Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-02-26
Voice of the Wings Of Kentucky-Re
commendation of Mr. Fillmore.

- 49,
The following is contained in telegraphic de-
spatches from Louisville last evening:
The Wing State Convention of Kentucky,
which assembled at Frankfort to-day, passed
series of resolutions recommending that the Wing
National Convention be held in Louisville on the
18th of June next. They also adopted series
of resolutions, of which the following is an alb
stract:
That we regard the series Of measures usually
called the Compromise laws as settlement, in
principle and substance-a final settlement-of
the dangerous and exciting subjects which they
embrace, and an adjustment by which we were
rescued from the wild and boundless agitation
that surrounded us, and obtained a firm, distinct
and legal ground to stand upon. The Wings of
Kentucky will support and maintain that ground
as THE BEST if not the only means of preserving
peace and quiet in the country, and maintaining
inviolate the integrity of the Union. The Wings
of Kentucky, therefore, cordially approve the
firm and patriotic conduct of the President OF
the United States, in taking care that the laws
everywhere within the limits of his power are
| faithfully executed. They further declare that
| the constitution of the United States vests in
Congress the power of appropriating moneys to
| open and repair harbors, and remove obstruc-
| tions from navigable rivers, in all cases where
such improvements are necessary to the protec-
| tion and facility of commerce among the States
| ResoLced That the public lands, having been
acquired by the common blood and treasure
| of the people of the United States, arc
held in trust by Congress for the common benefit
of all the States and we earnestly protest against
the unjust policy to which the general government
seems to be fast tending of granting them away
to the several States in which they lie, for any
purpose whatsoever.
Res0lrcd, That in reference to our foreign re-
lations, in the language of General Washington,
cit is equally our true policy and our duty not
to Intervene our destiny with that of any part
of Europe, or entangle our peace and prosperity
in the tolls of European ambition, riSalship, in
terest, humor, or caprice-to cultivate harmony
and liberal intercourse with all nations, but
never to quit our own to stand on foreign soil"
ResolUed, That Millard Fillmore, treading
he does in the footsteps of Washington both in
his strict observance of good faith towards for
eign nations, at the same time that he has
promptly asserted and maintained our own rights,
and in taking care that the laws should all b"
faithfully executed at home, has entitled himself
to the gratitude and confidence of the people Of
the United States, as wise statesman, n true pa
| triot, and an honest man; and while the Wings
of Kentucky will cheerfuly unite and do their
utmost for any nominee Of the Wing National
Convention, we present him to the consideration
of that body as statesman of such approved
prudence, experience frmness and wisdom as
would unite the entire Whig vote Of Kentucky
and that in approving the entire official conduct
of President Fillmore, we deem it fit occasion
to express our satisfaction at the manner in
which our distinguished fellow-citizen, John J.
Crittenden, has discharged his responsible duties
as legal adviser Of the President in all things
pertaining to his official reputation; an able
lawyer, eloquent advocate, pure patriot, and en-
lightened statesman, Kentucky delights to honor
him, and see him honored rs one possessing the
entire confidence and love Of the people of his
native State.
Rcsolpcd, That our deepest socitude is excited
by the present precarious state of health of our
illustrious citizen, Henry Clay, whose wise coun-
sells and patriotic self-devotion have heretofore
saved his country from so many imminent terrors;
and we earnestly pray that he may yet be long
spared to receive and enjoy the outpouring graft
tude of q grateful people
The resolutions having been read and briefly
advertcd to by Gen. Leslie Coombs, were unani-
mously adopted.
The committee appointed for the purpose sub
mitted the following nominations, which were
unanimously confirmed;
Electors for the State at large: James +. Rob
inson, of Scott county, and Wm Preston, OF
Louisville.
Delegates to the National Convention: Gen.
Leslie Coombs, of Fayette county; Hon. Joshua
f. Bell, of Boyle county Col John 5. Williams,
of Clarke county; and the Hon. VIM Iriplett, OF