New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-30

dent OF the United States
inclose copy Of the resolutions ras'ed by the
Convention expressing their opirions upon Of tie
most prominent questions Of national policy and with
sincere wishes that you may be elected ard fO the
permanent settlement Of the principles 81 the Wing
party.
| have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
obedient servant, G. CHAPMAN, OF Maryland,
President Of the Wing National Convention.
To Major General WiSuELD scoTT.
Reply Of Gen. Scott
WASHINGTON, June "a, 1852.
SIR: | have had the honor to receive
nomination as the wng candidate for TIE office of Pre-
sident of the United 81 ties, together with copy of
the resolutions passed b. the COnverLon expressing
their opinions upon soue of the mot prominent
questions of National policy.
This great distincton-co lferred by numerous In
tegent and patriotic body representing millions of
countrymen-onks deep il to my heart; and remember
Ing the very eminent panes which before the Con
venton In amcable competition with my own, am made
to feel, oppressisely the weight of reepo isOity be-
longing TO my new position. Not having written word
to procure this Distinction lost not a moment aer
it had been conferred in addressing letter to one OF
your members to signify what would be, a, the proper
time, the substance Of my reply to the Cove ton
ard now have tie honor to repeat, in more formal
manner the occasion justly demands, that accept
the -i.L 49, ---~ 's~-- annexed The po-
ltical principles and measures laid down 10
lions are 20 broad that but little is left for TO add
l. therefore, barely suggest in this place, that should
by the Partially OF my coun'rymen be elevated 70 the
Chief Mhcisracy of the UniOn shall be ready, In my
connection with Congress, recommend or approve of
measures In regard 10 the management Of tue public
domain so ~ secure early settlement OF the same
favorable TO actual settle g. but consistent nevertheless
with due regard 10 the equal rhts OF the whole Amer
icsn peooe in that vast national Inheritance and also
10 recommend or approve OF single alteration Ia cur
Naturalization laws suggested by my military experience
viz: Giving all foreigners the right OF citizenship
who shall faithfully serve, ia time of war, one year On
hoard o. cur public ships, in our land f0rces-regu
lar or " llrteer-on their receiving an honorable 0is
charge from the service In regard 10 the general policy
of the administration elected should OF course look
among those VINO may approve that policy Tor the agents
10 carry into execution aud should seek to cultivate
harmony and fraternal sentiments throughout the wing
party without ate mptng % reduceits members by pro-
scri1ion 10 exact uniformity 10 my own views.
But sho i'd at the same tune De rigorous Ia regard
70 qualifications for Office, retaining and ePpocurg no
one either deficient capacity or integrity, or in devo
Ton TO Liberty, TO the Constitution and the Union Con-
| yiDced that harmony or good will between the dfe--
ept quarters of broad country Is essential 10 the
present and future interests OF the Republic aud with
deyc lon TO those interests that can know no So h aud
| no North should neither countenance nor tolerate
any edition disorder, faction or resistance to the Law
or the Union any preiexi 10 any part 81 the land,
and should carry into the civil administration this one
ptlncip Of niitsry conduct-obedence q the egs'a
i've and judicial departments OF Government, each In
its constitutional sphere saving only In re1peeI 10 the
legislature the possible resort 70 the veto power ways
10 be most cautiously exercised and under the tfices
/ restraints and necessities
Finally for my strict adherence 10 the principles OF
the Wing party, as expressed in the resolutions oil tae
Convention ard herein rggested with sincere and
purpose advance the greatness and happiness
of the Kepublc and thus tn cherish and encourage toe
cause Of constitutional liberty throughout the world
avoiding every and thought thai might involve our
In unjust unnecessary Impair the
faith Of trestes atd dscountenanciDg all political sgta
tion INJURIOUS TO the interests OF society and dangerous
20 the Union can offer other pledge or guarantee
than the known incidents OF long public life, un.
| dereoing the severest examination. Feeling myself
highly fortunate IN my associate the ticket and with
lively sense OF my obg atoms 70 the Convention, and 70
your personal couIte,es, have the honor 10 remain,
Sir. with great esteem, your moot obedent servant
WINFIELD ScorT.
To The Hon J. G. cu.rxs President o. the whs National Con
Gengal Chapman to Mr. Graham.
BALTIMORE, Juue - 1852.
SIR: | am instructed by the Wing Ma
| tional Convention % inform you o. your lsDnOus
pominson as the Wing csrdote for the Office Of Vice
| President Of the United States.
| inclose copy II the resolutions passed BY the
Convention expressing their opinions upon some OF
the most prominent questions Of national policy and
with sincere wishes that you may be elected AMI tor
the permanent settlement OF the principles oil the wing
party
have the honor to be, very respectfully, yolr ODE
] dienf seryent J. e. CHAPMAN,
Pr-siisu; Of the Wig Sttsaa Con snlon
| Hon WuLtAz A. GEsHaE OF North Carolina
Reply Of Mr. Graham
WASHINGTON, June a. 1852.
SIR: | am graiited TO acknowledge the
recent of the communication which you did me the
honor 10 deliver In person yesterday, announcing my
unanimous nomination as the Wing candidate for the
Office Of Vice President Of the United states oY the Ma
tioual Ccnve1 on which recently assembled Ia Bati-
more accompanied by copy Of the resolutions OF the
Convention upon questions Of national principle and
| policy. -.
resoutops Ga malers Of the most recent practcsln-
,erest they do but portray the conduct OF an adnistra
lion of the Government Of which Tor near two years
have been a member. On all others they but reiterse
the doctrines and recommendations held By Us chief In
! important pubic communications.
Should the people Of the United states give r err sane
Ton 10 the nominations of your Convention, go far a.
fs be invested with authority, faithful adnerenee 70
| these doctrines may be expected
f,he,efore accent the distinction honorsbly ten
oered with grateful heart, but with unaneetsa oim'
fence IL isa Subtraction, however 70 know tna the
ics IN which have been nominated Is but secondary
md tbat for the fret ors the Convention has proposed
c,iZep Of tried patriotism and virtue, long and f.
nisry acquainted with public affairs and public men
| ssfe and sazscious counsellor who has well fulfilled
every ust heretofore committed 70 bis hands, ana VINO
has ilustrat. our history By eminent public services
With ny thanks for the courtesy with which yor
have bonofed me- In the execution Of your ONCE and
wirh the highest personal respect am your ooeden
| servant VIII n a .