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rpoN rHE SAVANNAH RyprHIrc.S

The heart Of every Wing throughout the Union, and Of
every patriot OF whatever party, bound with exul
,aon the tdings OF the nomination Of ZacHAnr TAYLOR
for the Presidency and the consequent certainty Of bis eeva-
ton that hi gh Office One Of the great parties Of the
try has rallied under his nvncble name and thousands who
have hitherto acted with the other will shake of the
shackes II party and for The pure old Patriot who
F." mas 10 FRIENDS TO REwARB, 40 ESEsIEs TO PUNISH,
NOTHING SERVE coUSTRr.'
Z,cHARr TAYLOR is the candidate Of party, hot he is
also more he the CAxDTphTg AwEnlrAS PEorLE,
who another WAsHISsToS Administration, which he
alone give them The Philadelphia Convention have but
given tone and expression 10 The popular will aud the pat-
oc spirit which has marked their action prJyes that although
they love the party much, hy love their country still
The name Of ZlcIARY TArLoR above euogy he stands
before the world 10 the unprctendng dignity Of character
where WISDOM justice, add moderation reign supreme,
neither cou'ng shrinking from the responsibility Of the
Chief Msglsrscyessry inch man, soldier, ard pa.
irioi Il iheSouth he lie FAR acceptable than any
other nan in this broad Union, for be Southern and
aslavehoder-one q ourseyesand "Norhern with
Southern principles"
Mr.. FILLNonE well known FOR his efficient public
vices, particularly former chairman Of the Committee o.
Ways and Means il Congress- which he has been
candidate Tor Governor Of New York, ~ opposition
SiLAs WRIGHT. Mr.. FILLsoRE occupies the high snd
respectable office Of Comptroller Of the State Of New York
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IRON THE RALrrxoRE PATRIOT.

NOMINATION OF GEx. TArLoR.-rae Wing National
Convention Philadelphia have accomplished their mpor
task. They have nominated General TAYLOR and in
dong 30 have gwen han candidate they have
cured for the country his person honest aad patriotic
President.
We viii afec; deny that this nomination Of General
TAILOR gives personally great satisfaction. From bis fret
appearance the battlefield Of Pao Alto, where be suddenly
burst upon the country who united 10 all the qualities
Of soldier all The Of man, up the ever-goous
and Unparalleled battle OF BGena Vista, and thence to his
his home the banks OF the Mississippi have
watched his with careful eye and found admra
hon Tor him increasing he TO be better known. And
admiration that OF the people.
He was a brave soldier; that drew attention 10 him.
Az General he Infused his indomabe spirit into all
around him that excited the enthusiasm OF the country He
humane in the hour Of victory be
In the Of Janger that touched the hearts Of his
counIymen. He modest he brave that gave
him respect Of ALL The impulses Of bis nature all
hooes that for him general confidence He found
be equal 10 all emergencies, and wise in council he
successful in execution and that determined the people
10 make him President.
The Convention in Philadelphia have molly seconded this
determination, and have said occasions than
one tight glad will be- and glorious day for the county
will be, when the fourth Of March be will be
auguraiej President
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rnon THE nosroS Atlas.

OuR owS STsrE.-The assertion made IN the National
Wing Convention by the Hon. CHARLES ALLEN, delegate
from the Worcester district that the nomination OF General
Taylor " had dissolved the Wing party, meets with little
response from the Wings Of Massachusetts, and he will find
out between this and November that the Wing party has
yet an existence and that in old Massachusetts, Mr.
WILsos another delegate from this State, took substantially
the same of the question: and he added that $50 help
him God he would go home and 90 what he could TO defeat
the nomination The Wing party, however, is not to bed
solved easily, is it in the power OF Mr. Wilson or any
other man defeat the nomination. He will hnd plenty OF
Wings in the old Bay State, young like HIMSELF who
sasd ready 10 meet him the stump and discuss the ques
before The people, henerr he or has colleague, or those
aoao 90 cith them, ready for the discussion We say
tbs not in spirit OF idle bavado but in sober
Tire people OF Massachusetts, are rejecting and sensible
people who will listen and argument and ia case
cannot ne made out for the Philadelphia nominations then
We are willing that they be defeated.
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IRON THr DrTnolr DAILY ADVERTISER.

