Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-12
The caus. or scott IN Louisiana.

gwen US some valuable lnlorlnatlO' -
to it,
A majority of the Wings of the " Sugar s'ate
were undoubtedly in favor Of the nomination OF
our present Chief Magistrate Tor the next fresi-
Dental term The delegates to the National
Convention faithfully carried into effect the
wishes Of their constituents by voting for Mr..
Fillmore on every ballot. But when itwas ascer.
tanned that majority of the Convention pre-
ferred General Scott as the standard-bearer of
the great Wing party in the Presidential contest
the representatives from Louisiana gallantly took
their position in line, and, through Colonel Theo-
dore G. Hunt, cheerfully responded to the nom
ination.
The intelligence of the selection OF the veteran
hero was transmitted to New Orleans, through
the telegraphe wires, and, on the evening OF the
lst instant, ratification meeting convened on the
neutral ground in Canal street The Wing and
Independent papers of that city concur in declar-
ing that for numbers and enthusiasm, this ratltl-
cation meeting is without a parallel IN the Cres-
cent City After the firing of o salute and
display of rockets, with other pyrotechnic exhi-
btions, the meeting was called to order by Col.
y. ID. NhllUH, WIZ EGuu oECl lhS iloo " oiiSSio,
all of whom took their seats the stage as their
names were called. The president of the vast
assemblage was the venerable Harry r. W. Hill,
a native of Tennessee gentleman interested,
perhaps, to greater extent in the peculiar
property of the South than any other resident OF
the great commercial metropolis of the South
west. He was assisted by about one hundred
Tha tnco of,
the Hon. /. P. Benjamin, United States Senator
elect in place of Hon. S. w. Downs, Christian
Roselus, Randall Hunt and J. w. Price, esqs.
These gentlemen are distinguished for talents,
learning, eloquence, and becoming zeal for the
welfare of the Wing party.
An outline sketch of their speeches is given in
the journals Of the city. All the speakers dwell
most eoquently upon the lofty character, the il
lustrious public services, and the patriotism of
Gen. Scott and the amiable and accomplished
Graham, and they hesitated not to avow their
conviction that in November next Louisiana
would roll up handsome majority for Scott and
Graham.
The Scott Rangers turned out in full force and
gave variety to the proceedings by the songs of
their glee club and the music Of their fine band.
The preamble and resolutions were reported by
Col. Seymour, editor of the Bulletin, and we can
not deny ourselves the pleasure Of giving place
to the following:
"Whereas the Wings of the United States, in
general Convention assembled, at Baltimore, did,
on the 2 st Of June nominate General Winfield
Scott and William A. Graham as their candidates
for the Offices Of President and Vice President of
the United States: therefore,
"ResolUed, That the Wings of Louisiana fully
and cordially approve and ratify the said nomi
nations; and that we pledge ourselves to give
them jealous and cordial support,
..ResolUed That we hail with pride and exulta
ton the nomination of Gen. Winfield Scott, every
act of whose iustrious life has added to his
glory and merted the gratitude of his country. |
That his brilliant achievements in the war of
1872 adorn the brightest page in the annals of
American bravery; that his prudence, sagacity,
and statesman-like ability preserved the bless
ings of peace in the Northeastern boundary
and Canada questions, and ayerted the violence
and horrors of civil strife in the Notification and
Cherokee exctements that his administrative
qualities have been signaly, and proftably to the
country, displayed in the War Department under /
successive administrations; that in his brilliant
and glorious victories in the Mexican campaign,
his consummate genius, forecast, and wisdom
nave extorted the applause Of the world, winning
or himself the proud distinction Of being the
irst captain of the age, and, by his various
md unexampled successes, achieving imper
shable renown for his country, and shedding
immortal glory upon the star -spanged banner.
That his patriotism has been endorsed upon his
manly bosom by the swords of his countrys enc
nies that his genius is proved by his unpa-
'aleled achievements; his services are une-
lualled in magnitude, advantage, and briliancy;
ind that his life is lustrous example of exalted
public and private virtue, and affords guaranty
hat in the Presidency, to which it will be the
oride and privilege Of grateful and admiring |
country to elect him, his triumph will be the
triumph Of patriotism and liberty, Of the rights
of the people, and the prosperity and glory of
the republic.
"ResolUed, That in William A. Graham, gallant
son Of the South, we recognise true and noble
Whig tried patriot, a worthy son Of an emf
nent soldier of the Revolution, faithful and
fearless champion Of the constitution and the
Union and that his nomination for the Vice
Presidency receives the unqualified and hearty
appreciation Of the people Of Louisiana.
4 Resolved, That the official career Of MillaTd
Fillmore has yindicated the confidence Of his
party and won the appreciation aud applause Of
his country that the justice, dignity, and firm
ness Of his foreign policy have advanced and eio. |
waited American interests and character abroad /;
and that his devotion to the constitution, and the
purity and elevation Of his administration at
home, have contributed largely to disarm the
violence of faction, and to secure the permanency
aud prosperity of the Union "
This is glorious opening of the Presidential
ball in Louisiana; but it is only an earnest-a
foretaste of what our gallant Wing friends will
do in the canvass. With Scott and Graham for
their standard-be bearers, they will 60 manfully
into BATTLE and victory will perch on their BAN
ner.