Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-06-17


CLAYTON, Of Delaware.
Evans Of Maine
Mr. Jackson, OF KENTUCKY, nominated the non ihenas
Ewing, of Ob1
Mr HvSrEa Of Virginia, nominated the Hon Robert G
winthrop, of Massachusetts,.
Mr. $ d JoaNsroS, of Peunsy yania, nominated VIM. i,
Seward, If New York.
Mr. TuEoDoRE i. FANroS, OF New York, nominated
John Young, Of New York
Mr. CoLLrER of New York, nominated Milard Fillmore,
Of New York.
The following gentlemen were also nominated Nh rhos.
Butler King, Of Georgia Mr.. Thrrl,w Weed IF New
York Mr.. John Sergeant, Of Pennsylvania Mr. Hamilton
Fish, of New York Mr.. Thomas NJ. j. McKennan, Of
Pennsylvania; Mr. Vim. Woodbridge, Of Michigan and
Mr.. James Watson Webb of New York
Mr. EwINs, Of Tennessee, the purpose OF consultation
and concert Of action, moved adnurnmet until o'clock
The motion rejected.
On the motion Of Mr.. AsHNuS tho name Of Mr.. Seth
Spagae substituted member OF the Convention Tor
Mir Choate who had xpecedy been obliged to leave.
Mr.. PArTEnsoS, of New York, and said he wished
say few words before the Convention proceeded ballot
for candidate for the Vice Presidency lie said the name Of
Gov. Seward of New Iork he's been mentioned by some
gentleman this Convention candidate for that high Of
fce As of the friends Of Governor Seward wish TO
say this Convention that he and bis friends of the State OF
New York will always be found in future they have been
found in times past batting for the Wing Ii he
hsfe no wond feel his friends feel that this Conven
ton has highly honored him by naming bin candidate
Tor SO distinguished office But is known to all the
opinions differing. essentially differing from the opinions of
very large portion Of The people of The United States that he
has been called upon in the discharge Of his official duties
Governor Of the State of New York give and do
acts which portion of this Union would approve.
A DELEGArE rose TO question Of order.
The PnEsIpESr said he thought the gentleman from New
York merely wished to withdraw the name of Mr. Seward
from the nomination. The gentleman could not be permitted
TO make a speech upon il.
M Patterson said his object was The President sup
posed owithdragv the of Governor Seward He mere
ly WISHED say that Gov Seward and his friends do
wish to embaras the ticket that has been selected and there
fore be Withdrew his name.
Mr. ToMPEISs, of Massachusetts, also withdrew the
Of the Hon Thomas Butler King
Mr. CAMPBELL, Of Ohio, Withdrew the Of Mr.. Ew-
ing from the Convention He said that Ohio wished for
sugarplunls this occasion
Mr. BnowS, Of Pennsylvania, inquired by what authority
The gentleman withdrew that name
Mr. CAMPBELL replied that he authorized 10 DO in
the of the Ohio delegation, they had any rights there
Mr. AsENuS Withdrew the of the Hon. 4. c. Win
hrop and, he added, desira say that do il with the
most hearty good feeling towards the proceedings Of the Con-
vanton The gentleman from Massachusetts, who spoke
short time since did il without consultation with the delegates
from that SIte. Cheers he did express my feelings,
and think can safely say that be did express tie en
rnenls Of the people of Massachusetts,.
Mr. Wilson and sad the gentleman who has just sat
down has said that he entirely in the proceedings Of
this Convention.
Mr. Asnnrs replied that be had not did he now say
that he c2ncued II those proceedings He opposed 10
OF ayOr on principle, ana ne nau su6-
tanned Of their iavorte (Mr Websler) on
principle Bot, while he sympahized with Of the feel
ngs Of the gentleman who had preceded him. he did
10 the Convention to present facous opposition to its pro-
ceedings.
Mr. WrLs6s continued, The gentleman has spoken for
himself but choose speak for myself. for will not
be bound by Us proceedings Then you ought not to be
here'
Objections were made to the geneuians proceeding after
thai agowa.
Mr.. AsHNuS insisted that his colleague had right be
heard.
Mr. SrAxLr OF North Carolina, hoped he would be al
lowed to proceed What he says will hurt nobody, and
hope II will no, hurt him.
Mr. WILsoS then proceeded. He said came This Con-
vension as Wing committed uneservedy to the principles
OF the Wing party and its organzaon and, sir, willing
to be bound by the proceedings Of this BODY provided
rs Wings. Bot, SIR, have here and nominated
man order Is il out Of order that we have nominated
candidate for he Presidency [Laughter We have nom
mated gentleman, sir for President Of the United States who
has stated and over and again. the whole
Try, that he viii not be bound by the principles the
sues any party and that be will accept the nomination Of
the Wing party the Democratic party any party
portion of the country who will nominate him.
Mr. GAYLE, Of Alabama raised question Of order deny
ing The right Of any genlemn 10 ccise the proceedings Of
the Convention.
The President did not sustain the point Of order
DELEeATE and asked the gentleman from Massahu-
sets If he had not been identified with another party
Mr.. WILSON continued. They bad nominated candidate
who had stated over his to the whole nation that
Clay CT any body Else should be nominated by this Conyen
ton, and yet they required give him their support
Now he continued have yet scratched Wing ticket
since came of age and all asked this Convention the
nomination Of Wing who Is unreserveIy committed to the
principles Of the Wing party But the Convention have
mt 10 nominate man who is any thing but Wing, and SIR
Will go home, and help God will DO all can to de
feat the election Of that candidate Kisses end cheers
Mr.. LUST OF Massachusetts,, and said have listen
ed with great PAIN and sometimes, may say, with indigna
ton TO OF the sentiments spoken by my colleagues Of the
Massachusetts, delegation. alone Of the Massachusetts, dele
CATION have chosen aid in making this nomination and in
tend to Sustain with my whole heart and soul Cheers
would cheerfuy sustain any other Wing, believe
the nominee to be. The gentleman spoke only f himself
this oor and sir in good degree, he viii find that be
speaks only for himself III Massachusetts, [Cheers Il Is
not true sir, and speak it my humble opinion that the
nomination Of Gen. Taylor viii he received with dsspproba
ton by the Wings Of Massachusetts, is impuaon up
OF Wing principles She has been the stsndadbearer Of the
party Her banner has foated in triumph and without
siain and trust sir that no will be thrown upon that
spoess banner Sir as Car know the opinion Of the
delegation from Massachusetts, although there may be differ
ences, they agree with rather than with the gentleman
who has addressed this assembly. And, sir although il is
dcut TO predict the result Of election, yet in my es,na
uon the nomination Of this Convention will receive decided
majority OF the votes Of Massachusetts,. Applause
Mr. GALLowAY, OF Ohio. Mr.. President will you hear
me Laughter Leave was granted Mr. President,
am exceedingly graied after many unsuccessful attempts
the Convention that recognised BY the Pre-
sldent as being IN order Il well and wise for you gentle
men Of the Convention 70 allow full and free expression
opinion The deed which has Just been contaminated has
STUCK " wan sudden and sore surprise and il mistake