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ATHENS, GA., THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 22, 1843. ««. o F ub^
VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 11.
awjcrttsrmcuts.
R. J. MAYNARD,
B. W. BOSS, Dentist,
W ILL visit Athens during tlie present year and
remain in town the two last weeks in the
months of May, July, September and November. He
may be found, when in town, at the Franklin House,
a No. 35.
March 30.
ATHENS DAGUERREAN GALLERY.
J. H. BUSHNELL
I NVITES the attention of citizens and visitors of
Athens to his
DAGUERREAN ROOMS,
where ho continues to execute his superior DA-
CUERREOTYPES, at prices suited to the times.
Athens, May 4
Dr. H. SEGER,
SURGEON DENTIST,
W ILL practice in the various branches of his
profession, Ift the counties of Clark, Ogle
thorpe, Wilkes, Columbia. Greene and Morgan.
He is prepared to perform all operations on the
Teeth in a neat and careful manner; and all his
work is warranted to give satisfaction. Lettcre
will reach him cither at Athens or Lexington, and
all calls will be promptly attended to. When in
Athens, be may be found a\ the residence of Mr.
G. T. Winfrey. He will visit the residences ol
those needing bis services, when desired.
[References.]
Rev. Dr. G. F. Pierce, Columbus.
• 44 W. H. Ellison, Prest. F. C., Macon.
Wn. M. Crumley, Athens.
44 W. R. Branham, Macon.
44 Samuel Anthony, Athens.
April 30,1848,
The Fino Arts.
E DWARD S. DODGE, Artis/, has the
pleasure to inform the citizens of Athens and
vicinity, that he has taken rooms over the Post Of
fice, where be would be pleased to accommodate
all those who may wish a likeness of thcmsel
or friends, either on Itory or Cantass.
Likeness in all cases warranted, and the paint
ing of the highest polish. A number of specimens
of his painting may bo seen at his rooms—which all
are invited to call and examine,
lone 8,1848
K. SPENCER,
D E N TIS T....AT H E N S, GA.
FINE HORSE ANP BUGGY FOR SALE.
FINO any person wanting a fino Horse and good
JL Boggy, an opportunity is now offered to pur
chase cheap. The horse is a well broken North
ern poney—a remarkably fast trotter, (perhaps un
equalled in these diggins) sound and in fine condi
tion. The Buggy is a neat, substantial, fashiona
ble article, good as now. They will be sold either
together or separately as the purchaser may desire.
For further particulars, inquire at this office.
Athens, Juno 8, 1848.
Jpoctrg.
ANGRY WORDS.
Angry v
rords are lightly spoken
ash and thoughtless hour—
Brightest links of life arc broken
lly their deep insidious power;
Hearts inspired by warmest feeling
Oft
before by anger stirred,
ent past human hearing
ingle angry word,
jison drops of care *tnd sorrow,
Bitter poison drops are they,
]!,
Angry words—O let them r
From the tongue unbridled slip,
May the heart’s best impulse ever
Check them ere thy soil the lip.
Love is much too pure and holy,
Friendship is too sacred far
For a moment's reckless folly
Thus to desolate and mar.
Angry words are lightly spoken,
Bitterest thoughts are rashly stirred;
Brightest links of life are broken
By a single angry word.
MEMORY.
When backward, through departed years
On memory's wing we stray,
How oft we find but founts of tears
Along the wasted way!
The heart will vainly seek the light
That rested there before,
And sadly turn to mourn the blight
Of all it loved of yore!
We watch for footsteps that have come
To breathe the twilight vow,
We listen—for the silver tone
Of voices—silent note !
We gaze on old familiar things,
And marvel that they bear
No gladness to our spirit's wings
Like what of old was there!
Even thus, when through departed years,
On memory’s wing we stray,
We find, alas! but founts of tears
Along the wasted way.
Miscellaneous.
Ill LI., ROSS «t CO.,
A RE now receiving a good assortment ol i
Spring and Summer goods,cnnsisting in part of
Tissue, Camelhsir, Florence and Plaid Silks,
Printed, Plaid, and French Barage Granadims. J.
