The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-05-10

time before the alarufwas found 10 DO in great
measure groundess although, in consequence Of
some appearances Of settling near the head Of one
OF The supporting pillars, the audience were re.
quested 10 retire from that quarter Of the gallery
A number. however, remained there, and numbers
more who had fled from the Church in dismay, by
degrees returned. and the business of the Conven-
ton was resumed
The reading Of the letter proceeded. MIR Clay.
TON begs not to be misunderstood, and requests
that his name may be nstantli withdrawn on dis.
covering that general ex pression Of agreement
10 its adoption not manifested: pledging him.
sell IN the most frank and honorable manner to
give his hearty support TO any other nomination
that may be agreed on. Union was above all things
so important that he prayed his name might not
stand in the way for moment
Mr.. RfD0ELY expressed the pain lao felt in com.
mon with his associates under the con lotion that
with view 10 promote the harmony Of the Con.
veniion, II was their duty to withdraw Mr.. CLAY.
roN's name.
Mr.. MckESNAs thought il due TO the gentlemen
who had acted ~ manner so trnly magnanimous
and praisew orthy that the sentiments Of the Con.
yention in regard to the course they had pursued
should be here publicly expressed. lie therefore
offered resolution that the Convention bold ia
high estimation the character of Mr.. Evans and
Mr.. CLAYTON for their services TO the Wing par.
~, and highly appreciate the pure and dlsinteres.
ted course they had pursued and that both letters
be entered al length upon the Journal.
The resolution was agreed TO.
Mr.. Johnson then presented letter from the
Hon. Judge McLEAN, on whose eminent charac.
ter and whose Judicial services and standing lac
pronounced merited oneommm. The letter sta.
ted the Judges wish to decline nomination.
He had probably stated 10 his friends the reasons
which governed him he now declared that he
could not consent that his name should be put in
nomination but requested that his determination
should not be mentioned unless il became neces.
sary. lie concluded with expressing his Joy at
the political prospects Of Mr. CLAY. CHEERS
A discussion now arose to the manner of
choosing Vice President some contending that
each delegation ought TO choose its own candidate;
and. when so chosen, that the choice should be
stated 10 the Convention, and whoever had the
greatest number Of votes should be considered as
having received the nomination of the body others
objected to this as in substance the general lick.
ct system aud contended that its o Jeration migh'
be 10 give the nomination TO one no was not the
choice of the Wings Of the Union generally In
this discussion, which occupied the Convention
for 4 considerable time, number of the members
took part. the names of whom tho Reporter had
no means Of procuring 1t ended, however, in
the withdraw ing Of ali other plans and the adop
ton Of the following the roll was called IN or
der and, as the name of each Delegate was call
cd out by ono Of the Secretaries. he voted, riua
roee. FOR the candidate he preferred.
Before going into the choice
Mr.. SFENcgg, of y. York, nominated WILLARD
FitLNoRr, OF n y Mr. SroRTR, Of Ohio nam
ed JOINS DAVIS, Of Massachusetts,; Mr.. GREEN
Of n. Jersey named THEODORE FEELISGnurskN
Of New Jersey; and Mr.. CHAMBERs Of Pennsyl.
vania, mined ions SERGEANT. OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The result OF the fret vote taken was as follows ::
Total number OF votes given 275