Ohio State journal and Columbus gazette (Columbus, Ohio : 1825), 1836-03-11

              ft tip FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1836. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SCOTT &, WRIGHT. No. 42, Vol. XXV Whole No. 1453. JOURNAL AND SENTINEL. J. BULIIACHE, EDITOR. OtAcl on High-street, second door gonth of Armstrong's Hotel. TERMS Two Dollar! and Fifty Cents, inoiioMM, or Three Dollars, althe end oftho year. No subscriber allowed to dis-continue while he remaini indebted to the office. Thii paper is published twice a week (on Tuesdays and Friday) during the session of the Htato Legislature, and weekly the rest of the year. Terms, to those who subscribe for the session only, one dollar. COLUMBUS, MARCH 11, 18:!fl. PUBLIC SENTIMENT. For the purpose of allowing the reception which the proceedings of the People's Convention have met with in different parts of the htato, we nave inserted in a subsequent column, sundry extracts from our exchange papers, which rcter to tne sue iict: and will from time to timo hereafter conti nue the publication of similar articles, until a distinct response shall have been obtained from every ceunty. Judging from the intelligence which has already reached us, the several nominations have been received every where with the greatest ontnu niasm. The cry, from all quarters, is "onward!" and we have the most cheering assurance, that proper exertion alone is necessary to give "a Wa terloo defeat" to the embattled hosts ot the ollice-holders. Let us then remember, that we are con tending, not for an empty triumph not for "the Booilsof victory" not for the possession of a few nilrrv nlVwroa. which we can well do without but r"."-j for the great principles which nerved the arms and cheered the hearts, of the patriots of the Revo lotion. Lot every opponent of corruption act as if the overthrow of tho army of political vampyres which are now rioting on tho life-blood of the country, depended on his own individual exor- lnnn; and success, comnlete and decisive, will most assuredly crown our labors. THE LATE NOMINATIONS. Having heretofore taken occasion briefly to express our hearty concurrence in the several nominations mado by the People's great Convention, it may not be improper for u, in a few words, to assign some of the reasons why we believe that they should be efficiently sustained by the freemen of Ohio, in preference to those of the office holders. In favor of Joseph Vance, tho people's candidate for the Gubernatorial chair, scarcely any thing need be said. His long residonce in the State; his faithful services, both in Congress and in the Goneral Assembly; his great personal worth, rospectablo talents, sound political principles, and unwearied attention to the discharge of his public, social and domestic duties are generally known, and universally admitted. He moreover claims tho high merit of having raised himself, by his own unaided exertions, from I condition originally obscure, to the distinguished rank which ho now holds among our eminent taUsinnn.-.In short, it is doing the opposing candidate do injustice, to say, that, in point of abilities, and public services, Gen. Yanck is do-cidedlv his superior; while he is at least his equal in moral worth and personal merit. He is, therefore, fully entitled to the confidence of his fellow-cili.ens of Ohio; and aa thuso mom bers of the Convention who originally preferred another freutlemau, equally estimable and well qualified, most cordially concurred with tho majority, so soon as the general sentiment was ilia- ' linctly ascertained, we confidently anticipate his election, iu October next, by a handsome majority.- Francis Granger, nominated fur the Vice-Presidency, being a citizen of New York, is not as well known to us, or probably to the people of Ohio, as are Generals Harrison and Vance. He is, however, admitted to be a genuine Re publican, and the son of one; a highly intelligent honorable, and public-spirited man; and deservedly popular in "the Empire Stale," of which he is a native. Asa member of Congress, lie stands among the foremost in puint of talent and eloquence. His principles are sound, his mor-' als correct, his deportmeut engaging; and he is pronounced, by all who are acquainted with him, to be eminently qualified to discharge the duties of the office for which he lias beeo designa ted, with credit to himself, and with advantage to the country. A respectahle portion of the Convention, it is true, preferred another distinguished geutleman, the favorite of a great Slate, and endeavorod to procure his nomination. But publio sentiment in Pennsylvania and New York, ceming clearly to indicate the former as the most suitable candidate, the minority magnan imously yielded, and heartily concurred in Ihc . iews of the majority. In every respect, ex- co'pt that, being a much younger man, he has enjoyed no opportunity of serving his country in the field, Mr. Granger is decidedly superior to bis competitor the nominee of the Baltimore Convention and will doubtless obtain the t,lcc toral vote of Ohio. With William Henry Harrison, the people's candidate for the Presidency, we havo long been personally acquainted having had tue lion or of an introduction to him as early as the fall . ... . r m :!