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

ADJOURNMENT VT LIZ WV -
We learn by a Geographic despatch from Bal
,;more received at halfpast six o'clock last
evening that The Democratic National Con
veution adjourned yesterday harmon'ously anu
in The highest spirits. The address oil Mr. e'eVen'
on =, The close ofthe session is said 10 nave oeeh
r,ost beautiful and much admired. Thus has
ended the deliberations OF a body whose move
ments have been watched with The deepest interest
from eyery section OF our country; and most nobly
md satisfactorily have they discharged The I'M
nortant duties entrusted 10 them by the Democra'
~ of the Union. We have given extensive re-
ports of The proceedings Of the Convention. II
will be seen that on every ballot Tor President
the vote of Virginia was cast for Lewis Cas-
In balloring for a candidate for the Vice Pre-
sidency, the vote OF Virginia was given hrs1 ioi
John Y. Mason, and then for Gen. WIN. y. Du',
ler-afier which, all the States which nau So'eu
against Gen. Butler changed their vo'es, dnu nc
received the unanimous nomination VI 'ne ooH-
ven,ion. Gen Buffers high character, both as
civilian and military man-formery MEM
her of Congress from Kentucky, and more recent
" a brillian, officer in the Mexican wal, duu
now The commander OF our army-is known 10
all. II is another name of power, which adds
dignity and force TO our ticket. he will receive
the most cordial support OF The entire Republican
party.
So far as we have been able 10 ascertain, Inc
nominees of the Convention have been most en-
Enthusiastically received by the Democracy OF this
city.
The Richmond Examiner of yesterday morn
ing says:
"This nomination will be responded TO with
Measure BY the Democracy OF the Union. Inc
public mind has long been prepared ior ms
IT, DISTINGUISHED services of Gen. Cass have
given him reputation as extensive as 'nat VI
sny living American statesman. Abroad and al
home he has alike been honufed by men OF viz
1ue and intelligence. The distinguished slates.
man, the intrepid hero, the legislative halls OF
the nation as well as the well fought ba,lle-helds
OF 1919, attest his merits and services No Anne
rican has ever been more distinguished Tor great
deeds endearing him TO the people. Above all
this during the last three years of bitter Fedora
opposition 10 The Administration and the nations
honor. Lewis Cas- has been always found IN Inc
RIGHT place-never swerving in the discharge OF
his high duties as Senator, a Democrat and
marriott. The nomination OF a Vice President
had moi been made al the time OF our going 10
press"
On the subject otlhe nominations, that able neu-
trail Journal the Baltimore Sun, has The following:
"In the choice of General Cass, the Conven-
ton has no doubt acted wisely and well. From
our point of observation, we are inclined 10 think
mat he will be generally acceptable throughout
the Union. Wherever he is personally known,
Gen Cass never tails 10 have host OF friends
His afabily, his native kindness OF hear, his
frank aud manly bearing, invest his character
with traits irresstibly attractive; while his pub
lie services military and civil, many of which
have been OF great importance and responsibility,
and elected eminent qualifications OF statesman
ship, are calculated 10 secure the implicit confl-
dence of the people.
1.-THE evening session of the convention re-
suited in the choice OF Major Gen. Butler now
al the head of The army in Mexico, for The Vice
Presidency. This distinguished ofticer whose
military career has been constan, testimonials Of
dauulless courage, a valour indeed insensible 10
danger, and resolution always equal to the
sense OF duty, is nc, without the recommends
tions OF an exalted capacity for civil service
Those who know him best are confident in the
distinguished ability and suavi,y OF department
with which he will grace The chair OF the Senate,
should he be honored with the choice of the peo-
pie"
The Old Dominion, we feel assured will be
we'll satisfied with the nominations, and will roll