The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-27
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GEN. SCOTT AND THE NOMINATION.


GEN. SCOTT AND THE NOMINATION.
We published, last week, the letter of Gen.
eral Scott, of June Sd, to the Hon. Truman
Smith, of Connecticut. in reply to one from
that gentlemen of the same date. The latter
letter, although in a manner essential to q
proper understanding of the reply, we found
ourselves obliged to omit. with other not unim-
portant matter, in order to procure space for
the proceedings of the Convention. We laid
it aside, however, with the full resolution to
print il in connection with the Scott letter, at
the first opportunity; and we. accordingly,
present them both to our readers this morn
ing:
WAsHINGToS CRY. June 3, 1913.
Gen. Winfield Scotf,-DEAR SIR:-Being a
member of the Wing National Convention,
which, within brief space, is to assemble al
Independence Hall, in the city of Philadel phia,
| address you on the subject which is to occu-
py the deliberations Of that body. Feeling, as
do, the urgent necessity which exists of effec-
ting change in the administration Of our gov
eminent, TO the end that the destinies of this
great and free nation can be confded to much
safer hands than they have been or are likely
to be in, if we fail in our endeavors at the ap-
preaching election; am anxious that the pro-
ceedings of our friends at the nominating con-
vention should be characterized by spirit of
moderation and forbeamnce, and by an evident
determination to do justice to the feelings,
motives, orinions and claims OF ALL In
country so vast our own, with population
of at least twenty millions Of inhabitants, and
with many distinguished public characters
we'll qualified for the Presidency, is is not
surprising that there should be some diversity
| of opinion as to the selection of candidates to
carry out our views of public policy; nor even
that sectional feelings and jealousies should
intervene, in some degree to mar our harmony
and disturb our deliberations.
Among the public characters referred to,
the names of Messrs. Clay and Webster, and,
Judge MLean, civilians, and Gen. z. Taylor
and yourself, Of the military service, are likely
to come prominently before the Convention
and if either shall be nominated and elected,
then, as think, our government and all the
paramount interests of this great people, will
be brought once more under wise, safe and
patriotic auspices. In the first instance,
shall, as at present advised, vote for an emf
nent civilian-partly to repeat what under
stand TO be the wishes Of my constituents, and
partly togive expression to the sentiment more
than once announced by your eff and General
Taylor, that, in high civil functions, civilians
| should ordinarily be selected. But if, on ma
ture consideration, the Convention shall be-
come convinced that there is not a sufficient
certainty of favorable result, to make il pru-
dent TO use either the name of Mr.. Clay, Mr..
Webster, or Judge MLean, then it is manifest
that either you or Gen. Taylor mus, be the
Wing candidate for the Presidency. II the
Convention shall deem it best to bring your
illustrious name before the country, there is
no one who will consecrate his faculties more
entirely to the success of the cause than shall
But tits possible that the Convention may
think that the name of Gen. Taylor can be
more advantageously presented than that of
any other individual, and there are some con-
siderations in his favor, growing out of the
condition, past, present and prospective, Of
the two Houses of Congress, which our mutual
friend, the bearer hereof, will explain to you,
and to which, attach great weight. But my
principal object in addressing you is to enquire
whether, If General Zachary Taylor shall be
nominated, you will feel any difficulty in Civ
ing him your support, and whether it is your
desire that your numerous and devoted friends
scattered throughout the Union should concur
cordially in the nomination. 1t is nantes
that we can do nothing without union and har
mony; and with them believe we can put a,
I end to domination which has been as mis-
chievous to the country, as il has been fraugh
with injustice and persecution to Gen. Taylo
and yourself. With nothing abated of tina
d high admiration and respect which have lon
cherished for your character, both public am
private, believe me TO be truly your friend.
TRUMAN SMITH.
WASHINGTON, June 3, 1913.
= Dear Sir:-I hasten to acknowledge tn
h honor of your letter of this date.
admit and feel all the force Of the publ
~ views you have laid before me.
81 Until within a few.days, had not suppose
ofl that my name was at all likely to be brough
m before the great Wing National Conventio
now soon to meet in Philadelphia to select tn
.o candidate of the party for the next President c
Is the United States.
Whether / receive votes or not in that en-
r lightened body for the high distinction in ques
ton, l shall, as Wing, feel myself under eve
10 cry obligation that can bind citizen to hi
country, and give to the nominee-whether
be one or other Of the four distinguished name
=. with which mine is associated by you-all III
;. moral influence and support it may be in m
70 power rightfully to exert; and ought not {
% doubt that all Wings will be equally patriot
n and earnest in the same good cause.
Reciprocating The personal friendship wit
" which you honor me, 9,
E. remain, my dear sir, faithfully yours,
N WINFIELD SCOTT.
t. H. TO-, Tr,c,,r, Smith