Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-02-28
A REPORT FROM THE WINGS OF KENTUCKY.

BY means of the Magnetic Telegraph we have re-
ceiyed the following summary of series of resolu-
tons which were on Wednesday unanimously passed
by the Wings of Kentucky, assembled in State Con-
yention at Frankfort, with view to defining their
position in regard to the approaching for the
Presidency:
Resolved, That regard the series Of measures usu-
ally called the Compromise laws as a settlement prin-
cple and substance, final setement-of the dangerous
and exciting subjects which they embrace adjustment
by which rescued from the wild and boundless
agitation that surrounded u.s. and obtained firm distinct
and legal ground to stand upon The Wings of Kentucky
viii support and maintain that ground the best if not
the only Of preserving peace and quiet in the
country, and maintaining nyolate the integrity Of the
Union. And the Wings Of Kentucky therefore cordially
approve the firm and patriotic conduct OF the President
OF the United States taking that the laws every
where within the limits Of his power faithfully
cuted.
That the Constitution of the United States vests in
Congress the power to appropriate money to open and
repair harbors and Instructions from navgable
rivers in all cases where such improvements
sary for the protection and facility Of among
the States
That the public lands, having been acquired by the
common blood and treasure of the people of the United
States, held in trust by Congress for the
benefit OF all the States and earnestly protest against
the unjust policy to which the Federal Government
TO be fast tending Of granting them exclusively
the several States in which they lie, for any purpose
whatever.
guage of Gen. WASHINGTON, it is equally true policy
and duty not to Intervene destiny with that Of
part of Europe entange peace and prosperity
in the tolls Of European ambition, rvship interest,"
humor caprice to cultivate harmony and liberal in
tercourse with all nations, but to quit to
| stand on foreign ground.
That WILLARD FILLMORE, treading he does in the
footsteps Of Washington his strict observance of good
faith towards foreign nations the time that he has
promptly asserted and maintained our rights and in
taking that all laws be faithfully executed at home,
entitled himself to the gratitude and confidence Of the
people of the United States wise statesman, true
patriot, and honest man: and, while the Wings Of
Kentucky will cheerfully unite and do their utmost for
any nominee of the National Wing Conventions they pre-
sent him to the consideration of that body statesman
of such approved prudence experience, frmness and
wisdom would unite the entire Wing vote of Kenucky.
That in approving the entire official conduct Of Pres-
dent FILLMORE, deem it fit occasion to express
satisfaction at the which distinguished fell
low-ctzen JOHN j. CRITTENpEN has discharged his
sponsbe duties the legal adviser Of the President in
in all things pertaining to his official station As able
lawyer eloquent advocate pure patriot and enlightened
statesman Kentucky delights to honor him, and to
him honored possessing the entire confidence and
love of the people of his native State.
That deepest solicude is excited by the present
precarious state of the health of usrous citizen,
HENRY CLAY, whose wise and patriotic sefdevo-
ton have heretofore saved his country from many inn
minent terrors and earnestly pray that he may yet
be long spared to receive and enjoy the outpourg of the
gratitude of grateful people,