The republic., 1852-06-29
From the Wilmington (N. C.) Herald.

From the Wilmington Nv. C.) Herald.
The Nominations.
After brief sojourn Baltimore, in attend
ance upon the Whig National Convention, the edi
tor of this paper is again at his post. 1t would be
unnecessary for him to enter upon detailed state
ment of the proceedings, for the country has al
ready become familiar with them. We all know
that the session was an interesting, an exciting,
and protracted one; that it was probably
the largest gathering OF the kind in the history of
the country; that platform of principles upon
which every section securely stand was laid
down; and that, after hard fight, General WIN
FIELD SCOTT was nominated for President, and, al
ter no fight at all, the Hon. WILLIAM A. GRAHAM
was selected for the Vice Presidency. Thcse
the material facts and we design briefly to COM
ment upon them, and, a humble member Of the
Whig- party-without pretending or expecting TO
direct public opnion-to submit our own views
upon the proper course to be pursued by the Wing
party Of this district and State
That we were bitterly disappointed in the non
selection of Mr. Fillmore as our standard bearer in
the ensuing contest, we are free to acknowledge.
Our regard for the man, from long admiration
of his character and services his noble qualities of
mind and heart, his incorruptibie integrity, cool
judgment, and broad patriotism, had ripened, as
It were, into the nature Of personal friendship.
Defeat would nave Deen nOnor OnOcr suCu b CuaH-
pion, and we had imperceptbly brought our mind
to the conclusion that others felt as we did, and
that his nomination certain. However, after
many trials, the requisite majority was obtained
by General Scott, and he declared the nom
nee. The question now presents itself, shall we
support him? Clearly So And for these reasons:
In the fret place went into convention, and
thereby tacitly pledged ourselves to abide by its
decision. We had equal chances with the rest;
and it would maniiesty bo breach Of faith, il,
disappointed in the result, should declare our
selves independent Of its action, and assume
hostile attitude. Suppose Mr.. Fillmore had been
nominated, and the Northern Wings, piqued be-
cause OF the failure OF General Scott, had refused
to rally to his support. We would have protested
loudly against this breach OF faith, and abused
them in round set terms. Again, support
Gen. Scott heartily, because he occupies precisely
MIR. .TIlmoro's position on the great questions Of
the day. lie stands upon the broad National
Platform, which made the chief glory Of Mr.. Fill
more's administration. lie has declared that he
acquiesces in the Compromre, and deems that set
tlcment final settlement Of the dangerous qucs-
tons they embraced, and he plants his foot firmly
ag ainst the agitation Of the slavery issues at all
tmcs "tchenerer, ,ohreuer, hopeefr made" This
is all that the Soutb demanded. Again, we have
in the selection Of VIM. A. Graham for the Vice
Presidency guarantee of the honor, intelli gence,
and PATRIOTISM which will direct the affairs OF the
new ad mi instration. We willing to trust Ora.
ham and the company that be keeps; nor have we
any fcars that the ticket upon which his name ap
pears will prove itself untrue to the country
at large the southern section thereof which has
been honored in his selection. Another considera-
ton ID :hc probability of success with this ticket.
II must be conceded that it is the strongest in the
power Of the Wings to propose. The Democrats
will readily acknowledge this, and, despite their
bluster and simulated enthusiasm, are trembling
in their shoes. 1t and it will be elected; there
arc elements about it which will carry it with
IN o ia
BILE, the path TO obtain it has been chosen in this
instance. Lastly, the Whig party profess TO be a
party of principle; they have admiration for the
distinguished leaders, Ii is true, and these individual
preferences not unfrcqucntly carry them into
trenes; but the very life blood Of Organization
s principle II then our principles Correct let
us sustain them, II incorrect, let us disband How
in the lace OF day refuse to support the reg.
uar nominee, when we draw up platform our.
selves, require our candidate to plant himself
/ thereon, and he does come out promptly and 40.
/ ccdes to dCmnndsl Look at the platform
! drawn up by the South, insisted and adopted by
| southern votes. What more can you dcsrel We
/ point to that platform with feelings Of mingled
/ pride and satisfaction. IL retains ne upon broad
national grounds, and places in direct and con
/ tinued opposition TO all agitation upon questions
pregnant with the elements OF destruction to the
! country, honceforward and forever. II is mag
nifcent southern triumph. And now having OBJ
tained it, having got all Of principle that wanted
| shall we refuse to support the nomincesY For one
we will stick by the party go long "a II occupies
/ this national ground and advocate its cause for
the reason that VIC believe the Of the Wings
leads to the prosperity of the country When The
party is reduced TO mere contest between ind-
| viduas, IL must go by the board.
We occupy better ground than the Democrats.
! Look at tho two conventions for moment. The
! latter fret nominated their candidates, and then
| laid down platform We made our platform
first, and required man to stand upon IL.
They adopted their platform riud uocs; when,
coroing TO Democratic authority, numbers had
left, and the remainder knew but little Of tho
fHrn In thr tslnN Nnf
noise and confusion the whole proceeding being,
according to the aforesaid Democratic authority,
"a mere farce" We, On the contrary, took The
vote by, as u were, ayes and nocp. Gen. Pierce
hns not yet, TO our know ledge, accepted the plat.
form by letter. General Scott sent In his adhesion
within two hours after the receipt Of the nomina.
tion. The fact is, the Wings curious party.
They watch themselves ana their friends with n
far more nlous scrutiny than their opponents do.
II would appear TO be their qualification to find out
every deficiency, TO expose every weakness TO hold
up ia the strongest co,ors every possible falling of
from ideal standard of excellence rccugnisa bic
nowhere but in their own minds md sometimes
TO distort ancied tendencies into moral transgres-
sions, start back horrihcd TO the great amusement
Of political foes who encourage them on in this
profitable course by all the appliances suggested
by tact or experience. You never perceive any
thing Of this kind in the Democrats party
We believe in tho future destiny Of THE coun.
try; it's onward march 10 tho brightest position Of
glory and prosperity in tho history of nations ia
not to be checked by occasional or temporary
uNtutDnnCcs oI btotHti ~ can nVc lblouBu WuCn'
IL will prosper i'm dark, ns well NJ bright dsys; it
will remain immovable until public virtue has
departed, and private worth is merged ~ uni
vcrsal delinquency. Tho triumph OF this or That
party cannot affect its property, Tor u ia supe
/ rior 90 parties. We have no fears for General
Scott; if elected be must be, from the very nature
of things. n Constitutional and National President;
he cannot pgndcr to unworthy influences; hs
whole life. his long services, his wounds incur
red for hi, country, forbid the assumption. Had
we fears that be would fall under the domina =
ton of Seward, VIC would distrust hun; but we