American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-30

The NEXT PnEsDENcY.-As the partizans of
any candidate or expectant we have nothing to
do with this subject but as journalists, desir-
ing to keep our readers informed upon the sub
ject, we may have much to say. Some of our
readers grow scary when we approach the topic,
and think the only safe course is never to des-
cant upon it at all. This is all moonshne. An
editor who hopes for nothing from the success
Of either party, and who fears nothing in rela-
ton TO either, need not be over particular in
the manner in which he treats them, SO long as
truth and justice are kept in view by him.
There are now more aspirants in the field than
have ever before been witnessed at this stage OF
campaign, of great and little fish. We have
only to do with the former.
General CAss viii probably be oversaughec
in the race for availability.
General SCoTT has promised to be mum, bu
can hardly succeed in the attempt. He will ever
be great man if he does not run for the Pres
idency strong man in war; and wonderful
in all that pertains to the great general; quick
and bright in intellect, and ready writer, he is
nevertheless in civil matters the poorest tacticar
and the most indiscreet. His pride and arts.
tocratic feelings also will keep him at distance
from the people. On some occasions he has up.
peared to get over these feelings pretty well
but then, as in most situations in life, it has
been seen that he was only acting for the sake
of the effect on gazing multitudes.
HENRY CLAY-though he probably does not
think Soft all things else should prove auspi-
cious is too old. He may still be a lion in the
Senate, and Senators may stand in awe of him,
partly for fear of his great power, and partly
because they cannot forget, what he seldom
remembers, that there is graceless appear
ance in quarreling with old friends. But w
doubt that one of them would wish to see him
President.
DANIEL WEBSTER possesses greatness which
his bitterest foe would not attempt to dispar-
age, and his great ambition towers in its midst;
but his chance for the Presidency is no better
than that Of that much-abused man, John Ty-
Ter. lie never can get the nomination of q
Wing or other convention, and with it could
not obtain the vote of single State in the
Union There is no doubt good deal Of jea
lousy and bitterness between him and Scott
but they will be very unwise if they quarTe
about all the chance they either or both possess
Whenever their quarrel eliminates, however,
Mr.. FILLMoRE will be preferred to them both
and if his skirts are not clogged with the dead
weight OF rotten politicians, he win come before
the people bright and strong But there is very
great danger that a mesh will be thrown owe
his head and shoulders by some with whom b
/. is now associated in Office. Neither Webster
Scott. nor Crittenden, thinks as much Of hin
as Of themselves respectively.
General W. o. BUTLER will do well if brough
forth we'll but to him the preliminaries of nomi
nation are alI-important lie must come will
the prestige Of his own fame, and the goodwill
of the united Democracy.
General SAM HoUsToa, the most adroit 0
men, may come upon the whole country will
surprise. His position is very peculiar, AM
peculiarly strong. His fitness to harmonic
certain elements now in excitement may prov
tower OF strength
Judge DoUGLAs is adequate and popular
has good reputation, courage, excellent sense
an excellent heart, and can paddle his owl
canoe with the best of them. He is, however
young-no objection with us, but calculated Il
aid an appeal in behalf Of the old fogies and
hunlbug-. Yet he may next winter find himself
surrounded by strong party in Congress.
JAMES BUcBANANs friends have sort Of now.
or-never feeling that will induce them to stand
up to him with will but
Lew WOODBURY. is probably ahead Of him in
his own class. WOODBURY. is also regarded in a