The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-07
From the Ostcego (NsU York; Times.
WING State Convention.

For the purpose Of presenting the matter more
fully to our readers, we give in to-day's paper
more full and detailed report Of the proceedings Of
the Wing State convention, from the time Of the
introduction of the resolutions to its close 1t was
upon the resolutions that differences of opinion
arose, destroying the harmony of tho convention.
1t was well known to the delegates, and to the
Wings of the State generally, that difference of
opinion existed as to the propriety of the course
pursued by our delegates in Congress, upon the
questions recently passed by that body. The New
York Wing delegation were about equally divided
in their votes for and against the Texas Boundary
bill, the New Mexico and Utah bills; and the SEN
timents of the mass Of the party also divided
upon these questions. Under these circumsta nccs
what was to be cone? 1t became evident at once
to all ar-mnded men, that to commend the
| course and motives of one portion Of the Wing
party, thereby throwing ccnsure upon the other,
could not be done without endangering the har-
mony Of the party. Such course all saw and ac-
knowledged the necessity Of avoiding. To pre-
vent any such disastrous consequence commit
tee OF eight was raised, four from each section of
the party, to compare views and draft resolutions,
upon which the whole convention might unite.
This committee met in spirit Of Cancellation, and
reported, as the result of their deliberations Sc
RIGS OF resolutions, which were received by the con-
vention with the most rapturous applause. In this
enthusiastic response to the sentiments of their ad-
mirably drawn resolutions the peculiar friends Of
Mr. Seward seemed to join as earnestly the
friends OF MIR. Fillmore. But after nights eau
cussing, the scene changed. Outdoor and
| caucus influences led the majority to resolve on
passing resolutions strongly approaching the course
of William II. Seward, and thereby virtually con-
demning all those who, influenced by motives
equally pure, had acted differently. This rash and
unjustihable act of the majority led to the dsas-
trous termination of the convention. One thing ia
| certain--this disaster might have been avoided,
and ought to have been.
Upon the passage Of these majority resolutions
by the convention, the friends Of Mr. Fillmore re-
tired, and the President, the Hon. Francis Gran
ger, in brief and eloquent address, resigned the
chair, and left the convention. 1t ia perhaps not
needed as it is certainly not inclination at the
present time, to attempt defence of the minority.
But there ia hardly chance for two opinions
among all fair minded Wbigs, as to the course
pursued by the majority. That they unnecessarily
and rashly brought about the disastrous division
which has spread gloom and sorrow throughout
the Wing ranks, is too evident TO need proof, or
allow of contradiction. The report of fairly con-
stituted committee, representing equally both Sec
tons of the party-a report able and perfectly
adapted to heal all wounds, real or ina ginary, and
harmonize conflicting opinions, should not have
been rejected.
The ticket put in nomination is good one, and
fairly selected from each portion Of the party and
had the convention harmoniously united upon a
declaration OF principles, they could have DONE
and ought TO have done its suocess would hardly
have been doubtful. But the iniudicious course Of
the majority, in forcing resolutions upon the con-
venton, obnoxious TO respectable minority, pro-
duced discord and strife, which, if healed will
surely lead TO disastrous defeat.