Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-03-27
WING STATE coNvENrIoN OF LOUISIANA.

The Hon. WALTER BRAsHEAR presided, and twen-
ty-one parishes were represented.
The New Orleans Bee says that the most entire
and gratifying unanimity prevailed in the Conven-
ton, and that the nominations of President and Vice
President were made without dissenting voice.
The resolutions contain an expression Of unabated
reverence for the Union of the States distinct
affirmation Of the right and duty of the General Go
yernment to foster and protect the great interests OF
commerce, agriculture, and manufactures repudia-
ton Of the doctrine Of intervention strong and
equiyocal support of the Compromise measures; and
the expression of an abiding confidence that the Ma
tional Convention will nominate none but menwhoare
sound on the Union and Compromise questions; all
of which, the Bee adds, are the embodiment of
Wing sentiment in Louisiana, and will be received
as such by the Republicans throughout the State
The illustrious statesman and patriot, HENRY
CLAY, was made the subject Of touching and beau
tiful resolution, presented BY Mr.. JENNINGS, in
which reference was made to the wise counsels and
priceless public services Of the great Commoner. A
second resolution, by the same delegate awards q
just and eloquent tribute to the merits Of DANIEL
WEBSTER; while third pledges the Wing party
of Louisiana to the nominees Of the National Con-
vention.
| The following are the resolutions reported by a
committee Of nine members and adopted with accla-
nation by the Convention:
l. Resolved That the Wings Of Louisiana now as ever
firmly adhere to that great body Of republican principles
which has guided them through all the trials Of their
country in the past and that they believe ever in the
capacity Of the people for self-government
q Resolpd, That the State Governments should be held
in their reserved rights and the General Govern
ment sustained in its constitutional powers and that the
Union should be revered and watched cas- the paa
1 dunn Of our liberties"
/ 3. Resolved That the great interests of commerce
agriculture, and manufactures legitimate and proper
subjects for the fostering of the General Govern
ment that the prosperity Of our country depends
their common progress and that it is the duty of the
National Congress promote the common interests of the
merchant and farmer by aiding those great works inter-
nal improvement which will bring them in closer con-
nexon and to foster the prosperity of the manufacturer
by wise and liberal system Of protecting the home
labor of the free American artisan and mechanic against
the rnous competition Of the paid and halffed la
Dor of the foreign pauper.
4. ResoUed, That mission as republic is not to
propagate opinions impose other countries our
form Of Government by arfce force but teach by
example and show by success, moderation, and JUS
ce the blessings of segoyernment and the advantages
| of free institutions.
s. Resolped, That regard the series of measures
known the Compromise Measures as final settlement
in principle andsubsance Of the exciting subjects which
they refer and that such they should be faithfully adj
| hered to and executed.
8. ResolUed, That WILLARD FILLMORE is the decided
choice of the Wings Of Louisiana for the next Presidency
Resolued, That we hereby recommend the Hon JOHN
j. CRIrTESDEN Of Kentucky for the Office of Vice Pres
/ dent Of the United States
8. Resolved That have abiding confidence that
the Wing National Convention will nominate for the Pre-
sdency and Vice Presidency candidates who sound
the Union and Compromise measures, and in favor Of
maintaining their fnalty in principle and substance,
therefore appoint delegates to said Convention to aid in
making said nominations in accordance with the above
views.
Mr.. N. R. JENNINGS of Orleans submitted the follow
ing additional resolutions which read and adopted
Resolved That, Notwithstanding the Wings of Louisiana
declare that WILLARD FILLMORE is their first choice for
President they feel lofty pride in the conviction that
they have in their ranks other able and distinguished
under whose bannsr they would do battle with equal
zeal and energy.
The name Of HENRY CLAY is one which has often been
associated with the great struggles of the Wing party
that it ought not to be omitted and that while
deeply mourn the sad prospect Of near termination Of
his earthly career consoed by the reflection that
only that of him which is mortal perish and that his
pure patriotism, noble courage, splendid eoquence pro-
found wisdom and wise counsels will live forever in the
hearts and minds Of his countrymen monuments fol-
their admiration and lessons for their instruction and
guidance.
Second and only second the illusious CLAY in the
estimation Of the Wings of Louisiana, in his connection
with the past struggles Of their party and with the Com
promise Resolutions stands the Of DANIEL WEBSTER
whose fame fills the Union whose patriotism embraces
the length and breadth of the land whose pure sdevo
ton recent memorable occasion proved that he knew
no South, no North who WILL in oil times, be named
with praise every and in every land in which the
Banner Of the Union may be unfured
Confident that our Delegates viii be guided by the
tried national patriotism, pledge ourselves to the
dial support Of the nominees Of the National Convention
Mr. r. A. UProS, of Ibervlle presented the following
additional resolution, which, motion, adopted
Resolved That 1t is in deep that learn the
still continued Ill health Of the illustrious CLAY who, by
his wisdom in the councils Of his country has otter
averted the danger which threatened the existence Of the
institutions Of liberty and it is earnest prayer thai
he may yet spared for many years. the recipient Of the
outpoured gratitude Of whole people.
|. loud call being then made for Mr. BENJAMIN, THU
gentleman stepped forward and made most eloquent
finished address He spoke Of the resolutions offered BY
the committee, and sketchcd in mastery manner tn,
policy which divided the Wing from the Democratic party
touching briefly, but in strain which electrified the
dience, on the claims Of WILLARD FILLMORE and J. ]
CRTrESDES to the whole and undivided support Of tn
Wing party and eulogizing in which drew dow
and prolonged applause the force and merits Of
electoral ticket He wound up with an earnest appeal
the Convention to buckle their armor and to do bat
in the approaching struggle for the ascendency Of wh
8 principles.
After the transaction Of business Of local nature
the Convention adjourned with nine hearty cheers for it
nominees, and three cheers for Harry Of the West"
!, ADJUSTMENTS IN THE FRENCH ARMY.-To dis
spate ennu, and to keep the soldiers in good work
ing order by preventing the I'LL effects of life