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to examine lite the mera of Mléputed pr eomtaated soate of delegates The resnintion wee read @ sedond tinia, and adopte: S esi ak! move that the committee be ap. the Chairman reipent—The Chait would sasgost to the man from Massachusetts—(a voice in correction, : wrk”) —the gentieman from New York, whether it would not be better for the Convention to appoint the committee, Mr. Gexray—Is that your pleasure, sir? The Parsipent—it is Mr. Geythy Iwish olet every delegation appoint & member of the committee. (A ¥ - Take care; don’t press on me 50; ob, ob, don't.” “Or- der Thero was great commotion up there among the © ookers on’? im Philadelphia, ‘There were more than fifty men swaying to and fro fora few seconds, and they all fell back at once, causing members of the Couven Uion to turn round and look up to asce: tain the damage A voice—“Let go my coat.” Ha! ha! * ‘fake care, you'll smother me.” “Oh, oh, oh”) A Deteoare, with much warmth—There is no order im the galleries. (No, no.) I move that the galleries be cleared. (Hisses, above stairs, “I second the mo- tion,” cried out a wan in the gallery. “Order. order.”) Mr. Gextay—I beg to inquire as to a question af or- jer The Paxsioeyr—The chair suggests that it would better for the Convention first to appoint the eommi tee. The chair has no authority to clear the galleries, Give us a sergeant-at-arms (Great confusion ) Mr. Gentxy—What is the question before the Con- vention? ‘The Paestoext—The question fs on your motion Mr. Gentry—I will modify it by contributing to the a, viz: That the commit tee appoin ed te for this Coi vention be the Committee on Cred s, to inquire into all matters relating to members claiming seats on the floor. There being much confusion, caused by private con- versation among delegates. the striving for front places in the gallery. and the hammering of the carpenters, A Deceoate moved to adjourn for one hour, in order ‘to get rid of the disorder. » Hivuiarp—| hope the gentleman will withdra the motion, that the Committee may be appointed report to this Convention when we re-assemble. (+ Agreed, agreed.’') The Presiprxr—The question is on the motion of the gentleman from Tennessee Mr. Gextry—I will add, if any member of the Com- mittes has been appointed a Vice-President. the State delegation to which he is attached shall designate one to take his place. This resolution or motion of Mr. Gentry was then to NEW ARRANGEMENTS PROPOSED—THE REPORTERS TO BE REDUCED UMBER, AND THE PLACE OF MEETING cMavorp. Mr. Bet. of Pennsylvania. offered resolutions, viz : Resolved, That the Committos of Arrangements [“ louder™] be Airected [the “eoretary raised his voice] to adinit wo more strat. ges on the floor of this Convoution, [* No, V0," Mr Gevrry—I make a point of order; it is this: there are no strangers here. We are all neighbors and brothers. [~ Hurrah, hurrah!” and waving of hats and clapping of haudsin the gallery } The Secanrany read the second resolution : Resolved, That the Committee of Arrargements adit no more than the proper aumber of delysates, and wlanited number of re- porters, ‘Thure was another resslation—wo do not kaow who offered it—instructing the committee of arrangements ‘to procure a more suitable room for the meeting of the Conventien! This resolution was pronounced agreed to. A xentleman arose on the right of the President, a hundred yards off and commenced speaking. He*was pronounced out of order. A reconsideration of the vote, by which the resolu- was adopted, was moved. ‘Tho question was put and carried. and, according to tho parliamentary practice, tho questiou recurred on ‘the passage of the resolution. Mr, Jonson. of Pennsylvania—We havo not heard the motion. We have not beenable to hear any of the proceedings of the Convention. |] wish to know what the assembly is doing before I vote. ['* Ditto,” “so do ‘The Paxsipenr, (turning first to one wing of tho de- legates, then to the other)—The question is on the adoption of a resolution, that the committes of ar- rangements procure a more suitable room for the mect- ing of the Convention. Mr. Jonxsox—I am opposed to the resolution. 1 be- lieve that this hall is the best one we can procure. We could get along very well, if the members will quiet- ly take their seats and remain in them—[“Good"] — without this eternal and everlasting confusion among them. Let this be done, and the people in the galleries, the population of the city of Philadelphi elsewhere will doubtless maintain good order. in the galleries. “Hurrah !") J am exceedingly sorry any persons have applauded what | have «aid. We are a deliberative party. assembied here for the best of pur- poses—to select individuals to present for the suf- frages of the poople. I am satisfied that there is no necessity for procuring another room. There is no cessity for clearing tke galleries and interfering with the arrangements now made here, if the dvlegates themselves will maintain order and remain in the places provided for them. (Applause) I trust that we will proceed to the business entrusted to our care. I think that many members are desirous to proceed to business, and to do it well and rpeedily. Mr. Cour, of Maryland—l am willing to take my seat as a friend of good order. Mr Jonson had not concluded when Mr Coale took the fioor. He said—Permit us to conclude with- out adopting this resolution. Let us fini-h our basi ness. and I will join you all in the public squares and send up the loud hurrabs. Mr. Coatre—The seats given to the delegate: from Maryland are entirely without the reach of hear- ing or of being heard) We, at the extreme of the room. feel that this is not a deliberative body. (\ir. Coale now stood near to the stand ) are here to transact business, sud we are not compe! to vote for or against a measure until we understand its meaning and effect, | have here seen thinga posed and passed. over and over again, when they not been deliberated npon. Are we to go home to our constituents, and say we have been in convention where a body of citizens have been called tozethor.wher: we huve had no opportunity to hear what was going This ix the case on the present occasion ; only thow who have good strong lungs can be heard We can’t hear what is going on. This is the reason why we ask the committee of arrangements to affurd us an op: portunity of getting a good location to bs heard ant to deliberate ou the important measures to be deci ted on during the present week! We are not in « hurry. W: have come here to transact business. as it ought to be transacted, not to be huddled of withou participating in every measure; therefore. | an con- strained to eny that we have not had an opportunity of hearing For this reason I am in favor of changing our place of meeting. that not only the members of thi~ committee, but all the world may be assembled here; every whig. I respectthemas muchas 1 do the mem bers of the Couvention Attempts have heen made to exclude them and to clear the gall J want thai we shall have a location. where every member ean be seen and heard, and every member of this Convention ean show his hand, and where every man can look and see it. 4 subsided, there were cries of jon is on the resolation better hall than this. ; it is large enough for the Convention, although It is large enough for our pur- large enough for the pe I wish it were I heliove with the gentleman who spoke over the way. that we should behave ourselves as well as those in the galleries, | move to lay the resolution upon the table The motion was carried [We now noticed workmen picking their way on the ledges, outside the galleries, and even with the flooring of the same. for the purpose of removing the upright gas tubes, which were in danger of being broken by the erowd in tho gallaries.