Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1852-07-07
Responses of Scott, Graham and Webster to the
Whig Nominations.

will be perfectly satisfied with the decision of the peo-
pie on the nominations for, said he, 81 KNOW that the
choice must fall upon deserving man, 'corthy Of
confidence and support" OF course, he means Gen
Picrce-hc would hardly speak latterngly of him
self Webster is thrillingy non-committal-he says
he remains unchanged-(at that moment he was sans
culottc)"the in character, principles and posi-
ton" But here is the report, in brief
A large assemblage of the people was formed in D..
street last evening, and accompanied with band OF
music, they proceeded with constantly augmcntlng
numbers to the residence of Gen. Scott, who appear
ed and addressed the people as follows:
This is the first political greeting have ever receiV-
ed in my life It touches my heart deeply, coming as
it does from my friends and neighbors My resi-
dence in the city of Washington has been very agree
able to The city was laid out under tne eye ana
direction of the immortal Washington, and hope the
CITY will continue TO advance and prosper with the
growth Of the Union, until ii shall become worthy of
the Union and Of him whose name IT bears trust,
gentemen that so long as shall continue among you,
Che same friendly relations will be cultivated,
whether | shall continue to occupy the position of a
soldier or be elevated TO that of Chief Magistrate.
Gentlemen, the high honor which the Baltimore
Convention has conferred upon my illusrious
but friendly rivals the Chief Magistrate OF the nation
and the Secretary of State, who are already known TO
fame was wholly unmerited and will be cause for my
making still greater efforts to merit the appreciation OF
nv country and the Convention know that much
anxiety and many trials yet TO be passed through
before the voice of the people will be heard in ratihca
whether II shall confirm inc acton OF inc COn-
venton or not shall be satisfied, for know that the
choice must fall upon deserving man. one worthy OF
your confidence and support In whatever position
may be placed it shall continue TO be the aim OF my
life to discharge my duty to my country II shall
be elevated to the distinguished position for which
have been named, shall seek so TO conduct myself as
merit the confidence you have bestowed upon me in
advance.
Gentemen-You find me greatly fatigued and ex-
hausted this evening. | can only thank you kindly
for this congratulations the first of the kind have ev
received in my life and for the present bid you
good night
Hon VIM A. Graham was next called upon, and he
made a neat brief speech, expressing gratitude not on
ly for himself but especially for the high honor which
had been paid TO the State of North Carolina, and he
hoped that after the fair trial which had been had, all
sections would unite and insure that the wing banner
should float, as he believed il would in triumph.
The procession then halted at the White House, and
in answer to its summons Willard Fillmore appeared.
He spoke substantially as follows;
| thank you, fellow citizens, for this pected hon
or. | have been awakened from a sound sleep by the
beat of your drum 1t is out of the common course
of events greet the setting rather than the rising
sun. The course of the Convention meets my hearty
Appreciation 1t is the last wish have to express to
you, gentlemen, that you will. give tile nomination
your most hearty support
The company then moved in the direction of Mr..
Websters. There was considerable excitement and
loud talk the way. Some said ''Wcbster is tile
great man--we want to hear him" When the process
sion arrived in front of his house, "Webster, "Web
ster, "Webster, was the cry. "Give Hail CO.
lumbia," said one, and it was played by the band As
the music died away, and great collection of people
about TO depart disappointed the ping giant
had aroused and clad in nothing but his SHIRT he ap
peared at chamber window, and in a solemn, touch
ing voice spoke as follows:
thank you, fellow citizens for this friendly call.
The Convention at Baltimore has been engaged in an
arduous and difficult duty 1t has happened from the
influence of circumstances that my name has been
used before them in connection with others. The
choice, gentlemen, has fallen upon another in the
lppfi which
venton has exercised the wses and soundest discre
ton.
For myself gentlemen, remain unchanged the
same in character, principles, and position OF one
thing gentlemen can assure you, that no one amongst
Won will enjoy sounder nights sleep than shall
shall arise in the morning-God willng-to the per-
Torrance of my duty, with the lark and though
cannot equal him in sweetness of song, he will not
greet the purpng east more ''loyous and locund than
l. | can only add that have no personal wishes or
feelings in the matter. You, gentlemen, can hardly
err in your sense of duty With so many brilliant
stars shining above YOU you will not fail to perceive
the way. Thanking you for the friendly attention. q
with my sincere wishes for your prosperity and happ
ness bid you good night.
Mr.. Webster was frequently interrupted with cheers
for Mr Webster" for the man ''who ought to have
been President" etc. Tel to Boston Zee. papers.
THE THIRD PARTY MovEMESr.-The New York
Herald, paper bitterly hostile every an,-savery
sentiment Il inclined to exaggero,e its strength
makes the following admission
sBut il has now gone beyond the power of control
and there is every probability from the conduct Of the
journals and the politicians hitherto under the infu
ence, that vast secessons will come from the two ole
parties in the coming election, and that the anti slave
ry organizations will exhibit an increase and power
beyond calculation and eyond expectation. How thi.
movement is going to operate in regard to the two
principal candidates, time alone can actually tell.
present, however, the chances seem to be that the
greatest detection and Reorganization will take place
within the limits of the wing party. The ant-slavery
organizations about to hold its national convention
Pittsburg, will probably poll votes in 1852 thar
it did in lS4S,"
When, saws the Commonwc alth such are the pre-
dctiops of journal utterly inimca TO our movement
there must be considerable ground for encouragement
We do not ourselves need such encouragement W.
know as well the Herald that the predominant sen
tment in the Northern States is the love of freedom
that when people once clearly which party Il
the party Of freedom and which the party of slavery
they have but little difficulty in choosing their side,
that with such nomination will be made at Pitts
burg and with such statement of the reasons for the
nomination will accompany it, few who sin
cerely wish TO promote the true interests of
Try will find reasons that will justify them in declining
TO support it,
The Baltimore platforms are essentially the same
They both adopted at the dictaton of the slav
power for its purposes 1t is true that these may
Re epudated by the Northern branches of each party
The Tribune casts from it with scorn the essenta
part of the Wing platform. And the Evening Pos
treats the Democratic with about as little ceremony
But this will not satisfy the people, rather it will
not be a successful cheat. OF what importance is tn
per adopts the PLATFORM SO long it is subscribed
and acquiesced in by the candidates
The enlightened and true-hearted men of the Mort
will not permit such scandalous barerng for the hi Oh
est Office in the gift of the people They will find can
didates of different stamp, They will vote for me
who have very different ideas Of official honor and OF
fetal duties. They know, and will say that the tim
has come when the vote of the American peopl
should merely promote