The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-17
wing RESOLUTIONS OF Alabama.

The following resolutions we're unanimously
adopted by the Wing State Convention, which
met at Montgomery, Alabama, on the Let instant:
"Resolutd, That we approve in substance and in
detail the series OF resolutions adopted by the
Wing party assembled in the National Convention
in June last in Baltimore as embed ying the great
principles Of the Wing creed. t.. .y a."
"Resol,ed, That we see, with the highest satis-
faction, the Wing party OF the United States occu.
plying position eminently national and con-
sentative in regard to the peculiar rights and
interests Of the southern people; and that in the
language OF one Of the resolutions OF the National
Wing Convention, we deprecate all further agita-
ton OF the questions settled by the Compromise
measures sas dangerous to our peace, and will dis
countenance all efforts to continue or renew such
agitation, whenever, wherever, or however made;
and we will maintain this settlement as essential
to the nationality of the Wing party and the in
tegrity of the Union.' '"t#
'Rfsolved, That, in the opinion of this conven.
ton, the nominees of the Wing party made by the
National Convention in June last, for the offices OF
President and Vice President, challenge and
should obtain the support of the people of the
South. WINFIELD SCoTT has vindcated his fitness
for the most elevated stations in exhibiting ca
pacity equal to the discharge Of every duty, how
ever exalted or difficult, which he has been called
upon to perform. Born in the South. brought up
on the soil Of the 'Old Dominion in the midst Of
i!s stirring legends and inspiring associations
connected by tics Of blood and marriage with
southern citizens, and numbering among his earli-
est, most tried and intimate friends many disin-
gui5hed gentlemen from the southern section OF
the Union-thcse antecedents, with his just, hon.
orable, and manly character, his comprehensive
patriotism, his prompt and vigorous support OF the
Compromise measures during their tendency in
Congress- and his explicit and emphatic pledge to
maintain them made before and since his nomina-
ton, afford every guaranty that the constitutional
rights attaching to our peculiar institutions will
meet the warInest and steadest protection at his
hands, b.. .-. .str b.. ,-..', $500.
.sResolped, That we recognise in WIN. A, GRA-
HAM an eminent statesman, embodying the solid
virtues OF his native State-North Carona-and
the faithful and able discharge of the duties OF the
offices which he has heretofore filed demonstrate
his fitness for the high statonto which We seek to
elevate him. 49, ...- '| "
"Resolped, That we look with pride and satiafac-
ton upon the course of policy which has marked
and rendered Industrious the Administration OF our
distinguished President, MrLLARp FILLMORE. A
wise moderation, dignifed conservatism, and n
strict regard to the Constitution and the rights of
all actions under it, exhibited in the administra.
ton of the powers of the Executive Department OF
the Government, have cemeuted still more closely
the bond OF our glorious Union. During the Pc
riod that he has filled the Presidential office our
progress and prosperity as a people have been
promoted and the national honor steadily and pro-
foundly maintained. As an epoch in the existence
of our country it will long be remembered, and it's
history studied with delight by all true patriots
throughout the length and breadth Of the land.
"Resoped, That for the purpose Of bringing
about q more thorough and efficient organization,
we recommend to tho Scott men throughout the
State the formation of Scott clubs, corresponding
committees, and the appointment Of sub-clectors
for each county" .... ..... ..... ... ...'- 81.