} A SURGRANT-AT-ARMS PROPOEND A member from Kentucky offered a resolution, that tho committee of arrangements be requeste:t to appoint a sergeant-at-arms, and two assistants, [“Oh! no, no. no.’} Mr. Fowien—Thore are filtean police oficers in the galleries now. They have been sent there by the com- mittee ‘The Parstoxxr—Police officers are not offtcers of this Convention. Mr. Gxwrny—I move to lay the resolution on the ta- vie; we do not need such officers. The Paesipenr—(To Mr. Gentry)—What is your motion ? Mr. Gexrny—'To lay the resolution on the table ‘The question was taken and decided in the affirma- tive. Aygentleman on the left : | Mr. President what has just been done? Wehave not heard a remark made by any gentleman who has spoken,” The Persioesr stated what the question acted upon was Another gentleman : As the Committee on Creden- dials are now in session. and no other business can be done until they report, 1 move that we meet to-morrow morning, at 9 o'clock ‘ay ten,” “nine,” © nine,” “nine,” “ nine.”} And itwas agroed, at ten minut journment take place until 9 o’clo i past 5. than an ad- K to-morrow morn- ng ‘Thus ended the first day of the Whig Nati onal Con- vention. MORNING OF THE SECOND DAY Prurcaperrara, June 8, 1848, Since the adjournment of yesterday ments have be new arraage. nmade. The platform for the officers ion and the seats for reporters, wh were in the centre of the hall, are now at one end of it affording at a glance a full view of the delegates and the occupants of the galleries, A decided improvement and which is satisfactory to all concerne At half-past eight o'clock this mori were ope » public who had been in waiting for three or ra, after jaylight breakfast, bogan to rushin. Their drapid movement up the steps and in the was to the ear like the rambling thunder. There was, of cow a scramble for the front places and those nearest to the platform. In the course of five minutes upwards of four thousand sovercigne hur. vied in, The sound of 8, the sawing of planks by the carpenters, the cof nails, the shufiting of foot, all mixed up. the day could even begin to and his corps of juveniles did ng, the doors outside it resident took the chair At a qnirter past nine, th and called to order. The Rey. Avtoxy Arwooo. of the Methodist deno- guination, pronounced an appropriate prayer, in which he returned thanks to Almighty God for giving us eu yerior advanteges ever other nations of the earth and nvoked the Divine guidance to protect and perpetuate yor liberties to future generations, and the grice of od to rest on this Convention, that the deliberation jee results, ¢ Secretary rend over the proceedings of yester or "Tine Parsionsy suggested thet some made be adopted so avcertalmmeémbers from other individuals, It witli | ome weit voters dome Mr, Hannan desiged to kaow whether the addrast & part of the Journal. tion se dered it ‘The roil of meabers was called by the Secretary, aad corrections ma le in names The sovereigns in the galleries were well behaved da- ring this part of the proceedings. sUNDKIRS ‘The Prestomxr said that a difficulty presented itself whether the alternates shall retain their seats within the bar of the house, Several districts are represented by an undue proportion of persons. Shall all vote, or shall some one be selected to vote for them ? Mr. Vawren, of Indiana—We have sent up som forty odd members, asking nothing more than our sin- gle vote. A gentleman arose to speak, confusion Mr. Ktvc. of Pennsylvania, said he understood that the Committee on Credentials were now ready to re: port | Phe Parsinest (after having rapped )—Gentlemen will p keep silence [“ Order,’’ “ order.”’) Mr. Kixe repeated that he was informed that the Commitcee on Credentials were ready to report. He presumed that they will report the names handed to them by the several delegations Mr Hantax—I now move that the address of the President. delivered yesterday, be entered on and make a part of the journal, Mr. Vaxcr, one of the Vice Presidents. put the ques- tion, and decided that it was carried in the affirmative. AVorcr, (way down the other end of the room)— What is the question? [Laughter.] ‘The Prestprxt—It is decided. A Voiwe—What is it? Col. J. Watson Wenn, sitting at the reporter's table sotto voce—No matter what the question is; it’s all right. Ha'ha! “O. K.”’ Ha! ha! STATE OF THE NaTI Mr. Everett, (a Vice President, the stand)—I have a resolution to offer, with u view te have a free conference on th je ofthe nation. He read it, vis: That when the Convention adjourn, it be to two and a half o'clock, P. the hull for the reception of report- e d the galleries for auditors, to be opened at four o'clock, P.M. Mr. Everett was willing that the resolu- tion lie upon the table, to be called up at a future time. A Detecats moved that the report of the Committee on Contested Seats be now called for. The Presipext stated that the report had not yet been made, A Deuxcate remarked that the chairman of the committee was now drawing up a report. Mr. B MODE OF VOTING. Mr. mi Stute shall be entitled to as many votes as it has Sena- tors and Representatives in Cougress; the vote shall be taken per capil avoce. Doelesates from Seua- torial and Representative districts shall have une vote each, ete. Mr Hiutrarp—I move a substitute. The Paxstpent—It is not in order. Mr. Hittianp—I give notice, then, that I will offer it ‘Tho Paxstpent—An opportunity will be offered. Mr. Braxsronp—There is no misunderstanding my resolutions, They are offered in such a manner that any portion of them can be taken out. T think that they are so plai to meet with approbation from the Convention, | suggest that the vote be taken on each proposition, separately. [Second that motion,’— “let's have the question. A member moved to lay the resolutions upon the ta- bie; but subsejuently withdrew the motion at the in- stance of Mr. Bransford. SEATS FOR DELEGATES, Mr. Hevay, of Pennsylvania, submitted a resolution. that all delegates and alternates of aaitep sions beyond the number to which each State is entitled, be reque: ed to take their seats in this hall in the rear of those who are entitled to vote. A Mrmpen—I hope that the question will lie over. Mr. Hexry—My object is to diminish the number. 