--.I.- or winter of 1B1.J, in tue town ot iniinouun; where we then published the Fredonian oewspa per. Since that period, wo have been an attentive and not uninterested observer of hii conduct as Commander-in-Chief of the North western army, as a member of the Stato Legislature, and of both Houses of Congress, as the Representative of the United Slates ataforoign Court, and as a private citizen; and have found him, in all situations, zealous, upright, faithful and indefatigable in the discharge of his dutios as a public servant, and at the same time, plain, unassuming, and courtoous in his deportment as a member of socioty. His talonts, more solid than brilliant, are of a high order; his principles sound; his morals unimpeachablb; and his patriotism and disinterestedness undoubted. He is, therefore, precisely the kind of man whom the people want to manage their publio concerns and should ho, ai we hope, be elected, ma au ministration, we doubt not, will prove a fortu nate ooo for the country. U is very true that we, and perhaps nearly all our political friends in this and some oilier States, would have preferred Henry Clay to any other candidate for the next Presidency. But that illustrious states man excepted, wo know no one more worthy of the suffrages of a free pooplo, or who has higher claims on their affections and confidence, than the Farmer of North Bend. In point of intellectual attainments, he is at least equal to Mr. Van Buren; and vastly his superior so far as respects public services, and political integrity. We trust, therefore, that the peoplo, whom he has faithfully served for a period of more than forty years, will rally as one man around his standard, and honor him with the highest ollice within their gift. Of Daniel Webster and Hugh L. White, who have bocn likewise nominated for the next Presidency, in opposition to the candidate of the office-holders, it may he necessary to say a few words. Tho first of these gentlemen is tinqucs tionahly one of whom his country may bo justly proud. Ho stands amonir tho first in that brilliant constellation of statesmen and orators which has rendered the American Senate the mostilltistrious assembly on earth; and has rear ed a snlcndid monument to his own fame by his admirable defence of the Constitution. The er rors if such they were of his early political life, havo been moro than atoned for by tho vain able services of his riper years; and we should most willingly assist in plaoing him in tho Lxe cutivo chair as one who would honor the sta tion more than it would honor him if a reasonable hope could be entertained of ultimate success. As matters now stand, however, his elec tion appears to be far beyond the verge of prob ability; and we trust that ho will be withdrawn from tho field of competition in time to prevent future unavailing regret. With Judge White course, we aro less familiar. Ho is however known to have been in former years, a warm admirer of the present National P.xccutivo; and still contends zealously for tho maintenance of the principles which originally brotightUenerat Jackson into office, although thoso principles appoar to have been repudiated long since by most oftho politicians who then professed toon tertain them. This fact speaks highly in favor of his political integrity; and the abuse now lavished upon him and his friends by the "party press, o fiords a pretty conclusive proof of his merits. Ho is moreover said to possess a sound and well cultivated mind, agreeable manners and correct mural habits. But ho is so little known in the Stato, that, 'although we believe majority of the opposition would prefer him to Mr. Van Buren if there were no other candid atcs yet wo should deem his chance of obtain ing our Electoral voto, at the ensuing election as extremoly doubtful. Upon the whole, there foro, wo are fully persuaded that it is the duty of all those in Ohio who are opposed to the nom inees of the Baltimoro Convention, howovcr much they may differ on minor subjects, to af ford a cordial support to Harrison fur the Presidency, Granoer fur tho Vice-Presidency, and Vance for Governor; and that, with proper exertion. 