y We this morning uniur FOR the ensuing cam.
ga inscribed with the that old warwora veteran
Gen. ZAcHLEr TArLoR and send it the masthead
with shout. BY remarkable unsnry Of sentiment on
the part OF the Convention he received the nomination upon
toe fourth ballot and is presented the people Of the
United States in every way worthy Of their sursges
fo the high Office to which be has been named We give
the nomination unqualified and hearty concurrence
believe the whole nation will DO In November
Right heartily DO accept this nomination, and send il
foiih TO the Wings Of State that will not fail 10
meet their hearty commentator The Of TAYLOR has
already become household word throughout the land and
shall find his supporters rushing forth from every
LOG cabin IN the couliy viii the bitter leaders Of the
opposing party dare ask OF them what does, thou y We
are iaen enlisted for this campaign, which, for the Wings, is
destined 70 be brilliant than has been known in
the United States We have bold leader in the front OF the
hattie and under him, dsmayej by any force
the enemy can tTng agans; He defeated by
The enemies Of hs country when in the 6eld and do
believe bis counirymen viii reject him when be appears
the rival candidate Of Gen. LywIs CAss. Wings, do
your duty from this time Up November next and General
TA,LoR will he the Pres3en, Of the United II
cannot be otherwise.
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rsou rar n,rrien u c.) nreIsrER.

II was with feelings Of the unsoyed qualification that,
we announced hastily in last issue the selection by the
National Convention q the gallant old chief whose
flies at our masthead ,he Wing candidate for the Pre
dency at The coming election That Gen. TArtoR will be
tumPhanty elected have the shadow OF doubt He
has fairly, honestly, and CALAMITY earned the highest honos
Of The republic, and grateful people will withhold them.
We behold in his reputation Of the richest jewels Of The
nation, which needs however, setting Of Office to exhibit
its biancy and value But that distinction awaits him.
and the preference manifested for the Old Hero BY the People
both natural and right fo it is founded in grateful
Of long and distinguished services rendered the field Of
battle. where he has displayed courage humanity, and judg
ment Of the very highest order He emphstcsy the MN
Of the People, man whom the spirit Of party has never
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rnon rHr osrIn. &. !. MORNING HERALD.

Tar PREsInESTTAL NoNISATIoS.-The deliberations Of
toe Wing National Convention have resulted in the
tion of Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR, OF louisiana for President
In the wisdom and proprey Of this CHOICE under the pecu-
liar circumstances in which the Wing parry situated
cheerfuly There many men in the Wing
ranks whom would have preferred the candidate named
by the Convention, had deemed that they would have
stood reasonable chance Of election hut believing do
that within the pale Of the Wing party could
tsnly majority OF the electoral votes sustain him
self in the Presidential position if elected rejoice that the
choice Of the Convention has fallen Zachary Taylor And
TO him. the candidate Of the great Wing parry the Unon
pledge and consistent support. We go into the
Presidential contest with his inscribed prominently
our banner and, with this tasman Of victory waving over
our heads we will triumph.
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rRoN THE UTICA *. =. DAILY GAZETTE.

The NoNISArIoSs.-The expectation that Gen. Taylor
been realized After the first ballot the for Mr.
Clay distributed between Generals Taylor and Scott the
former receiving the larger part ill the fourth he received
thirty than majority of all the votes, and
minated. That General Taylor would become President Of
the United States has been impression since the battles Of
Pao Alto and Resaca de la Palma although whether he would
become the candidate Of the Wing Democratic or of
a neutral party, whether the succeeding cleo
ton, entirely uncertain. Thus early did Gen Taylor
manifest those great qualities which at commanded the
enthusiastic admiration Of the country, and which every sub
sequent event in his fully developed These quail
ties great ntrepdIy, uncommon judgment, Skill and
cooncss in the most difficult positions, magnanimty
cess, and unequed modesy after IT, Such traits those
which ever distinguish the truly great
All doubt General TAYLoas politics has been
ed by declarations and has long
claimed hy opponents While, with characteristic frank
and modesy, acknowledging his deficient knowledge,
from the Of bis pursuits of the intricate pot cal
questions he has avowed the cadna Wing principles the
observance the constitution and laws and obedience the
popular WILL With his election the Of Executive
patton begun by General Jackson and the defiance Of the
peoples representatives with the veto, will be brought 10
a close.
The nomination for the Vice Presidency will be hailed with
unusual qualification. No stands better in the public
imaton than MILLARp FILLMORE. While he enjoys the
spec OF his political opponents for his character aud Abilities
his political friends profoundly attached TO him Wing
without spot bemsb, sound upon all unquesonabe big
points, and wholly unained with those things which have
affected the reputation and peed the existence OF the go-
nous Wing party Of the Union.
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ysos rat Avsrsr. ,sronsr.) CHRONICLE.

