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Whig Nation Convention nominates Harrison after long debate
The Harrisburg and Baltimore Patriot report on the December 6 1839 Whig National Convention in Harrisburg. Harrison is chosen as the presidential candidate after extensive balloting and vocal support from Kentucky Virginia Maryland New York and other delegations with Clay and Scott respectfully yielding to unite behind Harrison. Tyler named for vice president. The letter from Henry Clay and speeches emphasize union and national prosperity.
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Baltimore Patriot
Harrisburg
Cousins Clay
Kentucky
Davies
Connecticut
Clay
Williamson
Lee
Massachusetts
Wetmore
New York
R. Johnson
Maryland
Harvie
Virginia
McDowell
Pennsylvania
Taylor
Owen
North Carolina
William Henry Harrison
Henry Clay
Winfield Scott
Ohio
Baltimore Path
Narriselurg
Sarvapay
Dre
Scott
Harrison
Sarvuupay
W. R de Witt
Banks
Martin van Buren
W. H. Harrison
Mr. B
Fane
Reverdy Johnson
T Harrison
Rip
Preston
Mr. P
Combs
Mr. C
Gen. Harrison
Barbour
Talien
Gov. B
Heavy Clay
Republic
B. W. Leigh
Gov
Ienry Clay
Reich
Windfield Scott
J. A. King
Wr. K
Stott
Dudly Selden
Jonathan Robers
Whatthia Convention
U. States
John Tyler
Gov. Owen
Tyler
Col. Swift
Sprague
Prnion
Chambers
Tr. Simmons
Rhode Island
Voss
Maine
Judge Burnet
Gen
Wise
Livingston
N. Y
Weever
Mr. L
Mr. Clay
Gov. Metcalf
Gov. M
Kentuck
the Union
Lordman
Wilson
New Hampshire
Hr. Hillard
Alabama
Merrill
Tupper
Mississippi
Poindexter and
Prentiss
Tippecanoe
Whitehead
New Jersey
Russel
Missouri
Sissouri
Graham
Louisiana
Vermont
Tie
Washington
Newton
Jarrison
Bates
Michigan
Crocket
Huntington
Indiana