American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-10

she must prepare by mercy, by patience, by
kindness, by vigilance, by yigor, by the pun
ishment of eyil-doers, by the praise of them
that do wen, by ruling among men in the fear
of God.
The Presid enoy-A Wing Candidate.
The Republic of this morning quotes with
commentator, from the New York Courier and
Enquirer powerful article in support Of the
claims of Mr. Webster, and the chances Of his
election, and says:
In speaking of the commanding abilities
and eminent public services of this gentleman,
and his hold upon the affections Of the Wing
party, it is impossible to use language of exag
geration We believe that he commands the
attachment of the American people, beyond and
above all party considerations, and that there
are hundreds and thousands of Democrats a0ho
aooud so far saOerue from party allegiance to gi0e
their potes for Mr.. Webster, which they acould wh-
hold from any other Wing nominee"
# this be so, there is a possibility of his cleo
ton, and he had better, by all means, be run.
But in the next succeeding paragraph, the Re-
public seems to extinguish this fine prospect by
saying that the discussion respecting men should
be so conducted in the party that
-" when we meet in the National Conven-
ton, we may be prepared to advise together
in genial and cordial temper for the per-
petuation of Wing policy, by the selection of
the Presidential candidate most likely to in
sure Wing success. 1t is matter of secondary
interest and importance pho may be the indi-
piduaL selected for the candidacy, provided
only that he is suitable type and symbol
of the Why policy and Wing principles. Per-
sonal preferences and partialities local predi-
lections and antipathies-must be waved and
forgotten. They are nothing, compared with
the triumph of The cause. The great question
is, in what sign shall we conquer
OF course the hundreds and thousands Of
Democrats who would vote for Mr.. Webster
could not be hoped for in strictly party con-
test Of this sort, and he would thus in mea-
sure be shorn Of his strength. The Republic
proceeds in explanation:
"We desire to see the policy of the present
Administration perpetuated. We think that on
the doctrines of President Fillmores annual
message-which are the doctrines Of his whole
Administration-and on the acts of the Presi-
dent and his Administration, the Wing party
can stand and defy the Opposition"
When the Wing party stands and defes the
Opposition, it does not usually get hundreds
and thousands Of its votes. In electing Harri-
son and Taylor, it did not stand and defy the
Opposition, but courted it, as our neighbor Of
the Republic would seem to do with Mr.. Web
ster as the candidate.
1t goes on then to express its confidence in
all the distinguished men whose names are
prominently before the people, and makes
known a fact that many have appeared to doubt.
1t says of General Scott:
"Though circumstances have not enabled
this distinguished soldier to impress his senti-
ments officially on the recent policy of the
country, no one doubts the liberality and ma
hoaaiity Of his views, and we all know that kC
| ererted himself pripate indiUiduai 10 The NJ
most 10 secure the adoption Of Tie measures Of ad-
justment"
1t is by very large portion of the American
people believed that Gen. Scott is identified in
interest with Gov. Johnston of Pennsylvania
and Gov. Seward of New York, who are not
usually supposed to be thoroughly national in
their leanings; though this may be an error.
But the Republic proceeds:
whether the National Convention therefore
should select Mr.. Webster or General Scott, or
any other eminent Wing, to become their stand
ard-bearer in the next contest, we hope that the
selection will be made aciM The Uiep 10 success
and of candidate aoho WH be as entirely acceptable
10 The Wings Of the South as The Wings Of the
North"
Acceptabiity to The Wings North and South
has been frequently claimed for Mr.. Fillmore,
and we think the side blows given to Mr..
Webster and General Scott indicate that il is
not accorded to them The Republic is cum
ming
But to the conclusion. Last, not least, in its
affections comes the old old man. whom the
party has worn out in its service, and deserted
and forsaken at every point of time, with one
exception, in which success and prosperity ap-
peared before them And what is said of him
"Nor should we be the less ardent and earnest
the distinguished Wings whom we have men
toned, and should once more rally upon the
venerable and time-honored champion of our
party-the daring, sagacious, all-persuading
statesman and orator, Henry Clayw
They would not be less ardent He is not
within their list of choosing; but if the Wings
should rally on him, they can bear it, and even
be ardent in his support! SIC transit gloria
nundi!
Sous OF TEMPERAScE.-At the annual meet
ing of the Grand Division Sons Of Temperance,
Yesterday afternoon the following named oen-