The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-09
From the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.
Willard Fillmore.

Resolution (ss received with enthusiastic ap-
plause," andy unanimously adopted by the Wing
National Convention, June 81, 1852:
Rssoloed, That Willard Fillmore, President OF
the United States, deserves our hearty and enthu-
siastc gratitude for the constitutional and patriotic
principles which he has administered the Gov
crnmont-and that the Wings of the United States
will ever look on his administration as one OF the
most successful and patriotic in our history.
Resolution unanimously adopted by the Penn
sylvana Wing State National Convention, June
81, 1852.
Received That in our hour of cxultation we are
not unInindful Of the eminent services, the pure
patriotism and devoted love OF country displayed
by Willard Fillmore in the high office to which an
all wise Providence has called him. True to his
trust faithful all constitutional obligations. I'M
firing in the discharge OF his official duties, ne
will bear with him in his retirement from public
life the love of his political friends, the respect OF
his political opponents, and the confidence OF a
grateful people, who will never cease to recollect
his administration OF the hrst once OF our country
with faithful gratitude.
Resolution passed unanimously at the Wing
Ratification Meeting, in Independence Square,
Philadelphia, June %, 1852:
Resolued, That the official of Millard Fill
more has vndicated the confidence OF his party
and won the appreciation and applause OF his
country; that the Justice dignity, and firmness OF
his foreign policy have advanced and elevated
American interests and character abroad; and that
his devotion to the Constitution, and the purity
and elevation of his Administration at home have
contributed largely to disarm the violence Oh lac.
ton, and to secure the permanence and prosperity
of the Union
The earnest endorsement which the course of
the National Administration has received from
every assemblage of true Wings in all sections
of the country, and the fattering encomiuins
which have been showered upon it, are decisive,
but perhaps natural, testimonials of respect from
political organization in behalf of an Exec
representing its sentiments. But there Is some-
thing beyond mere empty compliment to
Wing President in the action of the Wing Ma
tional Convention lately assembled at Bait
more. With MIR. Fillmore's Administration COM
menced what in after years will be looked upon
as the dawning OF new era in the political his
tory Of this country; and the policy pursued by
our present Executive has not only been approved
by the Wings of the Union in their national gath
ering, but has been laid down rs the model which
is to guide our future rulsrs--it is made the
foundation and the Of the reconstruct
ed platform Of Wing principles. In choosing
successor to the honors and duties Of the Chief
Magistracy, the Wing party has made its choice
subservient to its determination to adhere to those
measures which have distinguished the present
government; and it is to perpetuate the policy Of
Mr. Fillmores administration that the present
candidates sought to be elected. Although
this course expected from the representatives
at Baltimore, having been demanded by the gen.
era voice of the country, it is the less atter
ing to Mr.. Fillmore and gratifying to his friends
II ia all the former desired and all the latter askcd
and their wishes in this respect being gratified,
they hail with lively satisfaction the final action Of
the convention in the nominations made.
In the report Of the proceedings Of the conven-
ton subsequent to the nomination for President,
1t was announced that upon the motion to make
the selection of General Scott unanimous, Mr.. Bah
cock, the delegate from Erie county, promptly
pledged his district to the support Of the nominee,
and stated that Mr.. Fillmore would feel more gra
LITIGATION Mt the choice of the convention than if he
had himself received the high honor which had
fallen upon another candidate. Many will doubt
less be inclined to view this avowal OF the senti-
ments Of Mr.. Fillmore as an empty compliment,
usual upon similar occasions, and not plain,
unyarnished fact. They will be deceived. Mr..
Babcock spoke with an intimate knowledge of the
Presidents feelings upon the subject, and with q
firm conviction that the assertion he made was
true--true without qualification
In consentng, at the earnest solicitation Of his
friends and for the sake of the Wing party, to suf
fer his name to be used candidate before
the country and the convention, President Fill
more did outrage to his private feelings and his
personal desires. His highest ambition to
tire from the responsible station he has filled
with the respect and the plaudits of his country
men. His dearest wish was to be permitted once
again to taste the sweets Of private life, and to lay
aside the burdens and the Of Office Nothing
would have induced him to disregard his personal
feelings, and to yield to the solicitations of his
advisers, had they not succeeded in bringing home
to his mind the conviction that the preservation of
the party and the good of the Union required the
sacrifice. So bold had become the boastings of the
disorganizers, and so high was the ground upon
,vb;cb thev had taken their Doaition that IL was
evident candidate must be in the field possessing
consequence and influence enough to place a
straint upon their insane actions, and to compel
thom to plant their candidate upon broad and
tional ground if they hoped at all for success No
name in the Wing ranks, it was believed, could
yield 60 great an influence that of Willard Fill
more, and the result has proved the truth of this
conviction.
1t was the game Of certain individuals to get
candidate nominated unpledged to those princ
pies dear to the large body of the Wings of the
Union, and had not some check been placed upon
them and some powerful name been used to hold
them in restraint, there is doubt the destructive
and disorganizipg scheme would have been put to
the test and bold attempt made to carry it through
Under existing circumstances, it was at once seen
that this impossibility, and would draw
down speedy and certain destruction upon the
heads of those who attempted it. The first indica-
sion of such course would have placed MIR. Fill
moro instantaneously in an overwhelming MAORI
Ay; and the consequence was that the platform,
which was to have been fought to the knife, was
carried through triumphantly and by decisive
vote.
Those few fanatics who have been throughout
opponents of Mr.. Fillmore's administration, will
of course continue to revile that platform which
is built upon its policy. Their abuse will be harm
less, for the one has been approved SO will the
other be received by the Wings of the Union. 1t
will be the earnest and the patriotic prayer of all
true men that the Wing candidates now before the
nation may be suffered to continue the policy pur-
sued by MIR. Fillmore policy which has sue
.ceeded in securing peace and contentment at
home, honor and influence abroad. The Admin
istration, which will close its duties in the course
of few months, requires no eulogy from our pen.
II stands before the eyes of the nation distn-
guished by its achievements wise, conservative