A Madonas, French Organdies, Striped, Plaid and
Sprigged Lawns,Mourning Silk, Ginghams, French
and American do., Book Swiss, Soft, Mull and Ja-
-conct Muslins, Thread, Cambrics, French Cam-
Lrics^i large assortment of prints,brown and bleach
ed homespuns.
ALSO,
ten large and handsome assortment of Flor
ence, Cnamelion, and Fringed Brocades, Satin
Lace Brocades, Embroidered Parasols from $1 50
to $3 00.
Itonncta.
Misses Pedal Shell Gimp Bonnets, Ladies’ Gimp
Lace, Florence Braid, Eyelet Braid, Bird's Eye,
Common Straw, English do. Open Edged Logon,
China Pearl, Extra English Rice, Fine Pemeia,
.Neapolitan Bonnets, Ac., dec.
’Bonnet Ribbons, Neck and Cap do.
•Ladies’ Gloves, Lisle Thread, Colored Silk and
3Cid Gloves, Twisted Silk Mitts, Ac., Ac. l.a\vn,
Cambric and Bordered Hank’fs, Feather and Fold
ing Fans. Thread , Fancy Saxony Laces, Swiss
sum Jaconet Edgings and Inserting^, Vsl. and Gimp
Laces, Irish Linens from 374 cts to $1 50. Dam
nsk Table Cloth, in pieces, Napkins, Ac., &c.
Gem’s Dress GmiI*.
Olive paen, brown, American and French black
Cloths, French and American Cassiraers, Plaid
Cashtuarctts, Silk and Wool Tweeds, Silk Warp,
Codington’s Superior French Cottonades, Union
Drills, H. Bone White do., Silk Warp Cloth Vest-
ings, well assorted gloves, Suspenders, Hats, Caps
Ac., Ac.
Hardware, Saddlery, Crockery, Ac., Ac.,
mdexa
April 37, 1848.
44 The First Families.”^
The following story is not bad, though
it he at the expense of the “first fami
sh flash term, which the wits of
the South and Southwest have bestow
ed upon Virginians, who have migrated
thither, in consequence of the too ridicu
lous deportment of loo many of them:
From the Si. Louis Kcvcille.
An Illinois Sucker took a great dislike
to a foolish young Virginian who, a few
weeks since, was fellow-passenger with
him on one of our steamboats. The
Virginian was continually combing his
hair, brushing his coat, or dusting his
hoots—to all of which movements the
Sucker took exceptions, as being what
lie termed 44 a leetle too darned nice, by
half.” He Anally drew up his chair be
side the Virginian and began—
Whar might you be from,stranger?”
I am from Virginia, sir,” politely
answered the gent.
From old Varginia, I ’sposc?” says
the Sucker.
Yes, sir, old Virginia,” was the re-
ply-
'You arc pooly high up in the pictures
thar, I ’spose,” continued the first.
1 dont know what you mean by that
remark sir,” says the Virginian.
Oh, nulhin,” says the Sucker, 44 hut
that you are desp’rate rich, and hev bcu
brought up right nice.”
44 If the informatian will gratify you
in any’ way,” says the gent, patronizing
ly, smoothing down his hair, 44 1 belong
le of the first families.”
Oh! in course,”answered theSuck-
44 Well stranger, bein as you be
long to the furst, I’ll jest give you two
of the fattest shoots in all Illinois ef you’ll
ony find me a foliar that belongs to'onc
of the second Virginny families.”
44 You want to quarrel with me sir,”
says the Virginian.
44 No,stranger,not an atom,” answered
the Sucker, 44 but I never seed oneof the
a physician’s Testimony.
The foOowio* Utter* are prevented with a vkw of
ttsmw lady thowing the opinion* of Physician in rela
tion Mih« Medical valoo of DR. SWAYKE’S COM
POUND SYRUP OF IFILD CHERRY-
Dr. Swavnz—Dear Sir.: Having utctl your
. j pound Syrup of IFild Cherry, extensively in my
ilice, I wm requested by yoor Agent Dr. Crntcber, to
.express my opinion in writing, of iu properties as a
.remedial agent, I most cberfully comply, ns I feel by
,so doing,'! will discharge a debt I owe the commu
nity at large, and Physicians in particular. Aa mack
-as I detest Quack Remedies and Patent Nostrums, I
was induced from a failure of the
««nts, recommended in oormatei
.cases of Diseased Lh*z*, to try year preparation of
Prnnua Virginia, or Wild Caaatr. It is aafficicnt to
/•agjnttaLlwaseo '
.andsubsequentti— _ !■ . .. .