1 think that it is a proper resolution. The Presipyxt—aAll this is out of order. Mr Hexny—I will remark further in view of the pro- position, that the Committee on Credentials had not the subject before them, and could not report upon it. (Mr, Janifer offered a resolution, but nothing was done with it—that no member shall speak more than se eae except with the consent of the Conven- tion. Mr. Fow.r! ‘is subject was before the Committee on Credentials. It was stated to the committee that one of the Western States has forty delegates present. and that if the number beyond the electoral votes be excluded, all the reat of the delegation will retire from the house. [-Let them go;’’ Ha! ha! “ They must be very sensitive.” “I should be very sorry for anybody to say anything like that of me.”’] Mr. Starr, of Indiana—We have come here, willing to submit to what this body may do, provided you give us the counsels of those who accompanied us. When you call the roll, we will vote but twelve votes. [~All aileded, “all satisfied,” “right,” “ right,’ “all ea- tisfied.* Mr. Henry's resolution was thea laid upon the table. COMING TO THE POINT. Mr. Stare—Mp. President. Pong Puesipent—The question is to lay upon the table. Mr. Bransronp. of Tennessee, moved again his resc- jution that each State shall be entitled to a vote in this Convention equal to its joint representation in Con- gress. The Cuain—The Committee are ready to report Wait till the report is presented. It embodies that very principle Resolution withdrawn The Cuatu—The gentleman withdraws his resolution for the second tims. (Ha!ha!ha!) G-ntlemen will take their seats. (Rap—tap—tap—tap—bang.) THE REPORT OF THE COMMITT Mr. Tuos. Betixn Kina, of Georgia, presented the report of the Committce on Credentials. The sequel will show that it presented as nice a question to settle as the report on the Hunkers and Barnburners, at Bal- timore, Mr. Kixc—I am direc'ed by the Committee on Cre- Jentials of che Sta'e delegations and delogates. to pre- sent the result of their proceedings to the Convention They also report a resolution. upon which they desir. the Convention first to act, before they proceed to the remainder of the report. The resolution wa read. It provided for the admir- sion on the floor. ax honorary members, of a del-gati sn of whigs from the District of Columbia. Unanimously adopted Mr. Kixc—I now move, Mr. President, the reading of the report. The report was read, concluding with a series of resolutions. 1, That the majority of deloaies from State ited, be authorised to vote for distri-ts from w jclegates, and he uuthorise 1 t» fill vaenac second resolution selects from the Louisiana de- he following gentlemen to enst the vote of Messrs Lafayette Sanders, Samuel J. Peters, ad, B. Winchester, (. Bullitt, aud G. B n third resolution authorizes Col. W. H. Russell to give the vote of his District. in Mixsour. 1, Revolved, That the delegates from all the States, be reques- ted to select the number of delegates to which each Stateis enticed, to represent sail State on the floor, and that the alteraates or su: umerary delegates have seats provided for them as honorary o The sixth resolution provides that J. W. Wi Ritchie, C. Bullitt and P, Maher, of the Louiviana tion, be entitled to east the vote of Texisin Convention. TEXAS WIIG CONVENTION At the instance of Mr. Hiuttann, the procoedings of the Whig Texas State Convention, held at on the Lith of May last. were read. g’The Convent declares its first choice to be General Zachary Ta for President of the United States; but that it is ready fice its personal preferences to the decision of Whig National Convention; and give its nomiu: acordial and unanimous support. (Applause ) By resolution. delegates are named to this National Convention; and itis provided. that if they be not present. any or all whigs from Texas, in Philadelphia. during this Convention, shall be entitled to act as de- legates, Another resolution provides that if no delegates or whigs from Texas be present. then the Lo egation shall cast the vote of Texas in the Conven- tion Mr. Bunvs, of Pa., hoped the report would be adop- ted collectively. A TALK UPON THR sUBIKCT. Mr. Kino, of Ga., suggested that the question be taken upon all the report at once, except upon the resolutions relating to the Texas representation. Mr. Fowen, of New York, appealed for « separate vote upon each proposition, A very large minority of the Committee were opposed to every one of them. He hoped the vote upon them would be taken separate- ly, that the several propositions woul be discussed with kindness, and to the extent which their great importance demanded, He asked a separate vote upon each proposition Mr. Mrrewett, of Mo. (one of the Vice Presidents). asked a separate vote upon each proposition. The first resolution was read. relating to fragments of delegations, &e , giving the whole yote of # State. N. COMMANDER, Mr. Jonson, of Pa , had no iden of a scene like that at the Baltimore Convention, We want uo Gen. Com- mander affair in this Convention, Give each State the vote to which she is entitled in Congress, as far as represented here, He protested agvinst this proposi- tion to fill vacancies, and against giving one man 3. 5 9, or 36 votes fa this Convention —for the principle will yo to this extent. It is the very thing which we so ‘atch condema iu the Baltimore Convention, in the vine votes given by Gen. Commander. Nomanin this Convention should be allowed more power in its sc- tion than another. He should vote against the resolu- tion. Mr. Bryan, of S. C., said that asa member of that State, to every word that had been said by the eotleman froin Pennsylvania, he would say, amen, andamen, (Applause ) The Cirain—T hope that gentlemen will not applaud. or we shall get along very slowly whenever a good thing fs said we have so many of them. (Applaw: Mr. Baya did not wish to be a General Commander to give the nine votes of his State. He was the re- resentative from Charleston. He would, therefore, y to any member the privilege of casting more than his legitimate vote. He considered this double voting «« a gross imposition. unjust, unequal, absurd and ridiculous, For himself, be had bat one vote, and no nducement could prevail upon him to give more Mr Hit.sanp, of Alabama. appealed for the fall vote of the States in the Convention. notwithstanding the Jolegations in some instances might not be comp! Nor was the cage of South Carolina ana'agous to that of other States, She had two delegates here—one for Olay and one for Taylor; so that this principle of one vote in this cas» equalizes the division of sentiment; and it was the best arrangement that conld be made Bat this would not apply to Alabama, There was no eason why the delegation from that State should not cive the entire vote of the State He appealed also hat the Louiriana delegation, under the decisions ani wish of the Texas Convention. were rightfally entitlet to east the vote of Texas in this Convention 5 cunt nd of the fresident, ou taking the chair yesterday, made | ‘The Secretary replied that it would, if the Couven- | ‘The Pxvsioext rapped to order, there being much | Mr. Lawanan, of to ent delegnten we hayeray aitherity. 