The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-04
REKrNpL1Na OF THE WING FIRES.


pAratOry ecieot participation IN the next elections
appointed to be held in those SAts also in the Pres
DENTAL contest of 1850. Among many other similar OK.
OF public opinion select and give other
place. the address Of several members Of the Ley stature
Of louisiana calling upon the wings OF that STAT 10 meet
IN convention at New Orleans the Wednesday
Of next june in order perfect their orge ,za,on and
nominate an Independent ticket to be supported by
the party al the approaching election Ks A single
evidence Of the feeling which In like manner peryades
the conservative press Of Alabama, also cite toe stir
ring appeal addressed TO the wings of that by
able contemporary, the Mobile Adr ttse which sug<
tbe expediency of holding State ION genton OF up
position nj as enriy day Us may be deemed praccaoe,
is TO be hoped that these suee sons may be secoaled
by the wing press throughout ne Stale.
Meanwhile the wings OF V'.rgpia vigorously prose
cutting the campaign N that State, and rally 70 he
support Of Their excellent candidates with enthusiasm
which has been rarely exceeded. And from renasssee
we have already lear Jed by telegraph that the son
John Neheand has peen selected by acclauaon the
standard bearer Of ne Opposition IN the which
about TO be open learn, under aus pieces most
opiions 10 the success OF sound aud conservative prn
cples
THE wings OF LOUISIANA.
Az nm indie alton of the wh,g sentiment still surviving
m LOUISIANA cite the sunjoined address of several
members of the Legislature TO the people of that
State
Fellow misunderstanding circumstances in our political
siiais ender it necessary IN the opinion of the uader
s9peo members Of 'be General Assembly, 10 address
yer The subject, giving you frankly our sentiments
IN We matter, and inviting free expression of our
ofis on.
We lay this down Fundamental proposition, chat
Amongst free people different parties in political
ID ost exist, else general stsgnaon fatal TO in
serests, would ensne; or, worse still, dscredtshe
ara Of public virtue Assuming this to be true, we ask
under what form and what banner shall we enlist for the
fnsnref This was the subject OF frequent consultation
among os, and the prevailing opoton was that we should
revive and assume the honorable name OF the wing
Party.
we look at the condition of the national demo ratio
party H, ndeed, such an organization can DC sad 70 ex
ts, what do seer Is there any unity OF sentiment
Aneng them the leading questions of the dayS WHAT
are the sentiments of great majority OF northern deo'
ers>s the subject of slavery adverse to the ilsl
era aud opposed tn extension There is unity Of
sentiment among them any leading question NJ the
time the tariff question; that Of internal improve
ments; ON the acquisition OF Cuba; on the Pacific Rail
road on State rights and lastly, on the African slave
trade IN form or other every shade OF opinion has its
opponents in the bosom of the democratic party The
proof OF the dlsbauded its Is found the
abortve session Of Congress where with minority
In both branches of that BODY found impossible 10
harmonic its dscordant elements obstructng thereby
the most necessary legislation, aud rendering extra
session highly probable, if not certain.
What the state of the IN respect to this party in
our own State? We see around us the discovered rag-
rpeDts of harmonious party. Dssens.on has
vsaed its ranks and the trident Of power may be
snatched from ts grasp We profess know nothing Of
toe merits Of this scbism, whether it from
contest about men or principles, who is 10 The right
or who IN the wrong or whether il is likely to endure
70 he healed; but were eye and witnesses the
authoritative aDDunciaton that the schism existed
d,gnied debate in the Senate of the state 1t sufces
say that cannot act with either wing OF the democratic
party IN the State neither rejecting views princi
Pies and therefore consider the time proptons
gaDize the glorious old wing party and call upon all true
conservative amongst TO rally TO our standard
and let us emoody the conservative opniens Of peo
pie in one loud clear emphatic utterance of the sent
rent Liberty and Union, now and forever, and
eeparaole."
