Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-06-08

with Mexico were known and in Alabama Pa
toc words from the mouth of Lewis Cas- when those Of
opposition from other quarters like lead 20 the hearts
OF soldiers in Mexico had sustained them IN battle end
eheeed them on 10 victory. The State Of Alabama would
vote for Lewis Csss.
Mr.. Jackson of the same State took somewhat similar
ground 10 that advanced by Mr. Yancey he desed that
as in 1874, The Convention should lay down its platform Of
principles, and if in conformity expressed by
that Stale he would pledge her vote for the nominee Of the
Convention.
Mr. King of the same State said that North Alabama the
district from which ne came would give its support Gen.
Cass He had come here knowing great pilot Of
the democratic party, Jas K Polk, about leave the
helm and had looked about for supply place.
North Alabama would be satisfied the selection which
bad been made.
Mr. -, of the same State said that Alabama would
vote IN her strength for the nominee of the
MI Bowdon, of the same State, said he here
friend Of the great aud glorious Levi WOodbuy-who had
wlnteIed with US aud summered with They never had
to ask where Levi Woodbury. was. Alabama loves him
but because she loves him. she does Others What
might be the result in other States there was no doubt
about Alabama-no more doubt than there Of Illinois
When Illinois quits the democratic party may
that Alabama will quit He would say of his distin-
guisbed friend from Alabama M Ysncey that his virtue
But he knew that he had sympathy whig-that he
was democrat in principle and feeling.
Mr. Avant for the Tennessee delegation eoouently adj
dressed the Convention and closed with the deca
that State would gloousy roll her thteen for the
candidate Of the democracy Of the Union.
Mr. MeGoffn, for the Kentucky delegation, said the
Of that State would 60 the united
And he had strong hopes that that State against Mr.
itch aud highly amusing anecdotes Of Mr. Cays influence
in the wing ranks there which elected much applause
Mr. Moses, for the Florida delegation, expressed the sim
desire OF that State for the peTeuty Of democratic
principles, the rock of political salvation and
event would she depart from them. She went for principles
and not for But her delegates here under nruc
tions and he would therefore only give his individual pledge
TO stand firm in the No could force him
the democracy.
Mr. CAbreug said shat since the decision Of the Conven-
ton regard 10 The claims IF the delegation from
New York, that which he represented had consulted
ind themselves difficult position, under the
OF their constituents. Their would be indicated
paper which they had prepared and now presented
The paper read by Mr. Smith, and went briefly into
history of the circumstances under which they
here the action Of the Utica Convention the subsequent re-
Spouse OF the Albany Legislative caucus its approval Of
their sentiments and the of surprise
Gus that any attempt should be contemplated neutTaze
their action here by ocng upon the Convention another
No instructions had been given because
~ from those whose principles well known the
Democracy.
Other considerations aso had Influenced their present de-
termination. They entitled either exclusively
or not at all They differ in principle from the Others And
if they are not entitled TO Seats they should be allowed
TO embarass the action of They had desired
TO divide with the other delegates responsibility
here they would forfeit the confidence of the democracy Of
New York. They therefore decline respectfully, to take
seats upon the terms proposed.
1t appeared therefore, that the nomination Of General
Cass unanimously sustained by the delegate. Of
eTa States, with the exception of New York Alabama and
Florida the former not having voted ALL and the two lat
ter permitting their votes to stand cast the last ballot
On motion, the Convention Adjourned 10 P. NJ.