Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-06-30

colleague, Mr.. Allen had not uttered the sen.
tlplents of the State which had sent him
there, and minated that the Whigs of Mas
sachusetls would feel themselves bound 10
support the nomination.
lierenpon MIR. Wilson Of the same State
claimed TO be heard. II for one" said ne
VIII not be bound by the proceedings of this
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF "geI out of here then
-ofder-slt down-hear him-let him make
a i%oco-loco speech-no, no, no,--let him 90
on e
The President-ls it the pleasure of the
house thai the gentleman shall proceed J.
(no, no, no,-yes, yes, yes, let him 90 on.O
he rfesident-The gentleman from Mas
sachusetis will please to take his seat till we
can ascertain whether the house will allow
HIM to proceed.
a Member-l move that the gentleman be
granted leave to withdraw.
The Pfesldent-The gentleman's motion
is out of order.
MI Ashmun-l maintain that my colleague
has a right 10 be heard. (Cries of no. sir,
not without he abides by the proceedings of
the Convention.O
Mr.. Stanley Of n. CT really hone the
gentleman will be allowed TO 90 on. His
sentiments will hurt no body but himself,
and | hope they will not hurt him.
The house decided that Mr.. Wilson might
proceed.
MIR. Wilson-'I came to this Convention
asa Wing, committed unreservedly to the
principles OF The Wing party and its organi-
zatlon, and, sir, | am willing to be bound by
the proceedings Of this body, provided we
act as Wings. But, Sir we have come here
and nominated a man-(order, order, | call
the gentleman TO order, no, no. hear him, let
him alone, hear him, order, order, 90 on, 90
on call the gentleman to order.) Is it out
OF order TO say that we have nominated a
candidate for the Presidency! Uaurhter.)
We have nominated a gentleman, Sir, for
President of the United States, who has Sta
ted over and over again, to the whole country,
that he will not be bound by the principles
OF any party, and that he will accept the no.
mlnatlon of the Wing party or the Democra-
tic party, or any party in any portion of the
country. who will nominate him. Sir, he
has sald"-(order, MIR. President | call the
gentleman to order.)
Here ensued a scene Of the greatest coniu-
sion. When order was sufficiently restored,
Mr.. Wilson proceeded SHOW, sir, | have
never yet scratched a wing ticket since |
OF age, and all ! asked of this conven-
ton was the nomination of a whig who is
unreservedly committed to the principles of
the wing party. But the convention have
srsstsht 20 nominate a man who is any thing
but a whig, and, sir, | will 90 home, and so
help me God, | will do all | can TO defeat
his election" (Hisses, cheers and yells.)
MIR. Wilson continued to speak, but such
was the tumult that it was impossible to dis
tinguish a word he said. He was fairly cla-
mored down.
At Ibis stage of the proceedings it was that
p. Lunt, of Massachusetts, gave to
The Convention the assurance that his State
be true to the nomination, and would
sustain it at the polls. He Indignantly de-
MED the allegations made by two of his col
that the action of that body would
be received with disapprobation by the peo-
pie of Massachusetts.
MIR. Galloway, Secretary of State of Ohio,
nere succeeded in obtaining the floor. His
speech is thus reported =
MIR. President, | am exceedingly gratifed,
liter so many unsuccessful attempts to ad-
tress the Convention, | am now recognized
the President as being in order. 1t is well
md wise for you, gentlemen of the Conven-
ION, to allow a full and free expression of
The deed which has Just been con-
'ummated has struck us with sudden and
surprise (; and, if | mistake not, the de-
lotion which characterizes many of nv fell
ow citizens, the intelligence of your recent
will send a thrill OF disappointment into
many hearts.
Mr.. President, am a Wing and an ultra
lCheering.] The principles of the
hlg party are by me warmly cherished
nave never cast any vote which did not full
y vIndicate my position as to the politics of
'ur country. Although a resident of the
vest, profess to have views and feelings
which comprehend the interests of a common
'ountry-and to be free from narrow and I'M
easonable preiudices. (Cheers.) As | had
ny nativity in this, the free soil Of Pennsyl-
is not strange that | should have
ther views and feelings than those possess
ed by many in this Convention, born and
cared in a SUMMER cline.
MIR. President: | purpose speaking plainly
ut courteously, and although my views may
ot meet a response in the bosoms of many
THIS Convention, yet they shall be couch
d In language BETTING the place and the oc-
asion' l Will not now say that ! repudiate
ne nominee of the Convention. What ac-
on may yet be taken on matters which |
eem vital TO the interests of my constituents
nd my country | cannot tell /; but ! reassure
GU that my position will be defined and fra
led by the deliberations and decisions of this
upon a principle deemed promi-
ent and fundamental among the free spirits
the North and West. | have strong faith
the wisdom and integrity of the true-hear-
d constituents whom | have the honor to
present. desire to see them, ant. to re-
what has been done by this Convention,
sIore designate my career Of political ac-
On. | long TO hear their counsels, their de.
| know that there exists with
EN- and Others strong and rational suspi.
OF the Whiggery of your nominee
el'ers OF the nominee, recognized as gen-
ne, have been published and circulated, in
hlch he disclaims being adopted as the no.
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