'this Ticket can succeed by a handsome majority over that of tho ollico-holdors, we on-tertain no doubt. To act otherwise, would bo to hazard every thing, without tho remotest prospect of effecting any thing; and thrutv away the only chanco which may present itself fur many years, of reforming abuses which aro rap idly undermining the foundation on which our political edifice has been erected. The contracts from Columbus to Cincinnati, and from Zanesville to Maysville, were origin- lly assigned to Messrs. J. Harris & Co., at the fall lettings. On the 1st day of January, they commenced the service on the first rout, (but never attempted to perform the one last mentioned,) and continued the same until the latter part of the month, when the contract was annulled by the Postmaster General, on the grounds that thai had not appeared to perform the tervice on the Maysville rout; had failed to purchase the stock on the Cinciniiitliroad, of the old contractors; and had made such inadequate provision for car-riling the mail on that rout, that they regularly fell behind their contract time of arrival at each end of the rout, t or these reasons the contract was annulled and given to Messrs. John A. liiiY- an & Co., at an advance of one thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars per year, and fifteen hours additional time allowed. The same reasons would, if strictly examined and applied, cause a forfeiture of tho contract of Messrs. Bryan & C . on that rout, l'hcy have failed to purchase of the old contractors their stock, but have bought that of Harris && Co., and aro now performing the service with the same stock winch the Postmaster l.eneral pronounced inadequate to the service, and which experience proves to be so, as tho mails due here from Cincinnati, have been very irregular, and within the last two weeks have failed four days in succession to arrive in time to keep up the connection eastward. And who are those favored few to whom these privileges are granted! who are Messrs. John A. uryan, ft, Co.! rolilicians aye, politicians in every sense of tho word. Mr. Bryan is the Auditor of Slate, and has been identified with tho administration party for a few years past; unco an Editor of a high toned political paper, and lately a candidate for Governor ot Uluo. Air. Chittenden, another ol the firm, is a warm politician, and member of the Slate Central Committee. Mr. Manyienny, is Superintendent of the Re pairs on the National Road, and but recently one of the Editors or the Hemisphere, the organ of the administration party. Mr. Griffith, another of the lirm, was lately Chief Clerk in the Auditor s Office. Will any man now say that politics had no in fluenco here that tho motto, " to the victors belong the spoils," has not here been carried out to tho lull extent! When Mr. Kendall was appointed to the high and responsible office he now holds, I, with many others, had hoped, that, throwing aside all party or political feelings, ho would have entered upon its duties with a determination to devoto ins time and talents to the reorganization of the Department. iNo person ever entered that of fice with fairer prospects of success than Air Kendall. The Department was then deeply involved in dent; ils resources inadequate lo meet the current expenses; it was loudly do nounccd by tho opposition to he corrupt; and admitted by ils friends: to be in a most deplora b e condition. And how has ho acquitted himself of this high trust! Let the facts above stated speaK. timers if wanting, aro near at hand. Mr. Kendall'! nomination is now before the Senate of the United States for confirmation. Will tho rep rcsenlativcs of tho people, by their official act sanction this abuse of power! Let them but confirm his nomination, and scat him firmly on tho "throne," and tho Department then becomes apolitical engine, to be used fur the sole benefit of the part ii. Ho long as tho Postmaster General is appoint ed from political motives and not from business qualifications, so long may we expect to see the Department hecome the prostitute ul party; ana intrigue and corruption the order ol tho day. ALPHA of 1835 purported to bo, "an assembly fresh from the people, tho true representation of their unbiased wishes, tho faithful echo of their opinions." This declaration is made with a perfect con sciousness of the little confidence which is given to pledges of any kind, mado by persons situated as I am. I know that they have been mado and violated in every ago and in every country, where men have depended for their advancement to the highest offices on the good opiniun of their countrymen. But, in almost every in stance, the deceiver has been fuund possessed of grasping and insatiable ambition, (of which tho germs might havo been discovered in his previ ous conduct,) and generally united with com manding genius and splendid talents. J hero is, trust, nothing in mv previous conduct to show that I possess the furmer character; and utterly disclaiming the latter, my sole reliance fur pre serving the good opinion of my countrymen is tho prescrvatiun of that character lor lidclity to my engagements, which the Convention which you, gentlemen, ropresont, as well as others of my fellow citizens, liavo boon pleased to allow to mo. With high consideration, I am, gentlemen, your humble servant, VY.u. ll. UAlliursu To Wm. Bradley Tyler, President; Robert W. Bowie, Henry V. Somehville Reuben Tall, Henry S. Stites, T .. IT X- .. , . . . ,r ' Secretaries tlUHN IIUK-MAn IVKKK, i're 1 Vice Presidents: Sc PUBLIC SENTIMENT. tunate. Good feeling genorally prevailed. Respecting the candidate for the Presidency, there was but one voice an unanimous expression in favor of Gen. Harrison. Tho candidate fur the Vice-Presidency was chosen by a largo