Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-04-26
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER,
THE WINGS OF, TENNESSEE.

due, as one Of the most gallant Of the commanders
Of citizen soldiers in the late war in Mexico. We
cannot allow ourselves to doubt, under these cir
lcunstances Of his being elected to the honorable
trust 0r which he has been nominated.
Our object, however, in bringing this nomination
ipme diately to the notice Of our readers today s
% introduce to them the capital speech delivered
by the Hon. MEREDIrH p. GENTRY, the distin-
sushed Representative in the last and preceding
Congresses from the State Of Tennessee delivered
on the Goth of last month, before the Wing State
Convention by whom this nomination was made.
We shall leave the speech to speak for ITSELF belev-
ing that j. will meet the same hearty appreciation
from our readers which it has commanded from us.
laa y EXTRACT FROM MR.. aENTRY's SPEECH. tT.'
MI. President and Gentlemen Of the Convention: Il is
grateful task to congratulate you and the Wings Of
Tennessee upon the selection Of candidate for Governor,
which you have this day made first met the distinguished
citizen whom you have nominated in this chamber fifteen
years ago. as member Of the Tennessee Legislature.
afterwards associated with him for many years. colleague,
in the Congress Of the United States It our custom to
travel and from the city Of Washington together and
live together the ssme whilst attending the sessions Of Con-
gress. know him thoroughly. II had been twin bro
ther and bad spord away childhood together, could
know him better And, although Tennessee 10 rich in
noble though like the mother Of the Grscch she can
proudly point her children, and cay with TRUTH these
my Jewels" yet in my opinion, she has not within her
broad limits nobler than WrLLIAM B. CAMPBELL. In
integrity and honor in fidelity and truth in courage and
patriotism in all that constitutes high, noble, and manly
character be has superior regard his nomination a
antamount to his election IpdePepdsnt Of bis late brilliant
miiag Achissfments he hM strong bold upon the ae
tons and confidence Of bis counymen Of which they have
given repeated and striking manifestations As commander
Of volunteer company the Florida campaign, he dsin
guished himself for courage patriotism, and military qua6
cations He was, when quite young man, honored
member Of the Tennessee Legislature and he been honor
ably distinguished by repeated elections seat the Con-
gress Of the United Staessucceeding by large msoies
though competing with his present distinguished opponent
Governor Trousdale Since his return from Mexico, the Le
gaure Of Tennessee unanimously elected him to the honor
able and responsible Office Of Circuit Court Judge. These
conclusive proofs of the high estimate which the people
place upon his talents and patriotism. But from the day
that the newspapers heraded the world faithful account
Of the battle Of Monterey, and told how noby CAMPBsLL
amidst the ron.storm that vomed forth from the Black
Fort upheld the fame Of Tennessee and with what heroic
courage when his comrades falling by and hun
dreds around him, be led that charge Of death and glory
tons and have eagerly desired opportunity add civic
wreath TO the Of military auels which be then
rsorioualy. Your nomination Of to-day presents them that
opportunity, an have the slightest doubt Of his election
to the office Of Governor by much larger majority than has
been known in the political Of Tennessee for maay
Confidently assuming that the election Of our candidate for
Governor is cesiny, let turn attention object
less certain, and far important mean the election Of
hg majority to the next Legislature In responding to
your invitation to address you this occason will not
ter into discussion Of those Of public policy which
have for many years constituted the subjects Of difference be-
tween the twogeat political parties into which the country
dvided because, in the address which you Just adopt
ed the principles and opinions held and advocated by the
Wing party clearly and lucidly set forth make
that task unnecessary Therefore, such grouping Of the
political isses which will be determined by the election
In Tennessee my opinion ought to inspire every Wing
in the State to appreciation Of the importance Of thai
election, and arouse m to full exeron Of all his energies
o achieve and presentation Of the causes which
tend todseat with practical suggestions the
means BY which those may be obvaed, all that
shall attempt in the residue Of my remarks stGs
What are the political issues to be determined by the
election IN Tennessee Upon the Legislature will de-
vovethe duty passing re-dsrcng the State
70 the districts for the election Of members Of Congress
70 the law appoioning representation under the
Gently taken Il will likewise be lie duty to establish new
districts for the election Of Senators and to
the Legislature Of Tennessee spporion representa-
ton among the counties Of the State suitably to its present
population These arrangements win last for ten ye.rs and
we know our political sdversaes well no, to know that
they power at the next election they will be restrain
ed BY no principle Of justice from 50 arranging the Congress
sons and Legislative districts exclude the Whes Of
the Sta grea, degree, from fair participation in its
hono To be defeated the election Is be defeated
for ten years at least Let this fact address itself the Sc
rous consideration of every Whg in Tennessee. and have
all the influence upon his conduct which ought to attach
truth faughwh consequences grave and important
just and proper pe Iaudabs ambition, and the highest
totsm unite in demanding that il shall every
Whg the ereron Of bis energies prevent such
consummation. II will be the duty Of the Legislature
to elect United States Senator succeed the Hon Hor
Kss L TuaSEr, whose term Of service expired the 4th
Of Msfch last Mr. BELs term of service will expire the
4h cf March, 1853, audi the Constitution Of the United
States makes the Senate perpetual body, is in my opn
on the duty Of the States BY timely scon, 10 guard again
and prevent all vacancies 10 tina, body, except such