The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-09
THE WING CONVENTION,
l8eported Tor the Baltimore Cipperl
The Wink National Convention for the UonIna tson
ofCaadidates for President and Vice Prvsaaens

l reported for he Balrimors Clpperl
The WIKI National Convention fur the Nomination
| Oh S""ai"atss Tor President and vice-Prssldens
PHILADELPHIA June T. Is4s
Inc great day, to which thousands of wings through
out the length and breadth of extended country av
been anxously looking, has at last arrived and here
extended saloon of the Chinese Museum. awaiting the
hour ior the assembling of the delegates to the wing
national convention, which is to select candidate for
President and Vice President of the United States
The scene in the Saloon, which, after hard tug of
nearly nan an hour, succeeded in reaching was ex-
oeed,ngly hmPosng When had gained admittance, ii
wanted iul hour OF the time for the meeting OF the
convention and yet the galleries were crowded to excess
he Saloon Is probably of the largest and most mag
nhcenl buildings In the United States; is two hundred
and ninety feet in length and sixty in breadth and il is
said is capable of containing 1000 persons and in truth
there appeared 10 be full that number pesen-he spa
clous galleries. which the entire length of the build
to the ceiling, were packed until there appeared 10 be
not room enough left for one man. The Presidents
stand is located In the centre OF the against the
northern gallery. Immediately the stand is large
spread eagle, bearing in his talons the folds of two
splendid American flags. Small white banners bearing
the name OF the several States are hung at regular dis
ance OF the room is truly beautiful
AT IL o'clock, Henry White esq, of Philadelphia rose
and called the convention to order and moved that it be
temporarily organized BY calling the Hon John A. Col
her OF New FORK to the chair This motion carried
without dissenting voice, and Mr.. Collier accordingly
On motion of Mr. White the Hon. James Harlan of
Kentucky was unanimously appointed the temporary Sec
rotary
The proceedings Of the convention were then opened
by impressive address the Throne of Grace by the
Rev MI. Branard of Philadelphia.
IN mohon, John Sherman, of Ohio was appointed an
additional secretary; after which, the roll OF delegates
was called over, and full representation found to be
present.
Mr. T. B; King, of Georgia, moved that the delegation
from each State appoint one OF their number who shall
constitute committee to report permanent officers for the
convention.
Mr. N B. Blunt, of New York, moved to amend the
Of one from each State This was spRon' Tue
motion was then made to lay the original resolution
on the table. Lost.
The original resolution of Mr. King was then adopted
On motion. it ordered that the convention adopt
the rules OF the House of Representatives far as they
are applicable
Ga motion, it ordered that the daily sessions of
the convention be opened with prayer to Almighty God
Tor his blessing upon its deliberations.
The delegations from the several States after brief
consultations reported the following members from their
respective States to constitute the committee to nominate
permanent officers:
Ma"s-George C; Gatchell:
New HampshUe-George w Nesmith.
Pcrmoat-Solomon Foote.
Rhode lslana-Janes F. Simmons.
Mussaehusetts,-George Ashmun.
Conneciicut-Jaraes +. Babcock.
New York-Nathanel B. Blunt
New Jer@y-WIlliam Wright.
Peansyiuania-Thomas White
Northumberland Jenifer,
Yirginia-William Seymour.
South Caroiua-G S. Bryan.
Georgia-T. Butler King.
Mis.iwpp-P. 7. Tompkins.
Lonisana-S G.. Peters.
Kentucky-John A McClung.
Oh.o-James Collier.
lndamd-Solomon Meredith
Minois-S Lse Smith.
Missour-A. Carr.
Iowa-R. Low
Arkan.as-J H. Newton
MichfganaAddison J. Comstock.
1sras-James M. Ray.
Mr. John W.. Fowler. Of New York, moved that the
Texas in the committee, (James Nj. Ray) be excluded
from the committee on the ground that Texas not
teman named belonged to the State of Louisiana The
Chair ruled the motion out of order.
The convention then adjourned till o'clock, p. m
Afternoon Sessions o'clock.
The convention reassembled, pursuant to adjournment
and was called to order by the chairman, Mr. Collier.
The committee of one from each State, appointed to
designate permanent officers of the convention reported
For Presldent-Gen. John M. Morehead, of North
Carolina with one vice president from each State and
number of secretaries.
Gen. Morehead conducted to the chair and, in an
able and eloquent address, returned his thanks for the
high honor that had been conferred upon him. in calling
him to preside over such large and respectable assem-
blage OF his countrymen from every section of
the Union He impressed upon the members of the con-
each delegate to lay aside all personal sectional and To-
cal feelings This he considered alimportant, and as
certain to render the whg cause triumphant in the coming
head was listened to with deep attention. and was re-
ceived with great appreciation.
The convention then, after the transaction of some
preliminary business, adjourned until o'clock tomor-
row morning, when will probably proceed to ballot
as caucus is to be held at o'clock this evening
First Tclcgraphic Despatch.
PHILADELPHIA, June Sill o'clock
Convention assembled. Prayer given by the Rev.
Mr. Atwood Methodist preacher Minutes were Rad