mnjority of the Convention, when the subject first came up. A respectablo minority was in favor of Judge Tyler of Virginia, for the second office, and urged his pretensions to the Convention; but the subject was unanimously refefred to a commitleo of seventy-six, which reported in favor of Francis Granger, with only one dissent ing. 1 1 ins was a gentleman who was instructed to voto for Mr. Tyler, but who expressed himself personally favorable to Mr. Granger. The Convention accepted the report of the committee with unanimity and enthusiasm. the candidate furttuvcrnor was selected with like harmony. It appeared to be tho Benso of the delegates, although they had como from ev ery part of the Stato, and in consequence, might bo supposed to prefer different individuals, that Gen. Vance, by his age, experience, incorrup- tioiiity ana devotion to republican principles, was entitled to the confidence and support of the opponents of the succession. 1 ho meeting adjourned at 5 o'clock on Tues day, all delighted with the favorable auspices under which tho Presidential campaign will be continued in Ohio. That lien. Harrison will carry the Elcctural voto of the Stalo by a large majurity, we havo no doubt is tho real conviction of every man who was in Columbus on the 22d and V'Sld iiist.,yWend or opponent. The whole number of Delegates present it is of course impossible now to give. The lowest estimates placo it at fifteen hundred. Of this comparatively unimportant feature, we Bhall rest contont with tho pamphlet account. For the Ohio State Journal. "MAIL CONTRACTS." When the Pustiuasloc General published his proposals for tho lotting, last October, of different ruuts in Ohio, cousidorablo curiosity was excited respecting the manner iu which the great westorn mail from Wheeling to Cincinnati would bo transported. By the advertisement, the contractors upon this rout wero pro hibited from carrying more that three passengers, and thoso on the outside of the coach. .Mr. Kendall, iu his official report to the President, snvs that the object of Ibis restriction was to prevent tho heretofore frequent occurrence of contractors leaving parts oi me newspaper mail on tho road, which could be effected only bv renuirinrr the whole mail to be carried inside the body of the coach, to the total exclusion of pnstengers. lias t he Postmaster uonorai mroauy, i in mo short space of two months,) found that the ovil complained of cannot bo remedied Dy tne means adopted; or has he learned that tho comVnrorido not protend to lilllit tiieir contract, au lai us mo restriction applicsl I havo had frequent opportunities of nolioingthe manner in which the mails have been, and are now carried; and, so farasmv knowledge extends, can say, that Ifte mails are till carried, "as heretofore," in the boots. and not in the body of the coaches; and I have seen , in several instances, passengers inside me man coach, in direct violation of the contract. Mv attention was directed lo this subject, ty hearing that Mr. Manypenny, of the firm of John A. Bryan & Co., the contractors on the above mentioned rout, a fow days ago made a bet of fifty dollars with a citizen of our city, " fA(il they would have thi restriction as to patten-n removed before two monllu." It was with no small degree ol astonishment mat i nearo oi this bet astonishment that the Postmaster Gen eral should so soon change the arrangement of this important rout, and that too, before time bad tosted the efficacy of his plans; and astonish mr-nt. that (if he really intends to make the change) the contractors should be aware of the fact, to long before tho probablo time that it mil lake dace. Ifcorrectly intormod, 1 uouove Dias wore maae for tho transportation of the mails on this rout, at a coiiiiucraofi fen sum man now paiu, u me enn Iraotors wuuld bo allowed tho privilege of carry inrr tho mails in tho usual mannor, without re striction oftho numhorof passengers. Tho rout from Baltimore to Wheeling was, at the same lot- tines, assigned to Messrs. Stockton Ac Stokes with tho same mln'cfioiu during tho session of Cone-rout, and I understand they havo so farlito- rn v complied with their contract. ;vs una oi tho publio, I wish to know tho reason why ono man or set of men aro moro favored than anoth In thero not " tome sccrot powor behind ilm throno." which exorts its baneful influence in i hp management of tho Denarlmonll Either the Postmastor Goneral is ijriioraHi of tho man nor iu which tho contractors on tho rout from Wlmelinrf to Cincinnati perform their engage mcnte with the Department, or knowingly no gleets to enforce thoir fullilment. From the Baltimore Patriot, Fch. 22, GEN. HARRISON'S NOMINATION. The Frederick Horald of Saturday contains the subjoined letter from the "!' armor of North bend, addressed to the Coinmittoo or Ouico of the Into Whig State Convention, in reply to their notification of his nomination for the Pre sidency, by that Convention. The delay forwarding this letter is understood lo have arisen from an impression, at first entertained by Gon. Harrison, that a formal