The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-19

these candidates would out In favor of the
nsxstion OF Mexco-Gsnsral Cas' was already nearly
luton Just read in regard 10 free territory They had
assumed this position with view Of getting the vote Of
tbs South; at s events these opposed to the
principle of ths Wi mot provisoa principle which
hold dear, and ny which willing to stand fall
any state but New Hampshire what state could Blu
ohanan carry In the Baltimore Convention? Why he
can carry Pennsylvania; he did net believe he could
carry the vote OF single Southern State; nor could
Lewis Cess get the vote of State except Ohio and
Michigan Who, then would be the nominee of the
gates Ia that convention would be instructed peaceaby
u they can, and forcibly II they must, to vote
X Polk would be the nominee of the Baltimore
convention for the presidency he expected to be elected
the strength OF tho question: he expected to 60
In upon that issue but he would od himself mistaken;
he elected In IA upon similar issus-the annsxa-
ton Of Tex-and this leads to the great question OF
the annexation of Mexico; would be obliged to
to that question in the presidential canvass these
presidential asprants would not suffer 1t to rest he
looked upon tbs annexation Of Mexico not only as
conquered. What there left Of Mexico' how you
going get rid of the responsibility you have incurred
of government in Mexico, and how could make
peace with her Why 1t was perfectly idle to talk of
moment you withdraw your troops, anarchy reisns
there Mr.. Polk would never make an anti slavery
resty with Mexico bscauss that would deprive him OF
the votes ofths South you could not get treaty with
the Wilmot proviso embodied in It. Then, how
you going to make treaty He could not sec how We
could do he could how could rid ourselves
Of Mexico. We had got her and must keep her. He
should be sorry 10 see single province or town, torn
@ In his o S
tbs time would speedily come when the Mexican
States, one after another, would b' knocking
believe that single State Of Mexico could come in
except it came in as free territory; with the poten
not see how the Wilmot proviso was to be trampled
down. 1t seemed to him that this territory must Inc
Of oircumssribirs human slavery The honorable
gentleman In adverting to the proprety of more mill
tary appropriations to complete the conquest Of Mex
ico declared himself opposed to revenue tariff and In
favor of direct taxation procure to prosecute
tho and he therefore roced to hear Of the
solution lately introduced into the House Of ReprsseA-
taves by Mr. Wilmot in favor of resortirg to direct
taxation What led (he aske to the insolent aye ia
solsat remaTk Of the Washington Union that The de-.
York in the next canvsss He believed that the Cabi-
at Washington under the false impression that
sy Ssy would find mistaken Issue '''f'
Mr. VAN buren, followed MIR. Colvin, in answer to the
the House He said II his desire that the proceed
pgs of this convention should be united and harmo-
NOUS and cordial in order that it's proceeding. might be
bodied his views generally they eminently such
as democratic convention should concur in.
should speak with care and elaboration He,
as an individual, felt authorised to express his own
private views with perfect freedom and without refe.
renee to their endorsement ly the convention How
ever much others might apprehend dangers and diff
oulteS in the declaration Of opposition to slavery which
had been called the corner stone Of the democratic
party he was unable to perceive that any dangers OF
troubles could arise from it. which the democratic party
after exordum Of burning elcquence, during which
he loudly cheered ut the end Of almost every
tsriy and thrilling spesohss, which have made him 90
distinguished plesder his personal appearance
as usual imposing and "esiise, and his delivery wss
more hurried and moro humorous than usual He has
you habit Of saying brilliant things with
the most gravity He Numbered his anarh
against what he called the fraudulent
organic alton existing here. He assaulted that orgsniza-
ton with tho most whitening sarcasm. He reviewed
sent to fight to extend the of slavery, or
before he would abandon bis position upon that
! by Heaven and by all liberal men throughout the
civilized world 80 help him God, Ae would join the
to recruit armies to Oppose It, willis the Kingdom Of
Polkdom recruiting men In reference to the action
Of this convention, Mr. Van Buren, said he glad to
that it would not any candidate for the
Presidency at present would be unable to do with
entire unanimty In auson to the address and the
resolutions Of Henry Clay delivered at Lexington Mr.
Van Buren, remarked that in his judgment they could
receive the assent Of the people Of this State He
anticipated that the delegates to be sent from this
vention would DO received at Baltimore
hat those delegates would steadily and sterny declare
the views of the democracy of this state they might
Presidency who would receive the unanimous and cordial
support of the whole democratic party but If the Bal
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gates to insult the democracy Of this statsf it should
attempt to draw down to the grovng sectional po
sitonthey occupythey would find themselves eculIar-
and partiouary mistaken in regard to their ability
accomplish their purpose. But II the delegates which
we now proposed to send to Baltimore, not admitted
to seats in the national convention they would merely
have to return home. with the assurance that the
democratic party is d'bandsd, and that the no
mnes Of that convention will not be support
ed by the northern democracy if these delegates
rejected every State take of itself The
Albany Argus which has lately printed in its columns
vi q bp IN NJ MaviN
asg next the object Of the bitter irony
This he said was the flag OF the aud they
curious device for thsm they had quarter to give
they wanted to give any This nsg, the duplicate of
Department the guerilla flag of the conservatives
the electoral ticket printed under its folds would not
ceive the vote of single true democrat In this State
regret that am unable to give to-day full
| report OF the speech of Mr.. Van Buren,. 1t was
logical and irresistible in its scope and il was
delivered in sty lie of simple subllmity which is
characteristic of the efforts of great speakers.
We look upon Mr.. John Van Buren, the i'm
personation Of the genius and progress of this
age, and as man who is getting strong hold
upon the affections of the people.
The speech of Mr.. Van Buren, having been
concluded, conversation OF some length occur
red in regard to the proprlety of making for
NAL declaration OF oppo stlon to a revenue tariff,
and of like declaration In favor of a resort to
direct taxation to deiray the expenses of the war.
rhe resolutions were finally amended as above
inserted, and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Bokee, from the committee appointed to
select and report thirty-six delegates to attend
the national nominating convention, then report
ed the following as such delegates and their al
ternates -
STATE DELEGATES.
Delegates. .Aiternat,s.
Churchill c. Cambre!cng Andrew Mickle,
Jared Wilson Albert Lester
Dist Dist
l. Platt Willetts, l. Samuel Philips,
2. Minthorne TomYkins, ,. s +. Johnson,
3. John A. Kennedy, ,. Geo. II Purssr,
Robert ii. Mxclay, 4. Elijah +. Purdy,
5. VIM +. Havemeyer, 5. Mark Spencer,
0 Saml J. Tilden, q. Amos f. Hatfield,