Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-07-24

rnes and sentiments Of his party for assume that
man VINO has any regard for single principle the Viii
party can be found to his vote for candidate VII
pelSonines the very andpodes Of every thing Wing.
AT The close Of Mr.. SrEsoER's remarks, on modon o
o'n. SAMUEL STEVENS, committee appointed h
i draft and report resolutions
After the committee retired HENRY J. RAYyosD of thu
new iork Times, came forward amid geneal calls anc
made brief but eloquent and powerful speech, which
was constantly and vociferousIy cheered
AT the conclusion Of his remarks tie committee on re-
solutions appeared and reported TIE following, which
we're received with cheers: ,s n8
Resolred That fully enphatcally ratify and an
prove the platform OF principles adopted by the late Wing
tiona Convention, and recognise it as summary Of pot
cal sentiments by the establishment which
our national 1 T Urgani1aton as party is effected
Resored That we especially hail augury of good
distinct avowa by the Convention Of the constitutional
Of Congress to open and repair harbors to
suctons from navgable rivers and to foster great
ests Of American labor the place Of the barren
political opponents in relation past issues
theories their generaes which have in them nothing
of hope PROMISE and their declarations warning directly
against the prosperity Of the country The basis of the Wing
policy adopted by the Convention manfy the ext
gencies Of the and future and claims for the Consu
ton the support Of the people, and for popular interests the
most benefcent exercise Of the powers Of the Government
Resotped That in Gen. Winfield Scott candidate for
President recognise the soldier statesman, and patriot
who has spent long life in the service of his country life
of brilliant and unparalleled whose deeds have added
much to the glory Of his country ut home and abroad
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with the civilized world In every trust reposed in him he
has shown the highest talent for usefulness His history
glorious portion of national annals patriot and
successful commander the elements Of his character in
tegry justice Judgment and frmness and nothing remains
to fill the Of his fame but that high reward Of CRATE
full people, the Presidency of the United States.
Resolved That cordially approve the nomination for Vice
President of William A. Graham of the Old North State"
which has often shown her devotion to Wing principles
and which her honored for the SURFACES of
the Wings of the nation In station he has occupied he
has shown great capacity unimpeachabe integrity and sim
devotion the Unon emitting him TO enthusiastic
support
and Cancellation that distinguished the Convention
which selected Winfield Scott and William A. Graham the
standard bearers of the Wing party and that imbbng the
patriotic impulses of delegated representatives. will
into the contest with heart and by
the victory while following leader who has
never known defeat. 3
After the Resolutions read, Mr. STEVENS, in few
feeling remarks expressed his pleasure at the union har
mony and enthusiasm indicated by the proceedings thus
far and he trusted that the vote upon the resolutions
just readembodying, they did, the principles of the
beloved and amented statesman whose remains had been
recently borne through city toward their final resting
demon still further the restoration Of
the of good feeling, when every Wing, from
remy of the State and of the Union the other would
be found cooperating with his whole heart with his breh
cpes and the distinguished and patriotic candidates. of
his party.
The vote was then taken upon the resolutions and they
were unanimously adopted.
JAMES s. THAYER, Esq. followed in speech of great
eloquence and power which listened to with plea
by large crowd Notwithstanding the ateness of
the hour.
At its conclusion the meeting adjourned. ii