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m 1 m&Bd. BY J. H. CHRISTY & T. M. LAMPKIN,) CHcDotci> to News, politics, Citccatnrc, General Jntclligcncc, ^Agriculture, &c. f TERMS:—TWO DOLLARS A YEAR ( INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. NEW SERIES—VOL. L, NO. 51. 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