Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-08-18
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eRssD WING RsT1FICATioN MEETING
IN FREDzsIsiCK CITY, MARY LAND.
FRsprnscK err. Sin. August

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According 10 previous announcement, the Wings
Of Frederick and some Of the adjoining Counties
met on Saturday the 18th instant for the purpose
Of ratifyiaa the nominations of WINFIELn SeerT
aud WILLIAM a. GRAHAM, for President and Vice
President Of the United States.
The meeting was called to order at half past 10
o'clock, A. NJ from a stand in front Of the Court
House.) by FKEDFRIeK A. SclrLEr, esq Of Freder-
lex City, after which the names Of persons recom-
nenied to fill fhe several offices OF the meeting
were announced by William NJ. flerrick, esq
FREpERIcK A ScHIEy was unanimously chosen
President assisted by sixteen Vice Presidents and
four Secretaries
Mr. Mcrrick then read series ofresoiutions en-
dorsing the Compromise measures, including the
Fugitive Slave Law, eulogizng the nominees of
the Baltimore Convention, and declaring their de-
termination to stand firm and united in support of
Scott and Ciraham--these resolutions were passed
without dissenting voice
Mr. Schley then rose and thanked the meeting
for the honor conferred upon him, stated that II
had been a long time since he had taken any active
part in political affairs but could not withhold his
cordial support from the present Wing candidates
This address was lis ened TO with naked atten-
ton on the part OF the assembly and evinccd both
ability and eloquence on the part ofthe speaker
At the conclusion of the Presidents remarks
the meeting adjourned and the crowd repaired to
the Market-House, where cold collation. had been
served up in real Frederick City style: and, read
err YOU could have seen the charge made by these
Scott regulars upon the edihles spread before
them, you might have well understood how il was
that the Old Hero carried he strong Notifications
in Mexico At half past o'clock we again assem-
ble9 at the Court House square, and in q sifort
time the President introduced the Hon. William C..
Dawson United States Senator from Georga. who
was received with bursts Of applause by the mnl-
ti.a-le Of people
Nr Dawson said, ssIt is the first time have at
tempted TO express my views in public upon the
present campaign, and attached as am to every
principle Of the South, have watched with jeal-
ousy her interests and feel bound by every tie to
defend them to the last; still am for harmony and
compromise and stand prepared to renouncc the
man. or set Of men, who will not sustain the whole
country tremendous applause)
IIenext spoke at considerable length ofthc Wing
Party as being the only truly national party that
has ever existed in this country-to prove which,
he gave history Of the men and measures Of the
two great parties for the last twenty five years
He then spoke of the Tariff and in the most ell
oauent and forcble manner did he defend the in
terest Of TIM Mechanic, and We feel satisfied that
all who heard him, Wings and Democrats, felt the
force Of his remarks.
81 will discriminate for our Mechanics at homer
said he, sand all my energies all my abilities, all
my influence will continue to exert in their be-
halfV
In speaking of the Public Lands he said, 'sthey
belong TO the people in common. and am opposed
TO Rail Road monopolies-the present policy Of
the Democratic party. 81
He served in Congress with General Pierce,
knows him we'll The is fine fellow hut not great
man, proposed not single measure in the House,
was not leading man when he went to the Senate
He next thought he would make good General,
and volunteered to go to Mexico but was equally
unfortunate in his military career; resigned and
came home after distinguishing himself in a very
pecrit0r manner
Mr.. Dawson then gave a history of Gen. Scotts
life and character, portraying both his civil and
military career, placing the Old Hero and States
man in his true light before the people, and in such
position MS to reflect shame and everlasting dis
grace upon his ilecalumniators. He spoke OF him
as being s'thc great Pacifcater," to prove which he
citedhis actions atSouth Carolina during the Multi
fication troubles; also the Maine Boundary Line,
the Canada difficulty and the Black Hawk War
on the Western Frontier.
He next spoke ofthe Democratic party North as
embodying the great mass of Free-soiers and Abo-
ltionists, stat ed tina. L Butler, renowned Free
soil Abolitonist, had within the last five days came
out in support ofPerce, he is one fthe particular
party composed of the Van Buren, 8, Benton, Hal
lett & Co., who have said they would support no
mau who was partial to slavery. These men refu-
sed to support Mr.. Cass or Buchanan. He stated
that the Wing Tree-Soiers had left the Wing par
ty, but the Democratic Free-soers including Ben
ton, rally to the support Of Pierce with the expcc-
taton of sharing the spoils
He concluded by eulogzing Gen Scott, Said
II support men not for the sake of Party, but
for the good of our Country, and sooner would
/ doubt any other man living than General Scott !;
yesterday heard him express himself, and
was all that Southern man could wish him to
be- and | now ask where is the man who will
compare with him ~
Affer eon,n f,rthar rnuarls ,,nnu tho abilities
Of Gen Pierce, as compared with those of Scott
Mr. Dawson retired amidst the greatest enth,tsi-
dsn.
The President next introduced Gen Cullom
Of Tennessee, who was hailed with great applause
he opened his remarks by reviewing The claims
o. the two Candidates to the highest Office in
the gift of the people, next spoke of the Tariff
and well did he display his ability to do so.
Spoke Of the manner in which Victoria's PEN
sion editor tof the London Timesl was trying
to write down Winfield Scott and advocate the
claims of Franllia Pierce. because she thinks his
principles of free-trade, best qualified to advance
the interests of her paupers. Remarked that
some Southern men were jealous of Scott's opn-
ions on slavery, and said ~ just far
South as any other man on that subject and /
consider Gen Scott rs sound on the matter of
slavery rs any man in the Union Applause -
If he is not, why is il that the Abolitionists
don't suppose him, they follow Mr. PIERCE
lie said IL was nsken in rs why we did not
run Scott in place of Taylorn--Here gave Mr.
Ritchie's enlogy upon Gen. Scott who said that
Scott possessed more qualities ms ciriiiidn for
the high Office, than Taylor--sBut nown said
Mr.. cullom. ave have him and they say he is
an old egotis., and all have to say in reply
to this is that the perpetrator is an 0mragsioas
linn" He here prodsced certificates Of Mr..
Fillmore and Mr. Webster. showing that they
cordially supported Gen Scott Spoke of Mr. Pierce
who went TO Mexico 10 distinguish himself and
done so by falling off his horse or sticking fast
Just as II happened, though that perhaps II was
the horse tainted and not the Generoi
But considered Scott, in point of Literature
fine attainment and stability as ranking amongthe
first men in the Nation and was willing TO trust
the vital interests of the South to Cen Scott's
wise Judgment and Patriotism. tApplause.l
n, Mr.. stanly of North Carolina was next
and spoke at considerable length of
Henry Clay's friendship for Gen Scott, which
called forth most deafening shouts ofapplause from
the multitude. Spoke Of Gen. Scott's abilities as
a statesman. and his humanity as nm officer He
next discussed at considerable length the princi-
pies of the two parties. or rather the principles
of the Wing party as opposed by the Democratic
party. He dwell particularly upon the Tariff