New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-18
Things in Pennsyivania-Wbi s National Con-
yenftoD.
Correspondence Of The Tribune.

Correspondence Of The Tribune.
PHILADELPHIA, March IL.
I returned late last night from Harrisburg, where
the whig State Convention had attracted The pro-
ceedlpgs throughout were most harmonious, with the
slight exception Of effort made by the friends Of TAr-
LoR TO procure expression OF opinion In his favor
THIS effort was led by Mr. MILLER Of Fsyette, who, to
back his claim asserted that he had opposed Gen. IRvs
the WING candidate for Governor last FALL and supported
suuNx and that 900 Wings had done the thing
will certainly believe him as regards his own course,
but deny the gener al SANDER upon the Wing party.
The nomination Of Mr.. MIDDLEswARrH Of Union Co. for
Canal Commissioner gives great satisfaction. There Is
no gentleman the State who possesses entirely the
confidence every one, irrespective Of political bas
His Loco-Foco opponent, IsRAIL PAISTEK Of Westmore
land County strong and does much honor TO the
Convention that nominated him. The struggle between
them will be actv snd the result doubtful
There is the most healthy feeling the interior the
subject Of the Presidency Gen. scToT, you are aware
has many devoted friends in this State who have for eight
or ten years steadily maintained his claims. but always
deferred the decision Of National Convention against
him | conveped With many Of these gentlemen, and
with hardly n exception fad that HENRY CLAY would
be their frat choice every account except the question
Of availability, aud that the experience Of every day
che staunch interior counties Of Chester Lancaster Al
lesaeny Erie, &c. where look for Wing msjortes
only where heavy Loco majorites de-
pressed the spirits Of the Wings there the least
he attachment aud confidence heretofore MAIL
tested toward Mr.. CLAY
The delesats. t. the National Convention, WILLIAM
JOHNSON Of Armstrong sno SAMUEL Bat Of Berss, are
uncommttet BY Instructions from their districts OF from
the Convention They are staunch Wings aud Will sup-
port but and out Of those principles
The electors are T. Nick. T. McKESSAS Of Wasbn ston,
and JOHN P SANDEKsoN Of LebS10n-t1e former known
the alton, needs endorsement. Mr.. sandersou is
Sect man, but no snti-Clay MAJ.
As the organization Of Convention /. generally an in.
dex Of its political mplexon IL worthy of remark that
THOMAS T. CocHsAs OF YORK, the Temporary chairman,
from County instructed for CLAY and JOHN JOHNSON
of Erie who the permanent President 10 deee 10
the National Convention instructed for HESsy CLAY Ia
difference TO the general wish OF the Convention vote
showing preference taken and there deter
mued spirit to set harmoniOusy only interrupted BY
skunk man and one Tyerte, who were terribly out OF
place In Whig Convention.
l may mention also that Mr.. Miller Of Fayette, who
claimed TO es the Taylor champion made an ungenerous
attack Mr. George c. Collins OF Phsdelp ha County,
sccount Of his being I'hnan BY BIRTH but he
ceyed to return such indignant rebGke and scathns
eonation that be will f0r all future time beware how he
come across Wing lrishmsn.
The detention Of abe steamer influences markets To-
day They activity will until
the receipt Of foreign news Cotton selling In su all lois
full prices Flour hrm 80, but inquiry limited sales
for home use a, - Corn Meal g. aud some holders
askng Sales 400 bbs Rye Flour say No sales
Whsst. Penns Corn sells slowly Al 81 to So Oats 90 10
50 dull Sales 400 hhds Cuba moassss at "a to l9c
Tor Porto Rico Mess Pork steady go 10 10 25 Prime
50 Lard "a % &c. and Bacon SIC for Shoulders and %
Hams In pickle Bark wanted So Clover Seed dun
- 10 Is Flaxseed scarce 81 20 20 a. Whisky held
10 bbis a. Il 20 -si Goa, vessels wanted
SALES or srocSs-FDst Boa,d and .fnsr-lS Cam and
y 900 Tenn s.. sly Ny ~ : farm end Mech b. 81.
- Gi,afd, 6, ny so Copper, y 90 Nschs Bs ~
IA 500 City IS, oct 80 Copper b5wn, 80 do,
nv. 8 ~ Norris,own, i3
second Bosrd Gsd AeS-5co P.un,ylvaDis6. s5 80 su,
quehsuah Canal "a 600 Reading BIDS. 5si 10000 Pena
syivsus AT; 900 Wilmington 6, II 1000 Istish ss
81 400 5 Treasury Notes, mill pd ioli