acceptance ol I he nomination by the Whigs of Maryland was not looked for. The Herald, in giving place lo this letter, accepting the nomination, observes that, the modesty and pure republican sentiments by which it is characterized, will arrest tho attention and win the admiration of every free and intelligent reader, and commend the distinguished author to the general confidence and support: LETTER FROM GF.VF.RAL, IIARniSOV. Nortii-bknd, OlA Feb. 1S!!0. Gentlemen: Your lottor, covoring the pro ceedings of the Convention by which 1 was nomi nated their candidate for the Presidency of the United States, was received in due course of tho mail; and the resolutions thoy contained are such as to create in my bosom feelings of gratitude towards the people of Maryland, which will bo cherished to the last moment or my existence. These feelings were greatly incrcasod from the reflection that, with a very few exceptions,! was personally unknown lo the members of the Convention, and, exclusively of some of her statesmen, with whom I have served in the national councils, but to ji few others of her citizens. With thousands of those of some other States I have been associated in tcenos, where the difficulties and dangers to which we were in common exposed, have created a feel ing of attachment and partiality, which is often found to warp the lodgments oi good men, ana induce them to bestow their confidence and suffrages on those possessing inferior qualifica tions. Having no advantages oi tins aiuu in boast of in relation to my fellow citizens of Maryland, I am gratified with the reflection, considering tho pro-eminent talents of several of those from whom their selection might have been made, that I am indobted for the distinction with which they have honored me, to the greater length of my publio services, and the belief that, in the discbarge of the various and important trusts which have been commuted to me, tne confidence of my country has never been be trayed nor its interests sacrificed. 1 his is pre cisely the eround which I wish to occupy. Con scions of many deficiencies and imporfections, I have endeavored to supply the place ol tlio qualities I wanted by unwearied zeal and tin lnvialina- RiiciiiT. How delightlul is the rolioclion, mat, Dy an assembly so enlightened and froe as that of the late Maryland Convention, tho charactor in which 1 so ardently desire to stand uoioro mj countrvmen should ho accorded to me. In re lation to the freedom with which the choice was mado. irontlumen, I venture to assure you, that should your efforts lo plaoe mo in the Executive chair of this groat nation provo successful , that tho infiueiico and patronago of (hat office shall oovor be usod to control or impair it, in any of your future deliberations. And that if in the year 18:19 your own great emporium, or any other plaoe, should be the theatre for the exhi hitionnf another national convention, it shal bo, as far at iny efforts can effect it, what tha From the Newark Gazette, HUZZA FOR HARRISON!!! The Stato Whig Convention, as will ho seen from tho proceedings published to-day, was I plondid exhibition of the moral force and purl ty of public opiniun in Ohio. Such a Conven tion was never assembled before in tho Western country, nor pronaniy any wncro else, it was a coining together of tho People, in the true pint and genius of our republican Institutions unbidden by the mandato of power, and unin fluenced by "rewards ' either received or hoped lor. n lut s ii can 1 1 1 n I illustration does it present both of tho mr.jesty mid simplicity of republican government, when rightly and honestly directed! There was no corrupting tempta tions of office to be encountered no "spoils ' to be divided no rending the air with the loud shouts of hired adulation. All was calm and chastened, yet fervent and elevated principle devotion to the country and tha country's friends. Every net and object of Ihc Convention was under tho inspiring influence of a sub lime patriotism, awakened to redeem tho coun try from the dununiun of principles which threat en to ingulf our institutions in a sea uf anarchy and despotism. In the midst or an overwhelm ing assemblnge of the people, order, moderation dignity, and high-toned principlo consecrated the day. It was a proud day for the people, and a proud day for the venerable soldier and patriot who received its unbought, unsolicited honors. Whether Gen. Harrison shall ever reach the Presidency or not, his bosom will never cease to swell with emotion at the recollection of a day which puts another and more authoritativo seal to his claims upon tho confidence and grati tude of his country. Hut he miiW and stiff bug cccd. His popularity is the earned fruit of wisdom, and toils, and sacrifices in tho causo of his fellow citizens. Let Van Buren enjoy the pur chased plaudits of his band of office-holders; it is Harrison's glory to receive tho homage of the honest and admiring hearts of his countrymen Indefianco uf the frowns uf power and the lying spirit of detraction, the brilliancy of his public deeds