Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17
CHICAGO CONVENTION.

This body met at Chicago on Monday
the 5th inst. A grand procession was form.
ed, composed Of the delegates, military and
fire companies, citizens and strangers,
making, says the editor of the Republican,
one of the most imposing and handsome
displays we ever bcheld.
A committee of one after each of the
delegations was appointed TO nominate off.
GERS, and made the following, which were
accepted
President-EDWARD BATES, OF Missouri.
Vice Presidents--John H. Brockway, OF Ohio;
John G. Camp, Of Florida; T. Butler King OF
Georgia. Erastus H. w. Ellis, of Indiana; G.. S.
Hempsted, Of Illinois; Judge Williams. OF Iowa;
M. A. Chandler, Of Maine; VIM. T. Eustus, oil
Mass; VIM. Woodbridge. of Mich; N. w.
Watkins, Of Mo-; Erasus Corning OF New
York; Littleton kirkpatrick, OF New Jersey; Gov
Bebb, OF Ohio; A. w. LOOMS, OF Pa; -
Hoppin, OF R. l.; John H. Tweedy, Of Wiscon
sin.
Mr.. BATES, upon being conducted 10 the chair
and assuming the duties OF President OF the Con
venon sad he was astonished more than graft
fled, that The choice OF President OF such an assem-
blage should have fallen upon him. He thought
some one might have been selected amongst this
intelligent body, whose name and reputation
would have given more weight and character thar
he could, 10 the station which he had been called
TO occupy. He did not expect 10 be drawn from
his retirement to act in such a capacity; but hac
hoped that some man would have been selected
tall enough to be seen across the Aleghanies-
some giant in character, compared to him, whose
name would have given to the proceedings mort
efficiency and strength. But he had been select
ed, and with high sense OF tie honor conferred
upon him, he would submit to the will OF lht
Convention.
There must be, he said, deep cause to cal
together from all quarters OF the Union delegate.
to a Convention like this. The government hat
become too weak to protect its interests. and the
people are about to take the government into the
own hands. We have not assembled for persona
or party views, but common interess-to remedy
defective legislation. This assemblage has beer
characterized as Congress-has assembled to
speak the word OF Power-caled to pass laws,
not for dissolution or conquest-not for one Dor
ton Of the Union, but for all.
1t is not expected OF me at this time to 20 into
labored discourse. The objects for which this
Convention was called need no explanation.
| We are familiar with them. have not attempt
ed to mingle in public affairs for twenty years
and would not, if was sufficiently gifted with
eloquence, 60 into an argument. We are all con
fident the objects are right, and the work must
and shall be done. The powers that be are
warned that this Valley will, in time, have con
troll Of affairs. let us not be exasperated at ou
present neglect, to revenge, when we do
In conclusion, permit me to remark, that in the
discharge Of my duties as President OF this Con
vention, shall claim your indulgence, and shall
appeal 10 my assistants for aid when occasion
requires. ..- ....
Hon. Thomas Corwin, Horace Greedy
and Rev. w. l.. Allen. of Massachusetts
addressed the convention.
Letters were read from Messrs. Clay
Wright. Van Buren,, Cass, and others, who
could not attend. The leading democrat,
rather give the Convention the cold Shout
der.