The republic., 1851-06-11
From the Louisiana (Mo.) Record.
Presi sident-MnktnC. Il

We have observed lately among our ex-
changes quite disposition to engage in the
business Of President-making. So far as the
voice of the press may be regarded as the expo
nent of public sentiment, it is extremely difficult to
say who, Of the many eminent statesmen named in
connexon with that exalted station, is most likely
to unite the strength Of the National Whig party
So far we have been able to observe, think
majority of the papers that have expressed prefer
for any have given that preference to
General Scott
As an humble member of the Wing party, we
take the liberty Of cautionng our brethren Of the
press against hastily or Internationally commit
ting themselves, for against any one, especially
aey untricd politician until their sentiment all
the leading and exciting topics that now divide
and distract the country known; and to do
this not old Davy Crockett said, because these
committas sometimes in a mans way but
because the questions that now agiate the country
are OF too momentous character to justify US in
giving our support TO any man without knowing
exactly where to find him. We cheerfully accord
TO General Scott, well to all the other promi-
nent Wings who have been named in connexion
with the Presidency, exalted patriotism, and talents
of the highest order, and, at the proper time, will
lend our feeble aid in support of any one of them
who may receive the nomination, and who can har.
luONlLt tIc w Hl5 parry anu ndliOH, TcPuIuHn
them all do, far we are informed as
true and sound Wings.
And here let us be understood. We regard no
man sound Whig or true patriot who is not
heart and soul faithful to the Constitution and to the
Union-is not firm and unwavering friend of the
Compromise-who will not, 30 far as he may have
the power enforce all the laws of the United States
and who will not, 80 far the law may give him
power, punish treason, in whatever shape it may
present iscf whether it be resistance to the Fugi
tive Slave law at the North or secession and nulli
| ication at the South
Wcrcpeat, We regard no man a true patriot or
sound big whos not, and will not do all this. The
many eminent citizens that have been named may
all be just such, and might all do just tchat We have
thus fully portrayed, but we do not kno,o it. And we
hold that the condition Of the country is too critical
to risk any lights, to try men, whilst
VIC have already those that we knop we can trust
implicitly.
Nilsrd Fillmore was called to the exalted station
he now occupies, under circumstances more trying
than have ever rounded any Presidcn since the
days of Washington. He has discharged the du
ties of that station with firmness, decison encr-
gy, and impartiality that pre-. eminently point him
out as the man Tor the times. Indeed, we doubt if
any other man in the nation could have success-
! fully stayed the storm of passion and fanatcism,
and held in check those fiery elements by which
our country has been convulsed Thus far nc has
served not quite half term, and yet that short pc
riod has been literally "a" time that tried mems
souls He has proven himself equal to the
gcncy, and has given earnest that, if reelected
the confidence of the nation will not be misplaced
Why then should he be laid aside? We confess,
our preferences are all in favor of Mr. Fillmore,
whilst, at the same time we not disposed to be
refractory and will yield cheerful support any
of the eminent citizens named that may be nomi
mated as the candidate of party, provided he is
known to be true TO the Union and the Constitu
tion and opposed to all sectional issues.