Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-07-17
RATIFICATION MEETING AT NEW ORLEANS


Never (says the Commercial Bulletin) has New
Orleans witnessed a larger or more enthusiastic
meeting than was gathered on the neutral ground
last evening lst of July)t to ratiy the nominations
and resolutions Of the Baltimore Wing National
Convention. We shall not pretend to estimate the
thousands that were present on this joyous occa-
sion Approximate idea may be entertained OF the
number from the fact that the whole area in Canal
street. from Camp to st. Charles, was densely
thronged, while the windows, balconies, and gale
ries of all the houses in the vicinity presented an
imposing array of ladies, who gave their earnest and
enthusiastic attention to the proceedings OF the
evening
The arrangements were admirably conceived, and
carried out without any interruption or mistake.
The meeting was called to order by Col j. b. WAL
TON, who read over the list of officers all of whom
took their seats on the stage as their names were
called, the President of the meeting being HARRY
r.. w. HILL.
A committee appointed for the purpose reported
the following among other resolutions, all of which
were adopted by the meeting:
WHEREAS the Wings of the United States in general
Convention assembled at Baltimore, did, the 2lst Of
June nominate General WINFIELD ScoTT and WILLIAM A.
GRAHAM their candidates for the Offices of President
and Vice President of the United States: Therefore,
Resolved That the Wings of Louisiana fully and
we pledge ourselves to give them jealous and cordial
support.
Resolred That we hail with pride and exuation the
nomination Of Gen. Winfield Scott every act Of whose
iustrious life has added to his glory and merted the
gratitude Of his country That his brilliant achievements
in the war of 1872 adorn the brightest page in the annals
Of American bravery that his prudence sagacity and
tatesmanke ability preserved the blessings peace in
the Northeastern boundary and Canada questions and
avered the violence and horrors Of civil strife in the Null
LITIGATION and Cherokee exctemens that his administra-
have haax,
country displayed in the War Department under
sive Administrations that in his brilliant and glorious
victories in the Mexican campaign his consummate ge
MUS forecast and wisdom have extorted the applause of
the world winning for himself the proud distinction Of be-
ing the first Captain Of the age, and by his various and
unexamped successes achieving mpershabe for
his country and shedding immortal glory upon the Star
Spanged Banner That his patriotism has been endorsed
upon his manly bosom by the swords Of his country's
enemies that his genius is proved by his unparalleled
achievements his services unequaled in magnitude
advantage, and brancy; and that his life is lustrous
example of exalted public and private virtue, and affords
guaranty that in the Presidency, to which it will be the
pride and privilege of grateful and admrng country
elect him, his triumph viii be the triumph Of patriotism
and liberty Of the rights of the people, and the prosperity
and glory Of the Republic.
Resolved, That in WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, gallant Of
the South we recognise true and noble Wing, tried
patriot worthy of eminent soldier Of the revou
ton faithful and fearless champion of the Constitution
and the Union and that his nomination for the Vice Pre-
sdency receives the unqualified and hearty appreciation of
| the people of Louisiana.
Resolved That the Wing party and has ever been true
to the Constitution and its compromises and favorable
all proper legislation for their enforcement that the
try owes to Wing Administration and Wing counses
the settlement of the recent sectional controversy and
that being thus happily settled deprecate its renewal
under any pretext pledgng to perpetual Constitution
perpetual fidelity, and to the laws in accordance with it
respect and submission
/ ResolUed, That fully and emphaticaly approve and
ra the platform of principles adopted by the late Wing
/ Natl ap1ua ice a umma
of the political sentiments and determinations by the
tabhshment and maintenance of which national
ganization party is effected.
Resolved That the official career Of WILLARD FILLMORE
has indicated the confidence of his party and the
appreciation and applause of his country that the justice,
dignity, and frmness of his foreign policy have advanced
and elevated American interests and character abroad
and that his devotion the Constitution and the purity
and elevation of his Administration at home have cont
buted largely disarm the violence Of faction and to
secure the permanency and prosperity of the Union.
; Speeches delivered by Messrs BENJAMIN, ROSE
LIus, PRICE, and HUNT Of the highest order Of merit
received by the immense audience with repeate
cheers and vocferous applause Each speaker alluded
amented demise of the Great Pacfcator HENRY CLAY
and chord tonched responsive To
allusion TO the usrious dead The platform incon
veniently crowded, and the heat excessive