.cnee to all other remedies where aa expectorant is indi
cated. In the much dreaded Pneaaaonia or Disease of
she Lungs. In the alarming form in which it appears ’
• Kentucky, I regard itaaaa invaluable Remedy in t)
treatment of that disease. To afi vrbo know mo I have
>aid enough, but as this may be aeon by persona am of
rehe vicinity of Frankfort, 1 will briefly add, that I have
j been engaged iq an active practice of my profeseion of
IS year*. and am a Regular Graduate of Transylvania,
•nd thiaia the first Patent Medicine I e\
enough of to express an opinion io writing.
Tlie Dignity of Labor.
There is no word so much abqsed as
that of labor. The rich and poor, clerk'
and mechanic, merchant and farmed /.
all abuse it. One calls labor 44 dignity
another looks upon it as disgraceful.—
As applied to a man who works, the
word has a dignified connection only as
being the name for the employment of
one of God’s created beings* and in this
case its dignity is comparative accor
ding to the creature of whom it is spo
ken. Dignity cannot be applied to any
thing inanimate. It can only be applied
to sensitive lreings, and probably to,
man alone. Dignity cannot therefore
! predicated of labor. It applies to
b laborer, and not to him because he
a laborer, but as it respects his char
acter. Nor, on the other hand, can
degradation be applied to labor. Cus
tom, however, has taught us to regard
certain kinds of labor as dignified or
honorable, and certain other kinds de
grading. This is a false sentiment.—
Man should, aud yet will, be looked up
on with every mark of respect, inde
pendent of his daily occupation. The
right means to bring about such views
generally, is that of noble sentiment
and intelligence—holding up tbo man
for his worth independent of the name
of the occupation of which he honestly
labors. The mechanical classes are
divided into castes. One class of trades-
look down upoii another, and
all classes are more or less imbued with
the same feelings. Such sentiments
should be banished from every breast.
“’Tis worth that makes the man.”—
Scientific American.
Western Eloquence.
The following is an extract from the
speech of the Rev. Mr. Musroon of Cin
cinnati, made at the anniversary of the
New York Baptist Bible Society.
In reference to the kind of preachers
needed at the west, he says:
44 The education soaked in from the
outside, like a Thomsonian hath, is use
less there. There is no field for such
E rcachcrs. Black-board knowledge and
atin roots, emptiness in the head, green
glasses over the eyes, dyspepsia in the
stomach, and a diploma in his hand, do
not suit the people—they want what the
Scotch call ‘gumption’—they want men
like Ringgold’s llyingartillcry,who know
how to load and fire in the hottest of the
fight. There is no need to wait for a
church to call a pastor in the west; he
can call his church himself. With a log
cabin for a vestry, he can have around
him a cathedral whose arches were
wrought and wreathed, whose roof was
adorned in the way the temples of Greece
never knew—the blue sky is visible
through its dome, the setting sun streams
in between its pillars, and there, in a
garb as simple as the sublime truths he
tells, he can preach the Word of Life;
there is no need of fine linen in double
quantity—linen under and linen over his
garment—he will not want two shirts.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
National (fonuention. lie session, it is understood that they are
Janaary W»i 1847.
J.JI. ELLISON. M. D.
Fra Win County, Ky.
Frankfort, Kr n Jan. 7th, 1S47.
The above certificate is from one of our Thysiciai
living a few miles from berc, he is doing a very good
practice, and is considered a good physician,and stands
fair; ho it, be aaye, a regular graduate.
Da W. L. Clctchsx,
Druggist and Apothecary.
Since the introduction of my article to the public,
there have a number of unprincipled Individuals got
up nostrams which they assert contain Wild Cherry,
some are called “ Balsams,” “Bitters,'’ and even Syrup
of IF3d Cherry, but mine is the original and only gen
uine preparation ever introduced to the public, which
can be proved by the public Records of the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania. The only safeguard *l
imposition is to ace that my signature ia on each bottle,
impost t DU . IJ. S WAYNE.
