The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-07-10

repeat in more formal manner, as the|
occasion justly demands, that / accept the
nomination with the Resolutions annexed.
The political principles and measures
laid down in the resolutions are so broad
that there is little left for me to add. Il
therefore barely suggest in this place,
should l, by the Partially of my country
men, be elevated to the Chief Magistracy
Of the Union, | shall be ready in my con-
nection with Congress, to recommend or
approve Of measures in regard to the man.
agement of the public domain so as to Sc
cure as early settlement of the same to-
actual settlers as possible, but consistent,
nevertheless, with due regard to the equal
rights of the American people in that vast
National inheritance.
Also TO recommend or approve of sin
gle alteration in our naturalization laws.
suggested by my military experience, Civ
ing to all foreigners the right of citizen
ship who shall faithfully serve in time of
war one year on board of our public ships,
or in our land forces, regular or volunteer,
or on their receiving an honorable dis ]
charge from the service.
In regard to the general policy of the
administration, if elected, l should of
course look among those who may ap-
prove of that policy for the agents to car
Try it into execution, and l should seek to|
cultivate perfect harmony and fraternal|
sentiments, throughout the Wing party,
without attempting to reduce its members
10y prescription to exact uniformity to my|
views; but l should at the same time bel
rigorous as TO qualifications for office, re-
tanning nor appointing any one deficient
Selther in capacity or integrity, or devo-
(tion to the Constitution and the Union.
Convinced that harmony and good will
sbetween the different quarters of our broad
country is essential to the present and|
future interests of our Republic, and with
IA devotion to those interests that can know
Sno South or no North, should neither
scountenance or tolerate any sedition, dis
6order, faction or resistance to the laws off
the Union on any pretext-in any part of
Ithc land; and should carry into the civil
administration this one principle of mill
Itary conduct-obedienc to the Lepisla-
tive and Judicial departments Of govern-l
sment, each in its constitutional sphere
saving only in respect to the Legislaturel
the possible resort to the veto power, all
ways to be mosticautiousl y exercised, and!
|under the strictest restraints and necessi-I
ties.
Finally, for my strict adherence TO the
principles of the Wing party enacted in!
Ithe Resolutions of the Convention, and:
herein suggested with sincere and earn
lest purpose to advance the greatness and!
happiness of the Republic, and thus to.
Icherlsh and encourage the cause of con-
'stitutional liberty, throughout the world,
avoiding every act and thought that might
Involve our country in an unjust or unne-
Icessary war, or impair the faith of treaties,
Tor dlscountenance all political agitation in
curious tothe interests of society and dan-]
!gerous to the Union, can offer no other
pledge or guarantee than the known inci-I
dents of a long public life-now undergo-|
ting the scverest examination. | consider.
myself highly fortunate in my ASSOCIATED
on the ticket; and with lively sense of
smy obligation to the Convention and to.
your personal courtesies, have the hon-|
or TO remain, sir, with great esteem, YOUR
ob't servant.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
To Hon. J. G.. CmArMAN.