is kindling tho hearts ol the Pouple, and will norve them lo vigorous and successful combat in the great struggle which awaits us. The Voico of Ohio, so long awaited with intensity of interest, n il! go forth with inspiring effect up on tho hopes, exertions, and efforts of tho friends of liberty and the constitution throughout tho land. It will crush al once and forever, the unequalled mendacity of tho organized presses which have attempted to promote the Government Candidate by effurts to blast the well earned fume of the Candidate of the Pouple From the Zanesville Republican. CONVENTION OF THE TWENTY-SECOND. The day that gave birth to the illustrious Washington, the Father of our country, was npprnpriatcly set apart fur the meeting of the opponents of .Martin Van Buren, or in other words, "THE PEOPLE," of Ohio, to select suitable porsons to be run in opposition to the candidates uf the office holders and office seekers. At an early hour, the discbarge of cannon announced the nshoring in of tho great day. At eleven o clock the delegates assembled at the Theatre, (where it was found tho wbolo number could nut ho accommodated,) organized, and tho credentials of delegates presented; the meeting then adjourned tu assemble in the public square. no building being found sufficient to contain the vast assemblage. It was a proud, a glorious day fur Ohio. Hero were assembled the people themselves lo deliberate upon measures necessary to arrest the threatening danger, and to avert tho evil, of tho appointment of a successor to tho Chief Magistracy, by a set of ollice holders. That deliberation has resulted in such a choice of candidates, wo must fervently hope, as will bo responded to next fall in such a manner, as will teach the candidates of the office holders, that "the people" have taken tho management of the affairs oftho nation, into their own hands. Tho greatest i.nanimity prevailed throughout the proceedings of the Convention, and each individual resolved that he would spare no exertion to secure theelcclion of those nominated by the Convention, and wo have little doubt but that their efforts will be crowned wilh success.Great praise is duo tho citi.cnS of Columbus, fur their kindness and hospitnlily in accommodating the members of .tho Convention their doors wero generously thrown open, and the si In at ion of all the members rendered pleasant and agreeable. We aro indebted to a friend, for a copy of the Ohio Slate Journal containing tha proceedings of tho Convention, Ibat we lay befure our read ers to day, omilling tho delegates from tho dif ferent counties except .Muskingum, which we found imperfect, and havo supplied tho deficiency. Thero woro estimated to he in attend ance about FIFTEEN I1UNDKKD from all parts of tho Slate, of all agos, and every occupation a like assemblage indeed never took placo in the ntato before. merous, and no ono building in Columbus beiog large enough to contain them, it was found im practicable, wo understand, to ascertain the precise number. 1 he general impression ap peared to be that there were very few short, if any, or 1 VYr.NTY-FIVE HUNDRED! Who can now doubt that the PEOPLE are moving ui pui uown misrule anu corruption! HARRISON, GRANGER. VANCE. Iho CONSTITUTION AND REFORM, are now the watch-words oftho patriots of Ohio. The Convention adjournod, in the utmost harmony, on Tuesday afternoon. From the Urhana Record. CONVENTION. We publish to-day tho proccedings'of the Slato Convention held in Columbus on the 22d iust. Thero has porhaps never before, been so largo a political assemblage in Ohio. Of a truth the People came up to the work with an energy and activity which if continued up to, and through, the day of battle, may bring success.What is to be the result of this Convention Will not all those who are opposed to the election of Martin Van Buren, unite in sustaining by all honorable exertions, the nominations of that Convention) Nominations mado wiUi so much unanimity, by delegates from every part of the Stale, aflor a full, free, dispassionate canvass of wishes, feelings and preferences. It may be that some of tho candidates are not the first choice of mmy in Iho State; but there is no man who can say that any ono of them, is not possessed of that purity of principle, that constancy of purpose, Ibat fooling of patriotism, and that strength ol mind, which will warrant the belief, that should one or all uf them be elected , we will have an administration of Iho duties- of tho office, which under Hie sanction of Iho Constitution and laws, would support tho institutions of our country in their purity, and promote the pcaco, prosperity and happiness of hercitizens. From the Clrcleville llcralil. STATE CONVENTION. Wo wero in attondanco at the late Stato Con vonlinn at Columbus; a succinct account (if which we havo adopted from tho Stato Journal It was emphatically, a movement of the People. such an assemblage wo have nut witnessed since that which met on tho Licking Summit. July 4, 18'-2ri. Its proceedings wore character ized, if nut with reference to precise rules