10 fl th to send dete we have a9 ity to ie VAs cosy. tt would be unjiet in its oo Bay For in- stanew, if his ¢, of the afth obosen j | likely to misrepresent the sentiments of that district, Mr. Gamage, of South Carolina, said he came from | the district represented i Gen, Commander, but | would only claim and exere! vote, | Mr. Franw.ix, of: Pomnaytvania, moved to strike out that part of the resolution which authorises the fillin, of vacancies in the delegations. (Question, question, ‘The resolution was read. Mr. Kina appealed, that Arkansas be not disfran- | chised in the Convention. Mr. Jaatese, of Pennsylvania, was in favor of the largest liberty; but was opposed to any one man giving | two votes. He would give the right to fill vacancies to Arkansas; but not toappoint any other than citizens | of Arkansas to fill such vacancies. | Mr. Newron, of Arkansas, said that Arkansas was ntitled to three votes, but she had only two delegates. He wished she would not be disfranchised, as they bad | some expectation of that locofoco State. | A Mennex—Well, we can make an exception of the State of Arkansas. (Yes, that’s ight, that’s right } Mr. Sace, of York, referred to the Harrisburg y tion, at which certain vacancies in the Kentucky, and two other State delegations, were not aliowed to be filled, and said that this decision deter- mined the nomination, Mr. Hitiian, of Alabama, read from the same pro- ceedings @ resolution, authorizing each State to give its full electoral vote. Mr. Sace—We want no resolution here of that sort. ‘We meet as brother whigs—and every one should be entitled to an equal voice hsre. tus deliberate in barmony, make our nominations and go home and elect our nominee. The adoption of this unequal pi Position before us caxonly be mischievous in its ects. Mr. CoxtieR, of Ohio, presented a strong argument ie the tion to fill vacancies in the congres- sional districts not represented, by the ntment of cutlemen to fil thea from other Aisiets or sta this Union. The adoption of this principle place a very powerful weapon in the hands of our a veraaries. "It is the very principle upon which General Commander voted for all of South Carolin, He may have imagined that he was all South Carolina. [Laugh- We have two delegates frem that State, and they would have their right hands severed from the'r bodics befor? they would consent to such presumption. 1 would deprive no State of its full and legitimate repre- sentation; but I am opposed to a resolution which would authorize a van ro of @ delegation to fill va- canctes on this floor by going out into Market street, or into the more polite Chesnut street, to pick dele. gates at their option, to vote with usin this Conven- tion. The whigs of Alabama would not sanction such an outrage. It would be a proceeding of the grossest injustice to the whigs of the whole Union. A Mxater moved the previous question, Mr. Fu.imn. of New York, (standing upon his seat.) —I am opposed to the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Fuaxniin—is the gentleman in order? question is on the amendment. Mr. Fvtuen—I deny the power of any State to ap- point substitates. We do not know but that they may misrepresent those they may profess to represent. ‘They may cast their votes in such a way as may lose _ vote of New York, although they may redeem Ar- nFas. A Memarn—I call the ject of Presidenti The entleman to order. The sub- candidates is not relevant. Mr Fuiter—I have said nothing about Presidential candidates, The delegate from Arkansas says. that he hopes to have the pleasuie of redeeming Arkansas fram tho darkness of locofocoism ; but the effect may be to lore the electoral vote of New York. I hope that the resolution will not be adopted. Mr, Cowrap made # remark with regard to Arkansas, which we did not hear distinctly, bu Mr. Newrox, of that State, sald that Mr. Conrad ‘was corzect. Mr. Cornan—Then what application have the re- marks of the gentleman from New York ? Mr. Fuiten—Arkansas is — The Prestpent rapped to order, the confusion being great. Mr. A. E. Brows, of Pa., contended that the respec- tive delegations have a right to fill vacancies. ‘The Convention yere bound to recognize this right; and no man has a right to open his head and say that dele- gates to fill vacancies have not been properly appoint- ed by the majority of the States represented. Mr. Hasxert.—I did not rise to discuss the resolu- tion, I rise with a view to determine the debate. The union, harmony, and the interests of the whig party, are sentiments uttered by every man who has addre:s- ed the Convention. Instead of harmony, this discus- sion will produce dissension. It is kuown that the die cussion does arise out of the adherents of one of the particular favorites for the Presidency, to give him the advantage over the others. This remark produced much excitement, and it was followed by hisses-s-s-s and calls to order. The Pxrsioext.—The gentleman must not cast re- fleetions. [‘Order,” “order.””] Mr. Hasxest.—Ido not denign to cast reflections. | 1 know what impressions have been made upon me by this discursion. I know that we have got to vote—the quicker the better. I move the previous question. and hope that no gentleman will ask me to withdraw it. The ‘yeas and nays,” “question,” “ question,” “question,” were called for all over the hall. ir. Fowsen called for the reading of the question ? Tho Secretary read the resolution of the committee on credentials, viz Resolved, That a wi: ty of dolezates, from States not fully represe sted, be authorised to vote fur dis ricts frm which there are 1 delegates, and he authorised to fill vacancies. The amendment pending was to strike out the words “be authorised to vote for districts from which there are no delegates.” ‘A conversatian took place about the rules. at the ter- mination of which. the question was taken and the amendment was rejected jorhe question now recurred on ngreeing to the reso- ution Further debate tonk place relative to the rules of the House of Representatives, and as to what number can call for the yeas and navs Mr. Asuaicn—The right of one-fifth to call for the yeas and nays is notin the rules. It isin the consti- tution Mr. Vance, (sotto voce)—You're a wise man. The vote was then taken by districts on the