The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-23
WING Nomination Night In instoa--The
scott SereAade.

AT about len O'Clock on the night OF that suspicious
day which General Scott was nominated as the wing
candidate for the presidency small cluster oil young
men in The neighborlood OF the Natioaat iaehssnssr
office, accompanied by band OF music, set out on an inn
pompu serensdng expedition in honor Of the splendid
results OF the Wing National Convention. lis unprece
dented not only in securing choice OF one man
out OF three candidates after only hy-odd balotiDgs
but also IN securing sort OF platform. after fashion,
were matters OF sincere rejoicing
The serenadng expedition--about fifty strong, all
tod-sel out from 9TH street, aad passed. down 10 9th
street, and when near The residence OF Mr.. Webster,
proposed that the band should give him touch
of "Hail Columbia" A reply was instantly made, ono,
Pll be ID If we do" "Webser = no Scott man +"
The band accordingly passed down 10 the Avenue and
turning up by Browns Hotel. the Postmaster General
who was understood 10 be there, was favored with
tune. The band then proceeded straight up the Avenue
to 18th street. gathering reinlorcemens along the way
Arrived at General SCOTS house, on New York avenue.
after lively from the band, tremendous call
made for Gen. Scott the rank and file OF the expedition
having been augmented to about two thousand strong
some say three thousand Amidst the most and
ur arious applause, General Scott forward, and
silence being restored, spoke as follows
FELLow These are the Hrst political greet
ings that have ever reached my ears They touch my
heart very gratefully, coming from my fellow ci!izens Of
Washnglon---my kind neighbors [Cheersl My resi-
dence IN Washington among you has been oil great pleas
tunes may direct should reside here, will continue
10 cultivate with you the neishborly, kind, and
friendly relations [cheers This is the site marked
ont by the good great, and immortal Washington. IL
bears his name.
A Voice in the crowd: We knew that already
: GEN ScoTT, (resumng) I trust il will grow with
the UHion, and be worthy of the Union, and his name
which il bears. daughter. Go on, General go on.]
The honor which the Baltimore Convention has confer
red upon me- and for which am indebted Tor your pres
ent congratulations IL that touches my heart deeply.
But should il be furthered by the ratification Of my coun
trymen--the people OF the States OF the Unon--lt will
be my duty TO conduct myself In that high office 10
justify the appreciation you show me in advance,
and justify the APPRECIATION of that convention which
has preferred me. tcheersl
10 be passed through before the ratification OF the peo
pie Of the United States be heard. Whether it will
be in my favor not, shall be content, il cannot
OF you Respecting the honor which has been bestowed
upon me at the convention al Baltimore, over my illus
trions but friendly ryalshe Chief Magistrate OF the
TO fame and both Of whom have rendered tine coun-
Try great lasting, and illustrious services, [cheesl
is honor but little mered; and therefore il will be
United States elevate me to the chief magstracy, TO
justify that preference. [Cheers1 But am very much
iatsued and exhausted this morning. My good neigh
bors and friends, allow me to return you my hearty
thanks far this the FIRST greetings Of the kind have
had Of political character In whatever station may find
myself placed whether 10 be the soldier oil my country
Il
my great endeavor-to justify the kindness have re-
ceived at the hands of my countrymen thank you for
your kindness upon this present occasion.
Three cheers were given Tor Lundy's Lane.
A Voice: Three cheers for "Old Fuss and Feathers"
Loud cheers were sent up in response.
In another part of the crowd three cheers asked
" for that hasy plate of SOUP, which request was also
complied with
The procession reformed, and marched to Secretary
Graham's.
MIR. GRAHAM, being called out, spoke as follows:
FELLOW appear before you 10 tender you
my thanks for the compliment Of this visit, and my
congratulations to the country upon the result OF the
deliberations OF the convention of the wings OF the
United States assembled at Baltimore [Cheers As 10
my humble self, bad no reason--no rishi-.o expect
should be Tins distinguished. But IA to that dis
citizen and colder upon whom the nomina
ton has fallen for the pre- dency OF the United States
large portion Of the country had TO expect that
The nomination would fall upon him. lCheers] But other
distinguished wings known TO the country-proved and
tried as pairo,s-were his competitors Had the nomina
ton fallen upon either OF them the wings OF the country
would have also been satisfied. tCheers,l With such
persons among whom to choose, there might be
Tor difference of opinion but when the nomination has
been made-when majority has expressed the sentiment
OF the party throughout the United SiaesI hope there
will be differences no longer. [Cheers For my own
part with all respect 10 that large portion OF the people of
our country which constitutes the democratic party, my
hope for the prosperity OF this country the
OF It's institutions and the pepeiuauon of this Union, de-
Ponds upon the ascendency OF wing measures and whig
Fellow citizens, thank you for that far more than for
anything you hava expressed in relation 10 myself /
look upon this noEnihaioB, so far as | concerned,
rather as compliment TO that sieadfas noble old whig
State OF which | am proud 10 be citizen than
a tribute TO any merit OF my own. tCheey.l
Fellow citizens. l had not expected this visit II has
beea but few moments since | heard Of this nomina
ton. will not deiain you by any labored address.
[Cres OF Go on, Go on Allow me TO thank you for
this visit and 10 congratulate you the harmonious
suit OF the deliberations Of the convention at Baltimore
IChecrs.l
The company next proceeded TO Hon. Tbos Corwiu's
but he either too sound asleep 10 be walked M by the
music the cheering, else he not at home. The
band accordingly passed over TO the White House, and
without much difficulty succeeded in bringing out his
excellency Willard Fillmore, who thus addressed the
people:
Fellow CITIZENS: PeImi, me 10 return you my
most grateful thanks for this unexpected honor
fast asleep when your drums awoke me. tCheers j
Nevertheless. fellow citzeDs the honor is less CRATE
ful TO my heart than ii II anticipated return you
thousand thanks but these honos due 10 the rising
and not to the setting sun. [Applaose.l Whether
rising or setting, my heart is always with you, matter
who may be the s'andard-bearer. lCheers.l Again,
fellow citizens permit me TO return TO you my grateful
your honors upon General Scott lCneers, and cries Of
Good, good
The procession after this cool but courteous exposition
OF the general result by the President. proceeded to Mr.
Secretary Conrad's but neither music nor cheering
would avail Ito bring him out " The long agony was
over" and be slept as soundly as roach
The band OF brothers, diminishing rapidly in
bers passed down TO 18th street. and, hating in front OF
n IL