of order, at least by a spirit of unanimity and enthusiasm, which tells ol an universal and mi mutable determination lo rescuo tho Stato from further misrule. Never woro a frco people thwarted in their purposes, when animated by such a spirit. Twelve Hunprkd and fifty-six Delegates wore in attendance, representing sixty-two of the Counties ol tho stato. l'.x-Gov ernor AIorrow presided, thoollicial account of tho proceedings will bo given in our next Something like impntionce was evinced at tho delay in presenting a name for the Presidency and when, as soon as tho Convention was organ ized nn the public square, Iho nnme of Gen H ARRISON was proposed, it was hailed with the most enthusiastic approbation. On Tuesday evening, tho business of the Con vention being cnmploteda convivial and con gralulatory meeting was held at Russell's, com posed ofiome hundreds of persons, the meet ing was enlivened hy wit, sentiment, and good cheer, tiov. LUL.AS was present and on be ing complimented by a toast, approbatory of his course with reference to our boundary difficul ties, he responded in a few remarks, to the ef fect that during those difficulties ho had received the prompt, willing, and constant support of the party represented in that meeting. 1 1 a con eluded by offering as a sentiment: The Union It must be preserved, hy confin ing the action of the sovoral departments of tho government within their respective spheres. From the Scioto Gnxette. THE CONVENTION". We havo devoted a large share of to-day's paper to tho proceedings uf the groat Convention which met at Columbus on tho twenty-second. Our readers, we aro well assured, will nut grttdgo Iho ruum this account occupies, when thoy consider tho mooting as one among, if not tho most important, ovor hold in tho Stato. How can thero bo a more imposing spectacle, than the congregated Delegates uf a million of freoinon mot to consult and concert upon inat-tors vitally important to the citi.onj of a freo country, to wit: tho corrooliun uf abuses in Iho Goneral and Stato Administrations! And, to a freeman, what manual could bo presented more ril'o with interest than tho proceedings of such a body! Wo woro one of the fortuiialo noinhor who attondud the Convention, and coiuidur those who had dcsigneJ to go, but wero prevented hy soino unforeseen oveut, as comparatively iiulor- Frnm the Zanesville Gaselle. THE CONVENTION. Tho Whig Convention mot at Columbus, agree ably to arrangement, on tho '-''-.'d of February, and at 11 o cluck was called lo order by J. P It. Ilureail, of Gallia. Une thousand and thlrlv four delegates gavo in their names; but it is supposed that a largo number was present, whose names wore not reported. Iho thoalro being lound too small lor so large a company, the Con vention adjourned to the public square, where a stage was erected for tho officers, and the delegates and spectators stood around. The Convention was various!' estimated as lo num bers; but all agreed that, including spectators, there wero about four acres of them. Gov. Morrow was chosen to preside, aided by nine teen Vico Presidents; and twelve Secretaries woro authorized to nolo proceedings. Wm. II. Harrison, was unanimously chosen for Prcsidont; and after some hesitation between John Tyler, of Virginia, and Francis Granger, of New-Vurk, the latter was chosen as candidalo for Vico President, (leu. Jot.i:pu Vame, of Champaign, was chosen as the Gubernatorial candidate. After sundry resolutions approbatory of the nominees of the Convention, and of their political principles, and nut very Haltering tu Mr. Van Buren, together with a voto uf thanks to (iov. Lucas for the independent course he pursued in reference In tho Michigan question: and after sundry resolutions from John II. Wood, Esq., nn behalt of himself and two hundred other Jackson men, members of the Convention, the Convention adjourned tine die. From the ltullufontaine Gazette, THE LATE WHIU CONVENTION. In another part of our paper, tho reader will find tho prucocdings of tho Convenliun, which was held at Columbus on tho ''.'d iust. We certainly hazard nothing in saying that such a meeting was nover before held in tho Stalo of Ohio. Between eleven and fourteen hundred Delegates were in attendance the real bono and sinew of tho country was thero. Unexampled unanimity and guud feeling characterized the whole proceedings; and every one appeared to be impressed wilh the importance of the subject upon which bo bad met to act. Aged vet-orans wero there, joining with their younger brothers, in an effort to bring back the Government to ils original simplicity and purity. Every thing went ulfwcll: and wo have no doubt, if tho prupor excrtiuns are made, tho people will conhrin tho nominations by respectable major!