SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.
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At convention of delegates from the several towns in the l6th district holden the house of John F. Mar shall, in Woodbury, on Tuesday the 18th day of Feb ruary, ls37-Samuel M. Smith was called to the chair, and Charles Buckingham Merriman chosen Secretary.

 The business of the convention being stated to wit the nomination candidate for Senator after discus sing the merits of the several candidates whose names were presented to the convention, the members pro- ceeded to ballot, when Doct. JEH1EL WILLIAMS, of New Milford, was declared nominated WhereuPon, Resolued Unanimously, that Doct. JEHrEL WILLIAMS be recommended to the electors of the 18th district suitable candidate for their support for the office of Senator at the coming election.

 Resoiued, That we have the fullest confidence in the political integrity of the candidate above named and that, in the opinion of this convention his firm ad to Jeffersonan democracy, will insure him the cordial support of the electors in this district.

 ResolUed, That the proceedings of this convention be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and pub- lished in the Republican papers.

 SAMUEL M SMITH, Chairnan

 CHARLES BUCKINGHAM MERRIAM, Secy.