Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-01
For the Burlington Hawk Ere.
ENERAL SCOTT.


Who win be the Wing candidate for the next Pre-
sidency' is becoming the absorbing of the
party and the press. And in determining the ques-
ton, II becomes the duty of all those who cherish
proper regard for the Union and the Constitution.
to see, that IL shall be thoroughly nation in
all his principles and sympathies. And such man
we are persuaded, they will find in Gen. WINFIELD
scorr. Take his whole public career, and there
can be found no sction of his, that does not look
to the welfare of the scAoie country. 1t may be true
that he has never he'd seat in the council halls
Of the nation, but that, If any thing the present
time, should be aPecaliar and powerful recommen-
dation to the people. than otherwise For he comes
before them free from the preudices, the bioses and
the sectional synpnfcs that must more or less inu-
ence every man that has occupied prominent po-
sion in the Legislative department Of the govern
ment. And the people of this country all read and
reflect and observe Tor themselves, and knew iull
that the legislative halls Of the nation, have been
made too much the arena Of Intriguing. scheniss and
managing for party nominations and high official
stations. Upon important measures the question
arises the mind of political aspirants not will
such course enure to the benefit of the country,
but Wilt promtte my chances for the Nomination.
pose man, against whom such an accusation can.
not be brought.
Not only 10 he man Of national feelings and
free from political intrigue and corrup,ion but OF
enlarged and liberal views. No one Of intelligence
or common understanding, will deny that he is a
man Of sound judgment, Of comprehensive mind
and superior order Of talent.
lie is = man intimately acquainted with the coun-
try, and fully the character of the peo-
pie from Maine to Mexico and from the Atlantic to
the Pacific. lie is man, from whom fanatics eli.
Their OF the north or south, aefioasts, whether in
the gnisc Of abotfionsm or disunionis SIN, would re-
ceive no countenancc, but one who would stand
upon the Constitution and see that every law upon
the statute book was faithfully and fea,lessy adj
ministered and executed. He is man OF frames.
OF purpose and decision of character, as is mani.
Tested in all the actions and achievements of his
long and glorious public life. And, If there is any
one qualification more requisite in the Chief Ma
g'strate at this time than any other it is that of
firm aud nnwaverins decision of character.
He is q man OF un sullied reputation and unhend.
ing integrity. The tongue Of Islander, however sur
charged with envy or detraction, dare not breathe
thought against his honesty or his honor. For
he stands before the America. people monument
ofvirtuous integrity, worthy Of the admiration and
emulation Of all.
As soldier and General his history 10 familiar
to every American, and co-cxtensive with civiiza-
ton itself. Capable OF organizing, and
commanding the mishtiest army. As brave and
fearless A. Napoleon Cesar on the battle field,
and generous even to the vanquis she'd enemy,whilst
the soiaes Of his army are ever the object Of his
warmest consideration and regard. such 10 the
man whom We propose, a. the candidate for the
Presidency In 1852. A WING.