Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-18
POLITICAL.
BALTIMORE CONVENTION.
SI r.rl.IIrS

The Globe has published very tull report o.
The Proceedings, Speeches, &c, taken down ny
lis Reporter; and we copy the following eAl.ac'
al certain speeches made il that important Con-
vention: ~, 80.
lion was on The selection OF I canoidale Tor the
Presidency. First ballot on that morning gave
General Cas- III, Mr. Van buren, loi, W.T.
Polk A. On this ballot, ~,
When the State OF Tennessee was called,
Mr. Cave Johnson desired to say, that the dele
o,,ion Of the State OF Tennessee came no. there
for the purpose oil presenting the name OF James
X Polk for any other nomination than thai ior
the second office in the Governments and, as suct,
j, had been their desire and Intention 10 casl Inc
vote of their Stale for him. lc the tennessee
delep,t;on felt for James Il. Folk the same
warmth OF feeling that the delegations OF the other
S,1tes felt for the distinguished candidates they
supported; and, though their votes had hi'aefio
been cast for another man, they ieit Il 10 ne ieir
dn,v. when other States cane forward 70 support
him 10 give him their votes also Under in
s,~nc,;ons therefore. from The Tennessee delcga-
lion he. with much pleasure, cast INC l5 woes OF
ina, safe for James Il Polk (CheerlnS)
M candidate having received Il lWo-thFds
vote,
Mr. Frazer. OF Pennsylvania, moved 10 pro-
coed N ninth ballot, and remarked that on The
las, ballot he had voted for James n. Polk, ana
woul3 do 50 on the next, despite the thrca, iaal
had been thrown ont. that those who had violated
th,ir instructions would hang lieir heads WIN
shame in the presence Of their constituents, &c
After remarks from other gentlemen NT
Hubbard. OF New Hampshire. rose and SAID
Mr.. President: | feel deeply solicitous IN com
mon | doubt not with every other member OF
his convention. that the result Of our delibera-
lions should be that result, Of all others, which
viii be most beneficial to the Democratic party
and consequently 10 the true interest OF the Anne
rican people. Upon this subject have no other
lssir, than 10 promote The spread OF those prin-
cio!es-o aid in establishing upon foundation
which cannon be shaken, deep in the very hearts
Of The population of this great country-those VI
tal AMI esscn,ia! naXims OF government, which
alone. as believe can ever render us happy
and united people. We meet here MIR Presi-
dent no: 10 Be governed By the patry dictates OF
p1l;,ica expedcncv not 10 speculate IN, ana trai-
lie upon the votes and consciences OF our lciioW-
citizens nor 10 heap shame upon our own heads'
81 advocating one doctrine Tor the SCUM ana aio-
Their for the North one theory for the aholitons',
and another for the slave holder one scheme OF
o,l;,ical economy for the manufacturer, and ano-
ihcr Tor the producer; but TO agree upon those
men as orr candidates for the two highest Offices
in The government, who will best advocate, and
who will hes, sustain, the great and cardinal doc
irres Of the Democratic party, and to rally 10
their Support with one 70 &c, one hand, and one
united viii We NEE, here, doubtless, with many
individual preferences, with many prepcssessions,
arising from local situation, from an nohorapie
feeling Of State pride, from personal acquainfance,
and from deep convictions OF the peculiar merits
OF individual candidates, long known ana trust
I'll hy the Democratic party. We have in that
D.r,v. men whose merits have been tested in every
variety Of official station, and whose exertions
have always shed honor on the American name
We have experienced and practical statesmen,
who in every period Of distrust at home, and
change and distraction abroad, when tinid hearts
wer. faint, and even bold ones began 10 pause, had
minds sagacious enough, and confidence enough in
a free and intelligent people, never TO despair OF
the republic In fact, many ofus seem embarrassed
with the ycry amount OF political wealth at our
command. MANY OF rs seem 10 feel that ii is
more difficult 10 succeed, for the reason that the
great cause of equal rights ana human progress
numbers among its supporters 50 many OF The en-
lgh,ened. The intelligent, and the honest from
whom choice is 10 be made. But, Mr. President,
hail this as one Of the most suspicious tokens
of eventual success; as one of the SurcSt guar
an,ees that 50 many brilliant opponents OF the
true Democratic faith will unite ierveny and faith
fully in placing over this great people that man
whom We, the representatives OF that party, shall
deliberately and with solemn consldcrauondeemt 10
be the best fitted for insurng the pernancncy otthe
republic | came here as one of the delegation
from my naive State with the strongest prepos-
SESSIONS in favor Of Martin Van Buren,; and my
colleagues came here with like feelings. II was
the known and expressed will ofihe Democracy OF
our little Commonwealth, that The distinguished
statesman. the pure patriot, the honest citizen to
whom have referred, should bc designated as the
Democratic candidate ior the Presidency. We
heartily and sincerely concurred inthe known prin,
cip,es of Mr.. Van Buren,. He was theirchoice ana
myself and colleagues would have eSpcriefc5'
great cadness ofheartif we could but have accom-
plishea the will and wish of our constituencies
Democracy as pure as unwavering, rs firm as their
own granite hills. But, Mr. President We had bal
lotcd seven times without eiltcting nomination,
AMI without even the prospect of eilecting nomi-
nation. Under these circumstances, what was our
duty! To 90 on, with no better hopes, when II
was manifest that the result OF every ballot tend
Cd 10 increase the irritation and distraction OF the
nar,v7 We paused We conferred As much
rs We value orr favorite candidatc--as much as
we were disposed 10 follow out tho desire Of our
own people, we fell il 70 be our bounden duty 70
present another candidate 10 the consideration oil
The Convention. We have with entire unaniml-
". brought 10 voGr notice the Hon. James n
PO!k OF IcuGeSscc. II - NY Soou ioi','pS :,
l,now that man well. | have served with
him in public life. | can bear testimony tc
his fidelity to the Constitution, and TO his devotion
10 The honor and welfare Of our beloved country
IN one ofthe most perilous periods Of our political
his, nv we were both members OF the popula!
branch of our government. and acted together on
,h,t committee which deyises the ways and means
for the support of :ae Republic. He was always
,,os, f,ithtnI found among the faithful. His OPT
Mons upon matters ofpublic policy his sentiments ems
upon all the great questions which a. n.r t ma
time agi.ated the country, commanded me inli ap
probation Of the people of New Hampshire, anc
her delegation have seen fit TO announce hnn at
our candidate for the Presidency. we presen,
him as man well worthy OF the confluence 9 9
the Democracy OF our land and We ea .,',o;,
hope that he may receive me inaiviauai sappo,'
of this Convention In presenting 70 lne pon. sil,
,;eha al e, l0N- rllllen no mum QlltS'