New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-26
rug LATEST NEWS.
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.-.Ly WING state Cenvensien.
:. uooe NOMINATED FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
FRANKFORT, KY, "Wednesday, J
Feb. IS, 1852.


wh,s State Convention met here yester'
III. Hon. Chiffon ALLAN presided, as
-. -. b, numerous yice-Presidents and Secre-
'' "...,.I (,oombs presented the following res o.
lutions
.N.,;onsl Convention to be held In Louisville
an the nth Of June.I
n-..,..s That We regard the series OF measures
..ns,.Ijy called the Compromise Laws, as settle
ys~s in rrncple and substance, finally, OF the
es.ssrous and exciting subjects they embrace, and
- ~ adjustment by which we were rescued from the
,-iN spc boundless agitation which surrounded US,
"a bv which we obtained firm, distinct and legal
s,onnd 10 stand upon. The Wings OF Kentucky will
runert and maintain tina, ground as the best il not
~ only means OF preserving peace and quiet and
nsisiailins inviolate the integrity Of the Union
The Wings OF Kentucky, therefore, cordially APP
csoye OF the fFm and patriotic conduct OF the Pfesi-
zent of the United States in taking care that the
Avs everywhere within the limits of his power,
are faithfully executed.
That the Constitution OF the United States vests in
CopGTess the power to appropriate money 10 open
and repair harb0Ts and remove distractions from the
psvIgsbe MYERS, in all cases where such improve
peus necessary TO the protection and facility oil
commerce with foreign nations or commerce among
That the Public Lands, having been acquired By
The common blood and treasure OF the people OF the
Vne0 states, held in trust by Congress for the
common benefit Of all the States, an6we earnestly
o,sst against the policy, TO which the Federal Gov
s,nmeIt seems 10 be fast tending Of granting them
away exclusively to the several states In winch tney
lie foy spy purpose whatever
That in reference to our foreign relations 10 the
,sreusre of General Washington, it is equally our
,,ue policy and eur duty not to Intervene our des'
tnr rh that OF any part OF Europe or entangle our
.see And prosperity in the tolls of European ambi-
hon riyalship, interest, humoI or caprlce 10 cuItl-
vate harmony and a liberal intercourse win all ma
tons but never to quit our own 10 stano on Foreign
That Millard Fillmore trcading as he has done in
~ footsteps of Washington, both IN his strict Ob-
ssrv,nce Of good faith toward foreign nations at
. The ssme time that he has promptly asserted ana
maintain ed our own rights In taking care that tue
laws should be all faithfully executed at home, mas
entitled himself to the latitude and confidence OF
the people of the United as wise statesman--a
true patriot, and an honest man ana wniie We
WhiGs Of Kentucky will cheerfully unite and DO
heir utmost for any nominee OF the National wing
Convention, We present him 10 the consideration OF
that body as statesman OF such approved prudence
experience ffmness and wisdom az 10 Invite the Gu
tire Wing vote OF Kentucky.
That in approving the entire official conduct OF
President Fillmore, we deem this fit occasion to
express out satisfaction al the manner in which our
distinguished fellow citizen, John j. Crttenden, has
discharged his responsible duties as the legal ad-
visor OF the President in all things pertaining to his
ohical reputation, an able lawyer, eloquent advO-
cate, MIN patrtOt ana eniynteneu SALESMAN, hen-
lucky delights to honor him and to see hun henored
a enc possessing the entire confidence and love Of
the people of his native State.
That our deepest solicitude is excited by the pres
emit arious state OF health of our lustrous Cit
iEen Henry Clay, whose wise counsels and patriotic
self devotion have heretofore saved his country from
% many imminent terrOfs and we earnestly pray
that he may yet be long spared to receive and enjoy
the outp0ufing gratitude Of grateful people
The resolutions having been read and briefly
advocated by Gen. CoOmbs, were unanimously
adopted
The Committee submitted the following nom
nations, which were unanimously confirmed
Electors for the STATE at large.--James f. Robin
son, Of Scott, and William Preston, OF Louisville:
Delegates 10 the National Convention Gen. Leslie
Coombs. Of Faye,te Hon. Joshua F. Bell, OF Boyle
Col John s. Williams, of Clarke Hon. Philip Trip
lett Of Davies.
The Contested Seat
ALBANY, Thursday, Feb. &c, 1854 20P.M.
The Assembly Chamber was crowded to-day to
learn the result Of the contested seat OF Col Snow
and there was great excitement. The Rum. sellers
are making strong efforts 10 send Col. Snow home.
M Miner, OF New York, was brought from his
sick bed 10 vote. The Assembly adjourned withou;
taxing vote.
Indiana Opposit on Convention.
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1852.
The indiana Opposition state Convention, last
event. adopted resolutions indorslng the Compro-
mise measures and the Intervention doctrines, out
deem It contrary to sound policy for the Govern
nent to pledge people to interfere or not to In
'srfefe.
Ohio State Temperance Convention.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Wednesday, Feb 25 1882
morning in the State House yard the City Hall be-
ing too small. Eight hundred Delegates were pres
ent, almost every County pelng represented; non
G. v ods presided supported by Hon NJ. 9 Ssy
Judge Service, L. d. Wade, Judge Orr, Jas. Packer
and Isaac Dalton, Vice Presidents.
The President, In the course OF an able and I'M
pressve address, said We are here asking for an Ell
hcient law for protection against the giant evil In
temper nce, and ws pledge ourselves that If such
law we've passed it would he respected and enforced
The responsibility was more with the people than
the Legislature, and II the present Legislature will
not pass an efficient law one will be found that will
series Of resolutions were adopted with great
unanimty setting forth the evils OF ntemper ance,
and substantially In favor OF the Maine Liquor Law
Various speakers addressed the Convention, which
adjourned at O'Clock
Addresses are TO be delivered tonight In the City
Hall and the Baptist Church
Later from Mexieo-The Steamer Empire City.
NEw-ORLEANs, Tuesday, Feb. "a, 1852.
We have received dates from the City Of Mexico
TO the 10th inst.
The Mexican papers express much alarm at the
new movement on the Rio Grande, and the Opposi-
non papers strongly censure the Government
The Gamer Empire City sails for New-York via
Havana to. morrow morning.
Fatal Railroad Accident
ALBANY, Wednesday, Feb. IS. 1889
An Irishman name unknown employed az are.
pan on the locomotive Planet on the Hudson River
kslIoad running 10 Stony Point with gravel train,
was Killed this morning at the gravel PIT by the sud
cen starting Of the locomotive while he was busy
olins 1t.
The Maine Liquor Law In Ohio.
COLUMBUS, O., Wednesday, Feb. IS, 1852.
IN The House OF Representatives. to-day rsmon-
STRANGE from 1900 veters Of Montgomery Co. was
presented against the Maine Liquor Law. An I'M
msnse number OF petitions are pouring In In favor
OF the said law.
Removal Of all the Oaice holders of the State
or Maryland by Gov. Lowe.
BALTIMORE, Wednesday, Feb 25, 1852.
=, Gov Lowe has removed all the Office holders in
Shs s state The list OF appointments comprises over
SOC0 names.
Washington Items.