Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-06-29
CONSERVATION AMONG
THE CASS MEN!


MARTIN VAN BUsEN has been nominated by
the Barnburners and he accepts
The "BARNBURNERs' Conference.-The
Convention at Utica of the New York Democrats
VINO resist the nominations of the Baltimore Con-
Ven'ion, appears 10 have been numerous, influ-
eniial and able. Hon. Samuel Young presided,
and the list Of speakers contains the names of
many among The ablest men of the Democratic
party in New York. The Convention nomina-
'ed 1iarhn Fan Buren, for the Presidency, and
although letter from that gentleman was read,
declining TO leave his retirement for pnb,c life.
the nomination will probably be pressed The
following account Of the proceedings was ,ee-
graphed to the New York papers:-
Utica, N. Y, June ga The Convention was
temporarily organized at ~ M. Thomas Far
ringlon, of Tioga county, was appointed Chair
man, and hilbert Dean, Of Duchess, and w. w.
Scragham, of Westminster, Secretaries The
names OF Delegates were called. There was
great applause when the name of John Van Bu-
rem was called. Among the delegates present,
are Preston King, Samuel Young &c. General
harmony prevailed. The nominations will GER
talnly be made tomorrow.
Delegates from Ohio, Wisconsin, Connecticut,
and Massachusetts, were permitted to take seats
and to participate in the business of The Conven.
ton. On motion, the chair appointed two dele
gates from each Judicial District, 10 report Off
GERS TOR the permanent organization of the Con-
vention. Also delegate from each Judicial
District, to prepare an address and to draft reso-
lu'ions expressive Of the sense Of the Conyen-
lipn.
On motion, The Convention adjourned till A
P. NJ.
The Convention assembled at 4 p. NJ, as per
adjournment when the Committee on Permanent
Organization reported for President of the Com
ton, Hon. Samuel Young, of Saratoga, which
was received with Tremendous enthusiasm and
applause eight Vice Presidents were also cho.
SEN
The President then proceeded to deliver
speech glowing with great warmth and ardor
he said that he was proud of being called
Barnburner, and hoped that none of his party
would ever be ashamed 10 bear tie name. He
said that Thunder and Lightning were often
times Rarnburners
His speech throughout was hailed with i'm
mense cheering and deafening plaudts.
Speeches were then delive ed by Messrs.
Smith, Grosvener, King, Van Buren, and Butler,
in most mastery manner, and ELECTED frequent
bursts Ut applause. Mr.. Butler then proceeded
to read letter addressed to the Hon. Martin
Van Buren,, and also his reply. Mr. Van Buren,
in his reply declared himself in favor of Free
Territory, and heartily approves of the steps the
Barnburners are taking, aud says that he cannot
20 either for Cass or Taylor. The letter was a
very able one. The Convention then adjourned
ill tomorrow morning at o'clock. 1t is thought
that the Convention will adjourn sine die tomor-
row afternoon, alter which Tremendous Mas
Meeting will be held.
NubStance Of The Hon. Martin Yam B,urn's letter
to the BdrnbHners Convention.
Urea, June 2-The substance of Mr. Van
Bursn's letter was TO the following effect. He
announced his determination, previously express
ed IN lc4l, to retire from political life, to be UNI
changed. lie declined nomination. He re-
viewed the proceedings of the Baltimore conven-
ton. He declares that all the Barnburners did
was perfectly right. lie exhorts them to perse-
we're aud to make separate nomination. His
language was emphatic and filled with elro,ion,
yet strong and dignlhel He recommends firm
ness. HIS letter throughout is decided and EN-
phatic, and IN favor OF free Territory prime pies.
He quoted eleven acts Of Congress in support
ct his argument, embracing, the administrations
OF Washington, Jefferson, Munroe, the elder Ad.
ans, Madison, Jackson, and his own. lie de-
clared that he could not vote for Gen. Cass or
Gen. Taylor. That the extension OF slavery
was a moral curse. His letter was received
with remarkable enthusiasm.
The Convention rc-assembled at o'clock
this morning. a telegraph c despatch states
that letters 10 the President of the Convention
were read; among others, letters from Illinois,
numernusly signed, closing as follows: ave
want Martin Van Buren, for candidate The
slave power broke hun down in 1874. We
break down that power IN le45" Delegates are
continually arriving from other States.
5 l-2 o'ciock-Oue of The Connecticut dele
gales is speaking. No doubt Of the nomination
of Martin Van Buren,.
Q l-2 o'ciock-A motion was made 10 nomi.
nate President and Vice President by vipa roce
vote. The motion was amended by recommend
ing The nomination Of Van Buren, by acclama.
ton, which amendment was carried, and elicit.
ed an unusual burst of applause. II. Dodge
of Wisconsin, wac nominated for Vice President
by reclamation.