WMs NoaISATIoss.-li i with unaffected Joy and con
hdence Of that place the distinguished Of
ZAcHARY TAYLOR and MrLLhRn FILLMORE ct the head Of
colans this morning candidates for President and Vice
President Of the United States In common with thousands
Of political friends Mr.. Gar our FIRST choice for the
Chief Magsracy Of the Union but BIS nomination. on the
consideration Of the delegates from the whole country
having teen regarded not advisable becomes US and all
Sue Wings yield TO the worthy nominees Of the National
Convention cordial and support This they will re.
ceve for part Of the political creed Of The great con-
servsve party which belong place The elevation Of
particular men above the Of principles Gen. Taylor
"isa Whig but ultra one All partisan ultrasm il
what we especially dislike. In this dislike there are tens Of
thousands Of voters 10 tho Democratic ranks who concur with
10 feeling They honestly reprobate political orasm
and on that account vii refuse supper, that ultra po-
hcisn Lewis Cas- They viii vote for moderate and sound
although Wbg The Of electors Of all parties
alike honest patriotic and intelligent and they much PIE.
fer who has long and ably served his country 10 one
who has long but not ably served h party Gen. Csss did
not ably the Democratic party 10 say nothing OF The
country when be persisted urging Congress ard the Al
miris.raiion take the whole Of Oregon or none" His
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PROM THE rRor q. ~ DAILY rosr.

OuR CAsnIDArEs.-lt is with equal pride and pleasure
that the Of Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR and
WILLARD FILLMORE of New York, the standard bearers
of the Wing cohorts the approaching Presidential campaign
We joyfuly and proudly throw banner the breeze
with distinguished inscribed upon its folds, with
firm and unwaveng that under their glorious
pieces the Wing party will march with steady and irresistible
tread ocertain and triumphant victory.
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PROM rHE sew Iospos leoss.l DAILY ennosIcIE.

Gen. TAYLOR is nominated the Wing candidate for the
Presidency. Now let to and elect him. He was
not your first choice, eow-c,izen, the left he not
yours friend of ours the right perhaps he not
first choice. What of that He the choice of the
great Wing party of the United States lie could have
been selected Philadelphia its candidate Now he is the
choice and only choice of US ALL
Forward, Wings The orfamb of victory is floating over
you onward, and throw its flaming folds the breeze that
bears it on to final triumph
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FROM THE VERMONT STATE BANNER.

Dun CASnIpATFs.-Whgs Of Vermont, we this week
place masthead the of TAYLOR and FILLMoRE
candidates for President and Vice President Of the United
States They have been selected by the Wing National Con-
venon, and call upon the Wings every where to rally and
give them their support If there time for the
Wing party to show bold front it is Rally, them fell
lowcounymen under the broad banner of Gen. Zachary
Taylor and Willard Fillmore.
As anxious to lay before our readers the Of
the nomination early hour, defer further remarks
next week.
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and Mr. Folks unnecessary with Mexico has proved dis
asrous to the Democratic party for II served to cut down
its majority the popular branch OF the National Legislature
Of some fifty sixty minority as was shown by the
election of Wing Speaker Indeed the ulaism of the
leaders Of the Democratic party has thrown it into clear
minority in the nation, where it likely TO remain for many
years TO OF the election Of Gen. Taylor we entertain
not doubts of the soundness and popularity OF his adj
minsralion. He is emphacaIy Of Natures noblemen
who at deserve and command the confidence the
lar heart He is indebted party for his lofty position
before the American people and the world lie did sooP
from his proud manness compass the Chief Magsacy of
this great republic 81 sha! engage" be says, :" no
schemes,S combinations, inngues. If the American
people have confidence in they ought not to give
their surages The intelligent electors of thirty States will
rejoice choose President who has private aims
compishno party purposes TO build upno enemies to pun
hnohing but his country to serve He believes that
Wing policy is best calculated TO promote the peace good
order, and prosperity of the nation and keep clear Of all
and entanging alliances with foreign Powers. Like
WAsHISGroS, he is therefore Wing.
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FROM THE COLUMBIA q. :. nErUnLIoAs.

