The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-30
Acceptance Of the wing Nominations.



BALTIMORE, June %. 1852.
SIR am instructed by the Wing National Conyen-
'on 10 inform you of your unanimous nomination as
THE wing candidate for The Office OF President OF The
|Uniled States
enclose a copy Of resolutions passed by the
|ion. expressing their opnioDs upon some OF the most
prominent questions OF national policy and with sincere
wishes that you may be elected and for the permane nj
settlement OF The principles OF the wing party,
have the honor 10 be- very respectfully your obedien
servant,
President of the Wing National Convention
To Major General WINFIELD SCorr.
Here follows the official copy of the resolutions
adopted by the convention its platform. These we
|omit as having already appeared in our columns
Reply of Genera Scott
WAsHINGToN, June "a, 1852.
SIR have had the honor receive from your hands
THE official notice of my "unanimous nomination the
|whg candidate for the office OF President of the United
Estates" together with "a copy OF the resolutions passed
by the convention, expressing their opinions upon OF
THE most prominent questions OF national policy"
This great distinction, conferred by numerous, intel
lgent aud patriotic body representing millions Of my
sinks deep into my heart and remembering
the very eminent which were before the conyen-
|lion in amicabe competition with my own am made
Ito ee Oppresslvey the weight OF responsibility belong
|lng to my new position
MOI having written word 10 procure this distinction
Y lost moment after il had been conierred in al
dressing letter 10 one of your members signify what
you'd be- at The proper tme the substance OF my reply
10 the convention and now have the honor TO repeat,
|ln formal manner, the occasion justly demands,
that accept The nomination, with The resolutions al
<nexed.
The political principles and measures laid down in
hose resolutions broad that but little is let Tor
inc TO add therefore barely suggest, in this place,
hat should j, by the Partially Of my countrymeD, be
elevated to the chef magstracy OF the Union shall be
ready in my connection with Congress, TO recommend or
Ito approve OF measures III regard TO the management OF
he public domain to secure an early settlement OF
favorable TO actual settlers, but consistent new
teheless with due regard to the equal rights OF the
whole American people in that vas, national inheritance
land also to recommend or approve OF single alteration
naturalization laws. suggested by my military ex-
erence, viz giving TO all foreigners the right Of citizen
3ship who shall faithfully serve IN time OF war one year
ION board of public SHIPS in land forces, regu
ar volunteer, their receiving an honorable dis
scharse fiom the service.
In regard to the general policy of the administration, il
detected, should Of look among those who may
approve that policy for The agents to carry it into
Ilion and should seek to cultivate harmony and iaier
al sentiments throughout the wing party, without at
tempting 10 reduce s members by prescription 10 exact
10 my own views But should at the same
Hume, be rigorous III regard to qnalhcauoDs Tor once-
OBTAINING and appointing no one either deficient IN capa-
:ciy integrity in devotion 10 liberty to the constilu-
lion and the Union.
Convinced that harmony and good will between The
sdeen, quarters OF Our broad country essential 10 the
present and future interests OF The republic, aud with
devotion 10 those interests thai know no South and
Ino Morrill, should neither countenance nor tolerate any
edlnoo disorder faction. or resistance 10 the law or IN.
|union, on any pretext, III any part OF the land ana
should carry into the civil administration this prn
scIple OF military conduc-obedience to the Legislative
anu Judicial departments OF government. each in It's
unconstitutional sphere--savlng only, IN respect to the
legislature, tho possible resort 10 the veto poweF-al-
ways 10 be most cautiously exercised, and under the
|s'rictest restraints and necessities
Finally, for my strict adherence to the principles OF the
|whg party expressed in the resolutions OF the conven-
|on, and herein suggested with sincere and
purpose TO advance the greatness and happiness OF the
public and thus TO cherish and encourage the oil
constitutional Liberty throughout the understanding
every ACT aud thought that nigh, involve country in
ian unjust or unnecessary war or impair the faith OF
Treaties and discountenancing all political agitation nju
Eous TO the interests Of society and dangerous to the
unioDl offer other pledge guarantee than the
Known ncAont. AZ l.as Sublic life. now uadsr going
1.-THE .cru - dnlnarIOn.7
Feeling myself highly fortunate in my associate the
ticket, and with lively sense OF my obligations TO the
veniion and to your personal coueses, have the
honor to remain, sir with great esieem your most ODE
dent servant, WINFIELD SCOTT.
10 the Hon. J. G. CHAPMAN, President OF the w hg
National Convention.
General Chapman 10 Mr.. Graham
D.