The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-30
THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST.
Letters Of General Scott and Secretary
Graham, accepting the Baltimore
Wing Nominations.
Interesting Letter from President
Fillmore.
Sc, As., 30.
Aeccptances ~ the WING Nominees.
IErnu the XsRl,inrfan Rnranlalie In % ]

we pupLsn pei0W, the correspondence between the
President of the late Wing Convention and its nomi
nees for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the
United States. The letter of General Scott is look
ed for With great interest," and will be read with
alleged satisfaction. II will be seen that General
Scott adopts the resolutions communicated to him,
anesxing them, and making them part Of his let
Yer Of acceptance; so that they carry his name to
every part OF the land, associated ard identified with
tho platform of the Wing Convention.
In publishing the letter of Mr. Graham, we regret
to accompany it with the announcement that he
has rendered the resignation of his place Secre
tary of the Navy. He has been prompted to this
course by delicate-perhaps OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
of propriety; and an apprehension that by remain
ing in the cabinet, while in the field as a candidate
for Office, he mey cause embarrassment TO the adj
ministration. While we cannot but respect the
sentiment which induces Mr.. Graham to pursue
this course sincerely regret that he has deemed
it necessary; and the more, so because We have
to know that his intercourse with the Pre-
sident and his administration has been uniformly
amicable, confidential and satisfactory. We I'M
derstand that, at the urgent request OF the Presi
dent, Mr.. Graham will remain for some days in the
department, with the view of completing some i'm
portant business that remains unfinished, and Of
arranging such matters as require immediate at
tention, HI viii then retire TO North Carolina,
and, in tho midst Of his Old friends and constituents
await the result Of the election
GENERAL CHAPMAN TO GENERAL SCOTT.
BAlriMoFE June -, 1867
Sin II am instructed by the Wing National Convcn-
ton TO inform you Of Your unanimous nomination the
wing candidate Tor the ONCE OF President Of the United
States.
/ enclose a copy OF resolutions Dassed by the
tion expressing their opinions upon some OF the most
prominent questions Of national policy and with sincere
wishes that you may be elected and for the permanent
settlement Of the principles of the wing party,
have the honor to be- very respectfully your obe-
dent servant J G. CHAPMAN, of Maryland
President Of the Wing National Convention
To Major General WINFIELD Scorr.
Here follow the resolutions comprising the official
platform CT the Wing National Convention
REPLY OF GENERAL SCOTT.
WASHINGTON, June 81 1852
sRI have had the honor to receive from your hands
the official notice of my unanimous nomination as tho
wkg candidate for the Office of President of the United
Saes together with copy of the resolutions passed by
the convention expressing their opinions of
ia. most prominent questions Of national policy"
This great distipction-conferred by numerous in
teilgent and patriotic body, representing millions Of
my countrymsn-sinks deep into my heart. Remember
vention in amcable competition with my own am made
10 feeloppressivey-tne weight Of responsibility be-
longing to my position.
Not having written a word to procure this distinction
lost not moment after il had been conferred in adj
dressing letter to one Of your members to signify what
would be- at the proper time the substance Of reply
TO the convention and now have the honor to repeat in
formal manner, the occasion justly de nands,
that accept the nomination with the resolutions an
nexod.