resolu- tion, and it was rejected—yens 126, naya 150, (which app oximates to the majority of the opposition to Gen, 'uyior.) ‘The next rosolution of the committee was read, that the first six mamed of a larger number of gentlemen from Louisiana, cast the vote for President and Vice President. Mr. Brasueat faid that he was the President of the Whig Convention in Lousiana. and he signed the in- strument which mado some of the gentlemen delogates, but one hour afterwards they :xcluded him here from the privilege of voting. He remarked that he was in his seventy-third year, and had travelled three thou- sand miles to attend the Convention, Ife had known that he would not be chosen as one of the delegates to cast the vote of that State, he would not have eome hera, [It appeared that he Is @ Clay man, and the others are for Taylor. A Memnra—Is not the gentleman one of the six? Mr. Brasitra m. § The Memnen—You are still on the list. Mr. Brasnean—I am. + The Mrainxn—What moro do you want? Mr Buvwr offered o resolution “that the first six de'erates named in tho list of Louisiana delegates. stand in the order appointed, and that the reminder b> considered as rubstitutes. Mr. Peters made an explanation, saying, that in maxing out the list. the delegation took five to vote for General Taylor. aud one for Mr. Clay. He asked or they hed not acted fairly and liberally? [Ap- plause. Judge Brasuxan—The gontleman has told but half tho story. I build my claim upon the fact that 1 am from the fourth district of Lou A Meanen said that equal the matter. ir. Duncan, of Louisiana. made a few remarks in explanation --With my friend Istood a firm. unde ating friend of Henry Clay. (Hurrahs in the galle- ries, and cries of “ Order!” below.) I am here as a friend of Mr. Clay. If. after the first ballot, my wishes cannot be gratified, I shall stand by our old citizen and well-tried friend, Gen. Taylor, (Applause.) He was proceeding to show that Old Zack is a good whig. when The Prestoxwr called him to order. a, justice has been done in Mr. Buvsxt withdrew his resolution. (‘ That is right”) The next resolution of the committce was read, as follow: That Col. W. H. Russo!!, of Micc-uri, give the vote to which his district is ontitied on te foor of the Convention. Explanations took place between several of the Mis- souri delegation. A Memnex from that State said that Col. Russell had been instructed to vote for Gen. Taylor. Col. Russect said that he did not so understand it. The whigs of Missouri are for Clay. Mr. Tomrxis remarked. that he had understood from what a delegate had said, that Col. Russell bolted from the Convention and got up one of his own; and he isthe representative of the rebellion. (Laughter.) ‘The delegate alluded to remarked. that Col, Russell was an alternative, and that what Mr, Tompkins said was true. Col, Russeut—Here are my credentials. Mr. Jewett—I claim to vote for the district. Mr. Hittsarp—I move to lay the resolution upon the table. Varrous Vorers “hear”? Mr. Jewett “Hear the other side; “ hear,” wended the stand, and said that Col, little, Petty meoting in Fulton county, he came here. composed probably of nt whigs locofocos and a few, Mr. Russece eat he came here with no bottled speech, to be uncor! He had been charged by two of hia colloagues that he had begn instructed at the Boonville Convention, but this was not so. He was no alternate, He called a meeting of his constituents. It was not petty, as had been said Phy his colleague ; there were from three to five thousand persons tl men, women, and children. The meeting endorsed the credential which he received at Boonville, as a dele- gate to this Convention. Interrogatories were propounded and answered. Much confusion prevailed Mr, Kino, of the committee on credentials, said that Col, Russell did not inform the committee that he had acompetitor here for his seat, so far as he (Mr. King) had understood. Mr. Asitan remarked that it was stated in the Con- vention that there were two contestants for the rent. Mr. Russell was in favor of Henry Clay. and Mr. Jew- ettin favor of Gen Taylor, A committee deci- ded in favor of Col Russell. because # large meeting in hie owa district had instructed him to vote for Mr. Clay. Me A. Conncet Mime, © very large man. weigh- ing at least four hundied pounds, approached the stand, © Cet up.” © get up;' “ascend the platform.” ~ No.” he replied, “ Lean be here.” standing on a bench. which ed be ite burden. distriot were to fepresent the seventh district, he would be most | the privilege of a ai- gle | Volos at the extreme @ihd of the ron, 40 kind ap to raise bis Toiee. Mr, Resest-Ptd 1 aot, at the Biate Convention others. Mr. Cann—I'll come to that directly, When w came here we found eight delegates all holding co sions from the same authority, so we placed Col, Rus. and Mr Jewett together to cast one vote. Mr. Russeit—Was my commission revoked subse- quent to my withdrawal from the Convention Mr. Cann—It waa not. Mr. Resseut—I ask whether a resolution was not passed favorable to Mr. Clay ? Mr. Cann—There ‘ Mr. Kina, of Georgia—I move that the resolution be | laid upon the table, so that all the delegates from Mi: souri may stand on the same footing. [-Agreed.” a. ‘The resolution was laid upon the table. [Applause] A Memuex—Mr. Prosident, which of the wight dele- gates from Missouri will cast the seven votes of that The Presivent. thereof,” [Ha! hi A motion, at half past one, was made to adjourn, but it did not prevail, Another resolution of the committe, was read. that the delegates from all the States be requested to select the number of delegates to which they are entitled, to represent said States on the floor. and that the alternates or supernumeraries have seats provided for them as honorary members. On motion of Mr. T. B. Kina, the words “ supernu- merary’’ and“ honorary” were stricken out. Several substitutes were offered for the resolution ; finally that first introduced was agreed to, with an amendment, that the votes be given according to the “+ Sufficient unto the day is the evil number in the electoral college, as far us the Congres- | a sional districts are represented. LOUISIANA ADMITTED TO VOTE FOR TEXAS. ‘The question next recurring upon the resolution to admit the specified delegates from Louisiana to cast the votes of Texas in this Convention, it was agreed to, upon a division of the House. SECRET sEss10N Mr, Everett then submitted his resolution, with a mo- Aification, to wit, that when the Convention adjourns. it shall adjourn to meet at four o'clock, P M., and that the hall for reporters, and the galleries, he opened at 6 P. M.. agreed to. And at ten minutes past two, the Conyention accord- ingly adjourned Puiapenrnia, June 7, 1848. Nothing particular done in the secret sitting of the Convention to-night. Their object was to make some better arrangement for business than can be attained among