Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-11-29

ronort
Foa PRESIDENT.
GEORGE AsHMUN, of Springfield.
FOR vICE-PREsIDENTs.
suaolk-Albert Fearing, Jonathan Preston.
Essex-Amos Abbott, Geo. Wilson.
Middlesex-Eiakim Morse, Tappan Wentworth, James
Brown.
Worcester Joseph Bowman, Albin Cook.
Hampden-Wm. G. Bates Chauncey B. Rising.
Hampshire-MyTon Lawrence, Osmyn Baker.
Franklin-Chester Bsrdwel, Franklin Ripley.
Berkshre-Edw. A. Newton, Chas. H. Plunkett.
Norfolk-samusI H. Valley, Edmund p Tieston.
Pymou,h-Wm. Bsyles, Seth sprague.
Bisto-A. H. Rowland, VIM. A. Crocker.
Barnsable-John jenkins, Geo. Marston.
Nsntucket--Wm. MITCHELL j. w. Barrett.
Dukes-Daniel Fisher
SECRETARIES.
Henry voss Of Springfield. Geo. W. Richardson Of Wor-
cester NJ F. Bryant Barre, PerIey Poorc OF west New
buy Matthias Ellis Of Carver John g. Keyes Of Concord
Wendell T. Davis Of Greenfield.
The report was unanimously accepted, and VIM.
Hayden, of Boston. and Ansel Phelps, Jr. conduct-
ed Mr.. AsHAUN to the Chair, who, upon taking it,
addressed the Convention as follows:
Feow-ctizens most readily obey the voice which calls
the duties Of this place. For while, in such
bly, this may well distrust my right to the emnence TO
which your partially hes raised me, yet, entering do
into the which has brought together with my whole
heart and whole SOUL will shrink from any kind de-
gree responsibility which its friends may t to throw
upon me. Believing that the end which aim is
couns good enlist for the war; and here to 60 through
it, shoulder to shoulder with all who will rally to the flag
which this day unfold the breeze In the front rank
there wherever you may choose post stand ready
TO obey your orders.
Fellow citizens, have just passed through struggle in
State of great interest and severity Issues local
questions have My mingled in the contest and have pn
cipay engossed attention That contest is now
and, whatever the result may be, that there is
here who does not feel that be has done his whole duty
But we now summoned different neldto contest
which will field that has only the boundaries of this
spread Republic for limits and which will involve
questions Of infinitely greater Intensity From topics of
State and municipal character turn TO questions OF
high national policy.
The approach Of he day which for period of four years
fixes the destiny Of this great Republic has called together
here for debeaisn and consultation and preparation for &C
on In the future Of those coming four years who can
how much may be wrapped which is to affect the
and prosperity Of country, the stability Of the Constu-
onnay, the very existence Of nation itself For good
for evil the suiages of the people about commit all
these to delegated hands To that those hands shall
be sa shall be pure shall be directed by wise heads and
patriotic hearts, far may be in power come
here to-day.
And have not come TOO soon. In less than twelve
month from this hour this whole question Of the Presidency
and the future administration Of the Government will have
been settled and all have passed away from the control of the
people. Public attention is fast being fixed upon it, and If
desire to have voice influence in cannot speak
too act too firmly If need to look for examples
ousy could readily point the action Of respectable
assemblies Of people in other States which have already given
ueance their preferences To the expressions Of those
preferences give the respectful consideration. The
high character Of those who compose those assemblies we'll
Of those in whose favor they declared preference justly
entities them to such consideration But here 1oU
toerpress preference, and to declare defer
nnation And have gathered together all parts Of
the Commonwealth to give to that determination form and
substance which shall show
ofpupose and command from friends in sister Suites
that respectful consideration which all times have
corded to them.
Nor the movement which we contemplate sectional
very
place ourselves has for any sectional motive pur
pose. The ground which occupy will permit such
plant to grow Massachusetts in her former votes in Pres
dental elections, has shown eaouses sectional
purposes. The cheerful jealous, and triumphant support
which she has given candidates from other parts Of the
Union may be safely pointed to if needed any vindicaon
from any unjust charge this subject Our votes for the
great living of Kenucky-and long may he live
be loved by the country which he has served well -
and to him of Ohio, and him of Lousians whose untmey
deaths wrapped the whole Union in mourning, enough
for this.
The West and the South. EACH in its presented
their favorte candidates We gave them hearts and
suages We did stop ask under what latitude they
dwe We knew them be wise, patriotic, and capable men
Americans in the full and largest Of the word Wings
Of the order and Of the spirit Of the
Whigs-Unon Whies-snd with reluctant hearts we
rallied to their standards. And now in the spirit
which gave that support, turn Western and
Southern BRETHREN and ask Of them the
well support for the great Of Massachusetts,
whom Massachusetts this day presents to them
is appropriate part Of my duty is il my purpose,
to go at all al large into review Of the considerations which
prompt to the upon which about
These will be laid before you and before the people Of the
country by Others, and in command their pro
found attention. Still less need say single word in this
audience for the purpose Of warming your feelings towards
him to ~hom all hearts to-day with ardent love and
enthusiastic admiration which proud
and proclaim for the foremost of Massachusetts,
Of America only, but by the consent of enght
cned men the foremost Kring Of the worldt
And now fellowczens for the grea and holy work which
we have in hand
Mr.. AsHHUN took his seat amidst great APP
plause.
Mr.. ]. THOMAS STEVENSON then addressed the
Convention, speaking strongly in favor of the
nomination of Mr.. WEBSTER. His remarks were
received with loud cheering. In conclusion, he
moved that committee of one from each county
be appointed prepare an address to the people of
the United States. The Chair announced the fol-
lowing gentlemen constituting the above COM
mittee
EDWARD Everett and j. Thomas Stevenson, of Suffolk !;
Henry Hubbard Of Berkshire Edward Dickinson, of Hamp
snre george Dwight, Of Hsmpden; Almer Bsinard, Of
rIankhn =. H. Bullock Of Worcester Linus Child, of
Mddesex; w. ID Swan, Of Norfolk; T. E. Payson, Of
Essex u D. Fansworh, Of Bristol Philsnder Washbun
Of Plymouth John Doane, Of Barn.tabe William Barney
of Nan ucke.
A permanent State Commi,tee Of Corresnond.
ence then ordered to be appointed. and the
Convention took recess.
Al the afternoon session, the President s,,,ed
that in the morning COMMITTEES wae .nno;x.aI y.