The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-26
Political Conventions.
THE WIGS OF PENNSYLVANIA.
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Political Conventions.
THE wings OF PENNSYLVANIA.
HARRIsBuRe, March 25, 1852.
The Wing State Convention met in the Court House
At nine o'clock and temporarily organized by appointing
David Leech, Of Armstrong county, as president Wi'h
two secretaries.
The roll Of members was then called and the delega
tons found be full from every part OF the stare
committee appointed to report permanent onl-
GERS Of which Ner Mddleswarth was chosen chairman.
The body then adjourned to meet at ii O'CLOCK IN the
hall Of the House Of Representatives.
The Convention again met at IL O'Clock. The Hon.
VIM Jessup, of Suquehanna county was elected presi-
dent, with large number Of vice-prcsidents and
The following committee appointed to prepare
folutions:-Messrs. kilnger Penniman Darragh Curtin
Johnston of Cambria Jones, G. Myers, Corryel Bull
Brooke, Kelso, and Wether1ll.
long discussion ensued the proprety Of appoint
ing delegates to the National Convention after which
the aasemblage adjourned until three O'Clock
On re-assemblng, Mr. Kiinger moved that delegates
vote rra their preference Of candidates for nom
nation the Presidency; whereupon hundred and
thrice en- voted Winfield Scott and five voted
for the nominee of the National Convention
Ex-Governor w + Johnston, Morton McMichael, and
John G. Kunke. were then elected Senatorial delegates
to the National Convention.
Nominations then made for Canal Commissioners
and one ballot taken without eiiectng choice.
Adjourned until seven O'Clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention met at half past seven o'clock, and on
the third ballot nominated Jacob Hoffman, OF beTk as
the wing candidate for Canal Commissioner. The no
mination unanimously ratified.
Alexander H. Brown, Of Northampton, James Pollock,
of Northumberland and Samuel A. Purvance Of Butler
were elected Senatorial electors
The other electors from the various districts arefom
the LIST. William Hughes; I'd, James Traquar; 3D. John
w. Stokes; 4th, John p yerree; 9th, Spencer McIyan
9th, James W. Fuller 7th, James Penrose; 9Th, John
11th Davis Atom 18th, NJ G. Mercer; 18th, Ner Mid
deswarth; 14th, James H. Campbell; 18th, james D.
loch 18TH Ralph Drake 10TH John Linton; 2Oth Arch
bald Robinson; 21st, Thos. j. Bingham; 22d, Lewis L.
Lord 2ad Christian Myers sth Dorman Phelps,
Kunkle and NJ McMichael, Senatorial delegates.
The Representative delegates arc-1st Jacob Lancas
ter I'd, Isaac Hazehurst 3d. Benjamin +. Brown 4th,
John Bringhurst; 9th, George II Michener 7th Wash
Townfend; Sth John Strohm; 9th David Stout 10th,
penn%an l1th Joshua Gornly 18th william liam
jamin IL Mcsser; 10th, Gen Joseph D. Simpson, 18th,
p Jacobs 18th, John R Edie 10th, Samuel L. Russell;
S. King 23d Elijah Rabbit; oath, John Patton
The Committee on Resolutions reported series, which
unanimously eoncurrcd in by the committee, and
unanimously adopted by the Convention.
After transaeting other business Of public import
the Convention adjourned with nine hearty cheers
for General Scott.
THE VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS.
RICHMOND, March rs, 1859.
The Democratic State Convention fully organized
this morning by the election Of John Barbour pFesi
dent, and the various subordinate officers.
Several speeches made by prominent members Of
the two divisions Of the party and they had very har
monizng effect upon the subsequent action Of the dele
gates.
The usual committees appointed, with whose 70
ports the session tonight will wind up.
NO nominations Will be made TIL tomorrow.
No depression Of preference for any Presidential noi
will 1t is understood be made-the old and young de-
mocracy having found each other formidable that
truce has been deemed prudent.
The Canadian Anti-slavcry Society.
TORONTO, March, IS 1852
The hrst anniversary meeting Of the Anti-Slavery
Society Of Canada held last night The attendance
was large The report Of the Society denouncos the
African emigration scheme and estimates the number OF
coorcd persons in Canada West Mt 0000 resolution
was passed inviting fugitive slaves to come to Canada
Another Rebellion In Northern Mexico.
New ORLEANS, March "a, 1852
Advices from Brownsville Texas report that General
Canales had pronounced againshe Central government
on the 18th inst.
Steamboat Explosion-F1vc Lives Lost.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, March rs, 1852
The boiler Of the steamer Pocahontas exploded the
18th inst about fifty miles above Little Rock Five lives
lost The full particulars Of the disaster have not
yet come to hand.
Fire Mt Geneva.
GENEVA March Is, 1852
A fire was discovered about O'Clock last night in
the brick block occupied by L. w Lacy crockery and
c. b. Ackery, hardware, which was entirely consumed
Loss $15,o0o-partialy insured.
Produce In Store Mt Rochester.
RocHEsTER, March rs, 1852.
The amount Of flour in store in this city is 20 bbls
Of wheat, 5000 bushels Wheat comes in slowly from
the country, and brings "a cents per bushel.
Navigation In the West
CINCINNATI March %. 1852
The Miami canal is open to Toledo. The river i,
in good nayigable order.
The Steamship Empire City.
New ORLEANS March %. 1852
The steamship Empire City sails for New York to-mor