Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-23
From the Richmond Wing OF the 22d inst.
The Whig Nominee.

az last the struggle is over: General Winfield
ocott - the nominee Of the Wing party of the
/ Gho er rms result was attained yesterday, on
the ffty-third ballot.
| The announcement will be received with regret
by many OF the people Of Virginia, who had CON
tracted very warm admiration for Mr. Fillmore
and earnestly desired his reelection They felt
chat he had deserved well of the whole republic.
and especially of the South But the majority Of
the Convention, without dsparagement to his
merits, have deemed another more available to
bear the Wing banner TO victory. Cur own i'm
preston is, that the time has passed by forever
for second terms. The outs are 50 much more
numerous than the ms, that neither party will
my more nominate Presidential incumbent for
reelection The certainty of verwhelming de-
feat will deter them from it,
As to the nominee, having every confidence in
bis patriotism, his abilities, and his virtues, We
will support him with whatever powers God has
given US. For forty years connected with the
public service, he has performed for his country
more great deeds than any living man. Com
missioned by Jefferson, he rushed to the frontier
at the first signal of war, and was always in adj
vance in every enterprise Of difficulty ar7 danger.
Scotts brigade led, and the enemy retreated
before him." are the common phrases employed
By those who described the fierce fights on the
Canadian frontier. He always, too, Uolunte. red
he left his own post of safety, and volunteered
he participated in all those gallant conflicts
which, in 1913 and IA, thrilled the hearts Of the
American people, and revived their dropping
spirits. He led the advanced guard or forlorn
hope, in the brilliant and successful attack upon
Fort George He was the hero of Chippewa, and,
until twice wounded by British lead, the hero Of
tho bloody heights of Lundy's Lane or Niagara.
lie covered the American name with glory in
every combat in which he was engaged. He was
promoted to the rank Of General by Mr.. Mad
son-he was pronounced by his superior, Gen.
Brown, entitled to the highest honors his
country could bestow. Congress unanimously
voted him n medal for his uaJ0rm good conduct
(the only compliment to that effect bestowed by
Congrcss) and distinguished services. The
legislature of Virginia unanimously voted him
sword, which he still wears, to defend the mother
who gave it.
The war over, he was sent on a confidential
mission to Europe by Mr.. Madison or Mr.. Mon
roe--for he enjoyed in eminent degree, the
friendship and confidence of both these illustrious
,tatesmen.
Distinguished as he was as captain, he after
wards became not less illustrious rs pacinGator.
The delicate and difficult task of composing the
notification troubles committed to him, and
happily did he compose them He saved from
a war with England about the Canadian difficult
tles and again about the Maine boundary
proving, to the satisfaction Of ALL that he was
not less sBiful as negotator than heroic as D
general.
Again, be negotiated treaty with the North
western Indians, by which peace Was restored to
that region, and IN immense extent Of territory
acquired to the Union For lis labors on this
occasion he received the highest concentrations
from the Secretary Of War, General Cass) To
him WAS entrusted the difficult and distasteful
duty Of removing the Cherokee Indians to the
west Of the Mississippi-a duty which he eX-
ccutcd with so much judgment and humanity as
u cXtort tears of gratitude from the poor crea-
turcs whom he was compelled to tear from their
cherished homes.
liz was sent 10 the Florida war; but, before he
had made much progress, through the intrigucs
and envy of small politicians at Washington he
vas recalled, and subjected TO court-martal.
There lie was honorably acquitted.
His achievements in Mexico, which have given
aim European reputation, and extorted en-
uhatic commentator from the highest living
military authority, (the Duke Of Wellington, arc
TOO recent to require notice now Those brilliant
deeds, accomplished in spite Of the efforts ~ his
own GOVERNMENT to thwart him. and n tic face
&c fearful, odds nrc still fresh in the minds { the
American pc ,lc Bat this is II he military
cnnvnss. ana they will bear repetition. The
Democrats Ia 4 put General on the course.
Tho WINES have another. The prepondCrurce Of
r,..ou, deeds Will decide the issue.
let he wrtchword- Of tie great conservative
II hig party If the Union be " Cancellation and
to~promxe-erryittpgj FER The cause, and noticing
ryr men and We march TO assured triumph.
Nc have ! lender whose hnbi. it is to lead as
followers - victory. lie is the conquering hero
~ three wars and ten pitched battles, and
throughout hig adventurous and daring career,
was never worsted except in q single sk.rmish
when some Northern militia, WHO had been re-
lied on, perhaps Gen. Picrccs New Hampshire