Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-04
NOMINATION OF GEN. SCOTT.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 81.
At caucus of the Wing members of the Legisia-
ture of Maine, holden Friday evening, January 90
1852, after full consultation and interchange of SEN
timents on the subject of Wing candidates for the
appointed, consisting of Messrs Carter of Portland
Farley, OF Newcastle Smith. of Calais, Chapman of
Blddeford, and Norcross, of Livermore, to draft re-
solutions embodyng The sentiments unanimously ex-
pressed at that meeting.
On Tuesday evening, Jan. q, 1882 another meet
ing OF the Wing members was holden, in accordance
with previous notice, at which there full atten-
dance. The committee then reported, and the meet
ing unanimously adopted the following
RESOLUTIONS:
/. Resolved, That upon The success of Wing prn-
cipes and the ascendancy of the Waig party of this
Union, depend in very great degree the general well
| fare and prosperity of our country.
2. Resolved, That to secure the success and as
tendency of principles and party, necessary
that we become united and harmonious in the selec-
ton of candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency at the approaching Presidential election
8. Resolved. That, as the best mode of securing
union and harmony, Of concentrating and giving
force and expression to the sentiments of the
OF the Wing party upon this subject, in favor
OF a Wing National Convention. by whose decision
We are wiling S ahd sad to we would
fully suggest the seventeenth day of June, the ami
versary of the battle of Bunker Hill, as the time and
the city of Philadelphia as the place, for holding said
convention.
A. Resolved, That among the distinguished Wings
who have been named candidates for the Presidency
recognize that of General Winfield Scott as our
which
other candidates justly regarded by some portions
of party and fully approaching their great talents
and many virtues, We are never heess fully convinced
that General Scott has hold upon the affections Of
the American people. and that there cluster around
his name, assoc atoms, which will secure for him
more united hearty and extended support than could
be received by any other Wing candidate. With him
for our leader, and his name for wachword we
would ee confident OF that which has ever at
tended those who have rallied under his banner
s. Resolved, That as candidate for the Vice Presi.
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nessee Distinguished tor his ability and integrity q
consistent and liberal Wing, whom Tennessee
has ever delighted to honor, his name carries with it
not only OF fitness for the office, but also
prestige OF success not to be overlooked in pot-
cal campaign
6. Resolved, That present the names of Gen.
Winfield Scott, and James Jones, our preferred
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency,
Tor the favorable consideration OF the Wings of the
whole Union subject to the decision of national con-
vention. We present them as Wings and patriots,
whose past services and we'll established characters
give ample assurance that if elected, they will dis
charge the duties OF their respective offices, in
dance with the provisions OF he constitution of the
United States with reference to the common good of
all cques and actons and Irrespective of all sscton-
al divisions. We therefore do not desire from either
OF them new pledges, and especially upon matters
which are calculated to excite sectional prejudices
W ithou accomplishing any practical good purpose
either Tor the country or the Wing party. Prudence
and patriotism alike dictate mutual forbea rance and
spirit OF cancellation on all such topics and issues
Northern State, would meet ard Cooperate with
poltica brethren of the South, having full confidence
that it will be cordially recproca ted by them, and
that the Wings of the whole Union will again become
a united, enthusiastic and triumphant party.
The vote of Maine was cast for Gen. Cass in
l84S, and for Mr.. Polk in 1874. Gen. Cass'
majority over Gen. Taylor was 1890, and Mr.
Folks over Mr.. Clay 1885 In 1910 Gen. Har-
rson carried the State by the small majority of
ALL. In view of these facts we scarcely regard
itsas probable that the vote of the State will in
the coming Presidential contest be cast for Gen.
Scott or any other Wing.
The Piltsburg Gazette says: "a company OF per.
sons belonging to the Presbyterian Courch is about
TO found colony 10 Oregon. Rev. J. A. Hanna goes
out as pastor, and among the members enrolled
who number sixty persons, are physci an nine far.
mers, ten teachers, two mercantile CLERKS machnis
&c. good many OF them have wives and children
The overland route is fixed on, and the party ar. 10
rendezvous at Cincinnati the 18th of March, and al
ST. Josephs on the 18th OF April"
Our readers will recollect account we gave from
the Louisville Courier, few weeks ago, of a man.
moth steamer building out West. She is called the
''Echpse,' and was launched on the 18th instant, at
New Albany. The Louisville Courier says:
"This boat IS certainly the greatest achieve OF
the age, and will create a In ste amboat navi-
CATION. Her main cabin forms unbrokea line three
hundred feet in extent and II will be the most beau