The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-18
Our Troy Correspondence.

TRoy, Dec. 10, ISL.
The Attempt to BRING Gen. Uool before the People
A meeting was held in one Of the rooms Of the
Courthouse in this city, few evenings since hav-
ing for its object the placing before the public,
somewhat prominently, the name Of John E. Wool
as candidate for the next presidency, the de
cratic side. As appropriate to the occasion, the
assemblsge was drawn together by spirit-stirring
drums and bugles. The principal actor on the 90
cason was John J. Viele, who has worn militia
epauettes at several country les and posse
yalor sufficient to solicit the appointment Of Brigs
der General during the war with Mexico. He de-
elared that General Wool was the only man that
could be elected, as the State Of New York would
20 for him with a rush lie secuted the idea Of
eecting Cas-, Buchanan, Marcy, or Butler. Ex-
senator Carroll, who has been recently beaten
as a candidate for senator, made a few re-
VI the candidate for the Presidency nominated at
Baltimore and II Gen. Wool should be there legi-
iimately nominated, he would cordially support
bin; but until the national convention made
selection, be (lr CT should not commit himself TO
any particular name Of the half dozen prominent
and worthy democrats whose names will be submit
ted TO the convention. The resolutions nominating
General Wool were, notwithstanding, adop pied
almost unanimo usly; and 30 Troy has now a candi-
date In the field for the Presidency.
Now, that General Wool possesses the necessary
qualifcatio to fl that high office, mis- mos. init
nate and confidential friends do not pretend to
affirm He has never held any civil office, or any
position where he has been able to become &C
painted With the great, arduous, and responsible
duties Of the Presidency. His whole employ nent,
through life, has been confined to far different ser
vice. His experience IN public Affairs is Of another
character, requiring the exercise Of talent in no
manner corresponding with the responsibilities and
statesmanship requisite for the Presidency.
This nomination is based exclusively upon his
milit airy reputation, which IL second only TO that
enjoyed by General Scott He has been in The
service forty years more; and, ia the war OF 1872
when a young man, ara also in the late var with
Mexico, he acquitted himself nobly, and distin-
guished himself a unrivalled discpinarian,
wise and prudent commander, and the bravest Of
men. There IL no man in the country better qua
Sized for a military expedition, and prompt,
fearless performance Of any duty, however
hazardous. than General Wool. He has spent his
useful life mostly in the camp In the protection OF
the honor Of bis country, and has well eafnet the
enviable reputation nov so universally enjoyed
But his discipline on the field, and his education,
received IN battle, 10 not qualify him for presd-
ing over the civil as vel the military affairs Of
this great and CONSTANT increasing nation
There Is, at this mon grave matter agitating
the minds Of The p j. Of this country, recently
sprung Up, which 81 I'd awaken us to the impor-
lance q oonsiderir he expectancy Ct eevating a
military man, me Ito the Presidency; and tina.
Is the questio- introduced by kossuth, asking
ne III ited - TO stand between Hungary end
Russian IN '- ,reDoe. This is a momentOus cues.
ton. 10 OF more Importance a rcaNng 70
cur star ( with foreign nations, than any that
hasevt cen moo.ed. Our rulers must exercise
the gri II care aud caution, lest they involve ~
in the arrels Of foreign nations To elevate q
man Of r. to the head Of the country, at such a
period would be extremely hazardous, at least
lie uot d more naturally clasp the sword than the
pen Of aplomacy. lie would be more apt 70 use a
eaden Argument than to submit one from bic pen
ar q Jingle prorg movement in treating with ma
ti,ns he would End more difficult 10 correct than
n falFc motion made IN the course Of mauwuVring
battalisu or brigade