Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-05

casioned by this fond embrace, and Mr..
Brownlow took his seat, with his brow radiant
with joy, amid the cheers of all present.
The vote for President was then proceeded
with, the name of each member being called,
each State being entitled 10 its vote in the
Electoral College, the absantees TO be voted
for proportionably By the votes cast; no State
not represented to be entitled to vote, with
the following result:
For Willard Fillmore, l79
George Law, "a
Carrot Davis, 10
Judge Mclean. IS
Samuel Houston, 8
Kenneth Rayner, Il
The Chair declared that Willard Fillmore
having received a majority Of the votes cast,
was the nominee of the Convention for the Of
fee of President of the United States.
Mr.. Scraggs, of y. Y, said, as he had first
nominated George Law for President, he now
moved that Willard Fillmore be declared the
unanimous choice Of the Convention.
The motion being put. 1t was carried by a
tremendous shout of 'sAyes.'
Six hearty cheers were then given, and the
greatest joy prevailed, amid all present, there
being at this time 600 outsiders in the room,
who gave vent to their feelings of delight in
tones Of thunder. Mr.. Reedy, Of Tenn, pro-
posed three cheers for New York, which were
given. Loud cries now ensued for Brooks, Of
n. 7. Three cheers were given for Kentucky.
Mr.. Boiling, Of Va, said he came here on a
platform ssof right and victory" We had now
got Fillmore, and We wanted one-of the two
old Hickorys. lie therefore nominated Gen.
Call, Of Fla, for Vice President, and eulogised
him as a man Of truth, courage and ability.-
Kenneth Rayner, Of y. C. was also nominated.
Gen. Call, said he was deeply impressed
with the gratitude Of his brother in nominating
him for the distinguished Office. He desired
TO say he was one man of the American party
who wanted nothing for himself, hut al for
his country. His hands had ever nlinistered
to his necessities, and hoped they would con-
tinue to do so hereafter. All he wanted was
peace. harmony, and the prosperity OF the
country. He, therefore, most respectfully de
clined the distinguished honor, ard begged Il
be permitted to present one more acceptable,
! He proposed the name Of Andrew Jackson
Donnelson, OF Tennessee. Immense applause
followed this announcements Mr. Call c]oatin.
ued his remarks, and said that Mr.. Donnelsor
rr,s ., o-,sI1- zsa--zn- Gr~raais0~
and was aid de camp from the time he gradu-
ated at West Point. He knew him 20 be a
man OF the highest honor and capacities wor-
thy Of any position that might be assigned
him. No man knew more of the Fast admin
istrations. who had never been President, than
Mr.. D, lie was his aid in war, his private
secretary and confidential friend and adviser.
The speaker finished his remarks by saying
that he was personally aware Of the fact that
Gen. Jackson was more indebted to Mr.. Don
nelson for the brilliant success Of his admin
i~stration than any other living man.
Mr. Brooks was loudly called for. He pro-
missed that, while Mr.. Fillmore would be true
TO the North, aud maintain her honor. he
would be equally SO to the South and the Con
stitution, and that New York would not dis
honor the nominee.
Mr.. A.. II. Il. Stewart former Secretary Of
Interior under Mr.. Fillmore, promised that
old Virginia would be carried for Fillmore
and Donaldson.
Mr.. Andrews, Of Virginia. nominated Percy
Walker, of Alabama. for Vice President.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot
for a candidate for Vice President. The bal
loting was attended with much excitement and
the frequent change created difficulty in ma
king short a correct record. The candidates
at first voted for, were VIM R. Smith, of Ala,
Andrew Jackson Donnelson, of Tenn, Percy
Walker, of Ala, a. H. II. Stuart. Of Va, Il.
J.. Gardner, of Mass, and Kenneth Rayner, Of
n. C. But after the vote had been called,
delegates from different States arose. and
changed their votes in favor Of Mr.. Donnelson.
The result was announced as follows:
For Percy Walker, S
II IL Smart