The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-04

Whole number OF votes ..................T33
JOHN REED had .............,.....7 24
And there were scattering, OF which one was
for Jenny Lind
1t was then moved and voted unanimously, with
great enthusiasm, that George n. Briggs be sup
ported for re- election Governor, and John Reed
as Lieutenant Governor.
On motion, a committee of one member from
each Congressional district was appointed - re-
port an address and resolutions for the considera
ZION of the convention after which adjournment
took place to half.pas o'clock.
After dinner, at the hour appointed, the conven-
ton reassembled, and the President resumed the
chair. The committee not being ready TO report,
the Hon. Judge Barton being called on, addressed
the meeting in very interesting speech ON topics
pertinent 10 the occasion. When he sat down, En-
sign II. Lincoln esq, Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives, was called on who also addressed the
assembly in an eloquent speech.
The committee on the address and resolutions
having entered the hall, Col Bulloch, OF Worces-
ter, chairman Of the committee, reported an able
and animated address 10 the Wings Of Massachu-
setts which he read
The committee reported also the following reso-
buttons, which, with the address, motion, were
unanimously adopted, and were voted to be printed
in the Wing papers of the Commonwealth.
/. Resoved, That VIC hereby recognise tho hand
Of Divine Providence in the recent decease of Zach
airy Taylor the late President Of the United States
We mourn his loss and will gratefully cherish his
memory; for, like the father Of his country, he
won The popular heart, and obtained the highest
honors Of the nation by simply doing his duty.
2 Resslutd, That We repose entire confidence in
the ability wisdom, and patriotism OF the new Pre-.
sident Willard Fillmore, and his distinguished
cabinet, and We welcome them 10 the seat OF power
as cminonty qualified 10 guide our glorious Union
with honor, peace, and success, on lts destined
course, among the leading nations OF the earth.
3. Rssolued, That the industry Of the country,
in all It's branches, is justly entitled 70 the favor
and protection OF the National Government; and
recent events in Congress demonstrate that the
people cannot expect 20 obtain such tarifi, eH-
nv IA and hearty 0tiuFt secure the
election Of Wings 20 represent them in the Con
gress Of the United States.
4. Resolvsd, That the whigs Of Massachusetts,
believe IL 10 be among the evident and most im-
portant duties Of the General Government To make
appropriations from the national treasury for such
Improvements Of the rivers and harbors Of the diff
ferent sections Of the country NJ their several con-
ditons may require, 20 the end that the diversified
products Of mechanical and agricultural labou
may be freely interchangcd between the numerous
States Of our widespread republic.
5. R,,olueS, That Massachusetts avows her unsl-
terable determination 90 maintain all the primer
ples and purposes which she has in times past al
hrmed in relation 10 the extension Of slavery and
the measure Of success which has attended her OK
ortions is a new incentive 20 continue and perez.
we're in all constitutional efforts tii the great and
gOod work shall he accomplished and perfected.
g. Rssoip,d That IL il the duty Of all true friends
offrccdon, In and out Of Congress 10 watch the pro-
grcss OF the prcscnt free territories Of New Mexico
and Utah, aud 10 favor the adoption Of all practica
bic measures 70 secure their early admission a.
States into the vnion, with constitutions like that
Of their elder and free sister Of California.
z. Re,ofuod, That the Wing policy OF Ma,sa-
chusctts commends itself 10 the good will Of the
people, by ia legitimate and abundant fruits; VIC
point 20 our chufchcs-our hoOls rfsctoriosand
sbops-our railroads-our shipping, and
bouscs-our institutions Of charity and reform
our crowded cities and our thrifty farms-our free
laws and happy population; and to crown all, our
comfortable and peaceful homes; these arc the
practical results Of equal rights in all the pursuits
81 life in tbfs ftur bel .xreH
?. Rs,oired,. That the Wing party IL national
and not local party; there Whigs At the
South who have stood by its fortunes with o. much
frmness and devotion ss Whigs Of the North; and
although on questions which arc local In their
character and bearing, differences may doubtless
arise; yet on great questions which are national
in their character and importance. the Wing party
Of the Union - ONE; everywhere, North and
South, Fact and West, lie true members support
the Constitution in lie purity aud the USioS as
II IL.
9. Resolped, That our chosen candidates for Gov
ernor and Lieutenant Governor, George n. Briggs
and John Reed, good men aud true. having served
the State for series OF years with fidelity and die
charged every duty in manner satisfactory to
the whole people. are again recommended 10 the
support Of their fellow citizens who invoked 20
sustain these nominations with a zeal and energy
which will insure, as In times past, triumphant
result.
The Hon franklin Dexter being earnestly called
on by many Of the assembly to make an address.
rose and said that although he had not anticipated
making a speech, he should address the assembly
!. a few words With great pleasure. He proceeded
10 state the deep interest and anxiety which be had
felt on the occasion Of this meeting, from the APP
prehensiOn Of n discordance OF sentiment, on some
Of the subjects likely be brought into discussion.
which, II Il had occurred, might have been attend
/ ed with the most serious consequences. lie ex-
pressed his great satisfaction, in few brief aud
eloquent remarks, upon the proceedings Of The
meeting, at the harmony which prevailed, and The
disposition manifested by members OF The party
Of all shades Of opinion, some Of the quos'ions
which had been lately cUntroverted with 30 much
earnestness-to cooperate cordially in sustaining
measures essential TO the public welfare, which re-
ccive the unanimous approval Of the party.
After n vote Of thanks 10 the officers Of tho day,
which was moved by Hon. John G. Cray, and car
RED unanimously, The meeting was dissolved.
RobsrSo a MEMBER or CoNeREss while the