five thousand people. Taylor has gone up to- day. Thurlow Weed is said to have swung round for him. Letters satisfactory to the Clay men are said to ba here—real old whig letters from General Tay submitting to the convention and going the wi figure for a whig Cabinet and whig ofllce-':olders city continues to boil over with this political eiferves- | cence like 2 cauldron of soapsuds, All along Chestnut street, at the hotels, at the whig head-quarters. aud on | the street corners, gangs of men by fifties, by hundreds, | and by thousands, are engaged in fierce debates, cheer- ing and yelling. as if the salvation of the country de- pended upon the uproar. The opinion is to-night that Taylor will get the nomination on the first ballot. Partapevemta, June 8, 1848, The caucus held by the delegates lust evening did not further the object of the Convention in tho least, aud the whole morning session has been spent in action upon the resolutions reported by the committee upon credentials, The proposition that the delegs tions from States not fally represented should be al- lowed to fill vacanci ei “being rejected, the districts un- represented will of course have no vote in the ballot- ing. This rejection had the effect of increasing the hopes of the Clay men, as it is known that the States not fully represented would be desirous ef casting their whole vote for Mr. Clay. Tho admission of four of the Louisiana delegates to cast Taylor votes for Toxar, has since given quite the contrary impression. The Convention has adjourned until four o'clock, but the reporters and the public will not be admitted until six. It is to be hoped that this private consultation will enable the Convention to proceed to the balloting this evening ‘The ratification meeting that had been fixed for to- day has been postponed until the day after the nomi- nation, and may not take place until Saturday. ‘This will be'a great disappointment to the thousands who have come hither to take part in it ; but, as it cannot be avoided, the whigs will have to submit without grumbling. It is reported that a letter from General Taylor is to bo read during the private sexsion of this afternoon, which will increase the vote for General Taylor's side. Telegraphic. EVENING SESSION. Puravecenia, June 8, 10 P.M. The Convention met at 4 o'clock in secret seasion. It is understood that the motion to reconsider the vote | by which Louisiana is allowed to vote for Texas, was rejected ; so that the four votes of Texas are to be re- tained by Louisiana. The Convention next debated the question of pro- Protest against the proceedings, and fottred with | | same good cause. tbhesais his friends throughout the country, rather dia. by him, have placed im prouiluently befcre the notion, the place nce oecupled by the tilustrious father of Mls country; G 1 consents to the nomination. He iu the hands of his friends who \ with the choice. He has publicly niedly stated that they might withdraw him bought the interest of the country ro- it, Je does not consider that under the cir- ances on which his name has been brought for- ward, that it would be proper in him to withdraw himeclf. Such has been his position since he assent ed to the use of his name subsequent to the capture of Mouterey, and such is his position now, On the part of the delegation from Louisiana, I will further state, that Gen. ‘Taylor desires it to be und-rstood, that in his opinion: his friends who came into this Couvention are bound to abide by its decision, aud to sustain the nominee heart and soul; that General Taylor recognizes, in his friends in this Convention, the right to withdraw his name, and he will cheerfully acquicsee in such withdrawal. Gen. Taylor, we are also authorized to cay,will hail with entire satisfaction any nomination besides himself, being persuaded that the welfare of our country, requires a change of men and measures, in order te arrest the downward tender - cy of our national affairs. On making this announce- ment, the delegates of Louisana wish it to be ‘stinetly understood that it involves no incon- | sont his named to thia_convention ad & sandldate ; couraged than encouraged sistency on the part of General Taylor, in case the choice of this Convention should fall on another. If Gen. Taylor's friends in this Convention with- draw him, it act of unitin ill be their act, and not his; and by the with this Convention, his friends with- aw his ni: anvas, unless he be the nomi- of this Convention; and we deem it proper to ure the whigs of tho Union, that we desire the no- mination and election of General Taylor to the Presi- . or than national grounds, ‘Taurman Survu, of Conneetieut, presented the fol- lowing letter from Gen. Scott. Wasutxoton, June Sd, 1848, Dean Sin:— T hasten to acknowledge the honor of your letter of this date, I admit and fuel all the force of the public views you have laid before me, Until within o few | days Thad not supposed that my name was at all like- ly ‘to be brought before the ‘great Whig National ; how soon to meet in Philadelphia to candidate of the whig party for the next leney the United States—whether T receive yotes or not in that enlightened body for the high station in question, I shall, as a whig. feel myself under every « bligation that can bind a citizen to his country. to give to the nominew, whether it be myself or any other of the candidates with which my name is associated, the moral influence and support it may be in my power rightfully to exert; and I’ ought not to doubt that all whigs will be equally patriotic in the friendship which you cting the personal I romain, my dear sir, aithfully yours, WINFIELD SCOTT, ion. Taveman Sat. ‘The Convention then proceeded to ballot. Finst mauvor. ip 6 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 123 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 1 0 6 « 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 v 0 0 3 0 0 i} 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 ooo 0 o 0 a 0) 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 1) ig 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 oe a 0 0 0 1 9 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 {3 i 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Le 0 0 0 1 oo0 0 0 0 a) 0 0 0 a) i) 0 0 il 7 4 2 4 2 1. Necessary to a choice, 140. effected on the first ballot, a second was gone into, and resulted as follows :— Srconp Batror CL ceeding to ballot for the nominee. A debate, on motion of the Ohio delogates. followed, | to exelude all candidates for nomination, that are not openly avowed and thorough whigs. There was evidently a lively time up stairs. from the | 114 continued rappings of the President's hammer, as | heard down in the streets, where the multitude were | waiting for the doors to open At 6 o'clock the doora were opened and the crowd proteeded. at every opening, to press up stairs. The