The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-10
Mr. webster and tAe Presidency.

Mr. Webster and the Presidency.
We take great pleasure in transferring 10
our columns the article of the New York Coh
rier and Enquirer, in relation to the Presidency
and Mr.. WEBSTER. In speaking of the com
manding abilities and eminent public services
ofthis gentleman, and his hold upon the affec-
tions Of the WIG party, 1t is impossible TO use
language of exaggeration. We believe that
he commands the attachment of the American
people, beyond and above all party consideIa-
tions, and that there are hundreds and thou
sands of DEMOCRATS who would 50 far swerve
from party allegiance as to give their votes for
Mr.. WEBSTER, which they would withhold
from any other Wing nominee. Evidence OF
this is TO be found in the many demonstrations
in his behalf that have been made in public
meetings and in the public press, consequent
upon his great speech of the 7th of March, and
his alI-important efforts in the cause of recon
citation, harmony, and peace.
Since our friends have commenced the dis
cussion of the Presidential candidacy, we hope
that it will be conducted in that spirit of mu-
tual kindness and regard which best COMFORTS
with the great and disinterested aims of the
WING party. 1t should be so conducted that,
when we meet in the Matt ,nal Convention,
we may be prepared to advise together in a
genial and cordial temper for the perpetuation
of WING policy by the selection of the Presi-
dental candidate most likely to insure Vine
success. 1t ia matter of secondary interest and
importance who may be the individual Sc.
lected for the candidacy provided only tina
he is suitable type and symbol of the WING
policy and Wing principles. Personal prefer
ences and partiallties-local predictions ant
acknowledgements be waived and forgotten
They are nothing compared with the triumph
of the cause. The great question is, in what
sign shall we conquer?
We desire TO see the policy of the present
Administration perpetuated. We think that
on the doctrines of President FILLMoRE's an
nual message-whch are the doctrines of his
,chole Administrations on the acts of the
PRESIDENT and his Administration, the WING
party can stand and defy the Opposition.
Their foreign policy meets the appreciation OF
the country. Men are everywhere admitting
that there can be no habitual indulgence of the
"higher law" and generous sympathy" doc
trines, either at New Orleans OF at Syracuse,
without endangering our Institutions. The
views of the Administration on the Tariff are
moderate, and we believe almost universally
acceptable. Public opinion, in our judgment,
demands the changes in the details of our reve-
nue. system indicated by President FILLMORE;
and his doctrines in regard to Internal Improve
ments commend themselves to the opinions and
the interests of large majority of the Ameri-
can people. We deem it allimportant that
this policy should be approved and sustained
and it must be matter of comparative indif.
ference to every good WING in whose person
fhe triumph Of the policy is secured We have nc
sympathy with any member of our party who
would disparage any one ofthe distinguished mer
whose names are prominently before the people
in connection with the Presidential question
They have all rendered services They ar,
all worthy opponents Of Wing principles
They have all troops Of friends. EmphaticaIy
may these things be said of Mr. WEBSTER
WIN eiuth 'hVJ MA Dc Sdlu VI beIBId
ScoTr for though circumstances have not ena
bled this distinguished soldier to impress hi
sentiments officially on the recent policy of tn,
country, no one doubts the liberality and ma
tionality of his views, and we all know that h
exerted himself as private individual TO tn
utmost to secure the adoption of the measures q
adjustment Whether the National Conventio
therefore should select Mr.. WEBSTER or Genera
Scorr, or any other eminent WING, to becolm
their standard bearer in the next contest, w
hope that the selection will be made with tn
view TO success, and OF candidate who will b
entirely acceptable to the WHIGs of the South
as well as the WINGS Of the North
We have republished from time to time ex
tracts from Wing papers of different section
commencing the policy Of Mr.. FILLMORE, an,
mentioning his name in conneIin with tn
Presidential canvass. In doing this we hav
had no object in view but TO apprize the Oppc
siton, as well as our friends, Of the satisfaction
that the Administration is giving to the cour
try. We have thought il due TO our Chic
Magistrate, when he is the subject Of in
cessant abuse by the DEMocRATIc press
thai the people should have the opportu
nifty of seeing the other side, and learn
ing what is said in his defence, eve
in his eulogy, by the presses Of all sections Q
the country. If it should happen, however
that the convention, in the discharge Of its du