The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-05

A Fillmore Meeting.

we learn that the 10th OF May is fixed upon for
public demonstration by that large portion of the
Wing party in this city whose first choice for the
Presidency is MiLLARp FILLMORE, the present in
cumbcnt. We have no doubt that il will be large
and influential gathering.
On the 10th Of May there will no doubt be n good
Wing gathering in support Of MIR. Fillmore. We
have somewhat earnestly expressed preference
in another direction. Our first choice is Mr. Web.
ster and zoe think IT very natural one, consider
ing Mr.. Webster's admitted abilities his long and
faithful service to his country and the d elity with
which he has defended Wing principles That
preference is, however, but choice of one out
OF three men, 10 either Of whom we can give
cordial and heartfelt support OF the high
esteem in which we hold Willard Fillmore, alike
for his personal virtues and his official integ-
rlty and ability the columns of the Commercta!
ddVertisT afford ample evidence We abate not
one jot or one title of the admiration Of the Presi
dent we have frequently and with sincerity ex-
pressed; and, though we think the nomination is
due TO Mr. Webster, and do most sincerely believe
that the whole Wing party, North and South con
be best united upon him, we shall most cheerfully
concur IN the selection made by the convention
whether it be Webster. Fillmore Scott. Nor
would do such injustice to either of the two lat
ter, to fellow Wings the friends of each as
to attempt to conceal the fact that each has
Gus and influential supporters and undeniable
claims upon the Wing party. The convention
can only make a wise decision by being made con
versant with tho hold each Of the candidates has
upon the confidence of the party.
NtU York Comn.rc ia ddverti,,r
Our contemporary holds the language and
cvinces the spirit that should actuatc all Whgs in
conducting the present canvass. we all have our
preferences as regards candidates and il is right
and proper 10 state them, and, if need be- 20 en-
force them with such arguments and facts as may
be brought TO bar. But there is nothing to be
gained by maniiesting any other spirit than that
80 honestly and frankly exhibited by the CoiaB,sr-
cal ddrrtisu in the above quoted remarks.
We are glad to zee the general prevalence Of
this spirit of frankness and candor on the part of
nearly all the prominent and influential organs Of
Messrs. FILLMORE, WEBSTER, and Scorr. IL is
almost universal on the part of the supporters of
the two former Nearly all tho exceptions of any
note are to be found among the advocates Of Cen
scoTT in this State. number of these still ex.
hibit n lactous and mischievous spirit and
eagerly embrace every opportunity that offers 10
say bitter things Of Mr.. FILLMORE and his friends
They cannot have either the welfare of the Wing
party or the true interests Of their candidate at
heart, for their conduct s directly calculated 10
distract the one and weaken the other. As the
time for the holding Of the National Convention
approaches, and the great interests that are TO be
decided upon by that body quicken and deepen,
we hope TO this spirit Of opposition and dotrac.
ton die away, all sectional feelings merge into
general desire for the best interests Of the whiy
party, and hearty, old. fashioned Wing dctermi-
nation manifested to support earnestly aud truly.
the nominee Of that convention. In no other wav
can the union Of the party be maintained or its
candidates be eltcted.-1dibany Regi'tor.