The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-30
From the Nesp York Times.
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There ia small class Of we'll meaning and
highly intelligent citizens disinclined to make
choice between Scott and Pierce, with whom on
the eve Of the election we would have few words
of calm remonstrance. Most OF them are known
as Wings in general sentiment. Time was, and
not many years ago, when they were proud to take
an active part such in the elections both national
and local But at Baltimore they were disappointed
in their choice. They had spent halt a score OF
years or more in trying to elect Mr.. Clay They
had perhaps voted for General Harrison with re-
luctance, and for General Taylor with no particu
lar enthusiasm, if not inc. Inference. They next
turned to President Fillmore, or TO Mr.. Webster,
in the hope or expectation that one or the other
would be nominated for the present canvass A
Wing majority in friendly and deliberate council,
all the States being fully represented. decreed
otherwise, and they were chagrincd at the result.
Not being protested politicians, and incautiousiy
suffering their minds to be unduly bent, at the Out,
set, against the national nominee, they resolved
not to vote at all or to vote Webster ticket, II
one should be in nomination. Is ISL.
This resolve, we are happy to believe, is not r-
revocable in any thing like majority OF such
cases. We personally know good men who had
thus determined, and until recently persisted In
| the determination, who have reversed their pur-
pose. and go for General Scott, with their own
| vote backed by all the influence which they can
bring to bear on the votes of others of their own
| way OF thinking. The number that hold out IL
thus daily and hourly diminishing. and 1t ia the
hope OF every troe Wing that all may be brought In
| But what we would chiefly say to every good
citizen now is, be sure and pote for President Dc
not cay from the polls an occasion the most i'm
porant OF all others, in the sense OF pohtcal duty
to the American people and their national institu
| tons. Go and cast your vote for some ono TO az
rect the administration of the Government. II il
| not less religious than political duty. Ihe
sacred obligations Of the Christian, as well as the
citizen, impe to the prompt exercise Of the elective
right at least once in every four years Providence
has not blessed us with such rich heritage az
| CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTY to be Neglected or slight
| ed, and left prey to designing demagogues and
ever. vigiant spoilsmen. As you religiousIy value
| His gift to this free land-as you cherish the me
meries and services Of the men of the. Revolution
who wrought its INDEPENDENTLY sure on Tues
day next to vote for President. We would no.
have any good citizen stay from the polls, even al
the risk Of his ultimate choice falling ON the riva
of General Scott.
This risk, indeed, we would gladly assume 70
secure full vote. The apprehension is slight in
deed that any man hitherto voting for Henry Clay
or Zachary Taylor-that any man who properly
| chershes the Administration OF Millard Fillmore
the Wing services of that other Industrious l'gh
of our party and country that has just de-
scended to the tomb, will vote against him whose
martial victories have been the theme OF their dis
tinguished praise, and whose civil and persona
worth has been questioned by none Of them But
more than this. Go and vote for President, and
| the choice between the two candidates presented
| for your free and calm election may rest on the
character. qualifications. civil and military, and
| Claims your superior TeepeCt
say nothing of gratitude for eminent services-o
| Winfield Scott and franklin Pierce.
We know that it is quite common to say, " The
country will be saved no matter who Is Presi'
dent" and this, unhappily, may confirm some
good men in their indifference, or constitute eor
Of apology for their neglect of duty. But this il
fallaoious, and in practical effect untrue. The
country will not be long saved if the delusion il
carried out term after term; and heavy will be the
responsibility upon those who hear to it if bad Pre-
sident should reach and grossly abuse Executive
power by their negative will. We earnestly pray
you therefore, good citizen, to make up your
choice speedily and be sure and cote for President