New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-10-31
Spirit of the ola Eighth District-whis Mass


At q meeting of the Wing Electors OF the
County of Genesee, held at the Court House, IN
Batavia, on the 10Th day OF October 1850, in pur-
suance Of cali by the Central Committee OF sad
County, on motion Of NJ. I. Taggast' Esq Hon a.
S. Urban of lie Roy, was chosen President, and
Hon h Blodgett of Alexander, and D, D. W ate
of Batavia, Secretaries.
On motion of j. II, Martindale, Esq. Commit
tee Of five was appointed to draft an address and
resolutions expressive Of the sense of the meet
ing The Chair appointed j. H. Martindale, H.
.Blodgctt, Benz Pringle, F. d. Kingman and Chas
Huntington, sach committee.
During the absence Of the Committee, Hon
Moses Taggart gave a detailed statement of the
doings of the State Convention at Syracuse, of
which he was a member.
Mr. MartindaIe, from the Committee, reported
a very able Address, reviewing the qaestions
which created differences in the Syracuse Con
vention, which, though opposed by Mcssrs. Brown
and Robinson, was adopted, as were the SooW
ing resolutions
Resoised That Wings Of Genesee approve the action
and resolutions OF the Syracuse Convention, and their
choice of candidates presented for Cur support at the COM
ing election. We recognize WASHINGTON HuET as u mem
of household whom we have been accustomed to
Su BFofea That we rejoice in the existence of Wing Ad
miuisraiio General Government. We have felt deep
sorrow The sudden death OF President TAYLOR, but
have turned with full confidence to the whom
the responsibilities and the honors OF his station have en
If calm and enlightened staesnanshp patriotic devotion
the great nleess of the country and life passed thus
far without Suspicion OF dshonor furnish guarantee of
wise and judcious and successful administration OF the
Government, then may rely, with trust which has
been betrayed on the integrity vigilance and emf
nent ability OF mILLARD FILLMORE
Rsolted ThRt"Ye take pleasure in according our hearty
commentator the distinguished Wing Senator in Con
gress from this Bate We applaud him as faithful 10 the
principles which he chosen to sustain and indicate,
and we stand ready to rePe the assaults winch nave been
York. whom he has represented with resoue fidelity and
ability.
party und the principles and measures above and before
The men, which ii sus,ans We adhere to ii the best
friend of the diversified interests of our common country
ard the rights OF Blending the conservative spirit of
the pas. with me progressive spirit Of me present apt to
government without deridng and rejecting the sautay les
sons taught by the founders OF Institutions, cherish
and Will suslani by every consideration and effort an
ardent patriotism can suggest
Resolrcd That weNvil attach ourselves any frag
rnen or section OF eWhig party We honor the distin-
guished citizens who hold the highest stations we can
confer both in the Executive and Legislative departments
of the Governmental have common faith deurer to
rus and superior them all. We demand that they main
taid union and hqrmony with us IN one un6roken ogaAa-
ton extending throughout the length and breadth OF our
country We propose, not to follow any leader however
distinguished, away from the great brotherhood OF Wings,
but 10 move on in solid phaanX together
ReSovcd That the enlightened and patriotic letter OF
WAsHNCToN HUNT to MI Francis Granger, meets ourdc
cided appreciation He has in that letter given US plat
form on which al wings stand shoulder 10 shoulder,
End battle manuLy for Wing principles Wing measures
ndWhig officers We ipscflbe banner the SEMI
ments which he has noby expressed "The accountability
limitation OF the Executive power the independence
ofCongress; the protection of national indusy the
Improvement OF navigation md intercourse all our chan
ncs of commerce.; the Observance OF justice IN relations
with all countries these objects which demand
thoughts and energies. Upon them ali unite"
Resoucd That the Fugitive Slave law recently passed by
Congress, virtually suspending the wrii Of abeas Cor
ed ind
persons the right Of trial by Jury and appeal to the high
tribunals consider III infringement OF personal rights
and liberlies and violation Of the Constitution of the
United States and while willing sustain and sup
port every requirement Of the Constitution insist that
the duty OF Congress to modify that law such
manner protect personal ghs and mike il il accord
ance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Resolved That any the leading Wings Of the State
Nation are haunted with the idea of rivalry, they had
better dismiss the subject from their minds the people
themselves will be careful designate the whom
they delight honor and that any attempt to force
up force down individual will be likely TO have the
contrary effect.
Reoted That cordially united in the support OF
Congressional, County and District nominations Each
and all OF the candidates thus presented ready to
inspire with encouragement (which the Wings OF Gene
know well how give The spirit of our party ID up,
md earnest Ii speaks in well known and stirring tones
GOOD cheer-be not afraid"
by the officers thereof and pubRhed in the Wing papers
OF this County, III the Rochester Democrat iLbQny State
A. S. UPHAM, President
I2egirter, Erening Journal end Ncw- York Tribune
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