Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-06-24
NATIONAL CONVENTION 4.

ANh AOtNhA OOAN v 0AN hOAN'
We have received the proceedings of the
Wing National Convention, recently as.
sembled at Philadelphia. They are, of
course. quite lengthy, and come to hand SO
late as to render il impossible 10 give them
this week--nor do we think we shall give
them entire at all. The people are so we'll
pleased with the nominations, and have
been in possession ofthe result so long, that
they have but little taste for particulars
their only thought, feelings and entire ener.
gies being wholly given 10 the determine
ton TO elect the nominees. We shall, how
ever, next week, give synopsis of the pro.
ceedings, which will embrace all the essen.
tial particulars. ,s. .a,..f f.
The following statements, read by Judge
Saunders, of Louisiana on behalf Of the del
ega,ion from that State, in reference to the
position of Gen. Taylor, we give to-day
1t was read Immediately after the differen,
candidates were put in nomination.
1.-The position occupied by Gen. Taylor in rela
ly understood by many persons, and for tina, rea'
son it is deemed proper by The Delegation of Louis
lana 10 make such explanations and statements in
relation thereto as may edectually remove all
doubts which may have arisen, from the fleets oil
Misrepresentation and misapprehension. Gener.
al Taylor has taken no part in bringing his name
before the American people in connection with
the Presidency, nor does he present his name 10
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out the country. rather discouraged than encour-
the nation as worthy OF filing the place once oc.
cupied by the illustrous father Of his country
and Gen. Taylor consents to the nomination.
He cocsiders himself in the hands Of his friends
who have honored him with the choice;-he has
publicly and repeatedly stated that they might
withdraw him whenever they thought the interes
of the country required It'll does no. consider
that under the circumstances on which his name
has been brought forward, it would be proper in
him 10 withdraw himself. Such has been his po-
subsequent to the capture OF Monterey, and such
is his position now"
On behalf OF the Delegation from Louisiana
will further state that Gen. Taylor desires it tc
be understood that in his opinion his friends who
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lis decisions, and TO sustain the nominee, hear
and SOUL that General Taylor recognized in his
friends in this Convention the right to Withdraw
his name, and he will cheerfuly acquiesce in
such Withdrawal. Gen. TAYLOR, we are also au
thorized to say, will hail with entire satisfaction
any nomination beside himsalf, being persuaded
lha, the welfare OF our country requires change
Of men and measures in order to arrest the down
ward tendency Of our national affairs.
On making the announcement the Delegates
al Louisiana wished to be distinctly understood
III at it involves no inconsistency on the part o.
Gen. Taylor. In case the choice OF this Con.
vention should fall on another than Gen. Taylor
and his fiiends in this Convention Withdraw him
it will be their act and not his, but in which he
will cheer(ully acquiesce; and by the act Of uni
ting with this Convention his friends withdraw
his name from the canvass unless he be the nom
inee Of this Convention And we deem it proper
10 assure the Wings Of the Union that we desire
the nomination and election of Gen. Taylor to
the Presidency on no other ,han broad national
grounds. .,... ..