The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-22

do not think il necessary TO trouble the convention
with any attempted demonstration as to whether
correct not in the remarks.
After further proceedings, the resolution pro-
posing to expe Mr.. Raymond was laid upon the
table
The convention proceeded to the forty seventh
vote, during which several gentlemen addressed
the body, expressing their views to the relative
candidates. They loudly appauded, and
many bouquets thrown down TO the speakers
from the galleries.
There being no choice, the convention proceeded
to the forty eighth trial.
The change in the vote of Missouri Of three for
Scott called forth applause, did also the loss of
one vote for Fillmore, by division in Kentucky.
Numerous bouquets were thrown to various dele
cations from the galleries.
The forty eighth vote was then announced and
received with great applause.
The forty ninth vote was then commenced.
The change in the vote of Rhode Island re-
ceived with great applause.
When Virginia was called
Mr.. Bolts sad that he desired to relieve himself
Of responsibility for that portion of the delay
which might attach to him. He had voted for Mr..
Fillmore for four ballots. He did SO to show that
he had the utmost confidence in his Admnistra-
ton. He then in favor of changing the vote OF
his district. but was ovcrrulcd by his two col
leagues [Applause.l
MIR. - said that he and his colleague from
the Richmond district perfectly willing to
take all the responsibility of voting for Mr.. Fill
more, and they would continue to assume and bear
that responsibility to the last. IAppIause.l
When the vote Of Kentucky announced that
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that the second district tied, not because he
had any want of confidence in Mr.. Fillmore, but
because he was satisfied he could not be nominated
by the convention Hi SEES
Mr.. Ward, Of Florida rose when that State was
leave was granted. He said he desired to the
reasons which had influenced the vote of Florida,
and would influence it TO the last.
He had no hope Of influencing any one in the
convention. But if there a stampede, the little
State he represented desired to be right the re-
cord. That State was on the extreme southern
frontier, and he desired that the Wings of that
State should hereafter be able to state the reasons
which governed her representatives. He had heard
much of nationality in this convention. There
were National Wings in Florida, too, and they had
shown their devotion to the country when hercsics
and schisms were prevalent. They had no. come
up here presenting the name Of any southern man,
but simply desiring declaration OF principles.
That declaration had been given. But we don't
look upon that platform as containing any conces-
sion to the South [Applause ] 1t was no such
concession as demanded any gratuitou5 return.
The principles of that platform are either true or
not. If not, then every northern man who assent
ed to them has sealed his own want Of cantor. Mr.
Fillmore has never uttered any distinctive south
ern principle of politica. ICrics of "Order " "Sit
down." "Ballot."l
Mr.. Morton said that Florida, though small, was
in rs the banner Wing State; and he appealed that
his colleague be heard.
Mr. Ward continued. Though Mr.. Fillmore has
never uttered any distinctive southern principle,
yet we will support him here to- day, because dur
ing four years of administration he has sworn he
knows no law higher than the Constitution. GGreat
applause.l He pointed out the necessity for stand
ing by the Compromise.
Mr. Ward continued for q considerable time in
addressing the convention; but such was the noise,
confusion, cries Of order, cit down, &c, il was i'm
possible to hear him connectcdly. In conclusion,
he announced that the vote of Florida given
unanimously in favor of Fillmore.
The 49lh vote then announced, and the in
crease Of Scotia vote to l39 received with
Mr. Babcock, of New York, when that State was
called, rose to speak, but wa, not allowed to do so
The return Of Kentucky to Fillmore was received
With great demonstrations Of applause.
The vote was announced, and was followed by
cheering.
During the calling OF the fitch vote, when
Penney lvania was called
Mr. Hszlchurst Of that State, rose and al
lowed 10 speak for five minutes. He said that the
course he had pursued in the convention since il
met ss manifest TO all. He represented the second
district, being the city OF Philadelphia, and the
people Of that city have desired declaration, by
this convention, of the principles Of the great Wing
party. Tins has been done, and the Constitution
has been sustained. That Constitution was model
led in that city; and hs would sly to the South that
the great Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania has been
true to the Constitution since the day Of its adop-
ton.
lie had been in favor Of the declaration In favor
Of the Compromise He considered that the can
d.datcs themselves should have tuat Compromise
upon their forehesds II was due 10 the great
hero, Winfield Scott to the model President, and
that othsr great patriot whose name everywhere
wa, known az the great defender OF the Constitu-
ton that this declaration should have been made
II WAS due also to tho great man who framed and
finished that Compromise. lie had voted all along
for Mr. Fillmore, and he now, in announcing the
twenty seven votes Of Pennsylvania for General
Scott, did 50 because it was for a candidate who
was in f,vor Of every principle Of the Compromise
tGrest appaufcl
Mr. Layton, Of Delaware, said that on Saturday
ast he bod given notice that it, on the fftieth
ballot, no nomination made, be would move
an adjournment sin, die; but at the suggestion Of
friends. he would not now make any such motion,
but would give the three votes of Delaware for
Winfield Scott
The fihy.frst vote was then announced.
During the call the fifty second vote, when
Tennessee was called, tho chairman said he was
directed by a majority Of the delegates at large
from that State, four dissenting to give two votes
for Scott, and also to give the votes Of two Of the
district, for the came man. [Chccrs and loud mp
plaUscl
The announcement Of the whole eleven votes Of
Illinois for Scott was much applaudcd. The
greatest excitement noise, loud talking, and con-
fusion prevailed all over the hail. The result OF
the ballot was chcored and hissod in the galleries.