The republic., 1852-06-25
The Nominations.
From the Raleigh IN. o. Register

We learn through the telegraph that this body
adjourned yesterday (Mondsy) afternoon, after
having nominated, on the fifty third ballot, Major
General WISFIsLp ScoTT for the Presidency; and
on the second ballot WILLIAM A. GRAHAM. of
North Carolina, for the Vice Presidency of the Uni
ted States.
We further learn that the vote for the Presidency
stood follows: Scott l5S, Fillmore ll3, Webster
2l-a portion of the Webster and Fillmore men
from the North and Of the Virginia delegation,
having gone over TO General Scott.
When this intelligence first whispered in
our ears by the ''lightning Messenger we con-
fess that, in common with large majority OF the
Wings of this city, felt disappointed, if not
somewhat dissatisfied, at the Presidential nomira-
ton. We had set hearts upon the e-eeva
ton of Mlard Fillmore, that glorious patriot,
statesman, and ''nan of duty" Mature reflection,
however, and private assurances from Washing
ton, received yesterday, have convinced us
that, though the nomination at present may not
be altogether palatable to some, as iast friends
and grateful admirers OF Mr.. Fillmore, it pro-
nses. perhaps, surcr guarantee Of success than
any other would have done. The Wings OF North
Carolina Wings from principle; they love
their country more than they love any particular
man; they go Tor the CAUSE and not the MAE, aud
they will, we have doubt, zeaiously sustain the
nomination and do all in their power to prevent the
evils that would result from the success OF the op-
position candidate. When they are made per.
fectly familiar with the great merits and services
OF General Scott, if they not already SO, and
dvest themselves of the natural prejudices OF the
moment, they will rally, are sure, under the
banner Of man who is emphatically one Of those
who has done as much for his country and received
as little for his services almost any other man
living.
That General Scott ia perfectly sound upon oil
great questions affecting the interests OF the Union
and especially with respect to the Compromises
measures, zoe have never for one moment enter
tanned particle of doubt. Of this we have every
assurance from long life devoted to the honor
and welfare of his country, and of Mis the most
skeptical will shortly be- convinced, when the old
hero shall plant himself. as plant himself he will,
upon the glorious platform of principles laid down
by the convention.
And how shall we be able to embody in words
the feelings Of qualification with which gree
the nomination for the Vice Presidency Of North
Carolina favorite son-of that gifted gentleman
and sagaClous statesman, William "A. Graham
The intelligence Of the honor conferred upon him
and upon North Caroina-an honor reflected back
upon the convention in the merits and worth
moral and intellectual, OF the man-will send o
thrill Of Joy to every Wing heart within our Dor
ders and to the hearts Of all those of the good
old State who are scattered throughout the South
and Southwest. If there be this broad
country emnently qualified, in every respect, fol
the post for which he haa been nominated, tha
man is William A. Graham. Upright and pure ir
all the relations of private lifeof prudent, relia
BILE, conservative and far-seeing craftsmanship
fellow man--he has always disarmcd the enmity
and excited the admiration of political opponents
at the same time that he has drawn to himself the
enthusiastic devotion of political friends In
North Carolina his name will be an Irresistible
tower of strength.
We believe that we have the satisfaction of hav
ing been the fret to mention the name of William
A. Graham in connexion with the Vice Presidency
And with the same satisfaction we raise to day th
names of Scott and e raham to our mast head, no
TO be pulled down until VICTORY once more gilt
ters from the ample foids of the REPUBLICAN, WHIC
BANNER.
The PLATToRh.-It is with emotions of prid
and pleasure that refer readers to the ad
mirable series Of resolutions adopted by the Whil
National Convention. They embody sentiment
Of patriotism and wisdom that will find cordia
endorsement in the heart and the judgment o
every true Whig from the st. Lawrence to the Pa
cfc, They in language plain and unequiv
ocal, that no one can misunderstand or misin tor
pref them. "The Fugitive Slave law has been en-
dorsed in SO many words'' and the great Repub
lican Whg party of the country stands pledged q
resist all attempts, IN Out Of Congress, "wHEN
EVER, WHEREVER, AND HOWEVER MADE 10 repir
the agitation Of slavery, "What more could b
asked desred' And these resolutions wer
adopted previous to the ballotlng-the platform o
principles laid down before the candidate wa
selected. How proudly does the course of the con
vention in this particular contrast with that OF tn
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