Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-06-15

igether at various points of the Square, where the
speaking was also of the most stirring character.
over the centre gate on Walnut street, n
splendid American flag was neatly hung, while
the small Bengoa lamps Immediately in front,
added richness to the scene.
At the stand on 9th Walnut Streets at a few
minutes past6 o'clock an organization took place.
J' w; Fowler OF New York, was called on to
preside. lie addressed the mass of his fellow
citizens at length, and referred in glowing Ian.
guage TO the "mlghty current breaking out i'm
the old world" III favor of republican liberty. Al
this time, more that any other, did it become ug
to select man competent for this crisis, (cheersl
II was Known That his first choice, as a delega,o
from New York, was for Henry Clay, but he
submitted to the Will OF the Convention, and was
ready to support that good whig, ZACHARY
TAYLOR. Mr. Fowler concluded by strenu-
ously advocating harmony in the Wing ranks,
the result of which would be certain success To
ZACHARY TAYLOR. (Cheers)
| Mr.. Batchelder, of Cambridge Mass, said
that as one of the delegates from Massachusetts
had said that he THE delegate) intended to on
pose the nomination of Gen. Taylor, and had al
so asserted that it would not receive support IN
that State, he felt himself called upon to deny
the last assertion and affirmed that the nomna-
| ton would be cbeerfully accepted, which would
| be shown by Massachusetts, giving a handsome
mtjority for the Hero of Buena VISTA lie re-
| ferred TO the former course Of Gen. Cass. in bis
mission at Paris, and also his French book ON
Louis Philippe. As to the Vice Presidency
the first choice of the Wings of his Stoto w6s
for Abbott Lawrence, but as the the Convention
had chosen Willard Fillmore, in his place, thew
would, he had not the least doubt, GheerfulIy con
cur in the nomination.
He was followed by Mr.. Collins Lee, of Bali
more; Col. Cox, Of Tennessee; J. L. N. STRAIT
ton, Of New Jersey Nh Lyman, of Vermont;
Mr. Chandler, Of Mass Mr.. Stanton, Of Ohio
Mr.. Brown, Of Pennsylvania Mr.. Ricardo, Of
Louisiana, who kept the meeting in a continual
roar by his amusing anecdotes; Mr.. lIouphton of
Vermont; Mr. Whitney, of New York; Mr.. Eos.
Ter, oil Georgia; and several other gentlemen.-
Many OF the above speakers stated that they had
come to this city, determined to support Henry
Clay out as the Convention had selected anotlf-
err candidate, they, as good Wings, gave their
hearty support to the nominee, General Zachary
Taylor OF Louisiana, promising 10 use their Ut
most exertions to place him in the Presidential
Chair
AT the stand erected at the corner of Fifth and
Walnut streets, General Irwin, of Pennsylvania.
presided, and made few brief remarks
Mr.. Walker, of Indiana, and Col. Rivers of
Rhode Island, followed.
! he speech of Col. r. was bappv effort in
favor Of the Wing cause. He for one. was will
ling to abide the decision of the Convention, and
conlured the Wings of the Union 10 support the
ticket nominated by the Wing delegates. We
have chosen, said Col. r., man who never sur
renders man who cannot be made to surren-
der. came here Clay man, but 90 away a
Zachary Taylor man. assure you, Rhode Is
land will cast her vote for Zachary Taylor
go in for Fillmore and nobody else said the
speaker. (Appause) In November next, VIC
shall hear the echo from every mountain, every
log cabin, reverbcrating in loud notes the names
OF TAYLOR and FILLMORE. (Immeuse ap-
plause.)
Gen. Irwin Presidency next followed He said
it was not his purpose to make speech lIo
came into the Convention General Scott man !;
but as another good Wing bad been nominated,
he pledged himself and he thought he could
pledge the vote of his District, for that distin-
guished man-Gen ZACHARY TAYLOR
Immense appause
Mr.. Whitney, of New York. spoke in an a.
BILE manner Mr. w. had his preference for Mr.
Clay, tut he was satisfied Gen. TAYLOR was the
stronger man. Before he came to the Conyen-
lion, he was satisfied that Gen. Taylor could pol!
as large vote Gen. Washington ever did
New York would give him $4,000 maiorty
Tremendous cheering.l
In conclusion, said Mr.. w, Wings of the I'm.
ion, off hats, off coats, and to the work ZAP
plause.)
Mr.. Sweet of Illinois, made an eloquent
speech, which was warmly applauded. He, like
others, had his preferences but on the last bal
lot Illinois was proud to cast her vote for Zach
AIRY Taylor. While we cannot promise to you
the vote Of Illinois for Zachary Taylor, yet VIC
have hope even for that dark land of Egypt. No
part OF the delegation of Illinois ever entertain
ed doubt Of Gen. Taylor attachment to Wing
principles. We have seen the men who accom-.
panied him in the battle field, and they are proof
enough
Fellow citizens, Zachary Taylor is as'good q
wing as either Of you, and such, will CON-
maud the support OF the whole Wing party.
believe that tho miserable rule of Locotocoism
has destined Gen. Taylor to be the President of
The Union. With every battle field of Mexico
whltened with the bones of Wings, with the
lives OF Clay, Hardin, and others, sacrificed upon
the plains Of Mexico, the Wings have sufficient
to rouse them to work in the good cause.
Mr.. Duncan, Of Louisiana, was then introduc
ed to the meeting. His remarks were quite hui
morous, and called forth great applause. Mr.. d.
commended that Gen. Taylor was good Wing
that In case lie had not been nominated by tho
, Convention, his name would have been with.
dlawn from the canvass. Immense applause
, Mr. ID. pledged himself to support the nominees
OF the Convention with all his ability, though
his tavorite was an Eastern man-Daniel Web
ster
But we have scarcely room for a word more.
The demonstration was from first to last, worthy
OF Philadelphia, worthy OF the nominees, worthy
OF the Wings Of the Nation. 1t will long be re-
membered with interest and delight.