The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-26
Kentucky Wing Convention.

The Wing Convention Of the State OF Ken
lucky met at Frankfort yesterday, and unan-
imously adopted series OF resolutions, affirm
ing their support Of the Compromise measures
as essential to the harmony of the country, de-
precating departure from our settled foreign
policy, and nominating Mr. FILLMORE as
their first choice for the Presidency.
We subjoin an abstract of the resolutions, as
received by telegraph last night:
.'Resolued, That we recommend that the Ma
tonal Wing Convention be held IN Louisville, Ken
lucky Oh the l1th of June next.
oResofved, That we regard the series of mea-
sures usually called the Compromise laws as a set
tement, in principle and substance, final settle
ment, of the dangerous and exciting subjects which
they embrace--an adjustment by which we were
rescued from the wild and boundless agitation that
surrounded us. and obtained firm, distinct, and
legal ground to stand upon; that the Wings of
Kentucky will support and maintain that ground
as the best if not the only means of preserving
peac and quiet in the country, and maintaining
involate the integrity of the Union; and the Whigs
of Kentucky therefore cordially approve the firm
and patriotic conduct of the President of the United
States in taking care that the laws everywbFe
within the limits Of his power arc faithfully exc
cuted.
"Resolred, That the Constitution of the United
States yeats in Congress the power TO appropriate
money to open and repair harbors and remove OBJ
sructions from navigable rivers, in all cases where
such Improvements are necessary to the protection
and facility of commerce among the States.
s'Resoivsd. That the public lands having been ac-
CURED by the common blood and treasure Of the peo-
pie of the United States held in tru.t by Con
Rress for the common benefit Of albthe States; and
we earnestly protest against they unjust policy to
which the Federal Government seems to be fast
tending, Of granting them away exclusively to the
several States in which they lie for any purpose
whatever.
"Rssolped, That in reference to our foreign
relations, in the language of General WASH
iSGTos, 1t is equally our true policy and our
duty not 81 Intervene our destiny with that
Of any part Of Europe, or entangle our peace
and prosperity ia tolls of European ambition, ri
vaship, interest, humUr, or caprice TO cultivate
harmony and a liberal intercourse with all nations,
but never to quit Our to stand on foreign
ground.
"Resopfd, That MILLAPD FiLLmoRE, treading,
as he does, in the footsteps Of WhsHSoToN, both
in hs strict Observance OF good faith towards
foreign nations; and at the same time that he
rights, and in taking care that the laws should
be all faithfully executed at home, has entitled
himself TO the gratitude and confidence Of the
people Of the United States a wise statesman,
a true patriot and an honest man; and while the
Whirs Of Kentucky will cheerfully unite and do
their utmost for any nominee Of the National Wing
Convention we present him to the consideration Of
that body n statesman of such approved pru
dence, experience, hrmness, and wisdom, as would
unite the entire Wing vote Of Kentucky; and that
in approving the entire official conduct OF Presi-
dent FILLMoRE, deem it fit occasion to OK
press our satisfaction ut the manner in which our
distinguished fellow citizen JoHH J CRIrTssDgs
has discharged his responsible duties, the legal
adviser Of the President in all things pertaining TO
lie official reputation; able lawyer, eloquent
advocate. pure patriot, and enlightened states
man, Kentucky delights to honor him, and to zee
him honored, possessing the entire confidence
aud love Of the people Of his native State.
"Resoired, That our deepest solicitude is excited
by the present precarious state Of health OF our H.
! lustrious citizen HgSRy CLAY, whose wise counsels
and patriotic self.deyotion have heretofore saved
| hs country from go many imminent terrors; and
we earnestly pray that he may yet be long spared
to receive and enjoy the outpouring gratitude OF a
! grateful people"
The resolutions having been read and briefly
advocated by General CooMBs, were unani-
mously adopted. The committee also sub
mit,ed the following nominations, which were
unanimously confirmed: Electors for the State
at larqe-James +. Robinson Of Scott, and VIII
liam Preston Of Louisville. Delegates to the
National Convention General Leslie COombs
of Fayette, Hon. Joshua +. Bell Of Boyle, Col
onel John ;. Williams Of Clark, and Hon.
Philip Triplett Of Davies.