampshire, Massach uselis.
aud Peny yana delegations, the seadiast friends OF MI
Van Buren,, held caucusses and Systematically arranged
their movements. The minority party Was now &c pre-
vail. While the friends Of MIR. Van Buren, were busy
marshalng their forces against the distinguishing South
cThtfs, lHt respective lfItHds u UnfT Ntt
40 less occupied in satagcms against each other The
friends If Col. johnson were jealous OF The growing
influence Of Mr. CaSs the friends Of the latter
anxious 10 break down the former beore the rage of the
Van Burnites 1t finally assumed the character Of
cut throat game, each faction being determined To destroy
the other. have mol deemed II worth while To speak
Of the ucauantes because there were really 50 few even
among his friends, who mentioned him with confidence
IN his popularity, tina, there is little Likelihood Of his
ever being seriously considered by the party cand
date r the Presidency. Indeed, his chance has,
The nomination Of Mr.. Dallas, forever passed.
The bslloting for President commenced on Tuesday
afternoon al halt past three o'clock, when Mr. Van Bu
fcn having on the first ballot, received d6 yo,ea being
majority of the Whole number Of VOTES, MIR Miller oi
Ohio, moved that MIR. Van Buren, be declared the noml
nee OF the Convention This nation being strongly oh
eced 10, the baIlong proceeded ary 10 the sew
eulh, (Alr Van Buren, declining each bnllut,) when
Mr. Miller again submitted a similar motion, which was
ercely opposed IN several quarters with loud cries OF
go with the 5allotng"--'li Ohio is not satisfied,
let her retire'-"l will be heard"-"Turn him OUT
60 ahead''-"Ofder, order"-"Le them come on, We
are ready Tor them, all uttered amidst Of strife
and Illusion which would beggar description. Fear,
laughter and threats were thus inermngled, while
erai members yainly cndeaynrIng 10 make them
selves heard. by an extraordinary Effort from the tp"f
the back Vi se'loe upon which no was standing tower
ing above those who stood in front upon setiees desks,
SC, Mr. Medaiy, Of Ohio, being declared by the Pre-
sident entitled 10 the floor at length made himself oler
ab audible but confusion still continued 10 reign, and
at about seven O'Clock in the evening, Mr.. McNuliy,
Clerk Of tho House Of Representatives Especially ad
miied as Il member of the Ohio delegation having the
floor and urging with terrible energy the adoption Of
resolution rescnd HE twolhIrds rule the Convention
was adjourned until next morning, (W,d nesday)
The crisis had arrived when the coup de man was 10
be given 10 tho desperate ploye the drama by the in
PRODUCTION Of PoM The movement bold and dcx
irous one aud proved highly successful 1t
p.hed by cerian members uf the New York, Massachu
setts, New Hampshire Pennsy yana, Tennessee, and
Alabama delegations. The terms conditions upon
hch The compromise was effected are not fully kncwn
bal sbeeved that the principal parties To the transac
lion are of Mr. Folks election, 10 be provided
with coecturships or other slnecures.
twill be difficult Tor those no not participants
in the action of that Convention and careful observers V
men and events, 10 comprehend how this be-how II
is that Of such high political and social standing
could lend themselves 10 perpeirale such frauds But
is The alluTements oi Office, particularly Ia many OF
Tia Sc who ia that Convention, loo strong 10 be
resisted and the oni;e,oders and politicians know too
well the magic influence Of Treasury pap
You will naturally oxclaim, why not let the public
into knowledge Of III sse iacis2 My answer Is, II
would draw upon The anaihemas Of partizins, aud
should be then forced into further details of this
neudous fraud, whlh wonld induce an endless news
paper warfare and probably ibid suits, always unprof
able To the defendant htre, because truth, being libel
uus matter, not admitted IN eNienuaon. Otherwise
could present picture To the people OF this country
which would forever do array Conuentions-got up by
political stock j1bbors make bargains for Offices for
themselves and friends, and linen esnps! the party
vule for their candidate. in the present against
their own eonscencesa tyranny not exercised even BY
Christian iings!
Who among the real political friends Of Mr.. Van Blu
rem that sustained his views Of The Tariff and Texas
ri nd vol tIrM Bulk