1758 May 31 (Wednesday). Mr. Frink of Rutland preached the Election Sermon on Isa. 32.1.2 and was above an Hour and 3 quarters long. I dined in Fanuel-Hall. Attended at the Convention p.m. Dr. Sewall Moderator and prayed. In choosing a Second to Mr. Pemberton, who is for next year, there arose much difficulty — 3 times a Tie, between Mr. Balch and [blank]. The latter had 25 votes at first trying; Mr. Balch nineteen, the rest Scattering. He that had the 25 went near to the Moderator and said to him and to the Convention that considering his tender Constitution and uncertain Health it might not be so well to have dependence upon him and therefore etc. When the Tie was repeated it looked to him Sutable to drop both of them and try for some other. When it was going upon a 3d time I came away — and the 3d Attempt proving a Tie, it was putt off till tomorrow morning. I lodged at Brother Samuels. Mr. Gay lodged there and Mr. Cushing with him.