The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-29

Mr.. N. R. Jennings, of Orleans, submitted the
following additional resolutions, which were read
and adopted
Resolced. That, notwithstanding the Wings Of
Louisiana DECLARE that Mlllard Fillmore is their
first choice for President. they feel lofty pride in
the conviction that they have In their ranks other
able and distinguished men, under whose bluucr
they would do battle with equal zeal and energy.
RssolUsd, That the name Of HEsRy CLAY ia one
which has often been associated with the great
struggles Of the Wing pary-that it ought not to
be Omitted now; and that while we deepiy mourn
the sad prospect OF termination ofhs earthly
career We are consoled by the reflection that only
that Of him which is mortal perish and that
his pure patriotism, noble courage, splendid elo-
quence, profound wisdom and wise counsels, will
live forever In the hearts and minds of his coun-
trymen, as monuments for their admiration, and
as lessons for their instruction and guidance.
Second, and only second, to the illustrious Clay,
in the estimation of the Wings Of Louisiana, in his
connexion with the past struggles Of their party
and with the Compromise resolutions, stands the
name of DANIEL WEBsrER, whose fame fills the
Union; whose patriotism embraces the length and
breadth of the land; whose pure self DEVOTION on
recent memorable occasion, proved that he knew
no South, no North; who will, in all times, be
named with praise on every sea and in every land
in which the banner OF the Union may be unfurled.
Confident that our delegates will be guided by
the well known wishes Of the party in selecting
men Of wcll-tried national patriotism. pledge
ourselves to the cordial support OF the nominees OF
the National Convention.
Mr.. X. A. Upton, OF Iberville, presented the fol-
lowing additional resolution, which, on motion,
was adopted:
ResolUed, That it ia in deep sorrow that VIC learn
the still continued i'll health of the illusrious Clay,
who by hs wisdom in the councils of hs country,
has 80 often averted the danger which threatened
the existence OF the institutions Of liberty and it is
our earnest prayer that he may yet be spared for
many years, the recipient Of the outpoured graft
tude OF q whole people.
Hon Walter Arashear airrpa ~ IF thu com
tee, then laid before the convention the following
preamble and resolutions on behalf of the commit
tee OF nine, which were read and adopted by accla
nation:
Whereas, in the opinion ofthe WING party of Lou
isana the present constitution Of the State has Gig
nally failed in the objects for which, devised;
lis restrictive and anti progressive clauses il has
materially checked the development of resources
OF the country, has prevented the increase of the
commerce of our CITY, and has served as a great
barrier to the construction Of those works of inter
nal improvements SO much required by the wants
and necessities Of our Statc
Resolved. therefore, That urge upon our fol
low-citizens to go to the polls the 18th day of
April next, and cast their votes for the calling Of
a convention TO form new constitution embracing
principles more consonant to the wishes and wants
of our people.
That among these principles recognise an
elective judiciary, strict accountability of all
officers. and reduction in the fees of all officers.
The policy that il 10 the duty, it is clearly the
interest, Of State TO educate all the youths within
her limits, and the adoption of such system as
will most etlcctualy carry this policy into effect
The policy Of system OF banking surrounded
by such guards and checks as while such bank
facilities are afforded the wants of the CONNER
cha! community may require, the public at large
will be guaranteed safe circulation, easily and
certainly convertible into specie.
The policy that will foster the building OF such
railroads and such other works of internal i'm
provement az are necessary to develop the re-
sources OF our State. and thus make louisiana
what nature intended her to be, the commercial
depot of the Mississippi valley
Reselucd, That, in enunciating these principles,
we are but reiteratng the principles long held dear
by the Wing party.
Mr.. White. Of Lafourche Interior, presented the
following resolution, which was adopted
Resoiusd, That all delegates appointed by this
convention to represent Louisiana in the National
Wing Convention, shall be authorized to appoint
substitutes In their stead who shall be pos essed OF
written authorization from said delegate; provi.
ded, however, that SAID substitute substitutes, in
casting his or their vote in the selection Of candi
dates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency shall
conform to the wishes Of this convention.
A loud call being then made for Mr.. Benjamin,
this gentleman stcpped forward and made most
eloquent and finished address. He spoke Of the
resolutions offered by the committee, and skoched
in a mastery manner. the policy which divided
The Wing from the Democratic party, touching
briefly, but in strain which electrified the audi.
ence, on the claims Of MILLARp FILLMORE and j.
J. CRITTKSDEs 10 the whole and undivided support
Of the Wing party, and eologsing, in a manner
which drew down loud and prolonged applause,
the force and merits Of our electoral ticket. He
wound up with an earnest appeal to the convention
TO buckle on their armor and TO do battle in the
approaching Struggle for the ascendcncy OF Wing
principles.
nous call, then stepped forward and briefly ad-
dressed the convention, Observing that he had no
desire TO trespass on the time patience Of that
body after the eloquent .peech which they had lust
lists ned In from hal rfe NJ Re-
The convention, with one voice, then called upon
the Hon. George w. Watterston, of Livingston
for speech. This gentleman. however, modesuy
declined 10 deliver an address, feeling unable,
he did, TO follow in the eloquent footsteps OF hs
honorable friend from New Orleans. This much
he would say, that bis services belonged his par
ty, and that he was prepared to enter upon the
approaching struggle with n manful determine
uon to achieve glorious victory.
Mr.. Martin, Of Assumption, offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Rssoiusd, Ths, in order 20 concentrate and unite
the action ofthc Wing party throughout the State,
this convention recommends the organization Of n
Central Executive Committee" which shall hold
its meetings in the city Of New Orleans. monthly,
at such time as may be determined; the first meet
ing 10 take place on the second Monday In April
next; and that the president Of THE convention,
sisted by committee Of FIVE, be authorized, after
the adjournment Of this convention TO appoint one
Wing from each parish OF the State. and one from
each representative district Of the city Of New Or
leans, TO compose said executive committee.
The president appointed on said committee
Mcssrs. w. G. Christy. Fergus Garderc, J. Il.
Walton, r. G. Martin. Jules Bonit
Mr.. Thorpe, Of East Baton Rouge, offered the fol.
lowing resolution, which was adopted.
Rssolued, That the thanks Of this convention be
rendered 70 G. l.. Marshall, sergeant at arms of
the House Of Representatives, for bis attentions 10
this convention.
% motion Of MIR Martin, the thanks Of the con.
vontion were rendered 10 tho venerable president
Of tho convention, for tho efficient manner in which
he discharged the duties Of the chair
On motion Of Mr.. Provosty, the thanks Of the
convention were also rendered 10 the vice presi-
dents and secretaries
On motion Of Judge Morgan, Of East Baton
Rouge, the Wing papers throughout the State arc
requested TO publish the proceedings of this con.
venti1n.
On motion OF Mr.. Lumsden, the convention gave
nine hearty cheers for the nominees Of the oonyon.
ton
MitLAHp FILLMORE, for President Of the United
States.
J. J. CRrrTrsDxs, for Vice President Of the Uni
ted States.
Three cheers were then given for " Harry Of the
West"
And the convention. on motion, adjourned
s,nc die.
WALTER BRAsHEAR.
President.