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WING CoNvENTIoN In MAssAcHUsErTs.-W
learn from the Louisville Journal that this body
nominated the Hon. George N. Briggs and Jno.
Reed as the Wing candidates for the offices of
Governor and Sieut. Governor.


After these nominations had been adopted,
motion was made in favor ofnominating can
didates for President and Vice President of the
United States, which was laid on the table by
a vote Of 2l3 to 232.


The Hon. Daniel Webster made a speech'
and defined his position on the Mexican war
and slavery questions. He was in favor of the
Wilmot proviso, and also of Congress voting
supplies to the army and for the war.


The resolutions of the convention, which
were adoptedunanimously, were strong against
the Mexican war and slavery. The last two
related to Mr.. Webster; the first speaking in
his praise, and the second recommending him
to the Whig national convention as the first
choice Of Massachusetts, for President Of
the United States.


The Hon. John G. Palfry offered the follow
ing as am additional resolution:


ResOlUcd That the Wings of Massachusetts
will support no man for the Offices of Presiden
and Vice President of the United States, bu
such as are known by their acts or declared
opinions, TO be opposed to the extension O
slavery.


This was discussed in a spirited and abl
manner, and finally rejected.


Seven hundred delegates were present at tn
convention, representing large majority {
the towns Of the Commonwealth; and the pre-
ceedings were characterized by the utmo:
unanimity and good feeling.