The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-27

A patriotic letter from several Scott Wings O
Carroll county was read 10 the convention, and re-
ceived with applause.
On motion of Colonel Lee, Of Muscogee. a com.
mittes of three from each Congressional district
appointed to select electoral ticket, pledged
TO the support of Scott and Graham. for the State
OF Georgia:
E. H. Bacon, w f.. Holland, J. A. L. Lee, p. A
Clayton, John Lyon, John Hill. James M. Dye, J.
T. Smith, D. B Bush, James J. Scarborough, ID
T. B. Daniel, A. Stroup, G. L. Upham. L. Fuller
VIM. J. Patterson. Eli Warren, T. Kendall, r.
Butts, E. Galloway. IT. d. Hollingsworth:
On motion of Major Bacon. of Chatham, com.
tions ratifying the nominations of Scott and Ora
ham, and the platform Of principles adopted by
the National Wing Convention. and report the
same the convention for their action this after
noon:
Committee on Resolutions.-E H. Bacon, Iverson
L. Harris, p. ID. Wooihopter, Lott Warren, F. 6
Wilkins, P. A. Clayton
Convention adjourned till o'clock p. m.
THRgE O'CLOCK, p. IN.
Tbs convention met agreeably to adjournment.
ticket reported tho following, which, on motion,
was unanimously adopttd:
Electors for the State at Lrge.-Hon. Joel Craw.
ford. Of Early; Hon. William Law. Of Chatham
of Liberty; Hon. Lott Warren, Of Baker; Colonel
Robert v. Hardeman, of Jones; Colonel Robert w.
Simms, of Coweta; Hon. Turner H. Trippe, Of
Cas-; DR.. Ira E. Dupree, of Twiggs; Col. NJ g.
Foster, Of Morgan; General George W. Evans, Of
Richmond.
The Committee on Resolutions made the follow
ing report, through their chairman, Mr.. E II.
Bacon. of Chatham:
Rssolved That this convention do heartily mp,
prove and ratfy the platform of principles adopted
by the National Wing invention lately assembled
at Baltimore. We believe that the administration
of the Government upon the principles mentioned
in that platform would be pronotve OF the best IN
terests Of the whole country; and, thus believing,
we feel it to be our duty-a duty we mean faith
fully to discharge-to contribute all the aid in our
power to their propagation and success.
RESOLVED, That General Winfield Scott, of New
Jerse y, and the Hon. VIM. A. Graham, of North
Carolina. occupy no dubious position in reference
to the principles of the Wing platform, whether
we regard their position before or since their NOM
to doubt their cheerful and united support Of the
entire series of measures known as the Compro
mise, the Fugitive Slave law included. Wethere-
fore cordially approve and ratiiy the nomination
of General WinhtldSco the warrior, statesman,
and patriot, for the Presidency, and the nomina,
ton Of the Hon. w. A. Graham, the distipg uished
civilian, for the Vice Presidency of the United
States.
Resolved, That Willard Fillmore, the President
of the United States, for the honest, fearless, and
able administration of the Government, under cir
cumstances of great difficulty and embarrassment,
is entitled to the lasting gratitude OF his country
men.
Resolved, That the memory of Henry Clny, the
christian, statesman. and patriot, will ever be
cherished in our hearts and affections. His lame
is the common property Of every nation where
liberty has worshipper or free institutions an ad-
vocate. a .. &c.,.
On motion, the same were adopted.
On motion Of II. X. Preston, OF Chatham, the
following resolution was unanimously aud enthu
siascally adopted in lieu OF the resolutions offered
by the same gentleman in the forenoon
ResolUed, That we feel deep regret that por-
ton OF our Wing brethren have felt themselves
under necessity to refuse CO. operation with us
at this time; but we indulge the ardent hope that
they will perceive the propriety OF abandoning a
separate organization, and that they will be found
firmly united with US on the National Wing plat.
form, and in the cordial support Of the National
Wing nominees-as our differences arc only as to
men, and not as to principles. $500.
Mr. r. Reneau of DeKalb, offered the following
resolution, which was adopted: tla." .
Resolced, That q committee Of five be appointed
to prepare and publish an address to the people OF
Georgia, setting forth the reasons which govern
this body in the support Of the nominees OF the
National Wing Convention for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency.
On motion OF Colonel A. H. Kennan. of Baldwin,
the president Of this convention was added to the
committee as chairman. ~"
The committee consists of the following persons:
Hon. w. B. Fleming of Chatham, lvereon l.. Har-
ris Of Baldwin, James J. Scarborough of Houston,
Adam G. Foster of Muscogee, Joseph w. Benson
of Bib, William J. Patterson OF Macon.
On motion of the Hon. Lott Warren, Of Baker,
the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That this convention recommend TO
the friends of Scott and Graham the liberal support
of the Scott press of Georgia, to wit: the Georgia
Citizen, Atlanta Rspubitcdn and RereiHe. True
Vhig, of Savannah, and American Union, OF Grill.
fin, and such others as may coon become 30; and
that the Central Executive Committee be Jealous
in the circulation of documents. exhibiting the
merits and claims of our candidates to the support
Judge Warren took the floor in support of this
resolution, and delivered an able and convincing
address TO the convention the importance OF
circulating documents and spreading Information
before the people. u.
On motion Of Judge Jason Burr, of Spalding-.
ResolUed That this convention recommend the
holding of a Mass Meeting at Atlanta, on the l4th
day OF September next, the anniversary Of the day
that General Scott entered in triumph the Halls OF
the Montezumas; and that the secretaries Of this
convention be Committee OF Correspondence end
Invitation for the same.
On motion of Mr.. Hill, of Richmond
Resolped, That a Central Executive State Com
mittee Of seven be appointed by the chair, whose
duty il shall be to notify the gentlemen named as
electors of their nomination, and to fill any
cancy which may occur in the electoral ticket;
also, to perform all other business which apper-
tains to such committees.
The committee consists of J. H. r. Washington,
of Bibb; Eli Warren, of Houston; A. II. Kennan,
of Baldwin; Samuel Rutherford, of Crawford; D.
E. Blounf, of Jones; L. N. White, Of Bibb; L. r.
w. Andrews, of Bibb
On motion Of Mr. Washington, of Bibb, Colonel
/. L. Harris was called on to address the conven-
ton, which he did in style of surpassing elo-
quence and power, on the claims OF General Scott
to the highest office within the gilt OF the people
On motion Of Colonel KEENAN,, Of baldwin
Resoved, That the thanks Of this.convention be
rendered to the president, vice presidents, and
secretaries Of this body, for the satisfactory man
ner in which they have discharged the duties OF
their respective stations.
Colonel KEENAN, being called on for a speech, de-
clined making one, but begged leave to relate the
incident between President Madison and his Cabi
net as to the rapid promotion Of General Scott to
the highest military rank, while the latter was in
his youth.
On notion the convention then adjourned, sixs
die. VIM. B. FLEMING, President.
NJ. W. PERRY, Vice Presidents.
G. w. EVANS, i0'
L. F. w. ANDREws,2
ID. l.. RoATH, Secretaries,
RoBr. w. SimMs, }