Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-09-04
THE CHAMPAIGN.
FROM THE cossrcrIour couHAsr.

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and true Wings from every section Of the State went
away satisfied that the right spirit was aroused
among the Wings of Connecticut The Convention
was large, enthusiastic and unanimous All its
members evidently manifested the fact that they
had enlisted during the war The speeches tina,
were made were of the right tone, and met with 0
ready response in the bosoms Of every that heard
them. The resolutions were declarative of those
principles which the Wing party have supported SC
long, and with which the prosperity and welfare of the
country are identified Connecticut Wings supporters
Of the Union and the Constitution averse the ag
tation of those topics that will distract or divide the
ton; advocates for the advancement Of American
interests and the encouragement of American industry
among those who believe that the Constitution allows
Of the passage of those that win benefit the
whole nation and bind them the more closely together.
Connecticut Wings also admirers of the ranscendent
services the unlimited patriotism and the glorious life
of WINFIELD ScoTT and believe that he who has done
much for his country in capacity, can serve her
equally well in another. ,
| The members of the Convention have gone home en-
couraged to go to work diligently faithfully, sysemat-
caly perseverngy, give the vote Of Connecticut to
ScoTr and GRAHAM That this can be done we have no
manner of doubt We had hoped before, but know
it now The numbers and enthusiasm of this Convention
demonstrated to certainty that if the Wings in every
part Of the State will take hold of the work in earnest
will be done
FROM THE NASHVILLE BANNER AUGUST 81
The LATEST CALUMNY ExPLoDED.-On the
9th day of August, Ex-Governor A.V. Brown made a
speech at Columbia which he has caused to be printed
and published to the world in the newspapers. In
that speech he charges that Gen. SCoTT is incom-
petent for the civil administration of the Govern
ment, and adds the remarkable declaration
oTAat induced Mr. Clay, on his dying bed, to advss
his son. we he should be dead and gone NOT TO VOTE FOR
ScoTr'
The Nashville Union, eight days after, to wit, on
the 14th instant had the following:
"HoN. C. H. WILLIAMs-Mr. CLAY.-Hon C. H. Will
ams passed through this city yesterday his return
home occasioned learn by sickness in his family
gentleman who in the with Mr. Williams has
related to portions Of his conversations, which
highly interesting at this time One two facts, in
particular, stated by Mr. Williams deserve to be heralded
all the country. An effort has been made, since
Mr. Clays DEATH to produce the impression that he
ultimately reconcled to Gen. Scott's nomination. Mr.
Williams gives this unqualified denial He states that
Mr.. Clay's last advice to his support Gen.
Scott"
This repetition of remarkable attracted our
attention. We could believe the true, and
Immediately gave for decided disbelief
We were not content with this, but sat down and ad
dressed note to Col THOMAS H. CLAY, at Lexington,
the article of the Nashville Union The following is his
reply which did receive until Saturday morning:
MANSFIELD, NEAR LEXINGTON, (KY.)
AUGUST 16, 1852.
DEAR SIR: Your letter of August 14th is before me.
remember with pleasure the slight personal acquaintance
we formed in Washington in june last.
The editorial article from the Nashville Union which
you enclosed has very much surprised me- and cannot
but think there be mistake in the report of
the Hon. c. Ii. Wilamss conversations in the cars My
father never advised not to vote for Gen. ScoTT and
it is my determination, If live, to vote for ScoTT and
GRAHAM for President and Vice President Of THE United
States The manifesto of the Southern members of Con-
who refused to support Gen. Scott neither
pared by tho advice approbation of my father.
was in attendance my father for eight weeks prior
to his death You are at liberty to give what publicity
/ you choose TO this letter.
| Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOS. II. CLAY
Gen. F. K ZoLMcorEER
We have also been politely shown letter from Col
CLAY gentleman in this neighborhood giving to the
statements of similar publication " an unqualified de-
NAL"
WING RALLY AT RICHMOND, (VA. AN immense
crowd attended the African Church Thursday night,
to hear Gov. JONES and Mr.. CULLoM, of Tennes-
see. 1t was glorious meeting, and the hearts of
all good Wings were gladdened by the able vindi-
cation of Wing principles. The wit and humor Of
CULLoM kept the house in a roar for upwards of an
hour; and JONES instructed thrilled and delighted the
vast auditory by his close logic and mpassoned appeals
There not Wing present who not made to feel
prouder Of his glorious party and Of the noble old Chief
who is leading it, he has often led the armies Of his
country, to victory.-Rchmond Whig August %.
The Wings of LOUISVILLE (Ky) are making prepare
tons TO celebrate, the 18th of the coming month"; the
anniversary Of the entrance Of the American army under
Gen. ScoTT, into the city of Mexico, by grand Wing
gathering All the arrangements enlarged
SCALE and The occasion is expected be participated in
by the Wings of the entire West
WING MEETING IN New BEDFoRD.-The Wings
Of New Bedford held large and spirited meeting
on Thursday to nominate delegates to the State
Convention and organize for the campaign. Thos.
Nye, Jr presided. The following gentlemen we're
appointed Delegates:
Hon. Joseph Grinnen Hon John A. Parker Thomas
Nye, Jr., Oliver Croker, VIM J. Rotch Robert Gibbs
Geo. B. Richmond, David r. Greene, L. p. Ashmead j.
H. w. Page Henry F. Clark, John Baylies, Israel Y.
Bryant, T. p. Seabury, Warren Ladd.
FROM THE NASHVILLE "TRUE WIG"
EAST TENNEssEE.--A private letter before us,
from highly intelligent Wing friend in East Ten
nessee, gives most gratifying account of the gen.
eral aspect of the in that division of the
State From nearly every direction, he says, he
has " the most cheering accounts" He adds: a. The
prospect is that will have real enthusiasm here be-
fore the closes MAYNARD is at work here and
TAYLOR will soon be regularly at work in the first dis
1 . trct. Gen IL Will