chair announced his decision that the Conven- | vention proceed to ballot at 15 minutes past 6, with an amendment, by a member from Ohio, requiring first— that the nominee shall be pledged to whig principles and the whig party. Mr. Hartanp, of Kentucky, sustained the amend ment and referred to Henry Clay. (Cheers,] The chair decided the amendment out of order. An appeal was made. Mr. Hasxext, of Tennessee, said the amendment was an insult to the Convention. [Hissing by one-half the Convention], he did not mean this offensively; but no man than a whig, could bo nominated by this Con- vention, (Cheers. Rap—rap—rap. Great fermenta tion.) Mr. Evenerr, of Vt.. spoke upon the point. (Or. der.) Mr. Gentry asked for action upon the decision. This Convention had no right to dictate this or that candidate. The delegates came here under instruc- tions from the people, and the nominee of the Con- vention would be the candidate of the whig party. (Great cheering, the people in the gallery joining in.) The amendment was an uncertainty. ‘The whig no- minee would be tho whig candidate. appeal en the table. Mr. Fuiurr, of New York. protested in the name of the New York delegation, which he «aid had not been heard—he said if that State was not heard, it would be heard through the ballot boxes The Cuaim said New York must be heard in confor. mity to the rules of the convention, as well as oth States. The previous question was then ordered, and the question taken on the resolution, that this Convention will at 644 o'clock, proceed to the choice of a candidate for the offices of President and V. Ressived, That the origad deloza' rote vine if upon the first ballot m choice is an vd jon will p coed in like manger untill a ch made, Whon the candidate for President is chovon, the Convention will proceed ia like man ner to the choice of Vice President, The resolution was put and cnrried. Mr. Fou awhigand nothing but a whig; the State of New York, unless a whig is nominated, would not regard herself as being bound by the nomination. offered the following resolution: Resolved, That as the first duty of the represevta- | tives of the ris party in the United States, is to pr serve the principles and integrity of that party, the claims of no candidate can be considered by this’ Con- vention, unless such candidate stands pledged to sup- port in good faith its nominee, and to be the exponent of whig principles. A question of order on the recoption was raised and sustained by the chair. An appeal was taken, and do- bated by Ashmun, of Massachusetts; Hilliard, of Ala- ama, and Jenifer, of Maryland, on the re the resolution, as infringing upon the order, preseribod by resolutions previously adopted A motion to lay the appeal on the table was carried. A motion togdjourn until to-morrow morning, at o'clock, was last, The Chair then docided that the Convention should now proceed to nominate, ac cording to provious order. Mr. Camrsr of Ohio, nominated Gen, Scott. Nir. —— nominated Webster, Mr. Kent, of Maino, in be half of the people, nominated Gen. Taylor. N. 2 Biunt, of New York, nominated Henry Clay, in behalf of the whigs of the Union. (Tremendous applause.) Mrj — nominated Judge McLean, of Maryland. Mr. nominated Mr, Clayton, of Delaware, Mr. Gatuoway, of Ohio, said he was empowered to withdraw Judge MeLean’s name, on condition that it might be afterwards presented, Jadge Saunorns, of Louisiana, was, on motion, al- lowed to define Gen, Taylor's position. He read a pa- per, drawn up by the Lottisiana delegation. aa follows < The porition secapiel by General Taylor. in rela tion to the Presidency. does not seem to be correctly undergtood by madly persons. and for that reason it is deemed proper, by the delegation of Loulstans, to make suchgexplanation nnd statements in relation to that siatetmgn ax may effectually remove all doubt in the efforts at misrepresentation and misapprehension on that point, General Taylor has taken no part in bri name before the jon. I moye to lay the | , of New York, said that the whig con- | stituency of New York, sent her delegates to vote for | Mr F, | ption of | 3 0 6 0 o 5 o 8 0 3 o 0 0 6 0 0 0 uv 2 0 0 2 i 1 0 4 0 0 0 7 0 o 0 0 0 3 o 8 0 o 0 2 0 0 o 5 0 0 0 PH Sig erg 0 0 Oy Ove LO roy 0 0 +0» 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 vu Do OF 40 6 0 5 0 0 0 1 a a 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 On, 40: -2en 0 a 1 2 0 0 0 i 8 0 o 0 3 i o v 0 Tenne ee... oe 0 8 0 0 0 | Michigan. 0 2 8 0 0 0 | Lona . soe 8 1 o o 0 0 | O° Oe OE 0 | OF Dear 0 0 | 0 2 4 1 holo number, No choice, The following was the vote in caneus and in the ballotings :- Necessary for a choice, 140 | First Second Ballot. Ballot, ‘Taylor. . 1°18 Clay. . 7 88 1; sh BOREL, «x0.2 48 45 Webster. . 22 22 MeLean. 5 2 - | Clayten. = 4 - 20 «703 The Convention then adjourned in great confusion AMES OF THE CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES, REGULAR NOMINATIONS, For Vice President, Politics. or President, Gon. Win. 0. Butler, Ky. Mr. I, King, Ohie, E. Poote, Mieh, HT, P. Dale, 3 ict Smith, N. Taylor, La., . Dearborn, Mass, General Scots Letter on Nativelam, Wasurnarox, Nov. 10, 1844. I have the honor to acknowledge your let- ie Oth instant. written, as you are pleased to Dear Sir ter of add, in behalf of several hundred Republicans of Philadelphia, N dentially, but not for publfeation, I havo toa friendly letter from David M. ity, on the same subject. I will write to you in like manner and in haste, ‘This is the month ¥ y the pressure of oficial business is the lnoaviest with me—leaving searcely time for necessary sleep and exereise, | must not, however, wholly née- gleet your communication, Should way considerable naw eesign me, or desire to givo me, a prominent position before the public, I shall make time to methedise my views on the great question you have proposed. Those | views had their origin in the stormy eleetions in the epring of 1836. aud were confirmed ‘in the week that Harrison electors were chosen in New York. On both occasions, | wasin that rs and heard tn the streets | the ery, down with the Natives! It was heard in most every group of foreigners, a the signal for rally- ing and outrage, Fired with indignation, two friends sat down with me inmy parlor, at the Astor House (Nov. 1540) to draw up an address—dosigned to rally an American party. ‘The day after the election 1 set out for the South, and have never precisely known why our ap ubliehed, Probably the elec- tion of Ge rendered its publication at at time unnecessary in the opinion of my two friends, I now hesitate between extending the period of resi- dence before natur ion, aud total repeal of all (a of Congvess on the subject-—iny mind inelines to the latter, Concurring folly in the principles of the party in Philadelphia, &e, &c., | should prefer assuming the de- nation of American cans. as in New York, or Democratic