The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-27
S. w. ELY,
+. H. Girls VOID,
f. Ii. GODDARD,
VIM. JACKSON,
P. CHERINGTON,
CAPT. CARNES,
Committee.

The committee on resolutions reported as fol
lows:
We, the Wings of the 10th Congressional dis.
trict, in the State Of Ohio, composed OF the coun.
ties Of Jackson, Lawrence, Gallia, Scioto, Pike,
and Ross, having met in convention at jackson
court. house, on the 18th day of September, 1852,
for the purpose of nominating candidate for Con.
gress at the ensuing election, and also to consult
on the best means OF promoting the election of
General WINFIELD SooTT to the Presidency-do
hereby
Resolve, That the nomination of General WIN
FIELD SCOTT the w hig candidate for President
and of WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, OF North Carolina,
as the Wing candidate for Vice President, meets
with the cordial approval of the Wings of this dis
trict and that we will use all honorable means to
promote their election.
Rssolved, That the long continued and patriotic
services Of General SCoTr a military man, now
without rival in the world, and as the successful
civilian on many important occasions, have en-
deared him to the heart OF every true patriot, and
show his eminent qualifications for the Presidency
In the war of 1912 against England, and in the war
against Mexico, all the high qualities OF great
military commander, and all the manly virtues
which moot adorn the character of n citizen of the
United States, were displayed by him; and in pro-
noting his election to the Presidency we feel
proud of our candidate and confident Of his sue
cess
Resolued, That in WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, of
North Carolina, we recognise the eminent and ex
perienced statesman, whose public services have
shown him to be we'll fitted for the Vice Presi.
0cnCy; ana mat, IN MS selection candidate
for the Vice Presidency. tho Wing National Con.
vention acted wisely, and for the best ntnrests of
common country. That WINFIELD ScoTT and
WILLIAM A GRAHAM have always shown, by
their conduct and votes, that they were true Whigs
and as such they deserve our confidence and zeal.
Gus support.
Resolved, That we will CO operate with our Wbie
friends throughout Ohio to promote the SUCCESS of
the Wing candidates, and of Wing principles be-
cause we believe the success of those principles will
best promote the peace, the prosperity, and the
glory of our country.
Resoued, That the continued and faithful services
OF the Hon. JOHN l.. TAYLOR, az a Representative
in the Congress of the United States, reaching
through several crises which threatened the public
peace and stability of the Union, have secured him
our CHEST respect and regard. Weacknowledge
the patriotic consistency of his course as q firm
conservative Wing and true friend of our repub
lican institutions. We point to the fidelity and in
dustry Of his Legislative career as a pattern for
public servans; and we accord him our hearty
thanks, as citizens and as Wings, for his enlght-
ened, liberal, and exemplary course, as a member
OF the National Councils.
Resolved, That n national tariff law, which shall
extend protection to leading classes of American
manufactures, and thus foster our agricultural
and commercial interests, while providing n reve-
nue. SUFFICIENT to supply the economical wants Of
the General Government ia leading Wing mea-
sure, for which we heartily md earnestly contend.
Resolved, That as citizens of the West we do
tcnaciously adhere to the great Wing doctrine
which asserts that the National Government is
bound to foster national system of internal inn
provement, which should be held sacred from the
veto OF the Executive, and that our lakes and
rivers, well as borders, are entitled to the
kindly attention Of Congress; we SHALL therefore,
continue to oppose the elevation to the Chief Ma.
gistracy OF any man who avows his opposition to
this important doctrine and duty.
After the adoption of the resolutions, George A.
Waller, etq, delegate from the county of Scioto,
arose and suggested that so far as he had been
able to discover, by diligcnt inquiry there was
md tahl
any delegate who either for himself or for friend
desired the nomination of another beside the gen.
tleman on whom the choice of majority of the
convention evidently conferred. He would there
fore, move that the Hon John L. Taylor, of Ross
county, be placed in nomination as the candidate
Tor Congress of the Wing party of the tenth Ohio
district II, however, he continued, there was ano.
Wer name suggested by any delegate prese mt, he
(hr. Waller) would withdraw the motion, and
suiler the convention to proceed upon the basis
commented by tho committee on credentials.
Hon. ii. 5. Bundy, of jackson county, arose to
second the motion. He believed there was no other
than the distinguished gentleman from Ross whose
name would be brought before the convention, or
wn N the wings OF the great iron and coal region
OF Ohio would more cordially support.
The question then put and taken, and the
name of John l.. Taylor recommended for
nomination by hearty three times. three.
IL having been intimated that General Taylor
was in town, n committee consisting of 4. III.
Griswold, e. A. Waller, Daniel Thompson, and
captain Carncs-was appointed to wait on him,
and Inform him OF his nomination.
The committee presently returned, with Gene.
raj T., who (by their chairman) was introd uced
to the convention. The General took the stand,
and after having thanked the convention most
ieengly and heartily for the great honor they had
conferred upon him, and pledging his best en-
beavers to fultl their expectations, addressed the
convention and large gathering Of spectators in
an eloquent and instructive speech of half hours
duration.
delegate from Rose county then moved the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted by loud
acclaim:
Resolpsd, That the thanks OF this convention be
returned to Col. f. Nye, and his able vice chair
man, for the very able manner in which they have
presided over the deliberations of this convention.
On motion, il
Resoived, That the proceedings of this convcn-
ton be published in the Wing newspapers OF the
district.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
ELIAS NYE, President.