The republic., 1852-06-28
From the Albany (N. Y.) Rsgister.
Present Position OF the Whin Party

Present Position or tho Nhig Party
There 10 much Of encouragement in the proceed
ings OF the Wing National Convention which has
just closed its labors at Baltimore. Ii was appre
hended by many that that body would meet
but Tor dissension and that discord would prevail
In Its councils to an extent that might eopa rdixe
the integrity OF the Wing party 1t was feared
that u!traism from the North and South would
come in conflict and by its bitterness destroy that
harmony which is essential to the success of any
party; that the fanatics the subject of slavery
and State rights, occupying the extreme southern
wing OF the party, would come in collision with
the rampant spirit Of abolitonism at the North.
and, by senseess and insane STRIFE scatter the
Wing party into Fragments, and leave to it. oppo-
nents victory gained without effort and occurred
without exertion.
These fears have, happily, not been realized.
Harmony and good feeling prevailed in the con-
vention from the beginning; and although the
friends OF each candidate stood faithfully by the
man OF their choice. yet nothing occurred during
its long session to disturb the kindly aud fraterna
ieeng that characterized its proceedings from tho
first
Not only has the convention passed of without
dlscord, but 1t has drawn closer the honda of the
Union in the Wing ranks. The platform of nrin.
ciples, laid down by the convention and acoui.
esced in by all, has natonalized the Wbig party.
There WAS danger to that party, both at the North
was undermining its strength and beginning TO
make US regard brethren Of the South Win
feelings OF unkindness and distrust; while the ultra
lists Of the South, the bgoted on the subject of
southern institutions and State rights, recnro.
Gated, pulse for pulse, these feelings The mode
rate men on both sides of Mason and Dxon's
line looked with dread upon this growing ami
mostly. They saw in its results a speedy disrup-
ZION OF the Wing party, and further ON in the
future possible dissolution Of the Union itself In
view OF such results they came nobly up to the
rescue and the issue OF their efforts has been re-.
Union not only OF the party, but of feeling which
VIII tell largely upon tho oos,ins o~npaiyu, as
well as on the prosperity and progress Of the
country.
The friends of the different candidates have no.
thing OF which to complain. All were fairly and
honorably dealt by-none were illuminated. none
detained While the friends of each advocated the
claims OF their favorite, no injustice was done 10
their opponents. When the platform was estab-
lished, each of the candidates stepped frankly and
boldly upon it, pledged himself to its principles
and acknowledged its obligations This left the
question merely choice as between men
Each OF the candidates were men Of great merit
and distinction, among the very ablcst and purest
of the nation. Mr.. Fillmore, having already
pointed 10 the wisdom of his administration. and
the purity of his life, the foundation of his claim
to the nomination. This was cheerfulIy and
frankly conceded; and while the choice of the con.
vention Tell upon another, ample justice was done
to the administration Of Mr.. Fillmore, in a full.
frank, and unanimous endorsement of it's merits
Mr.. Webster Is among the very fret men, not
only OF the Union, bat of the world. As an oratcr
and a statesman, as a great constitutional LAWYER
and Jurist he stands alone and his friends point
ed to these qualifications, to his patriotism and his
services in the Cabinet, and based his claims 10
the honor OF the nomination upon them To all
this there was frank and free response His in
tellectua power, his services and patriotism were
all conceded to the fullest and highest extent and
MIR. Webster retircs from the convention without
stain, bearing with him the admiration and CON-
mendation of that body.
General Scots career a soldier has been ono
unparalleled by any man of our country now liv-
ing. His exploits and his fame have become a
portion OF our national history, nd will be remem
bered 30 long as that history shall continue TO
speak oil the pact Ii natural that his brilliant
services should enlist more Of the enthusiasm and
attract more oil public attention than the quiet
though equally important aud beneficial services
rendered In the Cabinet, and in the promotion of
the arts and prosperity OF peace. Hence it was that
the masses, the millions that make Prcsidents
oaiied Tor his nomination, and the convention re.
sponded to the call. His nomination is no reproacb
to the other competitors for the honor In such a
contest, while it was great honor to be first il
was no dishonor TO be last. Mr.. Fillmore aud Mr.
webster Will retire frcm the cares and houors of
oi1ce occupying as high a place in the estimation
OF their countrymen though nominated TO the
highest offce in their gift.
There 10 thus left no cause for diss ,nson or dis.
trust Every good Wing can and should cheer
fully and earnestly support the nominee of the
baltimore convention. Ia principle he is right
Planted upon the national platform and pledped
to it's support, he should bs earnestly and frankly
sustained. The man Tho has conducted with such
distinguished ability the military affairs Of the ma
ton, will not be likely to the discharge of the
duties Of its civil administration