The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-19
Wing Ratification Meeting mt Albany, New
York.

The Wing Ratification Meeting held at Albany,
New York, on the 10Th instant, was attended by
thousands Of persons. About dark, the roar of
cannon, the sound Of music in the streets and the
blazing of bonircs at different points, announced
the gathering Of the host Of the friends of SCOTT
and GRAHAM and Wing principles; and soon after
eight O'Clock, the multitude having become dense
about the platform, the meeting was called to or
der; and, on motion, the following gentlemen were
appointed officers.
Prssident-JoHN c. SPENCER.
Vice Presidents-lst Ward, William Mix, Rob-
ert Evans I'd, Robert Boyd, James Taylor: I'd,
". s Blocker, James Weldon. 18th, William
v. Many, James Gould. 9th, Jacob II. Ten Eyck,
A. M. Strong. 9th, John S. " Rensselaer,, Geo.
Dexter. 7th, Zebina Belknap, John w. Cluett.
Sth, VIM. b. Scott, Benjamin R.. Spellman 9Th,
Ichabod L. Judson, j. N. Wilder. 10th, J. G..
Cottrell, Charles w. Goddard.
,Secretaries-lst Ward, l.. Starr Hawley. I'd,
Lansing d. Abel. Sd, Alexander Davidson. 4th,
Ogden N Chaplin 9th, Richard Van Rensselaer,
9th, Il. Van Vechten, jr. TIN, William Tilling-
hast. 9Th, William Bruce. 9th, Peter d. McNab
10Th, Theodore Townsend.
The President, taking the chair, made an
address of some considerable length, which
marked by the ability. the eloquence, and the
fervor OF argument which emnenty charao-
terize all his efforts. He clearly and forcibly
viewed the life and character Of Gen. ScoTr, and
compared the principles of tho Wing candidates
with the Democratic platform. The address was
frequently interrupted by tremendous applause,
and the speaker sat down amid hearty cheers.
At the close of Mr.. Spencer's remarks, on mo-
ton of General Samuel Stevens, scr..csEsssss-
appontedfo draft and report resolutions, who sub
sequently appeared and reported the following,
who were received with cheers, and carried
unanimously:
ResoIved, That we fully and emphatically ratify
and approve the platform Of principles adopted by
Mise it as summary of political sentiments by the
establishment and maintenance of which our ma
tonal organization MS party is effected.
Resolved, That we especially hail as an augury
of good the distinct avowai by the convention Of
the constitutional power OF Congress to open and
repair harbors and remove distractions from navi,
gable rivers, and to foster the great interests Of
American labor in the place OF the barren resolves
Of political opponents in relation to past issues
and obsolete theories. their vague generalities
which have in them nothing OF hope or promise,
and their declarations warning directly against
the prosperity OF the country. The basis Of the
Wbig policy, as adopted by the convention, man
fully meets the exigencies of the present and the
future, and claims for the Connaturcr ths support
of the people, and for tho popular interests the
most bcnefcent exercise of all the powers OF the
Government =. ~, Es,s.&t.' -rs8..f
Resoiued, That in General WINFIELD Scorr our
candidate for President, we recognise the soldier,
statesman, and patriot, who has spent along life IN
the service OF his county, life of brilliant and
unparalleled success; whose deeds have added az
much to the glory of his country at home and
abroad as those of any other living man, and whose
fame is CO. extensive with the civilized world. In
every trust reposcd in him he has shown the high
est talent for usefulness His history is glorious
portion of national annals. A pure patriot
and successful commander the elements OF his
character integrity, justice, Judgment, and
frmness. and nothing remains to ill the measure
of his fame but that high reward of grateful peo-
pie, the President of the United States.
Resolped, That we cordially approve the nomi-
nation for Vice President of WILLIAM A. GRAHAM,
of the "Od North State,' which has 80 often shown
her devotion to Wing principles, and which now
presents her bouored son for the sutfragcs Of the
Wings of the nation. In every station he has oc-
oupied he has shown great capacity, unimpeach-
able integrity, and sincere devotion TO the Union,
emitting him to our enthusiastic support.
Rssosed, That We applaud the spirit of conces-
sion, forbearance, and Cancellation, that distn-
gushed the convention which selected WIsFiELp
ScoTT and WILLIAM A. GRAHAM as the standard
bearers of the Wing party; and that irnbibing the
patriotic impulses OF our delegated representatives,
we will GO ipie thefsa4arN@ish Sc asart and pur
pose, animated by the assurance Of vicisry. while
following leader who has never known dciet..,.