The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-06-17

termned to support Henry Clay; but as the
a Convention had selected another candidate
they, as good Wings, gave their hearty sup
mort TO the nominee, General Zachary TAYLOR
of Louisiana, promising TO use their utmost
exertions to place him in the Presidential
Chair.
At the stand erected at the corner of Fifth
and Walnut streets, General IRWIN, of Penn
sylyania, presided, and made few brief re-
marks.
Mr. WALKER, of Indiana, and Col RIVERS,
ofRhode Island, followed.
The speech of Col. X. was happy effort
in favor Of the Wing cause. He, for one,
was willing to abide the decision of the
Convention, and conJured the Wings of the
Union to support the ticket nominated by the
Wing delegates. We have chosen, said Col
r., man who never surrenders--a nun who
cannot be made TO surrender. came here a
Clay man, but go away Zachary Taylor
man. | assure you, Rhode Island will cast
her vote for Zachary Taylor.
20 in for Fillmore aud nobody else. said
the speaker. (Applause.) In November next,
we shall hear the echo from every log cabin,
reverberating in loud notes the name ofTAY-
LOR and FILLMORE. Immense applause
Gen. IRWIN (President) next followed. He
came into the Convention n General Scott
man; but as another good Wing had been
nominated, he pledged himself, s. he thought
he could pledge the vote of his District for
that distinguished man-Gen. ZACHARY
TAYLOR. Immense appouse.)
Mr. WHITNEY, of New York, spoke in an
able manner MIR W. had his preference for
Mr. Clay, but he was satisfied Gen. Taylor
was the stronger man. Before lie came to
The Convention, he was satisfied that Gen.
Taylor could poll as large vote as Gen.
Washington ever did. New York would
give him $4,000 majority, Tremendous cheer
ing)
In conclusion, said Mr. W., Wings ofthe
Union, off coats, and 10 the work. (Ap-
plause)
Mr. SWEET, oflllinois, made an eloquent
speech, which was warmly applauded. He
like others, had his preferences; but on the
last ballot Illinois was proud TO cast her vote
for Zachary Taylor. While we cannot prom
Use to you the vote of Illinois for Zachary
Taylor, yet we have hope even for the dark
land of Egypt. No part ofthe delegation of
Illinois ever entertained n doubt of Gen. Tay.
lor's attachment to Wing principles. We
have seen the men who accompanied him in
the battle field, and they were proof enough
Fellow citizens, Zachary Taylor is MS good
Wing as either of You, and as such, will
command the support Of the whole Whig
party, | believe that the miserable rule of
LOcolocolSm has destined Zen. Taylor 10 Dc
The President Of the Union. With every bat.
lie field of Mexico whitened with the bones
of Wings, witbthe lives ofClny Hardin, aut
others, sacrificed upon the plains of Mexico
the Wings have sufficient 10 rouse them tc
work in the good cause.
Mr. DUNCAN, Of Louisiana, was then intro
duced to the meeting. His remarks were
quite humorous and called forth great mp
plause. Mr. ID. commended that Gen. Taylor
was n good Whig-that in case he had no
been nominated by the Convention, his nam,
would have been Withdrawn from the can
vass Immense applause.) Mr. ID. pledged
himself to support the nominees of the Con
vention with all his ability. though his favor
lite was an Eastern man-Daniel Webster.
But we have scarcely room for wore
more. The demonstration was from first tt
last, worthy of Philadelphia, worthy of til,
Wings of the Nation. 1t will long be remem
bered with interest and delight.