The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-22

From the Macon (Geo) Citizen, July II =
Scott Meeting. - .... ....,


Agreeabiy to previous notice., a large and re-
spectacle meeting of the citizens of Bibb county,
friendly to the election of General SOoTT to the
Presidency and VIM. A. GRAHAM to the Vice
Presidency, was held ut the court. house, in this
city, Thursday evening last, for the purpose Of
ratifying the nomination Of those gentlemen, and
appointing delegates 10 represent Bibb county in
the State Scott Convention of the 18th August. =.
On motion of p. D. Woolhopter, esq, the Hon.
J. H. r. WAsHINoroN was called to the chair, who
on taking the same briefly explained the object of
the meeting as above stated. .,... ........ ~
On motion of VIM. Shivers, jr. ESQ.,, THos. PINK.
nEY SMITH, ESQ.,, requested to act as secretary.
On motion of Dr. l.. +. w. Andrews, commit
tee Of seven persons appointed by the chair to
prepare matter for the consideration and action Of
this meeting. .....-.. ........ .l. ........
!. Whereupon the committee, consisting of L. F.
w. Andrews, A. ID. Woolhopter, Thomas p.
Smith, d. C. Russell, Robert Carver, VIM. Shivers,
jr., and N. H. Eddy, retired, and, after short in
terval, returned and reported the following pream
bic and resolutions: .r .- ..... g.. &H..aa
Whereas, there exists much diversity OF opinion
in reference to the action Of the National Wing
Convention which met at Baltimore on the 18th
June, and the nomination, by that body, of candi-
dates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency, a
decent respect for the opinions OF our fellowcit-
Gems induces US, on this occasion, to declare the
reasons which govern US in resolving to abide by
and to support the platform Of principles laid down
by said convention, and the nominees which have
fairly and squarely placed themselves upon IT..
The circumstances under which said platform
the whole country, and especially of the southern
wing of the National Wing party. II had its
origin in the patriotic impulses Of southern members
Of the convention, who framed the instrument with
and the repose Of the South II is a national and
not a sectional PLATFORM knowing no North, South,
East, or West, but covering all the interests of
this widely extended Coniederacy, and placing all
. This platform, 80 constructed by southern bands,
presented to the convention-care fuliy consid-
cred and adopted by vote of near four-ffths Of
the membe-s-only Sc votes being recorded in the
prior to the commencement OF the balloting for
candidates, and fairly and equitably fulfilled the
"eondition precedent" which was demanded by the
Georgia Whig Convention, to entitle 1t to the sup
port Of the latter and its Representatives ALI this
was done in the spirit and letter of the wishes of
the Georgia Wings, and in all open and undis-
guised manner, presenting favorable contrast, in
this respect TO the action of the Democratic Con.
vention, whose platform, if adopted at all, was
hurried through with hot haste after the nomi-
nations had been proclaimed to the country, and
in the confusion OF the breaking up Of that assem-
To the principles of the Wing platform there
is-there can be-no objection. except on the part
Of northern fanatics and southern disorganizers.
sound republican doctrines, we invite special at.
tention to the Sd and Sth az peculiarly interest
ing TO the southern portion OF our Confederacy. In
the Sd, we have it deliberately laid down, as the
settled opinion OF the Wing party, that adherence
to the farewell advice of the 'Father of his Coun.
try," Of "keepiDg ourselves free from all entang-
ling alliances with foreign countries" is q wise,
expedient, and safe policy. The 9th fully endorses
the recent Compromise measures Of Congress, as
tnaI settlement of the questions involved therein,
and to be maintained and enforced as essential to
the nationality Of the Whg party and the integrity
cult to find language to convey more hearty ap-
probation OF the soundness of those measures, or
more determined purpose to observe the same, in
faithfulness and truth.
Having thus presented the platform, the conven.
ton next went into ballot for standard-bearers,
to uphold and carry aloft through the canvass the
principles therein contained, and on the SD trial
Scott for President, and the Hon. w. A. Graham
for Vice President, two distinguished and hon
orable members of the Wing party as could have
been selected.
It remains for us to see whether these gentlemen.
in accepting the nominations conferred upon them,
have done II in good faith, and with an honest and
conscientious devotion to the principles ofthe plat
form, and q firm determination to carry out the
same to tho best of their ability.
The president of the convention transmitted TO
the nominees the notification of their nomination,
with copy Of the platform enclosed for their con-
sideration.
To this General Scott replied in language so de-
finite, significant and full. that we cannot see how
there could possibly arise any doubt on the minds
of candid men as to his cordial approval of the
principles laid down in the resolutions. His Ian
guageis
u accept the nomination, ,oilh the resolutions an
nered
"The political principles and measures laid
down in those resolutions 60 BROAD, that but
little ia left for me to ADD.
Finally, for my strict adherence to the princi-
pie: Of the Wing parity as errsssed in the resolutions
nj and ted
cere and earnest purpose to advance the greatness
and happiness Of the Republic, and thus to cherish
and encourage the. cause Of constitutional liberty
throughout the world. avoid every act and thought
hat might involve our country in an unjust or
unnecessary war, or impair the faith of treaties,
and discountenancing all political agitation inju-
rious to the interests of society. and dangerous to
the Union, can offer no other pledge guarantee
than a long. public life, now undergoing the Sc
verest examination" : ~.
Such language we deem an explicit, positive, and
the principles and measures embraced in the reso
lutons. And the . me may be said of the accep
lance the part Of Mr.. Grahamr 1t is full, clear
and unquestionable. -. .|s ~, ......r
In the light, then, of these facts and considera-
tions, and in the absence of all reason for the
support by Wings and Union men of General
Pierce and Colonel King to the Presidency and
Vice Presidency: Be it therefore b ~:
Resolpsd, 1. That the platform of principles laid
down by the National Wing Convention meets the
cordial approval of our judgments and commends
itself to the enlightened patriotism of every lover of
free institutions, and that we pledge ourselves to
give firm support to the same, believing that tie
safety and well being of the country and ito
advancement in greatness and prosperity depends
upon faithful observance of its measures and
doctrines.
Rssolued, 2. That we recognise in General VIM
field Scott "the hero Of three wars and ten pitched
battles"-an illustrious citizen, whose public SER
vices have contributed vastly to advance the
welfare and glory Of his country--that his whole
career demonstrates bis fitness for great trusts
that his patriotism, his heroic spirit his moderation
in war, his comprehensive abilities displayed in
the government of extensive regions subjugated
by his arms, and in bis various important negotia
tons for the settlement of conflicting and danger
Gus issues between the Government and other
powers--his steady respect for the laws of his
country and tor religious liberty--his unspotted
private and social character-snd last, though not
least. his frank, manly and honorable pledge Of
strict adherence to the principles Of the Wing party,
as erpressed in the resolufi0ns of the convention,
eminently entitle him to the confidence of the
people and 10 that great Office in the Republic to
which we seek to elevate him.
Resoiped, 3. Hat the nomination of William A.
Graham for the Office of Vice President of the
United States is in the highest degree satisfactory