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Ballots	Scott	Fillmore	Webster
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2	133	131	29
3	133	131	29
4	134	130	29
5	130	133	30
6	131	133	29

Whig National Convention,
Wednesday, June 16.
The delegates to the Whig National Convention met to-day, at Baltimore. At 12 o'clock, Mr. Thomas, of Md., rose and said that the hour had arrived at which the convention was called to assemble, and— Mr. Draper, of N. Y., as soon as these words were uttered, rose and said he would therefore propose the Hon. Geo. Evans, as temporary Chairman, which was carried. Mr. Upton, of La., and Mr. Bryan, of N. Carolina, were appointed Secretaries. A committee of one from each State was appointed to report officers for the permanent organization of the Convention. A similar committee was appointed to examine credentials. The Convention then took a recess till 6 o'clock P. M. In the evening the convention met, and the committee on officers reported Hon. John G. Chapman of Md., for President, and a long list of Vice Presidents and Secretaries, which was adopted. Mr. Chapman, on taking the chair, made the customary speech. Prayer was then offered by Rev. T. H. Stockton, who made a very feeling allusion to Henry Clay. The committee on Credentials said they were unable to report, and didn't know when they could make one. The Convention then adjourned to meet at 12 o'clock, to-morrow.

Thursday, June 17.
A resolution was offered for the appointment of a committee of one from each State to report resolutions for the consideration of the Convention. A long debate sprung up on this proposition, during which Mr. Jessup, of Pa., offered an amendment that each member should cast, in committee, the full Electoral vote to which his State is entitled. This amendment was adopted, 149 to 143. A long discussion ensued, which was not concluded when the Convention adjourned till 12 o'clock, to-morrow.

Friday, June 18.
The amendment offered by Mr. Jessup yesterday was withdrawn, and the resolution as originally offered, was adopted. The committee on credentials made a report, which was discussed and agreed to. The committee on resolutions made a report. The resolutions re-affirm the well-known doctrines of the Whig party, and endorse the Compromise acts. Considerable discussion followed, when the report was adopted, yeas 227, nays 65. The Convention then proceeded to ballot for a candidate for the Presidency, and six ballots were had as follows. The convention then adjourned to meet to-morrow at 10 o'clock.

Saturday, June 19:
The Convention had 46 ballots to-day, without result, as follows: The Convention then adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock, on Monday morning.

Monday, June 21.
The Convention re-assembled at 10 o'clock, on Monday morning. Seven more ballots were then had, and on the 53d ballot Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT received 159 votes, and was declared duly nominated as the Whig candidate for President. On this ballot Mr. Fillmore received 112 votes, and Mr. Webster 21. The announcement was received with enthusiastic shouts of applause, and the firing of cannon without, attested the general joy. As soon as the applause had subsided, the South Carolina delegation gracefully announced their hearty concurrence in the nomination. The delegations from all the Southern States followed in turn, each endorsing the nomination, and pledging to it the hearty support of their constituents. The utmost enthusiasm prevailed. The nomination was confirmed unanimously. Hon. WM. A. GRAHAM, of North Carolina, at present Secretary of the Navy, was nominated for Vice President.

Ballots	Scott	Fillmore	Webster
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8	133	131	28
9	133	131	27
10	135	130	28
11	134	131	28
12	134	130	28
13	134	130	29
14	133	130	29
15	133	130	28
16	135	129	29
17	132	131	29
18	132	131	28
19	132	131	29
20	132	131	29
21	133	130	28
22	132	130	30
23	132	128	30
24	133	128	30
25	133	128	31
26	134	128	30
27	135	128	29
28	135	128	29
29	134	128	29
30	134	128	29
31	134	128	30
32	134	128	29
33	134	126	28
34	134	128	28
35	133	128	29
36	136	127	30
37	136	127	29
38	134	128	32
39	134	128	30
40	132	128	30
41	134	128	30
42	134	128	30
43	134	128	32
44	133	129	31
45	133	127	28
46	134	127	28