The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-23
Reception Of the Nominations In this ca
From The Daily American Telegraph.


From The Daily AMerican Telegraph.
The nomination Of General ScoTT and MIR. GRA-
ham was Yesterday evening received in this city
with almost frenzied delight! Our streets and
avenues at once thronged by people OF all
parties, of all ages, and of both sexes. During the
afternoon and evening Gen. Scott was waited
upon by many friends. He was cheerful, yet calm,
and received the congratulations of his friends
with his accustomed kindness and urbanty.
There was perhaps no resident Of our city lees
moved excited by the important events of the
day.
Mr.. GRAHAM had gone with his children TO wit
ness the exhibition Of Mr.. Rchardss school, at
Carusi's Saloon. friend sought him out at this
place and surprised him by the news OF his noIni-
nation; and, at his suggestion, MIR. GRAHAM re-
paired TO his residence, where he found despatch
awaiting him confirming the intelligence he had
received
At about nine O'Clock the continuously Assem-
bled thousands Of our citizens, with the Light In
hntry band Of music, marched in procession along
Pennsylvania avenue to the residence Of General
SCOTT, where the band played 'Ha TO the Chief"
and loud and prolonged cheers were given. Gen
eral SCOTT appeared at the balcony, and addressed
the assemblage as follows
GENTLEMEN: This is the first political greeting
have received. This manifestation of your
kindness touches my heart deeply, coming, a. 1t
does, from my near neig hbors and friends. My
residence IN the city Of Washingto has been very
agreeable TO myself This city was laid out under
the eye and direction Of the Immortal Washing.
ton, and trust the prosperity OF the city will CON
tnue to advance with the growth Of the Union,
until 1t becomes every way worthy OF the | MON
and oil him whose name 1t bcars.
trust, gentlemen, that 30 long rs shall con-
tinue amongst you the same friendly relations
will be cultivated, whether continue TO occupy
the position of soldier shall be elevated to that
of Chief Magistrate.
Gentlemen, the high honor which The Baltimore
Convention has conferred upon me, over my illus
trous and friendly rivais-ihe Chief Magistrate of
the country and the Secretary of State, already
known 20 fame-was wholly unmerited, and will
be cause for my making etill greater efforts to
merit the appreciation OF my country and OF that
convention.
know that much anxiety and many trials are
10 be passed through before the ratification Of the
people shall be heard. Whether it shall confirm
the action of the convention not, shall be sats
fed, for know that it will be conferred upon a
man deserving your confidence and support. In
whatever position | may be placed, it shall con
tinue to be the great aim OF my life to discharge
my duty TO my country.
II should be elevated to that distinguished posi-
ton for which have been named shall seek so
to conduct myself as to merit the confidence which
you have SO kindly bestowed upon me in advance.
Gentlemen, you find INC greatly faugued and ex.
hausted and for the present can only thank you
for this kind congratulations first of the kind
which have ever receiycd-and bid you al! good
night.
The procession then proceeded 10 the residence
OF the Hon. WILLIAM a. GRAENn; and, after
beautiful and appropriate music by the band, Mr.
Graham appeared, and spoke nearly as follows:
FELLOW CITIZENS: appear before you to tender
TO you my thanks for the compliment OF this visit
and my congratulations to the country upon tho
result Of the deliberations Of the convention OF the
Wings OF the United States assembled AZ BJlti-
more. [Cbeersl
As to inv humble sell, had no hope for, as had
no reason no right TO expect, this honor at the hands
Of the convention; but, as 70 the distinguished
statesman and colder enthusiastic cbcrringl
whom The convention has selected as candidate iOr
President OF the United States, the country, or a
large portion OF the country, had reason TO expect
that the nomination would fall upon him. Cheer
ing ] HIS competitors in that convention were
tried patriots; and had the nomination fallen upon
either Of them, the Wings OF the country would
have been equally well satisfied. [Grcnt cheering.
For my own part, with all rcspcct 20 that large
portion OF our fellow citizens constituting the Dem.
ocratc party, my hopes for the prosperity Of this
country, the stability Of its institutions, and the
pcrpetuity of the Union, depend upon the ns-eu.
dcncy OF Wing measures. Prolonged cheering.
VOICE. Three cheers for the old North
State,
In response, three hearty and enthusiastic
cheers given
Mr.. GRAHhm. Thank you, gentlemen, Tor that
look upon this nomination as compliment 60
that steAdf5st, that noble old Wing State, Of
which am proud TO be a citizen, rather than t.
myself
Fellow citizens, did not expect this visit. It
is but few moments since ] heard Of this n0mi.
nation, and shall not detain you. tGo on, GO
on Again, / express 20 you my thanks for this
compliment, and congratulate you upon tho bar
mouious result Of tho deliberations Cl your con-
vention at Baltimore.
MIR. g. then withdrew amidst dcaEning cheers
The procession next visited the White House.
aud, in response 20 enthusiastic and protractod
steering. President FflLMoRs appeared at ono Of
the windows, and said:
FELLow- CiTzsNs. Permit fnc 10 return you MY
hearty thanks for this most uucEv ,Ctcd visf. You
have, indeed, taken mc BY surprise, ior was fact
asleep when your drum aroused me. lGrcnt laugh
ar and checrsl Nevertheless, icIl0w-citizeus, this
compliment IL not tho lcss welcome 60 my heart
because Il was unexpected. J return you thou
sand thousand thanks Bot, gentlemen, ihcsc boupfs
arc due 60 the ri'ing not the setting sun. Whether
rising on Getting, however, nay heart is always
with you, no matter who may be- your standard
bearer. loud chCCrsl
Again, fellow citizens, permit me 20 return you
my most cordial thanks Tor THE attention, aua re-
quest you 60 brstow your donors upon GcnCfai
SOFT. tGrcat cheering
The crowd then proceeded 10 tho residence 81 tho
Hon. WiLLiE p, MASovw, who, after repeated
Gale, appeared, and expressed bic thanks ur The
unexpected bouor they bad conferred upon bin
by this visit lIe was ccran the gentlemen sc-
lec.ed as the standard bearers Of the Wing party
would lead Il on to n triumphant victory u bad
been his good Ertunc, which pcfhapF no one pfr
scut could boast Of TO have had both the candidate
OF his choice nominated. TChccrsJ tie cxprc-5cj
he gratitude for the honor conferred upon Ole Hu
si'te 10 the sclection Of candidate Tor ihc Wee
Presidency, md hc now Proposed three cheers i0r
TIC old North State. Three cheers were civtn
As 20 hfnsei, he had stood in vary peculiar poe
ton IN relation TO this nomination; but be had ol x
Ell solely 20 Inc good Of the country and tho cue.
oc's Of the great and glorious principles Of the
Wing party. lie again cKprcsscd bis thar '-.
tho ft',-~ ~ ti.- at f I'm.