Action, action must be our wa.chword and we exhort
you 10 seno delegates, good
venton 10 New Orleans the second Wednesday of June
next, 70 asss. m organizing the movement aud nomi-
mating ticket for the approaching State elections We
hope 10 see every parish III the State represented in that
convention by able and intelligent men and expect 10
prove 10 potcai adversaries thas the whg party
though quiet for some years, rs not ex,inct,
The wing party has siumbefed II has not died. The
wisdom OF us policy, the conservatism Of its principles,
the unrivaed Endorsements Of its gacnt leader, Clay,
who for TO long and evep4u period bore honored
banner in the tBickest of the tight, all betokened
deEnchoty; and the effort We now make TO unfur its
flag once more TO the battle and the breeze ther
dences its vitality and gives token of devotion the
organization OF our choice, gemmed is its escutcheon
With the most brilliant portions Of political history
Lives there wing with emotions torpid not feel
his boeom heave with patriotic PRIDE az he reviews the
past Of history studded every page OF this history
s, in characters Of electric brilancy, with the proud
names Of Clay and Webster Their genius impressed H.
sell with n,flceable durability the policy OF the
country, whist their profound craftsmanship compre-
bending the diversified interests of this great nation
orcnated them all to the solution Of the highest problem
a poiticai economy IN republican goyernment-.he
greatest good OF the greatest number and the of
terwoven Itself with the succeeding affairs of feiera
government and like golden thread, reappears in the
eorrent history of national affairs, alone edeemiug
them from the just reprooaton OF a disappointed and
suffering people All honor TO the old wing party for the
past Of It's history is at least secure.
IN CONCLUSION We exhot you, in the burning eoquence
OF the gallant Harry Of the West, Arise arsel shake
of The dew drops that glitter your garments ani once
more march TO battle and to victory" ..
FERGUS GARDERE, B. l. HODGE,
l. LOCOUL c. r. BEMISS
A LUNSDEN, MOSES EASrNtN,
CHARLES d DaEuy, RICaaD TaDE,
20 BROpssAaD, A. 9 suX,
A. LANDRY p r. IhuhDAf.
THE wures OF ALABAMA.
In Alabama sssen1ent for the reorg Lnizaton OF the
Wig paJy Dds also many advocates We quote from the
Ashis AduTt,ser as toioSs
REVIVAL OF THE WING SfrRrr-SHA1L WE HAVE A STATE
CONVENTION I've have recently published two
communications in favor an early reorgan cation Of
the old wbg party, the proper antdote to
corruptons AMI heresies OF the so called democracy
The spirited canvass now progressing in Virginia, the
energy with which the opposition 10 the present d,mi-
naD party are preparing Tor the approaching campaign
IN Kentucky, and tie cheering resoundug of the Old wing
slogan from the mountains OF Tennessee, seem 10 have
excited similar spirit and Zeal other portions of the
South 70 be followed, hope, by similar energetic
tion The address Of The wing members OF tue Louisiana
Legislature TO the people OF that State 10 forcby stirring
and timely, and IL already meeting with becoming and
encouraging response Read it, brother wings OF the old
school who have never ftered from the wing faith
IT, all ye who with patriotic intent temporarily allied your
selves with the democracy read IT, conservative patriotic
cit zens who believe the Union still worth preserving are
weared with The continual agitation OF the slavery ques-
ton, and think II time that dearest institutions we're
rescued from the foul touch of heated no
longer TO be banded about for political capital and help
SELF seekers TO place and station; read It, democrats
have become disguised and alarmed at the straits
which the party IN power have reduced the country
zee its statements are not truthful s charges Just it's
appeals cogent, its counsels sasacio1s.
ware feauy W JON heeft anu hsho win our cotem-
poTares in his good work and trust that the thou
saDde OF "good and trne in Alabama who are sick
OF misgovernmeBt viii arouse themselves Tor the good Of
the country, and let us march to battle,
whether the result shai be defeat victory. II the
Hon. w. p Chiffon would consent 10 take the field as a
candidate for Governor verify believe he arouse
ouch spirit In Alabama was before witnessed
and do much towards organizing and consolidating the
party preparatory 10 the great contest OF 1850 We
should be glad general opposition convention could
be bed, az suggested by the Selma Reporter and
respondents to other Dapers at as early day prac-
ucabe. Will not some OF friends in the interior call
primary meetings, agree upon the time and place for
convention, appoint delegates 10 it, and thus sc, the ball
n motionY' We believe that Mobile would respond,
gladly and IN the tight way, 70 snch 0 movement.