The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-15
BosroN, Sept. IL, l545.
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To the Editor ofthe Union.

You VIII md IN the "BOston Post and Times" OF
this morning the resolutions adopted by the demo-
cratic convention of Massachusetts,, held at Spring
field the 10Th; and, also, the doings of that
ton. Our opponents hoped, and many Of our
friends feared that the harmony of the convention
would be disturbed by introducing censures or APP
prevails of the course of the collector Of this port,
about which there is much conflict Of opinion and
unpleasant feeling in the ranks; but the good sense
Of the intelligent and dsinterested men Of the con-
vention prevented any such unwise course either
side, and the custom-house was not named in open
convention The whole convention had but one
voice and one sentiment in supporting the admins
tration, and in the decided confidence they feel
in the excellent intentions Of President Polk to
advance the best interests Of democracy; and while
they have so much to approve, they will not stop to
differ about individual appointments
Hon. Henry Croker, Of Barnstable, was chosen
president Of the convention, and discharged its du-
ties very ably.
The former candidate for governor, Nj. Bancroft,
upon whom the party were so entirely united last
year, holding position in the nation which deprived
US of the use of his name, there was necessarily
considerable diversity of opinion to the selection
of candidate Col. Greene, the distinguished edi-
tor ofthe "Boston Post, had been personally press
ed to accept the nomination, but had uniformly de-
clined. His friends, however, believing that he
would concentrate the largest vote that in the present
condition Of the party, could be brought out for
any candidate adhered to his nomination, against his
Wishes and, on the first ballot he received $50 votes
to lS9 for Hon. Isaac Davis; while the remaining
144 were divided among nine persons-Hon. Fred
erick Robinson having 95 and HI W. Bishop, esq, 26.
Col. Greene, ms the votes were announced,
rose and expressed his thanks for the high compli-
ment implied by the handsome vote which had been
given him, when it was known to his friends that
he had uniformly declined being considered can
didate and distinctly informed the convention that,
under no circumstances which he could conceive
could occur, would he think of accepting the nomi.
nation for GOVERNOR and he therefore absolutely and
positively declined being candidate, and expressed
the hope that not another vote would be cast for HIM
but that the convention would unite on some other
candidate; and whoever that should be, he would
have his cordial support
Upon the second ballot in the afternoon the votes
diminished from 5l3 to 4s0, in consequence Of mem
bers retiring noon and the requisite number for
| cboice-24l--were given to Hon Isaac Davis, OF
Worcester, who was the second highest candidate
| at the convention last year, when Mr. Bancroft was
nominated. He was a member of the State senate
in ls43, and the candidate Of the democratic party
| for Congress in Mr.. Hudson's district in 1874
This result happily relieved the convention from
any further ballotng division; and those who had
not voted for the nomination Of Mr.. Davis promptly
made the unanimous voice Of the convention; and
| it was followed by the unanimous selection Of HI
| w. Bishop, esq., for lieutenant governor. We hope
keep out of the all custom house matters
on both Sides and all differences about official ap
pontments and if this is done, we shall give a
| handsome vote TO our candidates, worthy the bes
days Of party in this ingrained federal State
Tennessee has set noble example, which the Mas
sachusetts democracy will strive to emulate. She
now goes beyond us in the number Of democratic
votes but, until after the election Of 1843, the Mas
sachusetts democracy had uniformly outnumbered
those Of Tennessee, and stood forth IN the rank Of
the States. We want to bring her back to that hon
orabe position, and shall try.
Yours truly, f. I.