Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-08

Total 1928
North Carolina o. 'eo!Si" ~, Ai'"'''u = .e'e' y ~
INA NOTWITHSTANDING s. Vermont s. Massachusetts
Rhode Island Connecticut Ne" 9IK l. worm Caiolna
4 Mississippi Ohio g. Tennessee p Illinois l. Arkansas
Florida . Iowa. Wisconsin >. Caipr!i. |. I"ai ".
Far Massachusetts 2, New York % Total %.
Observation-Disclosures !, Ohio |, Texas /. Total D.
For Buer-Ohio l.
wearcd and broken down, the Convention. at nearly
o'cork, adjourned till Tomorrow morning at9
FIFTH DAY--SATuapAy, JuyE >, 1852
1c Convention was called o.ter al 70 minutes pass
o'clock. ,.r p,;
On motion the reading Of the journal was dispensed with
Tn. convention then proceeded 10 the tny-touh ballot
with the following result
C,ss-Maine 3 New Hampshire 5, MASSACHUSETTS, ~,
CONNECTICUT 3, New York Il, New jersey I Delaware
Maryland $ Louisiana Ohio is, Kentucky r. Tennessee
Indiana Is MISSOURI y hiciiSih y io"" = "'s'osH -
DousIas-slaac s. Vermont 5, Massachusetts Rhode
,ns Connecticut 3 New York |, Mississippi ONO s.
eensin ?, California l-53.
Buchanan Maine Pennsylvania q, Georgia 10, Ala
bamn 9 Tennessee l. California l-l9.
Observation-Disclosures p New York %, North Carolina
9-33
Dickinson Virginia Is, Florida lilo.
Hous,on-oh!o !, TeSas4-o
Buter-Oho /.
When the name of Maryland was called
Mr. Jarvis Spencer Of Maryland arose and said Before
announcing the OF Maryland this morning, che desires
TO be heard though me for few minutes
Cries of mo, no, no." "Hcar hear
Leave being granted
am sure the feeling Of the country ana OF this conren
on every gentleman should come here to-day ANXIOUS
TO bring the deliberations of this convention 10 hnai re-
suit The eyes Of this nation anXiOusly upon u.s. Inc
nbIic puse is feves We told yesterday that the
chairman of the Committee the Platform Mr. Brown Of
Tennessee was ready TO present tie PLATFORM and we want
Stonl1p mia nd
inscribed with principles Applause. Where Is the de-
mocraic principals of COMPROMISED Ii genemcn are 10
hold with enlcly 10 their candidate when stall we ever
have result7
Cries OF "vote, vote" "Givc your vote"
Mr.. Spencer. Wehavs but word more TO say. We have
sairit OF compromise i'm the gave yesterday;
and if Others will but show the spirit, that
in twenty five minutes The nomination caa be made We
will now proceed to give our vote with the conieh, hope
and expectation tina will be agreeable the vcnon
AMI the country Maryland her eight votes ior Lewis
Cass OF Michigan Loud applause.
During The latter part OF the GentHrans remarks nc was
con,inu1y interrupted by cries Of Vote, vote" Give
YOUR Vote &c. and with difficulty that he was heard
at the distance of few feet.
When the name Of Virginia called,
Judge Barbour announced as her vote fifteen Tor Daniel
S. Dickinson of New York. Applause
Governor Dickinson then requested permission Of The
Convention 10 address them lew moments.
Cries Of "Yes, yes, " "Go on, 20 on"
Leave being granted,
Governor Dickinson proceeded say here 20
speak but should be much mere or much less liam hu'
man il could sir here THESE circumstances and be 81
lent or if coal! arise and address this Convention upon
this occasion wntu very deep emotion came not here
for myself the servant Ot others clothed Win
the high responsibility which is my hisa. ambition 10
discharge [Appiusc came here not win instructions,
but yet with spontaneous feeling Of expectation stronger
and deeper than any Instructions that would vote Tor and
use all honorable exerions procure the nomination Tor RE-
slent the United States OF Lewis Cass ol Michigan
Loud md long applause from all portions {" the hall End
galleries Bouquets also thrown towards the Honorable
gentleman from all portions of the hail and galleries, aad II
was some before order could BIO restored as 10
allow him 10 proceed -
trial and yicissuies have been cothef with the high
est onors that the sovereignty of my State coni con-
fer upon me. have also seen the time when was CO.
vercd with SCOTS and reviHgs. But amid all the
varying Of my !!e have never found myself IN
position so trying this in which ] am now placed.