Corner ofEigluh and Race at*. Philadclfb
t r * • * ;-'i*
John,Randolph.”
This molified the Virginian—--the hint
of a resemblance to the statesman was
flattering to his feelings, and he ac
knowledged relationship to the orator.
44 He,you know,” continued the Suck
er, 44 was a descendant of the Ingin gal
Pocahontas.”
“ You are right, sir,” answered the
other.
44 Well, stranger, said the Sucker.
44 do you know thar is anulher queer
thing allays puzzles me, and its this—1
never seed a Virgirinyin that did’nt
claim to be either descended from an
lngin, John Randolph or a nigger . r *
We need not add that the Sucker
rolled off bis chair—suddenly! They
were separated, and kept apart until the
Sucker got off at a landing near his
home. As be stepped ashore, he caught
sight of the Virginian on the upper deck,
and bailed him at once with—
1 say, old Virginny, remember—two
fat shoals for the first feller you find that
belongs to the second Virginia family f*
The 44 Peculiar Institutions. 1 '**-Mr. Cor
coran, of the New Orleans Della, has
gone north.* In a recent letter in the
Della, giving some account of his trav
els, fare, &c., he alludes to the univer
sal use in Georgia, of broiled chicken
for breakfast, dinner and supper, and
" ' * * “ ’ chic!
The Nuptials.—A young Scotchman
having wooed a pretty buxom damsel,
persuaded her to accompany him to a
Scottish Justice of the peace, to have
the ceremony performed. They stood
very meekly under the operation, until
the magistrate was laying the damsel
under the obligations to obey her hus
band. 4 Say no more about that, sir,*
said the half made husband, 4 if this
hand remains upon this body, I’ll make
her obey me.’ 4 Are we married yet ?’
said the exasperated maiden to the rat-
ifier of covenants between man and wo
man. 4 No,’ said the wondering justice.
4 Ah! very well,* cried she, 4 we will
finish the remainder to-morrow !* And
away skipped the damsel, congratulat
ing herself on her narrow escape.
Lamartine.—Accordiug to Howill’s
Journal, Lamartine resembles Byron in
his personal appearance: “There is the
same beauty of face and look; there
the same habits of elegance and
dandyism, the same tournure t a little
trimmed, a little English, perhaps, but
perfectly noble and distinguished.”—
Of Lamartine it i3 further said i 44 From
his true Christian faith,and the high and
generous principles which he has derived
fromitT we look for the introduction* not
only of greater stability into the new
Government, but for a higher policy,
buth domestic and foreign, than has
yet distinguished the State morality.”
Fit Cor Her Station.
When a man of sense Comes to mar
ry, it is a companion he wants and not
an artist. It is not merely a creature
who can paint and play, sing and‘dance
—it is a being who can comfort and con
sole him, and discourse and discriminate
—one whn ean assist him in liis affairs*
lighten his sorrows, gratify his joys,--
strengthen bis principles and educate his
chgjlren. Such is the woman who is
fit for a mother and a mistress of a fam
ily. A woman of the formerdcscriplion
may occasionally figure in the drawing
room and attract the admiration of the
company, but she.is totally Unfit for :
help-mate to a man, and to 44 train up a
child in the way it should go.”—-Hannah
Moore.
From the Baltimore Sun, 8tb mst.
national Whig Convention.
FIRST DAY.
Philadelphia, June 7, 1S4S.
The National Whig Convention as
sembled this morning, in the spacious
Saloon of the Chinese Museum, the en
tire floor being reserved for the dele
gates and members of the press, whilst
the galleries were crowded to excess
with spectators.
The Convention was called to order
at 11 o’clock precisely, when Henry
White, of Pennsylvania, proposed that
John A. Collier, of New York, be called
to the Chair, and Wm. S. Archer, of
Virginia, proposed that James Harlan,
of Kentucky* act as Secretary, until a
; >ermanent organization should be ef-
ected; which propositions-were adopted.
Mr. Collier, on taking the chair, re
turned thanks to the Convention for the
honor conferred on hinu
The Convention was then opened
with prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Bfainard,
invoking a blessing on their proceedings.
