The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20


The proceedings Of the State convention re-
Gently held in Utica, by that section OF the demo-
cracy of this State, headed by John Van Buren,,
and known as barn-burners, have created a great
deal of curiosity, aud some establishment, and
been the theme of speculation and conversation
among the politicians of all parties
We were Informed by our Utica correspondent
that the members entertained a strong feeling in
favor of General Taylor, and might nominate
him as their candidate for the Presidency; but
such a course was considered here as in the high
est degree improbable. We thought so ourselves;
but in looking over the report of the proceedings
we have come to the conclusion that more i'm
probable things have occurred in the political
history of New York than the adoption by the
barn-burners of General Taylor as their candi-
date for the Presidency, as may be seen from the
following paragraphs, which we cut from our re-
port of the proceedings of their convention
MIR RArHBuN Of Cayugs was then called for. and that
gentleman rose 10 to the call He alluded to the
chsirmsn Of the committee military asirs Csss)
party said that. before he would vote that
for President, he would vote for whg, or for man
whose principles not Known an honest man.
MIR FLoyp-Who is that who do you mean?
MIR RArHBuN-Zachsry Taylor! tremendous cheer
ing) He (Mr II would give his vote to this old hero,
before he would give 1t for such man as Csss for whom
| he entertained profound contempt.
This, to say The least, has a squirting towards
Gen. Taylor; but when we connect it with the
following resolution, which was one of those
passed by them, it assumes something of shape,
| form and substance
Resolved That Major General Zachary Taylor, by his
mastery correspondence with the Department. no
ana coursge tho ned battle has shown himself
be not only distinguished military chieftan, but man
of great mental and moral power and whose whole life
has evidences strong head honest heart,
republican simplicity Of character
| As for Mr. Clay, he was expressly repudiated
by the convention, as will appear by the follow
ing remarks of Mr.. John Van Buren,, the head,
tail, and perfect embodiment of the barn-burn-
ers:-
Mr. JOHN VAN BuREN said he was glad to see that 1t
ct present we would be una do with entire
nmity In auson to the address and the resolutions
Of Henry Clay delivered at Lexington, Mr. Van Buren,
ceve the assent of people of this He antcpa
ted that the delegates to be sent from this convention
would undoubtedly be received at Baltimore and that
those delegates would steadily and sernly declare the
views of the democracy Of this State they might there
dency who would receive the unanimous and ccrdisl
support of the whole democratic party; but the Bs
insult the democracy Of this stats-f it should
tempt to draw as down to the grovens sectional posi-
and particularly mistaken in regard to their ability to
accomplish their purpose But If the delegates which
proposed to send to Baltimore, arc not admitted
to seats in the natonsl convention the would merely
have return home with the that the demo
cratic party is disbsnded and that the nominee OF that
convention will not be supported by the northern demo-
cracy these delegates are rejected every state must
take care ofitseh.
1t would not do for the convention to omit
mention of all the great men of the democratic
party; aud while Mr.. Polk is passed over in
solemn silence, the following resolutions re-
speeding Mr. Benton and Mr.. Dix were passed =
Resolved, That the Hon. John A. Dix Of the Senate
Of the Unite States by his high and noble bearing In
that distinguished body has become justly endssred to
the democratic party this State, and throughout the
of the late lamsnted sias Wright.
Resolved, That this convention will not withhold the
expression of Its confidence In the civil wisdom and pub
lie and private virtue of Thos Benton Of Missouri
BY his powerful and uniform support Of the principles
ofJefsrsonsn democracy throughout long and illus
trous senatorial career charac sfssd by
dustry and devotion to the interests Of the country he
has won proud pre- eminence among tho statesmen Of
rican democracy.
These may be taken for what they will pass
for in the market but we think that Mr.. Van
Buren, speaks too positively when he says that
| the delegates from their convention would un-
doubtedly be received in the Baltimore conven-
ton. We believe, on the contrary, that there is
every probability Of their being refused admis-
sion for this quarrel is confined to the demo-
cracy of this State, and the principle of the Will
mot proviso is expressly repudated by the demo-
cracy in other parts of the country, and especial
ly in the South aad Southwest.
The barn-burners of New York are, therefore,
| isolated and alone, and the question which next
anses, is, what will they do in case their dele
| gates are denied admittance into the Baltimore
convention They will not support the nomi-
nee of that convention; for whoever he may be,
! he will be opposed to the Wilmot proviso-the
principle of which they are pledged to sustain
to the last extremity. Looking over their pro-
ceedings in convention, therefore, and the reso
lutions and expressions in favor of General Tay
lor, it would not surprise US much If they were
to adopt the hero of Buena Vista as their candi
date, and support him, in connection with thai
portion of the wing party who are known to bt
favorable TO him. If they do, Gen. Taylor viii
be certainly run as candidate in other States
If he be nominated by the whig convention
we'll and good; if not, he will be run rs an indie
pendent candidate, and will take away great
portion OF Mr.. Clays strength, particularly in the
South and West, where the old General is SO
popular, and where he has been repeatedly pu
forward as a candidate for that high office.
With the assistance of the barn burners of New
York, and the whig votes which General Taylo
would get throughout the country, result might
in all probability, be produced which would make
the election of the next President devolve on thu
House of Representatives. Now, which of thu
three-Taylor, Polk, or Clay-would the House
of Representatives vote for? Which :?
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