The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-05

parts of the State He paid fitting tribute OF re-
spect to the high character of the Administration,
and also to the cloquence, patriotism, and Impair
tal. unparalleled ability of Webster [Cheers.l
John ii. Williams, of Portland, next spoke, and
asked, has il come to this that none but military
chieitain is fit to fill the Presidential chair Who,
he asked, is popular if Daniel Webster Is not? Go
to your fellow Wings all over New England, and
ask them W no is their first choice. aud they say
invariably Daniel Webster. [Cheers.l MIR. Web
ster is the frat choice Of nine enths of them. Ho
paid fitting tribute of respect TO MIR. Webster 8
patriotism, as exhibited in his past life Though,
as Wings, we have met to express our opinion in
favor of Fillmore and Webster-for the two are
idencal-the Wings of Maine will all rally in
support of the nominee of the convention. He
would go for one general and that is general sue
csss.
Mr.. st. John, of Connecticut, was next called
on He said Mr.. Webster had been his candidate
since he crushed notification in 1890 He had re-
Gently travelled through all the New England States,
and as far south as Virginia; and he expressed his
honest conviction that Mr.. Webster stands elected
President in the hearts OF his constituents. He be-
| heved that God had ordained him to elevate this
nation to the highest pinnacle of fame any nation
ever reached.
Abiding to the argument of availability, he said
that any who had traversed the extent OF
country he had recently, and did not come to the
conclusion that the terms Daniel Webster and
availability are synonymous, had not common
sense.
Hon. X. A. l.. Goldman, of Portland, sustained
the idea that Daniel Webster ia the most popular
man in the hearts of the American people. This
idea was enthusiastically responded by the largs
| audience No man respected Scott more than he
but we have had generals cnough-we have had
availability enough. We now want a civilian at
the head CT the Government
He reviewed at length Mr.. Webstcr's history
showing the various times when Mr.. w has sacri-
feed his popularity for the public good. Il
efforts had been made three weeks ago to let the
people Of Maine pass upon the National Admins
trntion, neither General Scott nor any other gene
| raj could get the nomination Of Maine. There is
no reason under Heaven for changing the Admin
istra ton; il has been popular even with its politi-
cal opponents.
Matthew Hale Smith, Of Boston, next spoke and
expressed the opinion that Mr.. Webster would be
nominated and elected This opinion loudly
applauded. MIR. Smith made good speech, which
was we'll received. His illusions to Webster and
the Administration brought down the house time
after time. At the conc fusion of Mr.. Smiths re-
marks, three cheers called and given with u
will for Daniel Webster.
Mr.. T. G. Hcrsey also made few remarks; af-
ter which, the resolutions Unanimously
adopted. The meeting then, at ten o'clock, ad
journed, with repeated cheers for Webster and Fill
more.
The meeting throughout was characterized by
the very best sprit and much enthusiasm. All
classes in the community were represented in tie
meeting, and appeared to enter most heartily into
the spirit of the occasion. Ii is evident from the
meeting that the Administration, and especially
Mr.. Webster, has host of friends here among the
thinking, working, reliable Wings of Maine.
learn that several hundred names have been added
to the call ofthe meeting since it was published.
| The Wing State Convention meets here TO NOR
row. large number Of the delegates already
here, and the hotels full TO overlooking. The
Wing latch string is out, and none wait for
commodation.