Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-06-26
RECEPTION OF THE NOMINATIONS IN THIS CITY

ceiVeu Dy large portion OF our citizens, who, ON
Monday evening, without any apparent concert or
previous preparation, came together in large num-
bers and paid their respects first to the distinguish
ed gentlemen who have been honored as the stand
ard bearers of the Wing Party during the approach
ing Presidential campaign, and then to several
other of our eminent statesmen. OF these i'm
promptu proceedings, which our business engage
ments did not permit us to witness, we find the fol-
lowing particulars in the Telegraph of last evening
which transfer to our columns as possessing gen,
eral interest
AT about nine o'clock the spontaneously assembled
thousands Of our citizens with the Light Infantry band
Of music marched in procession along Pennsylvania
the residence of Gen. ScoTT where the band play
ed Hail to the Chiefo and loud and prolonged cheers
were given Gen Soorr appeared at the balcony, and
addressed the assemblage follows
GENTLEMEN: This is the first political greeting have
ever received This manifestation Of your kindness
touches my heart deeply, coming it does from my
neghbors and friends My residence in the city of Wash
ington has been very agreeable to myself This city
laid out under the eye and direction of the immortal
Washington and trust the prosperity of the city will
continue to advance with the growth of the Union until
it becomes every way worthy of the Union and Of him
whose name it bears.
trust gentlemen, that long / shall continue
you the same friendly relations win be cultivated
whether continue TO occupy the position Of soldier
| shall be elevated to that of Chief Magistrate.
Gentlemen, the high honor which the Baltimore Con-
venton has conferred upon my ilustrious and
friendly rvas-the Chief Magistrate of the country and
the Secretary of State, already known to fame-was
wholly unmerited and will be for my making still
greater efforts to merit the appreciation of my country
| of that Convention.
| know that much anxiety and many trials are to be
passed through before the ratification Of the people shall
be heard Whether it shall confirm the action Of the
Convention not shall be satisfied for know that il
will be conferred upon deserving your confidence
and support. In whatever position may be placed, it
shall continue to be the great aim Of my life to discharge
my duty to my country.
If should be elevated to that distinguished position
for which have been named, shall seek to conduct
myself to merit the confidence which you have kind
ly bestowed upon in advance. Gentlemen, you find
greatly atgued and exhausted and for the present
only thank you for this kind congratulaon-the first
of the kind which have receved-and bid you all
good night
The procession then proceeded to the residence of the
Hon WILLIAM A. GRAHAM and, after beautiful and ap-
proprate music by the band Mr.. Graham appeared and
spoke nearly as follows:
/ CITIZENS / appear before you to tender to
you my thanks for the compliment of this visit and my
congratulations to the country upon the result of the de-
alterations of the Convention of the Wings of the United
States assembled at Baltimore. CHEERS.
As to my humble self, had no hope for, had no
reason right to expect this honor the hands of the
Conventions but to the distinguished statesman and
soldier Enthusiastic cheerng whom the Convention has
selected candidate for President Of the United States
the country or alarge portion of the country had reason
to expect that the nomination would fall upon him.
Cheering. His competitors in that Convention were
tried patriots and had the nomination fallen upon either
of them, the Wings of the country would have been
equally well satisfied. [Great cheering
For my part with all respect to that large portion
of felowcitzens constituting the Democratic party
hopes for the prosperity Of this country the stability
of its institutions and the perpetuty of the Union, de-
pend upon the ascendency of Wing measures Prolong
VOICE. Three cheers for the old North State And
in response three hearty and enthusiastic cheers
given.
look upon this nomination as compliment to that stead
fast, that noble old Wing State of which proud to
be a citizen, rather than to myself.
Feow-ctzens, did not expect this visit 1t is but
few moments since heard Of this nomination and shall
not detain you. [Go on, 60 on Again express to
you my thanks for this compliment and congratulate you
upon the harmonious result of the deliberations Of your
Convention at Baltimore.
| Mr.. G.. then withdrew amidst deafening cheers.
The procession next visited the White House; and in
response to enthusiastic and proracted cheering, Pres
dent FILLMORE appeared at of the windows and said
FELLOW CITIZENS Permit me to return you my hearty
thanks for this most unexpected visit You have indeed
taken me by surprise, for fast asleep when your
drum aroused me. [Great laughter and cheers Never
theless ellowcitizens this compliment is not the less
welcome to my heart because it unexpected.
turn you thousand thousand thanks But gentlemen
these honors due to the rising not the setting
Whether rising setting, however my heart is always
with you, no matter who may be your standard
Loud cheers.
Again, felowcizens, permit to return you my
cordial thanks for this attention and request you to be-
stow your honors upon Gen. Scott [Great cheering
The crowd then proceeded the residence of the Hon.
WILLIE p MANoUM who, after repeated calls, appeared
and expressed his thanks for the unexpected honor they
had conferred upon him by this visit He certain the
gentlemen selected the standard-bearers Of the Wing
party would lead it triumphant victory 1t had
been his good fortune which perhaps present
could boast Of to have had both the candidates Of his
choice nominated Cheers He expressed his gratitude
for the honor conferred upon his State in the selec
ton OF candidate for the Vice Presidency, and he now
proposed three cheers for the Old North State Three
cheers were given. As to himself, he had stood in
very peculiar position in relation this nomination but
he had looked solely the good of the country and the
success OF the great and glorious principles Of the Wing
party He again expressed his thanks for the honor Of
the visit and retired amidst perfect hurricane of APP
plause.
The Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER was next visited at his resi-
dence and having been called out addressed the crowd
from window, as follows:
You, my felow-ctzens, with many Others have been
engaged in the performance Of arduous and proracted
duty at Baltimore in making selection of fit person to
be candidate for the Office of President of the United
States GCheers. II 50 happened that my name was
used before that assembly. The Convention however
dare say did its besexercsed its wisest and soundes
discretion and for my part have no personal feelings
in the matter. / remain the same in opinion in prin-
ciple and in position that have been. [Great
cheering.
Gentlemen, will tell you thing. You may be as
sured there is not among you who will sleep better
tonight than shall. Laughter and cheers. shall
rise tomorrow morning with the lark and though he is