Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-12
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TIE WIG NATIONAL CONVEN-
TON.
FOR THE NOMINATION OF CANDI-
DATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE
PRESIDENT
PHILADELPBIA, June Z, Il

PHlLADELPBIA, June Z, lS48.
The great day, to which thousands Of Wings
Throughout the length and breadth OF our ex-
tended country, have been auxiously looking,
has at last arrived, and here ! am. amidst a
Whirlpool OF excitement, in the large aud ex
tended saloon OF the Chinese Museum, await
ing the hour Tor the assembling of the delegs-
ties to the Wing National Convention, which
is TO select candidate for President and Vice
President Of the United States.
The scene ia the Saloon, which, after hard
tug OF nearly half an hour, succeeded IN
reaching, was exceedingly imposing. When
bad gained admittanoe, ii wanted full hour
OF the time for the meeting oil the Convention,
and yet the galleries were crowded to excess
The Saloon is probably one oil the largesi and
most magnfic mt buildings in the United
States; it is two hundred and ninety ieet i'll
length and sixty in breadth; and it is said is
capable OF containing 1000 persons, and in
truth there appeared TO be full that number
present-the spacious galleries, which run the
entire length OF the building supported by
some sixty Grecisn columns reaching TO the
ceiling, were packed, until there appeared Ia
be not room enough left for one man. The
Presidents stand is located in the centre OF
the room against the northern gallery. I'm
medidlely over the stand is large spread ca
gle, bearing in his talous the folds OF two
splendid American flags. Small white BAN
uers bepring the name OF the several States are
hung at regular distances around the galleries
altogether the appearance OF the room Is truly
beautiful.
| The Reporters occupy the space immedia.
ey in trout of the Stand, and the Press is
very numerously preseuted-there being .
bout so present.
AT all early hour the delegates began to en-
| ter the saloon, while the spacious galleries
were soon packed by thousands OF anxious
spectators. The whole street was neverthe.
less blocked up BY an immense crowd. who
| found it utterly impossible TO effect an en-
| trance. The scene presented was highly ami
| ma Ting, and the enthusiasm of the most lively
| character.
At Ii o'clock Henry White, Esq. of Phil
adel phia, rose and called the Convention to
orler, and moved that it be temporarily Or
gaDized by calling the Hon. John "A. Collier,
of New York, 10 the chair This motion
vas carried without dissenting voice, and
Mr.. Collier accordingly took the chair.
On motion of Mr.. White, the Hon. Jas.
Harlan, OF Kentucky, was unanimously APP
pointed the temporary Secretary.
The proce. dlngs Of the convention were
then opened by an impressive address 10 the
throne OF grace, by the Rev. Mr.. Biainard, oil
Philadelphia.
On motion, John Sherman, of Ohio, was
appointed an additional Secretary; alter
which the roll OF delegates was called over,
and a full representation found to be pres
ent.
Mr.. T. B. King. Of Georgia, moved that the
delegation from each State appoinl one oil
their number, who shall constitute COM
lnittce 10 report permanent officers for the
Convention.
Mr.. n. B. Blunt Of New York, moved TO
amend the motion, BY authorizing the Chair
to appoint the Committee OF one from each
State. This was lost.
A motion was then made 10 lay the origin
al resol, ton on the table. Lost.
The original resolution OF Mr.. King was
then adopted unanimously.
On motion it was ordered that the Con-
vention adopt the rules OF the House OF Rep
resentalives, 80 lar as they are applicable.
On motion it Was ordered that the daily
sessions OF the Convention be opened with
PRAYER to Almighty God Tor his blessing upon
its deliberations.
The delegations from the several States, af-
ter briei consultation, reported the follow
ing members from their respective States to
constitute The committee TO nominate perma-
nppt offi cers.