The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-02-28

PhksnxNrIAL Asi TArI6N iNcaxAsISo. Both
parties and al parties, VIA very soen DO perfsstly
Wild both in respect 10 their candidates and their
principles, their men and their platforms. During
the last few days, several very important msve.
ments have taken place in the whig ranks in the
Western States. The Wing State Convention Of
Kentucky has nominated Mr.. Fillmore, pronounced
in favor Of his administration praised Mr.. Cristen-
den, and said nothing at all Of Gen. Scott Much
about the Same time, the Wing State Convention
Of Indiana, ON the contrary, declared in favor Of
Gen Scott for the Presidency and Mr.. Cristsnden
for the Vice Presidency, without any particular re-
ference to any platform or principles These move
ments West have increased the excitement among
the friends of Mr.. Webster in This region; and We
perceive by ono Of the organs of that session of the
wings here, that the subscription calling the great
meeting to nominate the distinguished Secretary Of
State on the fourth Of March, HIS already reached
seven thousand signatures-with Mr.. George Girls.
void, respectable old merchant, at the head Of
them as president and that more signatures arc
expected.
Thus, it will appear that the President and SEQ.
reay Of State are in conflict with each other, East
and Wet; and both are oontending against General
Scott for the mantle of the Presidency, prepared
anu eutcnou W sh0 wig parry An0 ounA Va suo
move ments Of the Whig party on these candidates,
indicates warm work hereafter. As yet, Gen. Scott
| is ahead in point of mere State nominations. He
has been named by Maine, Indiana, Ohio, and
Pennsylvania. Mr.. Fillmore, it seems has received
| the nomination Of the State conventions In Ten
| nessee and Kentucky, and is favored by large
| portion Of the people all over the South,
| with numerous journals in Virginia, indicat.
| ing beyond doubt that the whole wing party
| in tho Southern and Southwestern States are
| favorable to Mr.. Fillmore, in preference to any
other man. AS to Mr.. Webster, he has got only q
| nomination from single voluntary convention 0
individuals in Boston, with the prospect of SINH
lar endorsement in this city; but no old organize
portion Of the whg party has yet declared in favo,
Of the Secretary of State. These facts must be
told, because they are true, however dstasteful
they may be to the distinguish he'd individual himself
and his numerous friends
According to all appearances, tho Southern whi9
party, asse, is preparing 70 60 for Fillmore and
the principles Of his administration in opposition
to General Scott and every other one; but yet Mr.
Fillmore win probably be in minority in the
slaughter -house Convention" We are per
suaded, however, that unless that convention GENES
up to the mark, and declares in favor of tho com
promise measures to the fullest extent, the whole
Southern whig party will sscede and iun for Mr.
Fillmore alone. This seems to be the character 0,
all the movements Of tho whig party South, bu,
more particularly in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee
and Mississippi.
So, it appears that the agitation going on in tn,
wing party presents some dangerous features 0
disturbance, as much affecting men as platform
or principles. This disturbance is . weakness il
that party, and would other wise dim their prospect
if there were any appearance Of harmony or con
soldation in the ranks Of the democratic party the
antagenist-but there there is none. The violenc.
Of the contest among the various candidates ssem
to be increasing; and "Young America" through
all its organs, from the Democratic Review, round
the country, is absolutely fsrocioua, There are
symptoms, therefore, of . general breaking rp o.
both the old parties, and q stump race, after al
A few weeks will determine the actual nplexior
the coming contest.