TAYLOR AND FILImoaE.-We place at the head of our
editorial columns to-day the names Of the nominees OF the
Wing National Convention assembled Philadelphia last
week Contrary the expectations Of the great mass OF the
Wings of this State Mr. CLAY has failed receive the
minaton which, after repeated trials has eventually iaen
upon Gen. ZAcHARY TAYLOR, of Louisiana, the gallant and
successful cd hero of the harough end bloody battles Of
Palo Alto Resaca de la Palma, Monterey, and Buena Vista
For the truly independent upright frank, and manly char
acler of Gen. Taylor do otherwise than feel the
highest respect and admiration
Il is conceded on all hands that the ticket put IN nominal
lion a. Philadelphia must b. elected. Santa Anna-Mr
Folks particular pc. and avorecompansd that Old Rough
and Ready did not know when he ras whipped and the
Cd Hunkers though they may beat him with paper estimates
and calculations all feel in their bones that the Old
Hero whose eye quaed before his conn'rys foe will
..neyer surrender 10 the cohorts OF Locofocosn.
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
WING SENTIMEN
IRON raE clrsKtLL q. ID MkssESeER.
ON THE WING NATIONAL NOMINATIONS

NhsNhN1ENs
This is ticket which carries with immense power
II will sweep over the Union with the strength OF the whirl-
wind All Wings viii willingly throw aside their preferences
and abide by the will OF the Convention The open,souled
yeomany OF the country will " the rescue in
tbat will make the Patent Democracy" Of the day thing
unknown.
With TAYLOR and FILLMoRE is certain The
Wing fires OF 1910 will be rskindled, and the old beacon
lights will flash from every hilltop throughout the UniSn
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mos rnE wuITEnALL q - caaoNIeLE.

Tar NoNIS AroS.-It will be by reference TO our
our telegraph report that Gen. TAYLOR, Of Louisiana, was
nominated for President, and WILLARD FILLMORE of New
York. for Vice President by the Wing Convention at Pha-
delphia The ticket ,ciH be elected.
1t does exactly conform 70 our wishes, but there little
in il for Wing 10 find fault with. We prepared TO
tain the nominations with all the energies and talents pos
sess We can no, do more shall do less. Mr.. Fill
,oe name adds much the strength Of the North at the
South Gen TAYLOR will take Of himself In.short, we
ARE rraed al the unanny Of sentiment prevailing in the
Convention which augurs vel for the Of the ticket
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n,AUBiG NE,s HIS TORY OF THE KEFOR-
NATION, four volumes, bound IN two, the full copy,
With sixteen finely engraved Illustrations new edition. ls4s
Price 81 So r. TAYLOR.
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voted % Tor distinguished fellow citizen, AuBorT
BtwREScE, who commanded also great number Of votes
from other States But eventually Mlard Fillmore Of New
York, Of large experience, vigorous intellect and I'M
bounded popularity, nominated for the Vice Presidency
In conclusion he said he could but give his hearty
support TO Gen. TAYLOR, as sound Wing, Of the highest
intellect and most profound sagaci,y
mr. HUSTrSGros cheered throughout III the great
est enthusiasm and, upon the introduction Of Mr. LuST
the delegate from the third district, who had given bis on
the third and fourth ballot for General Taylor the o ha
rang again it has not done before for years.
The following resolves then presented by Hon. JoHS
s. WILLIAMS:
Resolred Tha, the Wings Of salem and vicinity, IN Co
operating under that with their ielowcizens through
out the State Of Massachusetts, have regarded themselves
belonging 10 Great National Parity standing basis as
broad the Union, aud engaged that has equal
claims upon the support Of good citizens and Jaro in
all parts Of the American coofederacy.
Resoed That actuaied by these sentiments the Wings Of
the second Congressional district sbs,snel from attempting 10
bind the delegate whom they commissioned 10 represent them
in the recent National Convention in Philadelphia with sny
and partial instructions, suggested by local condcra-
tons, expressive Of their personal productions
Resolred, That participate heartily and warmly in the
affection snd admiration with which the people Of the Union
cherish the name and character Of Z.caARr TlrLoR.
Resoeed, That IN his repoachable private life his modest
WORTH his heroic courage his prudence ard beaance his
prompt sagacy and unfang Judgment the hengn,y Of his
heart the simplicity Of his manners and the temperance Of his
habits behold qualities II is honorable he American
people appreciate and which cannot be highly estimated
\ in republic.
Resolved That his well known honor and unque.ioned
integrity Of character guarantees enough of the truth Of
his declaration Of principles in accordance ours and that
rejoice, while committing with glad our standard
TO bis honoed hands, that il bears inscribed upon liz rum
plant folds by his pen those sound republican principles
which alone the administration OF our country "a
its original simplicity and purity.
Resofrd That feeling the heart Of the people heating in
unison with ours assured that the same bcpipnan
Providence that has raised Up CHAMPION will as !, ha.
DONE clothe his with triumph the approaching
contest and that victory the polls us az decisive
and glorious than has, in unparalleled succession
hard fought and immortal battle fields uniformly perched upon
the banner Of leader who "ncyer surenders" and who
cannot be conquered
Resolved That we heartily respond TO the nomination by
the National Convention Of ZAcHAar TArtoa az Louisiana
the Wing candidate for the Presidency and OF Mranr
FILLMORE, Of New York, for the Vice Presidency and plsdg.
10 them our uniirng support.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-09
Oyster Trade i'm New York.

