The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-28
Wing Convention in Connecticut.

The Wing Convention for the nomination of
Presidential electors assembled at Hartford, Con-
nectcut, on the 25th instant, when the following
gentlemen were appointed permanent officers of
the convention
For Proclamation. THOMAS ROBINSON, of Nor
walk. ..
For Tice Presidents-Hartford county-Ricbard
Bacon, of Simsbury; New Haven-Jamcs F. Bah
| cock, Of New Haven; Litchfeld- VIM. w. WEIGH,
| of Norfolk; Fairfield-F. st. John Lockwood, Of
Norwalk; MiddIesex-G George W Harris, Of Mid
dletown; New London-John F. Trumbull, of
Stonngton; Windham-Wm. Fisher, of Thomp-
son; Tolland-Jeremah Parish, of Tolland.
For Secyetaries- William G.. Coe, of New Bril-
tain; Reuben H. Booth, of Danbury. ... ..-
The convention resolved to nominate two electors
large by general ballot and then each district to
select candidate for elector to be approved by
the convention at large. ''.
The following electoral ticket was subsequently
adopted: .... ..tt... j.. ....t,. .....
For Electors at Large-Isaac w. Stuart, of Hart
ford; John F. TrumbuiI, of Stonington. .."..
For Dstrict Electors-l. J. r. Flint, of TolIand
Chauncey Jerome, of New Haven; 3. William
Fisher, of Thompson; 4. Nelson l.. White, Of Dan
bury. ~ ...-fnreE 20.
1t resolved that all the candidates for cleo
tors be earnestly solicited to take the stump for
Scott and Graham. .,a... .-.H
Spirited addresses made by Messrs. l. w.
Stuart, Of Hartford; e. X. Foster, of New Haven;
S. w. Kellogg, of Naugatuck; Green Kendrick,
of Waterbury; Augustus Brandegce, of New Lon
don; and James F. Babcock, of New Haven; after
which, the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted ... .. .., ..... .... w..
Resolved, That the Wings of Connecticut in
convention assembled do most cordially and cheer.
fully ratify and accept the nomination OF Win.
FIELD ScoTT, OF New Jersey, and WILLIAM A. GRA
HAM, of North CAROLINA, as the candidates of the
Whig party Of the Union, for the office of President
and Vice President of the United States, and that
we pledge our united efforts in their support.
Re'olued, That in General Scott we recognise
the accomplished soldier, who from his fret en-
trance into public life to this day-a period of more
than forty years--has successfully defended the
honor and integrity of the Republic, and the safety
and sacredness of the American citizens fireside
and home, and covered the American arms with
glory and renown through every war that has &C.
Cured since the commencement Of his triumphal
career. N.'sN 20 "
RESOLVED, That in General Scott we see the en-
lightened civilian and statesnan, who in more
than one trying emergency was instrumental in
saving the country from the horrors of internal
strife and the threatened disasters of disunon.
Resolued That we look to Gen. Scott's admins
| traton OF the Government as one conducive to
Peace, Prosperity and Union-to peace, because
no man better knows, or has greater reason to de-
plore, the evils inflicted by the ravagcs of war-to
increased prosperity, by relieving the nation of
burdensome debt incurred by former adminstra-
tions, and by restoring agricultural, manufacture
ing and commercial interests to their accustomed
peaceful functions and influence-to Union, because
his position renders the protection Of the whole
country his first duty, and because his vnred SER
| vices in past life have been performed not on the
soil or under tho flag any one State or section
but the whole country, and under the broad
banner of the Union .." ..''
Resol ed, That the protection of American labor
of every description by discriminating duties and
| the improvement Of harbors and rivers by the &c
neral Government, arc principles in support of
which We shall continue TO struggle until they are
adopted as the acknowledged policy Of the Govern
ment. t.a. fp1 r... B.. t..,.-.l 49, -. . "Ea@' ~
Resolped, That in William A. Graham. the can
d:date for the Vice Presidency, recognise the
| statesman of irmness, sagacty, and integrity
an unwavering Wing, and devoted friend of the
Union of these States.
Rssoiued, That we pledge ourselves to our Wing
brethren throughout the Union and to each other,
to use every proper exertion to restore the Whig
| party of Connecticut to its true position, and to
cast the electoral vote OF the State at the coming
Presidential election for WINFIELD Scorr and
| WILLIAM A. GRAHAM. .a- .s.. ..s....rl s-7.....
Upon recommendation of the State Committee,
it was unanimously resolved to hold Mass Con-
| vention about the first of October the time and
| place to be fixed by the State Committee. f.
| The convention then adjourned to half past
| seven p. m. -..... r........ ...a..a ... ..