Mr. John Sherman, of Ohio, was ap
pointed an additional Secretary.
Mr. John W. Fowler, of New York,
moved that a committee on credentials
be%ppointed, but afterwards withdrew
it.
The roll was then called, and the del
egates answered to their names.
Mr King ofGa., moved that the del
egation from each State appoint a mem
ber of their respective delegations to
act as a committee of one from each
State to appoint permanent officers of
the Convention.
An amendment wais offered to the ef
fect that the committee be appointed by
the Chair and negatived.
The original motion was then carried,
and the following committee appointed
by delegations:
Maine—George C. Getchcll: New Hampshire—
G. W. Nesmith; Massachusetts—Geo. Ashmun;
Vermont—Solomon Foote; Rhode Island—J. F.
Simmon; Connecticut—James F. Babcock; New
York—N. Bowditch Blunt; New Jersey—William
Wright; Pennsylvania—Henry White; Maryland
—Daniel Jenifer^enator; Delaware—John Wales ;
Virginia—William Seymour; North Carolina—
Edward Stanly; South Carolina—G. S. Prior;
Georgia—Thomas B. King; Alabama—H. W.
Hilliard ; Mississippi—P. W. Tompkins; Louisiana
—S. J. Peters; Tennessee—Edwin H. Ewing;
Kentucky—John A.McClung; Ohio—James Col
lier; Indiana—S. Meredith ; Illinois—S. Lisle
Smith; Missouri—A. Carr; Wisconsin—E. D.
Murray; Iowa—E. P. Lowe; Arkansas— T. W.
Newton Michigan—Addison C. Comstock; Flor
ida—J. Fitzgerald; Texas—J. M. Ray.
A motion to adjourn to three o’clock
was then made and lost.
The committee just appointed then re
tired.
A motion to clear the galleries, on ac
count of the danger from the excessive
crowd in them, was then made and lost.
The rules of the House of Represen
tatives of the United States, so far as
they are applicable to the business of
the Convention, were adopted as the
rules of the Convention.
As no business could be brought be
fore the Convention until it should be
permanently organized, a motion for
adjournment was made until 4 o’clock,
and carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At four o’clock, the President pro
tem, called the Convention to order.
Mr..King, chairman of the committee
on organization, then reported the fol
lowing as permanent officers of the Con
vention :
President—Hon. John M. Morehead,
of North Carolina.
Vice Presidents:
Although the Convention has adjourn-
We should yield, fellow-citizens, on
this occasion, all our personal preferen
ces. Let us bring forward, for the good
of our common county, our united coun
sels and our united wisdom. Let us
rear our standard with the full determ
ination to carry it on to vicloty. [Ap
plause.] All we have to do is to select
a standard-bearer who will secure the
hearty co-operation of all sections of our
country in the common cause ofour coun
try's welfare. Let us have inscribed
upon our banner 44 the prosperity of our
country.” [Applause.]
It has been asserted that 44 to the vic
tors belong the spoils.” Let us dctcrrti-
that wc will be victors, and when vic
torious, if spoils we must have, let them
be the redemption of our country from
her present embarrassed condition, and
•eplenishitigher exhausted treasury, and
restoring her to that flourishing anti hap-
condilion from which she has fallen.
Let us endeavor to spread over our land
industry, peace and plenty, which shall
give to every laborer adequate employ
ment and remunerating wages—which
shall cause every sea to be whitened
with the sails of our commerce—which
shall make the produce of teeming fields
spread plenty over our own land, and
enable our people to extend to others
that bounty which a kind Providence has
bestowed upon us. [Great applause.]
Fellow Citizens:—If our delibera
tions are conducted with that order and
love of law which characterize the con
stituents who sent us here, we shall
have little cause to fear for our eventu
al triumph. [Applause.] And if our
spoils be such as 1 have described, spoils
which will bring prosperity to every
door, and cause the land to teem with
the blessings of a wise legislation and
well directed industry ; if, gentlemen,
tbe results of your deliberations shall be
to meet again at S o’clock this evening,
in general caucus, with closed doors.—
IL is thought that the nomination will
be made to-morrow morning.
SECOXD DAY.
Philadelphia, June 8, 1S4S.
