Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27

peuglng the States Wncn represented 10 support.
The only exception was Mr. YANCEY of Alabama, who
GREETED that be could follow the example him by other
members until he knew Whist were the principles which
they proposed 10 sustain the nominee He read the resou
ons OF the Democratic Convention of his State, requiring OF
the nominee positive pledge against either and all Of The
forms proposed for excluding slavery from the Territories and
stated that unless these pledges were given he could not pledge
his State. This plain aud frank declaration, uttered time
when all INDUCING the most boseous expressions of
JOY and congratulations had the effect of producing in the
Convention degree Of quiet and soemny which had been
unusual almost from the moment of its first assembling
Some of Mr. YAsckrs colleagues. however, spoke in
encouraging strains and again revived the enthusiasm of its
members.
paper then presented from the Bsrnburners deega-
ton, protesting against the decision by which the Hunkes
admitted to equal privileges with themselves, and decn
ing TO hold seats in the Convention.
Mr.. MEADE moved the appointment committee of one
from each State frame address TO the Democracy of New
York. which he afterwards wiihdrew and the Convention
adjourned till the evening" amidst much excitement and
fusion
SESSION OF THURSDAY EVENING.
AT the opening of the session Mr.. FOREMAN, OF
Georgia, submitted resolutions proposing that, as
the Barnburner Delegates had declined seats in The
Convention, the Hunker Delegation be permitted to
cast the vote Of New York, and that the Conyen-
ton should repudiate the Wilmot proviso.
The introduction of these propositions produced
considerable commoon, and, after brief debate,
they were Withdrawn.
Mr.. Cone, of Georgia, then submitted resou-
ton that the Delegations from each State appoint
committee of one TO prepare and report such nso-
lutions as were proper to be adopted by the Con-
vention; and on this he moved the previous
question.
member moved to lay the resolution on the
table. Rejected
The previous question was then seconded, and
Mr.. CoNE's resolution was adopted.
/ y A motion was then made that the Gonva n tinn
proceed to nominate candidate for the Office of
Vice President of the United States which was
adopted under the operation of the previous ques-
tion. Whereupon-
Mr. RASrouL, of Massachusetts nominated Gen. WILLIAM
0. BUrLER, of Kentucky.
Mr. SrAUsTos, OF Mississippi nominated Gen. JonN A.
QuIrMAN.
Mr. HuMpHREYs, of Maryland nominated Gen. Benz AMIN
G.. HowAnD, OF Maryland.
Mr. MEADE, OF Virginia, nominated JonS Y. Mason, Of
Virginia, the present Secretary of the Navy.
Mr.. WINSTON, of Alabama, nominated WILLIAM r.
KiNG, OF Alabama.
Mr. STRANGE, of North Carolina, nominated JAMES ].
McKAY, of North Carolina.
Gen. BEsJ. q. HowARD and said that he had heard
with feelings Of pride his announced by the Delegation
of his State candidate for the high office Of Vice Pesl-
dent of the United States This honor enough for him,
and he respectfully declined being considered candidate
for that Office preerring TO remain as of the people,
Mr.. DICKINSON then addressed the Convention the
subject of the New York difficulties, complaining that the
OF the Democracy that State had been stricken down
by the hand of the Copvenon and rcpudatng the Barn
burners of whom he spoke in terms Of dparagemen
who, though claiming be represented, had entertained
intention OF supporting the that should be made by
the Convention He stated that his colleagues had refused
the Convention because they would that
the Empire State should compromise her dignity by having
her neutzed would have been the under the
decision which admitted both of delegates His deega-
lion would have the OF the Gen. Cas and
in of else, but the other delegation wished
TO set up for themselves
In the OF his structures the Barnburners, Mr. ID.
interrupted by member who begged to submit whether
the he pursuing the best possible
prevent reconciliation in the party and the objection which
thus decatey imaed sustained by the responses
OF many other members Much confusion ensued, accom-
panied by applause from and Kisses from others.
Mr.. ID. said be not thus to be senced. He would
speak Loud cries OF - ORDER 'dont hear him. &c.
ceeded But the speaker maintained his position saying
he determined TO be heard, and such did like what
he said could leave the house. The confusion increased and
some Of the members withdrew.
Mr. ID. then continued his remarks some length in Ian
guage probably little ccumspeci, y nevertheless su
iceny complaining Of the conduct OF the Convention
in keeping his party Of for four days the instance
disoganlzes with whom they could hamonize
He also spoke audaion of Gen CAss who he said could
carry New York if any Democrat could carry in present
distracted condition.
The first vote for candidate Of the party for Vice President
Of the United States then taken with the following result