The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-20
From the Philadelphia North American Of the 10Th
THE RATIFICATION CONVENTION.
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
Approval of the NOmin alton.
THE HERO OF BUENA VISTA,
AND
THE STATESMAN OF NEW YORK.

THE STATESMAN OF NEW YORK.
The ingathering Of the populace from all
quarters of the country, into council for the
consideration and ratification of the nomina-
tons of the convention, took place last even
ing in Independence Square. II was fitting
place for the occasion. And the square pre-
sented spectacle which will never be forgot
ten by those who witnessed it.
Neither trouble nor expense was spared BY
the committee OF arrangements, in the prepar
tiops for this convention of the people
Against the rear window of the Hall of indie
pendence was erected vast stand, the floor
of which was some twelve feet above the
ground. 1t was very capacious, containing
ample Accommodations for the large number OF
secretaries and vice presidents, as well as the
distinguished speakers present from all parts
Of the Union. and the numerous reporters OF
the daily press, as well as the committee of ar
nngements. At the southeastern and south
western gates of the square were also erected
very large stands all like the main stand, GOV.
cred and well lighted.
| At this meeting the earliest members pres
cut were the Baltimore delegation, over thou
sand in number. with banner and band. They
were enthusiastically cheered. There were,
besides, delegates present from many of the
rural districts of this State, as well as from the
remote sections Of the country.
The assemblage was very large one, prob
ably the largest ever seen in this city. Around
each stand were gathered, in the course OF the
|evening thousands of attentive spectators
each gathering making much larger array than
many common political meetings.
IL rs al -
the fash Of fireworks, the report of guns ever
and anon, and the glare of Drummond lights,
mingled with the pealing shouts Of the assem-
favorite orators Of the party. We present be-
low but meagre outline Of the proceedings,
regreiting that want of time and space obliges
us to be brief.
The meeting was called to order by Hobt.
Morris, ESQ, Of Philadelphia, who nominated
the following list of officers, which was unani
mously agreed to:
President-W. F. JOHNSON, Of Pa.
/ Vice Presidents.
Geo. r. Kent, Maine,
A. Colby, New Hampshire,
| Sol. Foote, Vermont,
Geo. Ashum, Massachusetts,,
J. +. Simmons, Rhode Island,
N. L. White, Connecticut,
J. w. Fowler, New York,
VIM. Wright, New Jersey,
H. d. Maxwell, Pennsylvania,
J.R McFee, Delaware,
John c. Groome, Mary land,
VS.. Archer, Virginia,
ID. NJ. Barringer, North Carolina,
G. Carnage, South Carolina,
G. w. Crawford, Georgia,
e. G. LAngdon, Alabama,
Theo. ]. Barnett, Indiana,
L. Saunders, Louisiana,
Joseph Vance, Ohio.
w. J. Graves, Kentucky,
6. A. Henry, Tennessee,
]. Vandeventer, Illinois,
ID. d. Mitchell, Missouri,
7. w. Newton, Arkansas,
Jos. r. Williams, Michigan,
J. d. Hart, Florida,
Z. L. Eastman, Wisconsin,
J. McManus, Iowa,
b. H. Epherson, Texas.
Secretaries.
E. Stanley, North Carolina,
J. Bowen Bell, Pennsylvania,
c. Bullitt, Louisiana,
George Lunt, Massachusetts,.
s. Lisle Smith, Illinois,
s. s. LHommedieu, Ohio,
Alex. Ramsey, Pennsylvania,
Jerome Fuller, New York,
c. H. Wiley.> North Carolina.
Jos. p. Loughead, Pennsy lSania,
II. Frazier, Tennessee,
| p. Baxter, Vermont,
| Isaac Munroe, Maryland,
| Thurlow Weed, New York.
| On taking the chair Mr.. Johnson made a
few very pertinent remarks. The names OF
the candida es were received with great cheer
ing. He said that no good Wing would with
hold his support from the ticket which had
been nominated. He concluded by introduce
| ing to the meeting Ex-Governor Morehead, of
N. c., the president Of the nominating conven-
ton.
Mr.. Morehead spoke in eloquent terms of
the candidates before the nominating conven-
ton. AT the mention of the name Of Clay an
electric cheer burst forth. He condemned in
strong language the treatment of General Scott,
and said that his country would yet place him
in higher Mich of fame than The miserable ad
ministration was willing to allow him. He
then did justice to old lack, the man who new
er lost battle, and who never urrendered.-
He excused himself after q few remarks, on
account of his exhaustion from his official du-
ties.
| Gen. Barrow, Tenn, Was next introduced
He said he was neither prophet nor the son
of prophet, but there were those on the stand
who would bear him witness, that on the an
niversary OF the Battle Of Buena Vista, the 22d
of February, in this city, he had proclaimed
amidst darkpess and clouds. that the Wing
convention would nominate Zachary Taylor
and now he would prophecy, although he was
not seventh son, nor the son Of seventh son
t-that the neonle would elect ZachaYv TAYLOR