Fhe extent of trade in this delicious bival,e,
for consumption in our city alone, can hardly
be estimated. We suppose there are al least
one hundred refeciories where the average con.
sumption. day and night. will amour, 10 full
twenty dollars each This would give sum
of $4,000 year. The consumpi ion in no.
tells, private families. and small oyster houses,
will probably double. if not treble, This We
doubt not that $4,000, 900 are yearly spen, in
New York for oysters. At Sherwood's, Flor
ence's and some other noted places, one hun
dred dollars are sometimes taken Of night
over the counters alUne When we consider
that The trade gives employment, and prosperity
to hundreds and hundreds of hard-working
men, there should be no grumbing abou, The
luxury of eating oysters. Although the origin
al York Bay natives are extinct. and have been
for years, The planted East River and Bergen
Point oysters are very fire. Common as oys-
ters are TO US IN America, their natural history
is very little known. Men who have been in
the habit of opening and selling them for years,
cannot tell with accuracy The male from The
female. The male is supposed TO be smaller
in she'll and size of The mea, than the female
A skilliuI opener can dissec, an oyster so as TO
show you The vertebre, and an apparent back
bone and ribs. Oysters should never be eaten
until they have been few days out OF the
water. They then fauen on their own liquor,
and become solid. TO invalids they are oil
greai value When the stomach can retain
seemingly nothing, oyster broth, not TOO highly
seasoned, is highly nulrIive and beneficial.
The English oysters are small and coppery.
What are called Colchesers, are considered the
best in London.---N. Y Dispatch
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Locofoco State Convention.

This body assembled at Harrisburg on Satur-
Gay last. Charles Fraiey, Of Schuylkill county,
was chosen president Of the Convention. Israel
Painter, OF Westmoreland, was, on the third bal
lot chosen for Canal Commissioner. ballot was
taken TO determine the choice of the Convention
for the Presidency, which resulted as follows =
James Buchanan received S4 votes, George M.
Dallas "a, Lewis Cass 10, Martin Van Buren, s..
According TO most of the accounts, there was
quite stormy time in the Convention. The point
in dispute in relation to the mode of electing
Delegates to the National Convention, some being
in favor of General Ticket, others by Congress
sional Districts. The Hon. David Wilmot was
present. and spoke in favor of the latter Plan
The excitement was intense for time, and both
branches of the Legislature adjourned early, for
the purpose Of enjoying the scene.
Messrs. Bigler and Wagner were elected Sen
a,orial Electors.