The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-09-07
CASS CONVENTION.

There was goodiy number In attendance, between
six and hundred and considerable degree ofen>
thusiasm manifested, full as much their
will warrant.
Caleb Gushing was present and plead his
before the Convention. In regard to his reception
deem Unnecessary only say, that unlike the citizens of
ether places the audience did not hiss him. He
evidently proved to the entire satisfaction of bunker Los
coocosm that his conversion radical aud thorough
The ballot for Governor, showed the following result
W hole number OF ballots 637
CALEB CUSHING had 382
Frederic Robinson, 220
Benz. F. Ha lett,
Scattering, 50
Mr. Halct,s chances it will be seen, do not multiply
His admirers are neither uctuating neonstant. He
has annually received for Governor, in
past conventions.
Caleb Cushing acknowled the compliment paid him,
very modesty. You know he is very modest man.
When twelve months ago, he received the nomination
of his democratic fellow citizens, in foreign land, he
was proud of the high distinction, and he felt profound
gratitude fohe He conceived il TO be the declar-
alton of the Democratic party of their support of the
war with Mexico as just and patriotic. He came here
to-day cooperate heartily with the party in their de-
liberaons and do whatever work might be assigned
to him. whether as private in the ranks Of
fcer.
The nomination will receive his cordial support, of
HENRY w. CUSIIMAN of Bernardston was
nominated as candidate for Lieut. Governor by acclaim,
alton.
8 C Knowlton Of the Palladium, reported the annual
address and series of resolutions. They are slightly
modified from past years. and show that even old hunk,
erism sees the necessity of progressing.
The resolutions declare that the principles of the de-
mocracy are ever the same, and the foundation OF
all our country's prosperity The wings have all their
old for availability, and have got candidate who
can't even define his own principles. The Revenue
Tariff is which is adding greatly to he pros
perty of the nation. The war with Mexico was just,
patriotic and honorable 10 the country. resolution
next flowed designed to suit the Of Martin Van
Buren, and Marcus Morton, and declared that all tra
tors be they who they may, unworthy OF confidence.
The question of slavery should not be agated 1t is
SANDER 10 say that the Democratic party favor of
extending slavery territory free, and this Con-
vention in favor of leaving the people of these erto
res free 10 establish what institutions they please among
themselves The masses in Europe, England, Ireland
were commended for their efforts successful other
wise, in overthrowing despousm. General Taylor de-
served we'll of his country for his brilliant victories but
he unfit to be President. Martin Van Buren, is ai>
tor 10 his friends those whom he all his past
greatness and in accepting the nomination at Buffalo
he is declared be the BETTING representative of
rabble of opinions
After these resolutions had been disposed Of second
series offered, declaring that Marcus Morton is the
alder and abeuer OF fanaical schemes, which tend TO
weaken not dissolve the Union and therefore the De-
nocracy Of Massachusetts demand his instant removal
from office.
The following Electoral Ticket was nominated
AtLarge--CHAS g. GREENE Of Boston,
HENRY II. CHILD Of Pttsfeld.
Dis. No flames Cbeever Of Boston,
2-Eber H. Stacey Of Gloucester
edwin Lawrence ofNewbur port
4-TImolgy Fletcher of Charlesown,
5-John S. G. Knowlion of Worcester,
6-Joseph Smith OF Hatfield
7-Sam' Gates Of West S,oekbndge,
8-Wm. Ellis of Dedham
9-Foster Hooper OF Fall River,
l0-James ID. Thompson Of New Bedford,
There was considerable enthusiasm ana great una>
nimny in the Convention. Indeed, we think we must
acknowledge that there is some Ieand. spirit YET un
smohered in the old bunker camp. The speakers took
the ground that the Wings be beaten inevitably,
even if Cass did not beat them, which very certain
they would, il they elected Taylor, defeat themselves
The Convention, in the first place, declared that Mr..
Van Buren, only the leader Of faction and could
scarcely be considered standing in the way of their
triumph; aud, yet, they expended great amount of
bitter indignation upon him, and treated him as If he
we're the most formidable foe they have encounter
How Convention like this, supporting the nominal
ton Of Lewis Cass for President with his known opin
ions in relation the rights of Shareholders take their
chattes into any Of territories and there enjoy them
can so place itself before the country present an
apparent opposition 10 the extension Of slavery
10 US an absurdity. This Convention, however, has
tried to do il with what sincerity renders judge
from the TACT that though they declare themselves OPP.
posed TO the extension Of slavery they passed with great
enthusiasm, resolution declaring Marcus Morton, 10 be
man whose conduct renders him dangerous TO the peace
Of the Union. eaeWff $500
We shall refer 10 this subject hereafter--w
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