Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-30

hiobly amnsin. anecdotes OF Mr. Clays inlnenc,
in the Wing ranks there, which eilc"eu n'ue
applause. ,;on oY,,css
ell The sincere desire of that Stale lof inc Pe'pe'u'
" of Democratic principles, as The TocH o. ou. ~
litica salvation, and in no event Woup' sue W
part from them. She went for principles, anu no
Tor men. But her delegates were here unuea y
slruclions and he would, therefore, only give hi
individual pledge 10 stand firm in The canvass
No one could force him from The Democracy.
Mr.. Cambreleng said that, since the dec'siol
Of The Convention in regard 10 The c,aims
the coulesling delegations from New YORK. tnd
which he represented had consulted, anu nn'
themselves in difficult position, under lne ~
struclions of their constituents. l. heii eou's'
would be indicated by paper "ii'0h 'ley nav
prepared and now presented.
The paper was read by Mr.. Smiii, anu wen
briefly mo history OF The Circumstance u'u y.
which they had been sent here, Inc ACTON " Wv
Utica Convention, the subsequent lesponl :
The Albany Legislative caucus, ns dtpaosa. =
their sentiments, aud The expression u su,pi's
by that Caucus that any atlempl shouiu " w"
templated 10 neutralize their actioh mere " 'o!e
ING upon The Convention ano'he' 'c'. wv in
s:Tnclions had been given, because nohe "eie iI
StSsdly lIO0 lnOSe WHOSC
known 10 the Democracy.
Other considerations also had influenced thei
pres a, determination. They are entitled ehhcI
10 seats exclusively, or not al all. They differ II
pIipcinle from The others. And Il they are no
entitled to seats, they should mol be allowed 'e
embarrass the action oil those others. ihey nd.
desired The question o! right 10 be seuleu ana
they should consent 10 divide with The DINER uele
gates their responsibility here, they would inflei
Inc confidence Of the Democracy oil New YORK
They therefore decline respectfully 70 lake seats
upon the terms proposed.
II appeared therefore, that the nomination o
Gen Cass was unanimously sustained by the de'
lcgates OF The several States, WIFI Inc exception
OF New York Alabama and Florida The former
no, having voted at all, and the Two latter per
ming their votes 10 stand as cast on The last oai
loi.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to 5p M
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention met, pursuantlo adjournment
at o'clock the president in The chair.
Mr.. Foreman, of Ga, offered the following
preamble and resolutions. which were received
amid much excitement:
Whereas that portion OF the delegation from
New York known as the Utica Convention dele
gales have Withdrawn from this convention
therefore
BE it resolved, That those members coming
here under the organization OF The Syracuse Con-
venion, Commonly called Inc Old Hunkers,) be
received by the convention as the legitimate rep
resenialves Of the Democracy of New York, and
be entitled 10 lhrty.six votes.
And be il further resolved, That this conven-
lioa repudiate The Wilmol prov:so.
Mr.. Edwards. Ct New Hampshire, warned the
a.; lpti
MIR. Meade, OF Virginia, rose 10 question OF
order, insisting that as we have already passed
resolution, conferring The right OF membership on
The Hunkcr delegates from New York. that the
is out OF order and unnecessary, as
they are already fully qualified members, in the
absence of the contestants or Barnburners.
MIR. Foreman, a, the request Of se,era gentle
men, Withdrew his resolution, disclaiming that
his object and intention was 10 have an express
sion OF opinion against the Wilmot Proviso
Mr.. Cone, OF Georgia, then presented The fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That "a committee be appointed of
one delegate from each State, TO be appointed
BY The delegations Of each State, 10 prepare and
report such resolutions as they may deem proper
for the adoption of this Convention.
Some further conversation here cnsued rea-
tive to the right of the New York bunker De-
legation 10 seats, when
MIR. Meade Of Virginia rose to question OF
order, and stated that when the State Of New
position from what they are now-that there
was two sets Of delegates then, and that there
is but one now, and they have right to be
heard.
MIR. Dickinson We do not ask it.
Another New York member replied that they
had no desire TO speak.
The resolution Of Mr. Cone was again read,
and adopted without dissenting voice.
The States were then called, and the follow.
ing gentlemen appointed as members Of the COM
mltee, BY the delegations from the respectative
States:
Maine, franklin Swift; New Hampshire, Hen
ry Hubbard Massachusetts, Benz. F. Halletl;
Vermont, Thomas Bartlett; Rhode Island, Wal
Ter S. Burgess; Connecticut, Isaac Toucey; New
jersey, Samuel Lilly Pennsylvania, John w.
Tourney; Delaware, James N. Sutton; Mary
la,d FIancisP p. Blair; Virginia, James Mellow
ell North Carolina, John Daniels; South Caro-
Ira. J. M. Commander; Georgia. F. Il. Cone;
Florida, John C. Masce; Alabama, w. l.. Yam
cey; Mississippi Charles Il. Jordan; Louisiana,
John SIidpll; Texas, David S. Kaufman; Arkan-
sas, Charles E. Moore; Tennessee, Philip P.
Glenn; Kentucky, n. J. Roosevelt; Ohio, John
Glover; Indiana, John U. Petit; Illinois, VIM.
c. Kinney; Michigan, Lucius Lyon Iowa, Han
nibal EmeTson; Missouri, Thomas Van Swear.
niger; Wisconsin, Levi Hubbell.
New York was repeatedly called, but declined
10 answer, although the Hunkers were all in their
seats, the Barnburners only having Quilted the
Convention.
Mr.. Villas, OF Vermont, then offered The follow
ing resolution and moved the previous question
Resoled, That this Convention now proceed to
select candidate Tor The Vice Presidency.
The motion Tor the previous question being Sc
conded, il was ordered.
Mr.. r. Rantoul Of Massachusetts nominated
General w. O. Butler for Vice President.
Mr.. Stauaton Of Maine named the hero of
al the battles of Mexico, though of none of the
newspaper battles General Qultman
DR.. C. Humphrey placed in nomination Mary
lands fayorite son, Gen. Benjamin &. Howard.
MIR. Meade Of Virginia thought that the
South should have the Vice Presidency, and
9cmed the Hon. John Y. Mason OF Virginia, the
pl sent Secretary Of the Navy.
-ir. Newton Of Alabama placed in nomna-
tic or Vice President the Hon. VIM. r. King
Of .aama
N 0IsdUbG VI !Noiti
with a few appropriate remarks, General James
J. Mckay of North Carolina.
The President being about 10 call for the first
ballot for Vice President, when
General Howard of MaryIa took the ros
trum and addressed the Convention. lie had
Just heard, with pride and qualification, and
with emotions of no ordinary character, his
name brought before this Convention in con-
nection with the nomination for Vice President
BY son of good old Maryland. To be thu:
honored by his own State, is enough for his am
bition, and he would, therefore, withdraw hi:
name from the list Of candidates. He desired
10 be an humble member Of the Democratic
party of the United States, and an advocate o.
the great and glorious cause that has brought
US here. would make tew remarks, which
think and hope will not give offence to any
one. 1 know that during our session here ",
have been in situations that caused some gentle
men to feel great uncasiness-but he had fel
none. Twenty years ago he entered the Polili
cal field, fighting in the support of Genera
Jackson, and subsequently for Mr.. Van Buren,
and never once has his confidence fled that h
would see what we have seen this morning,
,,oot olor;onu raeuIt nf our deliheraiions