The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-17

i mr Webster and mr., winurop
friend writing from Boston under date of 18th in
saR has the following remarks upon the late doings OF
the wing convention OF the old Bay State:
| BosroS, Sept 10, 1851.
Mr.. Winthrop has been nominated for governor by
the wing convention, But have reason 10 be
lieve that il reluctant assent II was toegone
conclusion. Great pains taken TO foTesall the de
cison large delegation went to Springfield from Bos'
ton aud vicinity, with band OF music for effect II was
to be :" aut Wmthrop, am nuiius" This will explain
the nomination OF one Of the most unpopular men that
could have been nominated for chief magistrate.
The address of the convention is tame, not to say
lame efuson Itgoes for all the old fashioned federal
tlartlordconyention principles which have been put
forth every year since The war oil 1872 lls whggey and
blue light to the back bone. 1t has not the merit OF
originality but goes on the old doctrine OF privileged
classes, high tariffs, and monopoles 1t goes against
wholesale reforms OF all knds. But the most curious
feature of the resolutions is that in regard to Mr. Web
ster He has many staunch friends in Massachusetts,,
and in Boston in particular. But the resolutions not
only give him the cold shoulder but they give him the
cut direct. Now have no doubt thai his friends in
Boston, and those who contributed 10 the band OF music,
supposed that he would be nominated for the presidency
Not whit He was actually repudiated, not only for
the next heat but forever and day. for now, if ever, is
his only chance The resolutions paid him cold com
pment, and left him to his tate II Mr. Webster any
of his real friends take any active part in carrying out the
measures of this convention, then | miss my figure
Why should he or his friends favor convention which
had not The courage in Massachusetts TO nominate
him their layorte least, subject TO the decision OF
the national convention :"
The nomination OF Mr. Winthrop is unfortunate for
the wings. lie is an unpopular man, and has not the
prestige of His character cold ausiere, and
phegmac, lie participates nothing in the sympatnes
of the people. lie Is an aristocrat OF the Old school
and pques himself on his ancient family, because his
ancestor happened to be governor Of the old Province
He. ought 10 cocked-up hat, and goldheaded
cane as high his shoulder, ii he wishes to be in
tune with his hereditary notions of superiority. But
the people of the old Bay State have sympathy for
these old and big wigs" aud do not believe that
there is any chance OF his election 10 the gubernaoria
chair Meanwhile, the democratic party firm in the
faith, and you may look Out for signal victory OF the
democratic party next November
Mr. Webster passed through town duy before yester-
day for Cape Cod, and regret to say in feeble health
Some OF the papers report him in good health, but IS
far otherwise. friend Of mine who and converted
with him on the steamer describes him extremely i'll
He came from New Hampshire to consult his ply scan
in Boston Possibly his spirits may have been dashed
by the proceedings Of the Springfield convention, Be
this as i, may, his health is bad
The melancholy death OF Judge Woodbury. has created
an intense interest here in regard to successor Sew
era persons have been named his probable
such as Mr. Benjamin r. Curtis, Mr. Clifford, (aorney
general of the State,) Mr.. Choae, Mr. Whipple OF
Rhode Island, and Others The better opinion is that
Mr. Curtis will be the He is the abest lawyer of
the wing party in New Enc land and has taken little
tive part in politics Last year the mission OF ia lse
of the supreme court OF the Safe tenlerel to him
and declined. Whether he will re.inquish practice
worth ten or fifteen thousand dollars for seat the
} bench at Washington remains 10 be proved. / un-
dersand that severe abor the bar have impaired his
health and perhaps this might prevent his acceptance of
the office il rendered hin. Mr. Clifford appears stand
second only to Mr.. Cults. Ii we must have a whjg
either OF these gentlemen would bring large item Of
talent and learning 10 the station.
We all on the qgt uUc here on the subject OF our
grand railroad ebraon for next week. II Will be the
greatest gathering since the Bunker Hill celebration
when the monument was completed. The mayor and
aldermen in perpetual session the subject; and
we expect only the President and cabinet, but the
governors OF the New England States and The anhori.
Ties of the two Canadas We intend Ietc them and
treat them-o feast and frolc them-o i1iy and moly
Ihem-o team and steam them-to tote them, and boat
Them and them TO their hearts content II has been
said that il wish TO pet man, we pet him 10
death and il fret one, it is also TO the death; and
beiide the unucky wight that has TO pass the freng
deal, evident at the celebrated party in 1875
when il required all the waters of ample harbor
make the tea which served on that memorable coca
sion for the retng il not the petiing, Of the Right Hon
orabe John Bull Butmy sheet is exhausted and mus
close lest | exhaust the patience Of your readers