Americans, as | would respectfully suggest. Hrought up in the prinetples of the revolution—of ferson, Madivon, &e,—under whom, in youth, | com- menced life, I have always been called haye ever pro. foased myself—simply a republican, or whig; which, with me, wag the same thing. Demoeratie Americans would include all good native citizens, devoted to our coun- | its instivutions; would not drive from us n: zod citizens, who. by long residence, have become idontified with usin fooling and interest, y to see, by the Philadelphia Native Ame- n is to be excluded asa party element, Staun vant as Tam, both by birth and eonvie- tion, I shall never consent to a party or State religion, Religion fe too sacred to be mingled up with either, It should always be kept entirely between each individual and God, except in the way of reason and gentle per- runs! as in families. churches, and other occasions of voluntary a*tendance (after yours of discretion) or reciprocal consent Wishing success to the great work which you and other patriots have happily set on foot, I remain, with high respect. your fellow citizen, (Signed,} WINFIEL: To Gronak Wastusxaron Reep, Faq , Philadeiphia. 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Mt raat MELODEON, Bowery— Vinewia Minsraers—Ermortan Scxouva, xo. === New York, Friday, June 9, 1%48, —— Actual Circulation of the Herald. June 8, Thursday "i « + + 20,880 copies. The publication of the Herald commenced at 10 minutes past 3 o'clock, and ‘nisied at 10 minutes bofore 8 v'cioek. The Whig Convention—important Procecd- ings.General Taylor not Nominated. New York was in the highest state of excite- ment all day yesterday, from ten o’clock in the morning till ten at night. Of course we need not tell our readers that the sensation was produced by the proceedings of the whig convention in Phila- delphia, and the continued succession of rumors, and statements, relative to the vote on the nomi- nation of a candidate for the next Presidency. First, it was announced at noon, that General Taylor had received the whig nomination. This threw the city into a state of the greutest ex- citement. The news rapidly run through every street, lane, alley, house, shop, and hotel, in | town. It had thirty minutes to circulate, and test the popularity of Old Rough and Ready in the city, before it was made known that the report was premature. In arranging some sig- nals in Jersey City, a mistake was made by a pri- vate telegraph man, who showed a white flag, the signal agreed upon in case Taylor should receive the nomination. It came out, however, in the excitement and hubbub, that in the caucus held the previous evening in Philadelphia, the vote thrown for | General Taylor was one hundred and sixty-eight. | This rumor continued to astonish and delight | the friends of General Taylor, and carry terror | iato the hearts of all the other politicians, with | their candidates, until it was ascertained in the course of the afternoon, that the actual vote in | caucus, on the preceding evening, had been one hundred and twenty-four for Genefal Taylor, nine- ty-nine for Mr. Clay, forty-six for General Scott, | eighteen for Mr. Webster, and three—good and true | three—for Judge McLean. This continued the basis of speculation and wonder, near the bulletins of the newspapers, and at the hotels, up to and until half past eight o’clock in the evening. At this hour, we received, through Morse’s telegraph, the first distinct vote taken by the Convention on the | nomination, which gave us the following result :— | Finst Reoutan Bator, Taylor. Clay. . Scott. . Webster. MeLean. Clayton: Votes in Convention. .... 666.0000 s40 00 04 200 | This result produced more speculation and more | wonder, and only whetted the appetite for the iv- sult of the second ballot. The remainder of the proceedings will be found in another part of the paper, to which we refer our readers In the whole course of our experience in these matters, during the last quarter of a century, we have seen no excitement on such a subject reach half the intensity which the Whig Convention has created, not only in this city, but throughout the whole Union. The rumors and reports, fabulous | or authentic, were caught up with equal eagerness and despatched through the various telegraphs to every part of the country. From Georgia to Maine, and from New York to Michigan and Canada- | over a space of two thousand miles—the intelli- gence of the vote as it was taken yesterday, in the lightning of heaven. We have much to say on the whig proceedings; but we shall take a day’s reflection before we in- dulge in further remarks. Recrrrion or Geverat Cass.—We give, in another part of this day’s paper, an account of the reception of General Cass, the democratic nomi- nee for the Presidency, in this city, yesterday. The reception was arranged and conducted under the auspices of the two Boards of Common Coun- cil of this city, irrespective of party politics. Such magnanimous conduct is entitled to the fullest praise and commendation. General Cass was re- ceived as the candidate of a political party, and yet we saw whigs and democrats joining in doing honor to the man who had received that high ho nor. Time was when such acts would not be marked with such liberality. In our early history, political animosity was carried to an extreme point, and leading men, of each party, looked upon their political opponents as enemies, and refused even to be on friendly terms with them in private life. That time is, however, past, and we are glad of it. There is no need of disliking men because they believe in certain political measures, which others condemn. The right to differ is sacred, and the exercise of that right in political matters, isthe safeguard of our liberties and the institu. tions under which we live, We are glad that men of all political parties took part in the reception of General Casa yester- day, and we hope that the conduct of the Com- mon Council, in getting it up and carrying it out, will be followed on all future occasions. Sreawers pr n—-The steamer Uni- ted States, Captain Hackstaff, which sails on Sa- turday for Southampton and Ilavre, had engaged yesterday morning fifty passengers, and a large amount of specie and freight. ‘The Hermann, Cap- | tain Crabtree, leaves on the 20th for Southampton and Bremen; she has now more than thirty pas- sengers booked, The American steamers are al- ready becoming the favorites of the travelling community, as their lists of passengers will show when compared with the Cunarders. Tho Hiber- nia had thirty-six, four of whom were for Halifax. Seams Acapra will be due at this port to morrow, from Liverpool, with one week's later news, Great Meeriva at Taynany Tatt..—Tge de mocracy assemble to-night at Tammar.y Hall, to hear Senators Benton, Allen, Houston, and others, city NEC. Philadelphia, was communicated on the wings of :