The Convention assembled at 9 o’clock
this morning, pursuant to adjournment,
shortly after which the President enter
ed and called the Convention to order.
The Rev. Mr. Atwood, of the Metho
dist Church, opened the Convention with
an appropriate and eloquent prayer.
The minutes of 3’esterday’s proceed
ings were then reail and adopted.
Mr. T. B. King, of Georgia, chairman
of the committee on Credentials, then
presented their report, which was, in
substance, as follows:—
1st. That delegates were present from
all the States except Tex is, and that
their credentials were sufficient.
2d. That delegates had been appoint
ed by the State of Texas, but that they
had not yet reached the city; and that,
formity with the express desire
of the Whigs of Texas, in case of ab
sence of their delegates, the delegates
from Louisiana be empowered to repre
sent that State in the Convention.
3d. That the delegates from States
that are not fully represented, be allow
ed to fill such vacancies.
4th. That there were delegates pres
ent from the District of Columbia, and
it was recommended that they should
be allowed seats in the Convention, as
honorary members, but with no author
ity to vote.
An exciting discussion arose on the
proposition that the report be accepted
and that portion giving the delegates (
power to fill vacancies in their delega- j to restore to our country peace, harmony
lions, was finally rejected by a vote of and prosperity; to restore to the consli-
ayes 12G, nays 150. [Thirty out of ration its violated rights and powers,
the newspapers, it was ruled out of or* 4
der.
Leave bcing^granted, the letter front
Gen’l Scott was read. It was dated,
Washington June 3d, 1843, and after*
having acknowledged the receipt of a
letter from his correspondent, and ad
mitting the importance of the views that
had been laid before him, he states, that
until within a few days,he did not know*
that his name would be placed before
the Convention, and concluded by say
ing, that whether he received the nomi
nation of the Convention or not,he should,
as a Whig, feel himself under obliga
tion to support the nomination of the
Convention.
The Convention then proceeded to
ballot, which resulted as follows i
r 3
significantly asks, “if broiled chicken in
Georgia, is considered one of the pecu
liar iiuiitutions oftba&niib!**
. • -- 1 ...
A gentleman meeting one of his friends
who was insolvent, expressed great con-
Vennont—Horace Everett.
Massachusetts—Asahcl Huntington.
Rhode Island—Chas. Jackson.
Connecticut—Chas. W. Rockwell.
New York—Samuel Wood.
New Jersey—Joseph Porter.
Pennsylvania—Townsend Haines.
Delaware—John H. McFce. •
Maryland—Thos. G. Pratt.
Virginia—John Janney.
North Carolna—Edmund Deberry.
South Carolina—Edward Garnage.
Georgia—George VV. Crawford,
Alabama—John Gale.
Mississippi—James Metcalfe.
Jjnuisiana—Walter Brashears.
Tennessee—Levi K. Reese.
Kentucky—James Campbell.
Ohio-Joseph Vance.
Indiana-Joseph Warner.
Illinois—Ezra Baker.
Missonri—D. D. Mitchell.
Wisconsin—E D. Murray.
Arkansas—Thomas W. Newton.
Michigan—Joseph R. Williams.
Florida—Jasper Strong.
Jbhn Sherman, of Ohio. ,
Schuyler Colfax, of Indiatia.
John J; Pearson, of Pennsylvania.
Nathaniel Bowditch Blunt, of New York.
Nelson L. White, of Connecticut.
Edmund P. Huntet, of Virginia.
Port ns Barton, of Vermont.
E. W. Peck, of Michigan.
C. Ci Langdon, of Alabama.
Robert Mallory, of Kentucky.
C. J. Hutchinson, of Wisconsin.
John W, Wakefield* of New Jersey.
The report of the committee on or-
ganizaiion was unanimously accepted.
The President of tbe Convention, on
taking his seat, returned thanks for the
high honor conferred on him, in a neat
and appropriate speech.
A committee was then appointed on
disputed seals, and the Convention ad
journed to 9 o’clock to-morrow morning.
the forty absentees were from Tayh
States.]
The recommendation of the Commit
tee that Louisiana be allowed to vote
for Texas, was then adopted ; as also
that the delegates from the District of
Columbia be admitted to seats.
