Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-10-12
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER:
THE sCHIsM IN THE LATE NEW YORK WHIG
STATE CONVENTION.

Though Inc CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH VIC dfC duOut
to state to our readers took place almost two weeks
ago, we have only at this hour been able 10 make
up our mind what course our public duty required
us to pursue on the occasion. To which side of the
two divisions of the State Convention the political
principles Of this Journal would naturally incline
it, no one can doubt who is in the habit of reading
it, Wherever schism occurs in any State be-
tween the National Wing party Of the State and
any exclusive party within that State calling itself
Whig, our sympathies must always be with those
who upon National questions act upon National
grounds, rather than with those who dsavow
such grounds, by avowing opposite and exclusive
ones. Oar feelings, therefore, were we to indulge
them would lead us to side with that division of
the Wing party which, in New York, in the pre-
sent unfortunate schsm, sustans the late measures
of adjustment by Congress of dangerous agita-
ton, and upholds the Administration which has
signalized at once its wisdom and its patriotism by
the part which it has taken in that adjustment.
Whilst these are our sentiments, however, our
wellconsdered judgment is, that in the case before
us, where the schism has taken place in Conyen-
ton for nominating candidates for State Offices
only and is therefore confined to the limits of that
State, we ought to lend no aid towards enlarging
the circle of this feud beyond IFS existing limits
Left to ITSELF the fire may burn out, without spread
ing. But, should the flame be famed by those
outsiders, who, as friends to both parties, are not,
by their position, bound to take any part in it, the
schism might become general, throughoutthe North
ern States at least, and its effect upon the integrity
of the Wing party, if not upon the public peace,
irremediable.
Not however, to keep our readers in ignorance
of the facts Of rupture much to be deprecated
as this between the leading politicians of the Wing
party in the State Of New York. we have compiled,
from the mass of proceedings reported in the news
papers, the following main facts of the case, in
cludng, with care, all that appears to be necessary,
and nothing more than is necessary, to constitute
an impartial statement ofthe grounds of controversy
NEW YORK WHIG STATE CONVENTION
Convention of Whig Delegates assembled at
Syracuse on Thursday morning, the 2sth septem-
ber, in pursuance of the call of the State Executive
Committee. In the course Of the day, Mr.. DUER,
from the Committee ON Organization, reported GER
tain names as permanent officers of the Conven-
ton, Of whom, as President, Hon. Francis GRAN
GER, of Ontario.
Mr.. GRANGER being conducted to the chair, made
the following remarks:
Gentlemen of the Convention The distinguished honor
which you conferred upon received under crcum
which call upon to remember that am the pre-
siding officer of the delegates OF the whole Wing party Of the
Stale Of New York, [sppause that we have here with
common thought TO whether, like the glorious body of
who in ls48 secured success the Wing party under
the of lamened chean are actuated by the
spirit and will bring into the successful action
am aware that there differences of opinion in the minds
of many am also that there is not delegate here
whose bosom does not beat genuine Wing heart also
know that in times like these the danger is the
safety. Every will be mpeled by consdera-
tons and principles vastly superior personal preferences
All will feel and know that the Whg party be sustained
only by adherence to Whig princpesthose principles
which have governed the Wings of this State, and the Whg
party Of this proud Nation. Applause. Let then meet
together brethren Of the political family
ddy consider question that may be presented before
While fear that disunion will produce defeat let all feel
assured that entire unanmy of action will be the presage
Of victory. [Cheers.]
Mr.. DgER moved the appointment Of committee of one
from each Judicial district report resolutions and if thought
advisable address for the consideration of the Convention
Agreed TO-
In the evening session. Mr. DuER reported the following
resolutions
L. Resored, That the Wings Of New York renew the de-
caaton Of their attachment the wknown and established
principles and measures of the Wing party of the United
States based upon sound construction Of the constitution
and tending to the best interests Of the nation.
q Resoed That regard the constitution of the United
States the supreme law Of the land and such be inn
py obeyed by the citizens Of every section and by the
thores of every State that will faithfully observe all pro-
visions and compromises that will promptly, firm
y and by all necessary any attempt from any other
quarter to overthrow and that in all Of doubt its
meaning will appeal to and abide by the decisions Of the
Supreme Court Of the United States
g. Resolved That the interests Of the whole Union demand
such revision Of the tariff Of s46 shall afford equal
and effective protection American industry, and develop
the resources encourage the labor and promote the welfare
of the whole country and that regard with special salts
faction the establishment of manufactures in those sections and
States which have hitherto resisted with tenacy Wing
principles and policy, tending TO remove peudces,
tighten public sentiment and build up identity Of interest
and opinion in all sections of our common country.
A. Resolved, That believe il to be the duty of the Gen.
ea Government make such appropriations for improving
the rivers and harbor Of different sections their condition
may require.
s. Resolved That the Wings of New York deeply lament
the dspensaion which removed from the sphere of his
usefulness late lamened Chief Magistrate, whose purity
purpose lofty patriotism devoted and selsac6cing
vices and stern uncomprosng resolution in the path of duty
dusty endeared him to his counrymen.
g. Resored That the Wings Of the State have tried in
various capacities the ability the wisdom, the patriotism, and
the devotion TO the best interest of the country of MILLARD
FILLMORE, President of the United States and that from the
experience Of the past and their knowledge Of private and
Pubc virtues they epose the utmost confidence his ad
ministraion Of the Government his maintenance Of the
well-known principles Of the Wing creed
2. ResoUed, Tha. while the Wing party Of New York
remain unaeably opposed the extension Of slavery
territory now free and have doubt Of the constitutional
power OF Congress to prohibit extension liberal spirit
OF federalism should be exercised regard conflicting opn-