The republic., 1852-06-26

good old Whg rarty that. with such a man for q
candidate, they did not initiate the Locos, and give
Us the name Of a stranger. With Scott we sure
OF victory. His name 10 tower u strength He
will be remembered well by the sodiers who
have followed his lead upon the blood t'ned fields
of Bridgcwatcr, Chippewa. and Lundy's Lane, and
more recently those Of Cerro Gordo, Churubusco,
Contreras, Chapultepec, and Mexico, by the peo-
Pile who trembled for his success while engaged in
those hghts. We1iing Haunting flag TO the
free air Of Heaven, which il, and bid il
on in triumph The hero oftwo ware. OF twenty
battles who never ost field will carry us tri-
umphantly through the contest Of November
Whig Ratification Meeting Ina New York.
A large and enthusiastic meeting wns held in
New York on Thursday evening TO ratify the no
minatons Of tho Wing National Convention
RoBEnr JONES, esq, presided, assisted by one
hundred vice presidents.
The following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, the National Convention adopted the
following declaration OF Wbig principles:
[The preamble is here followed by the platform
Of tho Wing National Convention.
RssoIued, That the Wings of New York cordi-
ally accede to the said declaration consti ution-
al and national. and as afording broad basis OF
union and OF harmonious action.
Rss0lted, That we hail with enthusiasm the no
mination OF WINFIELD SCoTr az the WhiR caudi-
date for President. BJrn in the Old Dominion,
like Washington, his life has been devoted 10 his
country. Abandoning his profession At an early
age. he entered the army at the eyen,ful period
when our independence nation was threaten.
ed by G Great Britain. Commissioned a captain by
Jefferson at ~, by Madison lieutenant colonel at
&c. colonel at ~. brigader general at 49, and four
months later major general, in six years be attain
cd the highest military distinction. A volunteer at
Queenstown, leading the forlorn hope Of Fort
Lundy,s Lane, be perilicd his life, and shed his
blood, and achieved glorious victories with und wing
renown 10 the American arms. After thirty years
spent in active public service and attended by sig
nal succcss in every enterprise, he in the last
war called TO tho conquest Of Mexico. In single
campaign, with mastery skill and prodigics Of
valor, no carried our standard from Vera Cruz to
the city OF Mexico in q series of brilliant achieve
ments unsurpassed in the annals Of warfare, which
dazzle the Imagination, and kindle glow Of en-
thus 'asm in every manly bosom, and have won
imporishable glory for the American name every
where throughout the world. Men honor exalted
heroi.m md military genius. His history is the
history OF his country. great patriot, great
general, ga Warrior in War, and Pacifcator in
Peace" the elements of his character are integ-
rity. justice, judgment and frnnese; and nothing
remains to fill the measure of his fame hut that
great reward Of free and grateful nation, the
Presidency Of the United States
RESOLVED, That we rrioice in the nomination Of
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM as the Whig candidate for
Vice President His pure private character, his
eminent abilities, his fidelity and attachment to
Wing principles and his services ia the councils of
the administration Of Miliard Fillmore, entitle
him to the confidence, respect and enthusiastc
| support of the Wings; and wo challenge the old
Wing State OF North Carolina 10 contest with
New York which shall roll up the largest majc ri
ties for Scott and Graham.
Resolrsd, That, while we ratify and approve the
action Of the National Convention, we point with
pride and satisfaction TO the fifty three ballots,
which prove that Wings disdnin the miserable ex-
pediency OF selecting as candidates men unknown
in the history of the country, supposed he strong
in the negative qualities Of obscurity, and wisely
IL et.L
ResoIoed. That we chccrfully record our warm
approval of the able. pure. and patriotic adminis
trauon Of Millard Fillmore; digpifsd, conserva-
tive, and national just and Arm in its foreign DO
hey, directed by the giant mind Of Daniel Web
ster, and in domestic affairs wise and concilistory,
it has commanded the respect Of other nations. and
at home gained the applause and appreciation Of
Resoivsd, That the Whig party 10 pledged to
prosecute to its earliest practical completion the
'nIor cement Of The Erie canal-a work closely inter-
woven with the resources Of our State, with its
trade with the Great West, and with the prosperity
Of our whole peoplc-and that We will leave eI-
ertions untricd until the great lakes Of the West
are brought into free and Ices obstructed CON-
munication with The waters Of the Atlantic sea-
board
Relolred. That regarding the measures. policy,
and principles of the greal Whig party indisso-
lubly connected with the national bonor and pros
perity. and transcendng, in enduring importance,
AL questions Of personal or temporary interest, we
earnestly invoke spirit OF individual concession
for the general good-the spirit Of mutual losbear-
snce, and magma nmous sell sacsifice, for the
mon weliare-and we call upon evesy true hearted
Whig TO lay aside all personal preferences, to
tinguish every spark OF dscord and dissension and
10 come up, like brethren, in undividcd,
broken band, and again battle manfoliy together
for the good old Wbg cause in which we have
many glorious victories.
Resoiuea, That mourn the declining days
OF that cndeared to the people Of New
York-tbe great and good md noble hearted Henry
Clay. Time has not changed our sfi.ction--dcath
cannot shake IL. We love and revere him for his
illustrious acts, unnscendant virtues, and the
spirit OF patriotism that has ever burned pure hrs
brenst. We venernte him as latlcr, and we shall
hand down bis name and memory to our children
with praise and glory.
The meeting addressed by Col. Hoffman,
who gave account OF the doings Of the BAlti-
more Convention. MIR. Tomlinson, OF California,
also spoke, and likewise Joseph Rchardson, Of
Oswogo county, and the Fillmore delegates who
the successful claimants Of seats in the CON-
vention.
The proceedings were marked with great n
thusissm; and whenever the names OF the nomi
ncos, or Fillmore, Webster, Clay men
toned, there the most enthusiastic cheering.
The crowd outsidc the building was addressed
by numerous spectators.
The Whig papers OF the interior Of our own S'sts.
and Of Virginia and North Carolina, have endorsed
the norui ma ffons of The Whio N.tion,l Cooverfo,