Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-07-07

AccErrAscR Or THE WINE NOMINEES.
The letters Of Gen. Scott and tie Hon.
William A. Graham, which We append ac-
cepting the nominations conferred upon them,
will be read with great qualification by the
Wing party, and indeed. BY all who really
have at heart the great interests Of the Union
and the maintenance Of the bene1cent meas
ures Of the Compromise. Thew viii compare
most advantagcously with the letters of the
rival nominees Of the Democratic party.
The aliusion ia the letter Of Gen. Scott to
the qualifications for Office. Of those whom he
should appoint. is significant enough No one
deficient in derotion to liberty TO THE con-
snrUTloS, AND THE UNION" need hope for
offirial favors at his hands. That any Of the
Higher Law" party, therefore. would be
countenanced by him. no one has any reason
to spprehend.
This letter should utterly dissipate any
fear which may have been entertained --at
no time. in our cstimation we'll foanded,--
that any such men as Seward would exercise
any baleeul influence over him.
"Resistanceto the Law"-doubtlcss mean
ing the Fugitive Slave Law" more particu-
larly-he will mot tolerate and the assurance
is given in this connection Of resort to the
veto power" --always, however, ito be most
cautiously exercised, and under the strictest
restraints and necessities Who can sap
pose that with the views set forth in this let
ter, be would no. promptly apply the veto to
Law repeating the Fugitive Slave Act?
Much misapprehension has heretofore ex-
istedi in relation to Gen SCOTS views.--but
with the declaration Of principles which he
has given US. we doubt not all Wings will he
content. as respects their party policy; and
we fain hope. that the most fastidious Of the
advocates Of Southern rights, will Il ID moth
ing distasteful in the conduct Of the Wig
nominees. now that bis long entertained sen.
timcnts are more formally made known
From prose-, Indications. We have every rea-
son to believe that the South. as well as the
North, the East and the West, viii rally to
the support Of Gen. Scott and place him, by
. triumphant vote. in the Presidential Chair
WASHINGTON. June ~, 1852.
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from your hands The official notice Of my
unanimous nomination as the Wing candI.
date for the Office OF President Of the Uni-
ted States" together with copy OF the
resolutions passed by The convention, ex-
pressing their opinions upon some OF the
mos, pron,Inen, quea,ions OF national poli-
cy."
This grea, distinction. conferred by nu-
mrrous. intelligent. and paiI,o,ic body. rep
resrnting millions oi my country men. sinks
deep into my heart; and, remembering the
very emm,nrnt names which we're before
the convention in amicsbl- competition with
my own. am made TO feel. opprrssivrl,.
the weight Of responsibility belonging TO my
new position.
Not having written word 10 procure this
Distinction. lost not . moment after II had
been conferred, in addressing q letter to one
ui your members 10 signify wha, would br,
a. the proper lime, the substance Of my re-
ply to The convention aud | now have the
honor to repeat. ~ more trrnsl manner
as the occasion. justly demands. that &C
crpt the n0,hius,ion. with the rcsolul,ous
annexed.
The political principles and measures laid
down 10 those resolutions are so broad that
but little is lett Tor me to add | therefore
barely scggesi, 10 this place. that should
BY the pa'iialiiy u my cnuntry,nen. br eie-
waited 10 the Chief Mag'.trary OF the Union,
! shall be ready, III my connrxion with
Congress, toiecommrnd or approve Ut urea.
ures IN regard 10 the management OF the
public duinsin so far a. to secure an early
settlement OF the same favorable to actual
settlers. but consistent nevertheless with a |
due regard 10 the equal rights OF the whole
American people IN that vast national in
heIitance and also to recommend or ap.
prove Of single alteration ia our ns,urall-
za,ion laws, suggested BY my military expe-
Renee, viz: giving 10 all foreigners ;hr
right OF citizenship who shall faithfully serve
in time Of war. one year on board OF our
public ships. or in our land forces. regular
or voluneer. on their receiving an honoia-
discharge from service.
IN regard 10 the general policy Of the ad- !
minis,raiion, ifelected | should Of course
look among those who may approve Of lha,
pnlicy for the agents 10 carry il into exscu-
ton; and should seek to cultivate harmo- |
nv and fraternal sentiments throughout The |
Wing party, without attempting TO redure
its members by prescription IN exact cnn-
formi'y 10 my own views. But I should |
al the same time. he rigorous in regard 10
qaali6c aiions Cor office-reia,niug and az. !
pointing no one ri,hrr deficient in capacit, |
or integrity, or in devotion 10 Liberty. to The
CONSTRUCTION. aud the Union.
Convinced that harmony or good will be-
tween the different quarters Of our broad
country is essential 10 The presrn, and fu-
,ure interests Of the Republic. aud With a
devotion 10 those interests that can know
no South and no N rth, | shnuld neither