But shall hssituIe!-shaIi waver in tie discharge 81
ms duty? No. never will be sincere and sn? TIA! IN
my opinion has mortal man mad such honora rerd
him rs have had From the time took my seat in this
convention even against my express eqhes:, umn VINO
never knew except BY Icpatationmen who never "a"
except in this budy-mer coming from ir." "lsa!st
Statc-lyc css in their mite Ike The 'dow into the treaS-
ry- have given their single or !cc proud ol H.
shall cerah j. my latest breath as bright rosebud III
the wreath of honors confsed upon me- And again. WIN
my so!catinn-aye, even against ny GnnG,t 'cl's'
what do now! Why Sir, tue land o. Prcs!cnta-
the Old Dominon-has here and laid dOw her highest
honors my feet. Applause Fi;einl Is the land OF c!ii-
va.y, the land o! generosity the la'i Of lsn and ho1v
iulpulses-n land Tint Of a ohes would be willing 10 res
cue me from any step that would stain my memory ana T
eputat ton in the least degree. Aud know that Virginia
would ask take the nomination under such tlrcd',
stances. rs compliment OF the hleics! ell .:ac'cr
shall cherish il while memory performs It's functions a.
compliment unsuu!ht, un!eqneSted. AMI against my
own wishes she has brought il rae, and such ii is
of the mDrc value. May | not, then, ask thai while
they that cannot consent 10 receive this nomination
without incurrng the mputalon of unfaiVhulncs 10 the
wishes and expectations OF my constituents, Ia
tho they have conferred upon ne, without doing VI
olence my sense oil propricty- (ppausrl with
out turning my back upon my old aud h2n"Lsi Trend,
who expects 10 stand forth here for hir rs do stand
Drlh while cay, they cannot expect me To accept me
honor they have p7orrcd mc-"hic tell t.nl also
that nothing could have been rendered me- even tie sll-
est hoaors of the government they he'll! the electoral
vote tho President ot the United Siates-nothing
could have been rendered me- By which should haye
considered myself highly ccmpimcntcG es am now
while thcy scc al this will Virginia sill refuse 10 listen 10
met will say 10 my Southern friends whom have met
here that shall 90 home pondcf if not better man
have met them here, and have received from ;c the as.
sancr of abiding faith that Though truth be crushed
10 earlh it will rise again." May ] not then, Invoke
nv Southern friends, when they that cannot accept
when they suruly ask 10 accept-'o stay my
hands while | perform my duty? May not invoke the
Old Dominion by the history Of tie past by the Tuition OF
the present and by great and abundant promises Il" The
future and stay my hands and 90 with ne io'
the nomination of Lewis Cas- of Michigan! Applause,
and cies of MOL They have said that he is unac,
ccpabe TO them. Can find single inIivdua. Who would
BE- acceptable all Ciu the whole United State,
from The eminent and accomplished statesman Of PennsyIva
MIA the Hero of San Jacnoro over the whole list OF
cannot b. passed. Every one can say something IN regard
10 some of the candidates thai will show him 10 be unaccep-
table 10 soRlo OF them and 10 all would say
Co. wiser thou. and IN thy scale Of stnie
Weigh thy nrinIon against Providence;
WHIST thou iancles, such,
Say hero lie gives too little, there too much >
have but little TO sYy and hope may be allowed
20 say that (App!anse and cries of "go on 0n May
be long time before sha! al come here in favor OF ono
man: have great many stars in galaxy OF great
men, and shall always be divided But let compro
mise Us cannot all unite upon man.
| tender my most sincere thanks 10 tho convenon my
choicest heart-cfsring TO The Old Dominion, and 10 my
southern friends from end Of the South to the other
and 10 every State in the Unon FOR the good temper thai
has prevailed here during the session Of this convention
beg them 10 ask 10 depart from the course OF my
du1y but rather help perform my duty under The cir
cu,nsanccs My spirit is willing ard my flesh is not weak.
will from my course for the highest temp
taons that can BIO offered will not tempt to do
Forgive for ie!anins you, out Of consideration of
the position in which am placed. applause and cheers
Ar Shelton F. Lcakc Of Virginia 10y general consent
said In reply tine remarks of Mr.. Dickinson, desire
10 make single remark. Mr. Macon OF Nor Carolina Do
cacd fifty years ago. that the Presidency neither 10 be
sought declined The very fact that tho distinguished
gentleman from New York declines is the highest argument
in his favor He has Intrigued for the Presidency We
want 10 urge upon him. he has not urged upon US.
The vote having bsen announced us above.
Gov. Brown of Tennessee, inquired tho convention de-
sired report from the committee on resolutions?
UNo ) up1 nrIsr