The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-06-19

no complaint can be made il occasionally bring to the
public view iithe OF the experience in its own
ranks For this purpose subjoin editorial from
the Boston Atlas commenting upon what it denomnates
"a Cheat" which consists in the fact that neighbor-
ing wing organ has published what appeared in the
Atlas three years ago recent editorial, without
informing the public Of the true date. II but the
other day the special organ informed us that il would
be sensible to ask the people to sit down and make
mouths at each other 90 back to the old times OF the
alien and sedon laws to learn the character OF parties
II that statute OF limitations running back
three years. enough for the comfortable assurance
that wing titles may be held 10 be good Mr. Webster
has not altered at all the last three years, when he
proper candidate for the presidency OF the wings, but
things have altered and particularly the wing cry that
military chiefains are dangerous politicians
From the Boston Atlas.
A CHEAr.-Whoever read the Daily Bee of yesterday
would be surprised TO find therein leading article from
the Boston Atlas upon the presidency and Mr. Webster,
strongly recommending that gentleman TO the favor OF
the wings Of this State and Of the Union as the whg
editor OF the Bee prefaces the article with the following
introduction:
GEMS FROM THE BosroN ArLAs-We invite the attention
Of readers to the following able article which copy
from the Boston Daily Atlas Messs Shoulder aud Bewer
editors OF this time honoed Sheet the patronage
noble stand In favor of Mr. Webster and shall continue
Tepublsh articles from their columns which advocate
the claims OF the greatest. and Wsest and abest man
among u.s.
Then follows the article. One would suppose that ii
had appeared in the Atlas within few days, when the
fact is that il published three years ago. Not
the least ntinatioa OF this fact however, appears but
the readers OF the Bee are given very distinctly TO under
stand that the article has appeared within the past week,
snd that this paper is now strongly urging the nomination
of the distinguished gentleman in question as the whg
candidate for President OF the United States.
We take this opportunity TO say few words in expla
nation 1t 10 well known that the Atlas took early
stand in favor OF the nomination of Mr. Webster by the
whig convention which met in Philadelphia in ls4s,
and nominated Gen. Taylor and Mr., Fillmore The ar
ce published in the Bee OF yesterday of many
articles which appeared in the Atlas at that tme urging
the claims Of Mr.; Webster. Mr.. Webster had for many
years been our favorite candidate for the presidency
The first vote cast coming OF age for the
Webster presidential electors in 1885, when the old Bay
State stood y MN N and aGns and thus too At
was in its zenith From that time up the day OF the
nomination Of General Taylor At Philadelphia there
for years with all the fidelity which friendship personal
respect and high appreciation of his transcendent
talents could give. We gave him the free homage Of our
support Of Mr. Webster Our support, though humble,
was pure and unainted. Nor was it the mushroom
growth Of day On the contrary it was the result of
years OF study and OF reflection. His speeches the
basis Of political character, they were the wonder
Of mind, and the subject of daily thought and
meditation On all things relating to the government the
our guide and followed where he led
Whatever changes have taken place since then in our
PERSONAL relations the public have but little interest
In and shall never know of them from u.s. We regard
Mr.. Webster as the same great man that we re-
garded him; and as our attachment to him was free,
pure, and strong, we have imbi,tered feeling
towards him, however the relationship may have changed
We could say much more on this subject, but we have
no desire to enter upon It, We thought the cause OF
truth and flair dealing demanded this explanation, mas
much as the Bee had thought proper TO make OF
TO defraud the public and cheat its readers.
The following is the article alluded to above:
The PREsDrNcY-MR. WEBSTER Massachusetts has
recommended Mr. Webster a candidate for the pesl
dsncy OF self.respect and Of self interest,
other motives wanting, might have induced her TO this
No considerations OF gratitude or obligation need enter
into the account. "#
We may be supposed to have nominated Mr.. Webster
not for what he has done than for what we know
be able to do for State and for the Union, chosen
| 10 the presidency. .
Our conduct may be accounted for on the principle OF
agacious forecast II may be set down TO cool Yankee
But such were not the motives which governed the
men at Sprngfsd-such are not the feelings OF the peo
/ pie OF the State.
We know the warmth of affection and the heartiness
Of admiration with which the people OF this Common
wealth regard him; and we know their earnest and long
oppressed desire to him in that Office which he would
elevate and adorn, and lift up again TO Its ancient emf
nence and honor.
Who has been longes, in the field a statesman, not
d & mas Whore. mOs U mos he
with wing rrincipes' Who has done most for the per
nanent welfare and substantial glory OF the country !
Who has given the greatest proofs OF ability understand
ing integrity We call into question the patriotism OF
Who has best defended the constitution, bless
ing common TO us ALL Who has best espoused and
serted the rights of abor' Who, with most ability and
force, declared international rights, and put upon
unapproacabe height the starry glories OF our national
II dag Who, especially, has defended Massachusetts,
indicated Massachusetts and all New England-upbeld
her, advanced her, brought her honors greater light,
and made them brilliant and unquestioned' Whose
words do quote il we desire to praise and honor
Massachusetts and New England and the North To
whom do the men OF New England and their descend
ants look with the greatest veneraon and affection, and
de To them spread all the great continent 10 the
iurhest West and Southwest whose name is spell,
wherever heard 10 awaken pride and admiration and a
Deep warm, home feeling that other excite
We all know very well. Every man who has ever
been for twelve hours al time awake-who has ever
been able to know anything-who has ever, especially,
Unveiled beyond the limits OF his own country-knows
very well Who, then, we ask could awaken so deep
interest in his support as Mr.. Webster
he has never been pushing, mportunae, sturdy beg.
~ for the nomination he has solicited mans vote, or
influence or aid he has cosxed bullied nobody His
snse OF dignity has kept him aloot from all such resorts
and prevented him insisting or indeed, suggesting any
dsms of his own.
We believe that every indication is in favor The
gards OF the Union are turned northward Every hon
orabe and enlightened southern Acknowledges freely
hat il is turn Our assistance, our hearty co.
operation, 10 necessary TO any and " Tor u.s. u
We will, TO select the who shall make that
host honorable and useful 10 the country. Firmness
% quote the words of Mr.. Webster himself
Wings, and true wings, all the country, are wait.
hg 10 hear what say-expectng and looking for to
6 and looking but for one course oil action. The
Try condevs that Massachusetts does not come out in a
manner not TO be mistaken in support 10 ne last OF Mr.
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