Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1839-12-23

have existed in the minds Of any, they must all he
removed by the surprsing-nay, wholly unexpec-
ted -unanlmity of feeling and devoted enthusiasm,
with which it las been hailed by the Wing press
throughout the country. So far as the inorina
ton Of the choice has been received but one iee-
ing pervades the whole, and CLAY MEN now vic
with SCoTT MEN, who shall evinco the greatest
readiness to acqliiescc in the decision of that no.
dy, to whose selection a good Wings stand p'edg-
ed, not merely to submit, but most heartily to ac-
cede.
We have said the universal unanmiiy of senti-
inent was most unexpected. II is therefore, The
more gratifying to all, and affords additional owl
dence-- of what many were doubtless already cor
vinced that the entire Wing party are sincere III
their patriotic devotion TO principle, which they
have ever prolessed. 1t proves, it proof were
wanting, that although they may have been iIa''
ced to indulge in personal preferences ny hlgh
political services and great merit. yet That they
have never once lost sight of the cause TO which
they are pledged, and that they wi! never consent
to peril that holy cause, by allowing too great
weight to nero individual or local claims.
Ii was to have been expected that the nornlna-
ton would be hailed with VACCINATIONS ny such rs
have declared their preference to the =" CITIZEN
SoLp1ER:p but where decided preference to the
claims Of others had been hitherto openly declared,
it was hardly 10 he hoped that this chole wooi"
he received with an entire aud perfect cordially.
But, without exception, such is, universally, the
case Aud this very fact proves more clearly thah
any thing else can, the righteousness o me seec
ton Il shows that Cen Harrison was The sec
ond choice with all TO whom his claims did not
appear the strongest. And above all, II affords
firm and abiding ground for the hope, that All
pnrts of The Union will manifest as strong II de-
iermjnaiionto carry into effect the WISHES OF Inc
convention us they now do II readiness TO nc
know edge the excellence of their choice.
The press in New York speak out as one man
4 ..I.,. r. Il, lfa,t ~
without exception, join in the determinations every
where shown, to know now but one Wing cand-
date Tor the Presidency.
In Philadelphia the sane feeling every where
exists And in Washington the manner in which
the nomination is received gratifying beyond
ulI exception, as will he seen from the following
extract from letter to the New York American
"The nomination of General Harrison is well
received here by all the Opposition. The Wings
in Congress will approve it openly at meeting
this week at which Mr.. Clay will appear and adj
dress the assembage, and Judge White will pre-
side.
"The friends of Mr.. Clay go cordially into the
support of General Harrison, and those ct Gen
Scott will he behind no others in active efforts &c
elect him, and we shat succeed
The Washington correspondence of the New
York Star, says:
The news ofthe nomination at Harrisburg reach
ed this city last evening. Many of the delegate,
are here. and among them had the pleasure o
seeing Governor Tyler and Mr.. Leigh, of Virgin
ia. They give the best possible account of the pro
ceeLnga. The Wings here will go into the iielt
mdnfuly, ardenily, led on in the good work by Mr.
Clay, who says rally, RALLY. RALLY 10 III,
standard. There will he meeting here This eek
probably tomorrow evening, To- respond TO III,
nomination. Iuzza for the hero of Tippecan
oe !"
From the many excellent and patriotic efiusion
in behalf of the Wing candidate, which we every
where meet, we select the following as examples
Of that praisworthy spirit to which we have refer
red. They are, without exception, from paper
which have not given to General Harrison thei
preference. The Alexandria Gazette, an ab
wing paper says:
For ourselves, although we preferred Mr.. Clay
and hoped he would have been chosen, we cordi
ally accept and approve the nomination.
General Harrison has these recommendation
in lis favor
He Is an honest man.
He is pure patriot.
He is veteran soldier who has fought for hi
country.
lie is an experienced statesman.
He is pledged to serve but one term, # tlected-
thus breaking up the system of Presidential elec
pioneering.
He is well read scholar, as well as man
excellent practical common sense.
His principles are sound Oh the leading ques
lions Of the day.
lie is not too violent n parll2an, and las no pal
~ preudices or resennents.
lie is one of the people, and is for the people.
From, the NJ Y american.
Much of our paper today is given up to n sketc
Of the whole proceedings of the Convention.
is interesting matter, for the decision here arriy
ed at and the harmony and zeal manifested on Il
hands-wi, in our Judgment, make William |
Harrison the next President ofthe United States
Our humble but Jealous co operation in such
good WORK shall not be wanting.
The nomination OF William ii. Harrison
wherever we yet have returning voice, receive
with acclalnaOn
From The u. s. Gazette.
OF William Henry Harrison, it is not neccssar
IN speak much in communication ; he is known
the citizens Of the Union, aud has once been ii
candidate of the " hig party, with vote that 81
prscd both friends and foes by its strength NJ
Harrison is a successful General, aud in all the o
fees of ciYi trust 10 which hc has been called,
has exhibited readiness, ability, and devolio
that secured to him the respect of friend and fos
and while millions OF dollars of public money LA,
passed through his hands, they tire clean fro
polluon-honest poverty being the evidences
honestly discllarging duties nor has almost III
controlled power ever been used by him TO nc
cuInuate wealth. 10 reward parliZan friends,
punish partizan foes. He is presented as a souII
politician, tried statesman, and an irreproach
bile patriot one who is pledged by every prime
pie of his lie, to discharge the duties of Office f
the nations good.
From The Herkimer Journal.
We announce TO our readers with pride an
pleasure, as the tit OF the National Convenlio
nj Harrisburg the nomination of WILLIAM
HARRISON of Ohio, for President OF the Unite
States, and thar of JOHN TYLER Of Virgin
for Vice President The nominations were mac
on tho 9th aud 9Th, after iu aud lair canvass
the claims of the several candidates. and are dou
less the hest that could huve been made. "
predict lhoy will NEE, the hearty approval not ol
" 0fLhe Wing rarlY. bun Of minority of HE ne