Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-07

General scsss.
The party hacks both sides OF the political Held
are dresdfuly annoyed because have brought Tor
ward the Of General Scott for the Presidential
chair. And well they may be. The locofocos know
that if General Scott is a candidate, Van Buren, will
be beaten, and their spos, and plumber, and rssus.
res will be At an end The hacks who brawng for
Clay have already made their bargains for share 81
puDne under and have distributed and Portioned
the spoils Of Office amongst ,ns.-slves. They know
therefore that il Gen. Scott is elected tns, -alcaa-
lions and hopes Of aggrandzement will all fall to the
ground, and hence they clanor like thieves whs
have been despoed Of their anticipated booty.
r. Some few Of the locofocos affect to despise Gen
Scott candidate but this is trick Of party.
Van Buren, breads SO much as he does Gen
Scott He has no fear Of Mr.. Clay, because he is
aware that Clay has strength in this state and
all probability, goes the state Of New York goes
the Union. Therefore all the party organs set
to work 10 abuse and deprecate Gen. Scott, and to
write lies about him.
One portion Of them swear he is for Bank others
that he is hard-money man, and grsat deal
more Of similar trash. Others again are hard at
work manufacturing sentiments and opinions far him
self and his friends. Here sample =
A New York CORES poudent Of the " Philadelphia
Gazette, says General Scott will not accept nomi
raj Scott made such a remark. III nominated by
the National Convention, he ,ciH accept.-RMfaio
paper
The settlement ,cifh the Winnebagoes will be good
news 10 the people of Wisconsin and Gene raj Sect,
in making this simple arrangement, has done
for the people AMI for his country. than Van Buren,
has done during his whole life-Rochester paper.
General Scott is opposed to slavery and the slave
trads--NeO York paper.
General Scott is southern man. and therefore will
support southern interests, although he owns NO
Philadelphia paper.
General Scott is too useful negstator and
psace-maker with the Indians, Canadians, borderers
and Others for us to think of him a candidate for
the Presidency. He is a coed soldier, brave man,
gentleman, ascholar, successful and skilful dpo-
natist, and quick, energetic and enectise IN all ne
undertakes-but he would make poor President
Baltimore paper.
What has Gen Scott done for his country in com
parison 10 Henry Clay Harrison?-C Cincinnati pc
per.
gratitude Of his country; and we know no one that
would make more honest and efficient President.
Neic York Americoa.
We have the highest opinion Of the worth, abili-
ties and services OF Gen. Scott, and if nominated by
the whig party, we will support him with all our
mighteCommerciai Aduertistr.
Gen Scott is a hard mouthed, hard-currency man.
Rochester Democrat
Gen Scott is a wing to the back bone; always was
and always will be a whg.-1roy Wing
No one knows what are the politics of Gen. Scott
Ersning Star.
These are q sample Of the paragraphs going the
round Of the papers relative to this distinguished
and unassuming servant Of his country; who, how
ever paws no attention to all they say for him or
against him; but is constantly going ahead, serving
his country aud resting satisfied with his own con-
seriousness Of pursuing correct course, and seeking
no favor or reward for what he considers simple acts
OF duty 10 his fellow citizens.
We are inundated daily with communications on
the subject Of Gen. Scott a candidate for the Pre-
sidency some urging thing and some urging an
other. Amongst Others, we yesterday received the
following
Mn. BrSSErT,-
DEAR .sIK,-As General Scott has within the last
few months rendered his country many signal ser
yicea and he will shortly be in this city, by all
means let citizens without distinction OF party,
give him splendid public dinner.
Yours truly, TRUE VINO.
BY no means. IL is true that General Scott has
rendered his country many most valuable services
during the last year Ii IS equally true that he des-
patches his duties and public business so rapidly
that he may be daily expected 10 this city, on his
way 70 inspect the camp al Trent0n- But ne will
neither attend accept any great eating, drinking,
or guzxling match. He will allow idle parade,
or sanction any ridiculous folies professions Of
fools. lie leaves all that 10 Mr. Clay and Mr.. Van
Barren, and the fools and oafers who follow in their
wake. General Scots time and talents too vau-
able 10 be thus thrown away. He belongs to his
country, and he acts accordingly.