A question then rose as to the mode
of voting—whether it should be by Dele-
jates or by States, which was continued
until 2 o’clock, when an adjournment
was moved and carried.
The Convention adjourned until 4
o’clock for private session. The Hall
will not be opened to the public until six.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met again agreeably
to adjournment, at 2 o’clock, but the
doors were closed, and neither the re
porters or spectators admitted until 0
o’clock, I have no means of ascertaining
what was done in the interim.
At G o'clock, when the doors were
opened, a debate was progressing upon
a resolution requiring whig pledges from
all the candidates presented to tbe Con
vention.
Mr. Haskell scouted the idea intimat
ed by the resolution, that whigs would
vote for any body but a whig. No pledges
w.ere necessary, and be therefore hoped
that the resolution would be laid on the
tabic, and that the Convention would
proceed to nominate Clay, Scott, Taylor,
or any other good whig.
The president of the Convention pro
nounced the resolution to be out of order,
and a debate continued at considerable
length on an appeal from this decision.
Mr. Everett, of Vermont, spoke* upon
the question, but inaudibly.
Mr. Gentry followed. He said that
the original motion was to prescribe
the mode of election, and the amend
ment was to prescribe a test of opinion.
He considered that the people them
selves had determined that question, and
the nomination of this Convention would
sufficiently guarantee that the candid
ate was a whig. He concluded by mo
ving that the appeal be laid on the ta
ble, which was carried.
The previous question was then call
ed for and sustained.
The vote was then taken upon the
main question, and it was decided that
the vote should be taken vita voce, indi
vidually, until a majority shall have
been obtained.
The following is the address of Ex-
Governor Morehead, the President of
the Convention, on taking the Chair on
Wednesday afternoon:
Gentlemen of the Convention :—I do not
possess language adequate to express to
you my grateful feelings, and to return
to yon my profound acknowledgements
for the distinguished honor conferred up
on me by selecting me to preside
York,
Delaware!"^
Maryland,
Virginia,-
N. Carotin#*
S. Carolina,
Louisiana,
Texas,
Tennessee,
Kentucky*
Ohio,
Indiana,
the deliberations of this Convention. If,
gentlemen, I possessed qualifications,
either by experience or otherwise, for
the distinguished position—as I am con
scious I do not—^-tne obligations that you
have imposed on me would be far great
er than they would deserve, and there-.
cern for his embarrassment. 4 You are; The only question on credentials will
mistaken sir** was the reply, 4 *tfs not I, j be the right of the Louisiana delegates
doors who are embarrassed.* to act for Texas.
fore do I <
you, at this . „
The purpose lor which you have as
sembled here frora = every part of the
land, uniting in common council and de
liberation, is that of bringing relief to
our common country, and devising and
executing such schemes as are necessa
ry to b'er prosperity and. happiness.—
Order, wisdom and decorum should
characterize' our deliberations, and so
sure as they do, success will attend
them. [Applause.]
and to restore the administration of the
laws of our country to its pristine puri
ty ; if such should be the eflectsofyour
harmonious deliberations and your pat
riotic counsels, I shall deem it the proud
est legacy that I can bequeath to my pos
terity, that I had the honor to preside
over that council of sages whose delib
erations produced these happy results.
[Great npphiusc.]
Correspondence of tho Baltimore Patriot.
Philadelphia, June 8, 10 p. m.
The Chairman announced that the
Convention would go into an election for
President.
Lewis D. Campbell, of Pennsylvania,
proposed General WINFIELD SCOTT
of New Jersey.
Gov. Kent, of Maine, proposed Gen.
ZACHARY TAYLOR, of Louisiana.
[Great cheering.]
Asahcl Huntingdon, ofMnssacbusetts,
proposed DANIEL WEBSTER, of
Massachusetts.
N. B. Blunt, of Ncw-York, proposed
HENRY CLAY, of Kentucky.
Mr. Frees, of Indiana, proposed JOHN
McLEAN, of Ohio.
Mr. Wales, of Delaware, proposed
JOHN M. CLAYTON, of Delaware.
Mr. Sanders, of Louisiana, requested
leave to read a communication in Jcla-
>n to Gen. Taylor.
