The republic., 1852-06-29
Rcptu Of General Scott.
WAsHINGroN. June 3


Sin | have had the honor to receive from your
hands the official notice of my 'unauimous nomi-
nation as the Whig candidate for the office of Pre-
sident of the United States" together with ga
copy of the resolutions passed by the convention
expressing their opinions upon come of the most
prominent questions Of national policy"
This great distinction, conferred by a numerous,
intelligent and patriotic body, representing mil
lions of my countrymen, sinks deep into my heart;
and remembering the very eminent names which
were before the convention in smicable competi.
ton with my own, am made to feel, oppress:vely,
the weight of responsibility belonging TO my new
position.
Not having written word to procure this dis
tinction, | 81 not moment after it had been
conferred, in addressing a letter to of your
members to signify what would be, at the proper
time the substance Of my reply to the convention;
and now have the honor 10 repeat, IN a more for
NAL manner, as the occasion justly demands, that
] accept the nomination, with the resolutions an
ne1ed.
The political principles and measures laid down
in those resolutions broad that but little is
left for to add. | therefore barely suggest, in
this place, that should !, by the partialty of my
counuymen, be elevated TO the Chief A1agistracy of
the Union, shall be ready, in my connexion with
Congress, TO recommend TO approve Of mel-
surcs in regard TO the management Of the public
domain 80 as TO secure early settlement Of the
same favorable TO actual settlers, but consiste ut
nevertheless with due regard TO the equal rights
Of tho whole American people in that vast national
inheritance; and also to recommend or approve Of
a single alteration in our naturalization laws, sug
gested by my military experience, viz: giving 10 all
foreigners the right Of citizenship who shall faith
fully serve in time Of year on board Of
our public ships, in our land forces, regular or
volunteer, on their receiving an honorable die.
charge from the scrvioe.
In regard to the general policy Of the admins.
tration, II elected, should Of course look among
those who may approve that policy for the agents
to carry IL into execution; and should seek to
cultivate harmony and fra,crnal sentiments
throughoutthc Wing party, without attempting to
reduce its members by prescription tocxact COZ
ioriuity 10 my own views. But shout, at the
same time, be rigorous ia regard 20 qualifications
for oficc-rctaining and appointing no ono either
deficient in capacity or integrity, or in devotion to
Liberty, 20 the Constitution, and the Union.
Convinced .'ft harmony or good will between
the different rers Of our broad country is
tal TO the pres Mt snd future ntcrctts of the Rcpub
lic and with devotion 10 those interests that can
know no South and no North I should neither
countcusnce nor tolerate any sedition, disorder,
faction or resistance 10 tho law or tho Union on
any preteHt ia any pad Of tho land; and should
carry into the civil administration this princi
pie oI military cOnduct-obcdi 10 the lcgisla
tive and judicial departments Of Gorcruinent each
in its constitutional fphcrcsaving only, in respect
to the Legislature, the possible resort TO tic veto
power-alwsyst be most cautiously exercised and
under the strotcst restraints and Necessities.
Finally, for my strict adherence to the principles
Of the W big party ne expressed in tho resolutions
Of the convention and herein suggested With Elm.
csrc and earnest purpose TO advance the greatness
and happiness of the Republic, and thui TO cherish
and encourage the cause Of constitutional liberty
throughout the world, avoiding every act and
| thought that might involve country in an un.
just unnecessary war, impair the faith of trca
tics, and dscountcnanciug all political agitation
injurious 10 the interests Of society and dangerous
to the Union, can offer no other pledge or qua
rantce than the known incidents Of q long public
| l. fe, nov undergoing the soverest examination.
Feeling myscf highly fortunate in my asso.
ciate the ticket, aud with n lively scncc Of my
obligations to the ion, and TO your personal
/ courtssies
! have the honor 20 remain, cir, with great cs
teem, your most obcdicnt servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT
/ To the Hon. G. CHAPNAS, President Of the
Wing National Convention.
General Chapman 10 .Mr. Graham.
| BALTINoaE, Juno ~. 1852.
Sra: am instructed by tho Wing National Con
| vontion 10 inform you OF your unanimous noinina-
ton az tho Wing candidate FOR tho Office Of Vice
/ Prcsidcut Of the United States.
] enclose copy Of TOO resolutions passed by the
convention, expressing their opinions upon some o
the most prominent qu siions II national policy
and with sincere wishes that you may bs elected
and fjr the permanent settlement Of the principles
Of the Whig party.
/ have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
| obcdicnt servant,
J. G.. CHAPMAN,
! President of tbr Wbip National C'.pvcptf,p