The political principles and measures laid down in
those resolutions are so broad that little is for
to add T. therefore barely suggest, in this place,
tina. should /, by the partality Of my counrymcn DE
elevated to the chief agistracy of the Union shall be
approve in regard to the management Of the
pubic domain early settlement OF the
favorable to actual settlers but consistent never
thes with due regard TO the equal rights of the whole
American people IN that vast national inheritance;
and also TO recommend approve Of single alteration in
naturalization laws suggested by my military expe-
r.uce viz Giving all foreigners the right Of citizen
ship who shall faithfully in time of one year
on board of our public ships. or in land forces
regular yolun,eeron their receiving IN honorable
discharge from the service
In regard to the general policy OF the administra-
-. Iaal
those who msy approve that policy. for the agents
TO carry il execution; and should seek 10 cu
tivatc harmony and fraternal sentiments throughout
the wing party, without attempting to reduce its
members by prescription, to exact conformity TO my
vi,ws But should. at the same tine, be rigorous
in regard To qualifications tor Office reainDgapG appoint
irg either deficient in capacity or integrity or in
devotion to liberty TO the constitution and the Union
Convinced that harmony good viii between the differ
quarters Of broad country is essential 10 the
and future nteres is of the republic and with de-
yotou TO these interests that can know no South and
North. should neither counteDancc tolerate any
seton disorder faction resistance TO the law or the
Union. any pretext, in any part of the land and
should carry into the civil administration this one prin
eire Of military condoct--opeoience TO the lesis-
ative and judicial departments of government,
in respect to the Legislature the possible re-
SOFT to the power always to b. most cautiously
exercised and under The tricest restraints and neces
sites
Finally for my strict adherence to the principles Of
the shig party. expressed in the resolutions of the
convention and herein suggested, with sincere and
earnest purpose to advance the greatness and happiness
o the republic and thus to cherish and encourage the
Of constitutional liberty throughout the world,
avoiding every act and thought that might involve our
country in an unjust or unnecessary war or impair the
faith Of treaties and dsconntepancing all political aga
ton injurious to the interests of society and dangerous
to the Union, can offer no other pledge or guaranty
than the known incidents of long public life now I'M
dergoing the severest examination
Feeling myself highly fortunate in my associate on the
ticket and win lively Of my obligations to the
convention and 20 your personal courtees have the
honor TO remain SIR with great esteem your mos, qoe-
dent servant. WINFIELD SCOTT
10 the Hon, ] G. CHAPMAN President Of the Wing
National Convention.
GENERAL CHAPMAN TO Mr.. GRAHAM
baltimore, June % 1852
slR-I am instructed by the Wing National Convention
to inform you of your unanimous nomination as the
WING candidate for the Office Of Vice President OF the
United States.
enclose a copy Of the resolutions passed by the con-
yenion, expressing then opinions upon some Of the
most prominent questions Of national policy; ana with
sincere wishes that you may be elected aHd or tue per-
settlement u the principles Of the whig party
have the honor to- be very respectfully y3ar ceedien
President Of the Wing National Convention.
Hon. WM. A. GRAHAM Of North Carolina,
REPLY OF MR.. GRAHAA.
WAsHISGTos. June "a 1852
sB-I am gratifed TO acknowledge the receipt Of the
muncainn which you did the honor deliver in
person on yesterday announcing my unanimous nom
nation the whg candidate for the office Of Vice Pres.
dent q the United States by the National Convention
which recently assembled in Baltimore accompanied by
a copy q the resolutions the convention upon ques
tiors a. national principle and policy
cordially approve the declarations made by these re.
solutions On matters OF the most recent practical
interest they Go but pourtay the conduct OF admins
traton Of the government of which for near two ynars
have been member On all Others they but reiterate
the doctrines and recommendations held by its chief in
important public communications.
Should the people Of the United States give Their sane
ton to the nominations Of your convention 20 far as
shall be invested with authority faithful adherence TO
these doctrines may be expected
therefore accept the distinction honoraby tender.
Cd with grateful heart, bui with unaffected dhhdence
II satisfaction however, to know that the place 20
which have been nominated Is but secondary and that
oI the r office the convention has proposed citizen OF
tried patriotism and virtue long and Familiarity laini
I'd with public affairs and public men-a safe and sAgi-
cous counsellor who has well fulfilled every trust here
to!oe committed to his hands and who has illustrated
our history by eminent public services
With my thanks for the courtesy with which you have
Lonofed IN the execution Of your Office, and with the
highest personal respect am. your obeheut servant
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM
The Hon }. g CHAPMAN President National Wing Con-
ycntI0n.
Letter from Mlilnrd Fillmore, prepared for