-, ties. From tl;e rortsmuuth Courier. The proceedings of the great Convention held at Columbus on Iho '.'2d till, will bo found in our columns. We had intended tu speak at largo upon this subject; but Iho time and space allotted us will not permit it Ibis week, if we do justice to other matters. But as an eye witness of the grand and imposing spcctaclo presented to Hie country on the glorious and ever memo-rabloU'Jd.wo can safely say that within our knowledge no assemblage of'a similar character within this Stale ever approached to a comparison with this, either in point of numbers, respectability, or zealous ardour fur the task before them. It was truly in all things appropriate to the day. For on the samo day that the great Father of his country camo into existence , one of the noblest, the mightiest, and most flour ishing Mates of the I ii ion which he saved, was born anew, uud politically regenerated, by the united energies uf her own people! No foreign agency was there no suppliant tools the PEO- l'Ll'. themselves, in the majesty of llieir strength camo forth, and DECLARED THEIR WILL. The number of Delegates actually in attend ance, according to the official icluros furnished to the Secretaries, amounts lo one thousand and tiiirty-foi'k. It is proper, however, to remark, that a great many additional members of the different delegations, nut included in the re ports, continued to arrive throughout the day, and participated in tho proceedings of theConvention. From the Cincinnati Whin. THE PEOPLE'S GREAT CONVENTION. Tim Nominations, We have now the high gratification of announcing the result of the proceedings of tho People's Great Convention, the particulars of which will bo found in the letter of our attentive tvuliimhus Correspondent, iu another culuinn. We are rejoiced that Iho Convention has duno itself so much honor, and that Ils proceedings havo been so eminently characterized by wisdom and unanimity. All the nominations are excellent, uud we are pe culiarh gratified that every ono of our favorite candidates has hoen selected. WILLI A M II. HARRISON, for President. FRANCIS GRANGER, for Vico President. JOSEPH VANCE, lor Guvornur. What a nohlo trio! Tho Electoral Ticket is also composed of the very best materials. Tho unanimity which prevailed in tho selec- liutvuf the names must glfddcn Iho heart of ovory patriot of tho Stato. Tho soa is now cloar we. have sot an unexceptionable ticket ... . i ii . i r ..... L wo havo no divisions and wo snail inoruiuro no suro to triumph by an OVERWHEL.MI.M MAJORITY. Al'tor noxt fall, wo doubt if Van Buronism, ii Ohio, will bo sunken of in any other manner than as u thing that urni.' Tho Delegatus to the Convention wcie so nil From the Xcnla Gazette. From two Delegates from this county just returned from the Whig Convention at Columbus, we learn that the Hon. Jeremiah Morrow presided, and that WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON uf Ohio, was unanimously nominated for Iho Presidency of the United States, and FRANCIS GRANGER of Now York, for the Vico Presidency: Gen. JOSEPH VANCE of Champaign county as tho Whig Candidate for Governor; and Benjamin Rugoles and Joseph Riiigway ns Senatorial Electors fur this Stale; and Samuel Newell Esq. as Elector for this Congressional District, This Convention is said to havo numbered fifteen hundred strong. I The lines aro now drawn tho greatest parly contest in which tins country uas ever neon involved is lo be determined in October and November next. The people of this State havo now their places to take under this flag or thali make your choice and fall in, say we; and then fair play and a wide birth! From the Cleveland Daily Herald. We gave in our last, entire, the proceedings of the great Harrison Convention a Convention, the like of which was never before known in this Slato tho like of which was never be fore known in any State. I he people them selves assembled in their might- they have como up manfully lo the rescuo of tho Constitution. When such an immense assemblage of men, and such in on too men who, as a correspondent very appropriately remarks, could never before bo induced to attend even a county convention, convone, at this inclement season of Iho year, at tho seat uf Government, to deliberate and adopt measures for the advancement of tho great principles fur which we are contending, it augurs well fur the success of the cause. Ohio, by indications overwhelming and irresistible, has proclaimed the man of hor choice. She has thus proclaimed, hy demonstrations, such as havo nevor before been given to any individual, that she duly estimates the services, and properly appreciates tho character, of tho illustrious statesman and hero whom sho has placed in no mination for the first oflico undor the Government: That sho properly estimates the talents and character of tho individual placed in nomination for the Vice Presidency; and not less so thoso of the worthy and meritorious candidate placed in nomination fur Governor. Tho selection of a candidate fur tho lattor officohas been truly fortunate. Fortunate, inasmuch as he combines all those excellent qualities of the heart and the head, which so essentially contribute to render him a popular and desirable cundidato, and a valuable Chief Magistrato. With Harrison, Granger, and Vauce, therefore, the State is safe alio is redeemed from mijrulo and corruption.