Leave being granted, Mr. Sanders
said that the opinions of Gen. Zachary
Taylor had been much misunderstood :
and knowing him to be a pure and una
dulterated Whig,—
A question of order was .here raised
and Mr. Sanders requested to read his
document, without making any formal
speech. He read accordingly.
It was a communication written by
the delegation of Louisiana, 4 predicated
upon the expressions and sentiments of
Gen. Taylor. This document went
to show that General Taylor had tak-
part in bringing his name be
fore the American people. His friends
throughout the Union had placed him
prominently before the people, as a can
didate for the high office that was once
held by the “Father of his Country.”
Under these circumstances Gen. Taylor
considered himself in the hands of his
friends, to be dealt with as they, not Ac,
should decide to be proper—and from
the circumstances with which lie had
been brought forward, he did not think
that he was at liberty to withdraw him
self, under any contingency. lie had
uot sought the office, he would uot af
fect to decline it. The document then
went on to say that Gen. Taylor wished
it to be understood that in Ins opinion,
his friends who took part iu the pro
ceedings of the Convention ought to
abide the decision and will of the Con
vention, and to sustain the nomination
of the Convention.
The written statement of the Louisi
ana delegation went on to say, that Gen-
Taylor was impressed wilfi the neces
sity of changing the policy which had
been pursued by the Government, anti
of stopping the country in its downward
It was then stated that the
111 07 43 23 4
Mr. McLean of Ohio, received 2 votes—1 from
Ohio ami one trotn Iowa.
Total vole 279—necessary to a choice 140.
SECOHD nALLOT.
S f 9 9 ?
s- r ? 1 ?
Maine,
N. Hampshire,
Massachusetts,
Vermont,
Rhode Island,
Connecticut,
Now York,
New Jersey,
Pennsylvania,
Delaware,
Maryland,
Virginia,
N. Carolina,
S. Carolina,
Georgia,
Florida,
Alabama,
Mississippi,
Louisiana,
Texas,
Arkansas,
Tennessee,
Kentucky,
Ohio,
Indiana,
Illinois,
Michigan,
Total number of votes cast 279—no choice.
There being no choice, a motion was made and
carried to adjourn until this day, Friday at 9; A. M.
THIRD DAY.
PniLADEDpitiA, June 9,10.} A. M.
Tho Convention met this morning at nine o’clock,
and after a prayer had been offered tip, resumed the
vote for a nomination for President. There were
two ballotings yesterday, and the following is thd
It to-day of the
THIRD BALLOT.
Taylor - 133
Clay — * - - - 74
Scott - • . - - 54
Welwter - - - « 19
Clayttn - - • ' • 1
. here still .being no choice, a fourth vote was
taken,and resulted as follows:
FOURTH BALLOT.
Taylor. Clay. Scott Webster*
Maine, 5 0 3 1
New Hampshire, 2 0 0 4
Massachusetts 10 3 9
Vermon’, 2 2 2 0
Rhode Island, 4 0 0 0
Connecticut, 3 3 0 0
New York, G 13 17 0
New Jersey, 4 3 0 0
Pennsylvania, 12 A 10 0
Delaware, , 2 0 1 0
Maryland, 8 ,0 O 0
Florida,
Alabama,
Mississippi,
Kentucky,
Ohio,
Indiana,
Illinois.
Michigan,
consider my indebtedness to ^rccr. It was then staled that the
his time, still the larger. If*?* °f . Ge "-. ra ? ,or >.JR Convcn :
Whole liomber of votes.280—neces
sary to a choice 141. . .
It was thereupon announced, that
General ZACHARY TAYLOR WAS
NOMINATED AS A CANID ATE FOR
president of the united
STATES.
* This announcement, which was made
by tbe President, in a clear and distinct
voice, was received by a storm of ap
plause, which Continued for some time.
The shouts were taken up by the dense
mass that filled the street in front of
tion would abide by its decision, aud
would feel themselves satisfied in- with
drawing his name from the canvass,, un
less he should be the nominee of the
Convention.
A letter from General Scoit was band
ed to the Secretary, by. Mr. Truman
Smith. - , _
A letter from General Taylor, dated the building where the Convention r
Baton Rouge, January 30th, 1S4S, was jin session, and the glad news spread
ofleredbut as it had been printed : *
* with electric velocity through the cky