Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-13
OLD MASSACHUSETTS, ALL RIGHT.

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The Wing Convention at Springfield, one Of the
largest ever assembled ia the Old Bay State, have
(says the New York Msror) done themselves im-
mortal honor in the candidates they have nominated
and the resolutions they hive passed WINTHROP
for Governor, and EDWARD. EvERErT, SETH
SPRAoUE, and GEORGE AsHnUN, delegates TO the
National Convention. The name OF WINTHROP
carries with il prestige that mast ensure success,
and the delegates at large are men who will add
dignity and wisdom to the councils of the National
Convention. The Resolutions which follow speak
for themselves: TIKI
Resolsd, That the Wings of Massachusetts, unwsysnsy
hold to the patriotic sentiments expressed by them n the
Legislature Of 1885, and which they have firmly cherish
cd, and solemnly resrm, the cardinal principles Of
their political faith in the words then used " That the Con-
sution Of the United States Of America solemn compact
by which the people Of the said ssies in order form more
perfect union, establish justice, domestic tranquility,
provide for the defence, promote the general welfare
and the blessings Of liberty themselves and Poste,
formed themselves into body polite, under common
General Government that this Constitution, and the laws
made in pursuance thereof and all treaties made under the
authority Of the same the supreme law Of the land any
thing in the laws constitution of any State TO the contrary
notwithstanding and that no citizen, State any member
Of this body poitc has right in any shape under any
pee1 annul prevent the execution Of said Constitution,
laws Treaties any Of them excepting la such extreme
justify violent resistance to the laws, the pnc
pie Of the natural and indesasbs prerogave Of sedeence
against intolerable oppression igtf ata
Resolved That the Wings Of Massachusetts, deem this
proper occasion rseas the sentiment they have heretofore
expressed that the UHios ID the priceless legacy
Washington and his comprehensive foundation Of all ouI
prosperity aud powerthe only Of securing all
iona blessings and averng national evthe gusran
Of the continuance of bertiesour glory for the past
preservation anscends any and all other politics. questions
anil have receivedt from fathers, will per-
petuste it to the children Of the latest generations
Resolved That the Wings Of Massachusetts, will faithfully
perform every duty imposed upon them by the Constitution
Of the United States aud they call upon their brethren in
every State 10 the Union to respect and observe all its Prov
sions.
Resolved That the Wings Of Massachusetts, cordially sup
port the National Administration in all s just and patriotic
10 its sympathy with oppressed nations
struggling for liberty in every part of tho world 10 s able
and vigorous management Of foreign affairs in its
waverng purpose maintain inviolae the integrity of the
Union against all assaults from whatever quarter.
Resoued Thatthe name Of DANIEL WERsTxn is engraven
alike upon the pillars Of the Constitution and the hearts of his
countrymen and take this OCCASION in view of the pro-
mnent position he has occupied in the Administrations
press undmnished confidence in his comprehensive ab
y and atesmanshp, and to bear testimony the wisdom
his counses and the value Of his services 7b "a
Resolued That the members Of this Convention have wit
messed with unegned satisfaction the eff Hs which have
Gently been made by the Wings Of New York to bring sbou
intelligent honest and cordial cooperation among them
selves, and with the Wings of other States of the Union
rejoice that these efforts have been crowned with
cess and have met the universal appreciation Of the Wh(
party throughout the country and that heartily il
the sentiments which have been expressed by them the
suit of their consultation and the basis of their future action