Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-06-16
RArrrIcATIos GREETINGS.

The reception awarded to the nomination
Of Mr.. PIERCE for the Presidency does not
seem to indicate any very ardent enthusiasm
on the part Of his political friends A rati-
fcation meeting, we are told, was held in
Washington on Wednesday evening. at which
the most prominent of tho defeated aspirants
for the honor conferred on Mr.. PIERcE made
speeches in behalf Of the nomination, and did
themselves the violence to declare that in their
opinion it was good one.
Tie time has Como by when the predomi.
nance Of principles, right or wrong. gave such
force and unity to the Democratic party as to
render it capable Of preferring the success Of
measures over the fortunes Of individuals and
the interests involved therein The pretence
Of enthusiasm in behalf Of Mr.. PrERcr is ri
diculous and known to be so BY those who af-
feet it. The disappointed men, such as CAss,
DouGLAs, Buchanan. HousToS and others.
together with their friends, are in their own
feelings outraged at the conduct Of the Cen.
vention in setting at defiance the wishes of the
constituency in whose name they were assem-
blcd, and taking to themselves authority to
designate . candidate for the Presidency
whom not one delegate in the Convention had
been selected to support, The Convention
system itself has received heavy blow from
the rcactive force Of this nomination. made as
it was under circumstances SO peculiar
The two most eminent among the Compel
I itors for the nomination, Gen. CAss and Mr.
BUCHANAN. in seeing themselves cverrcached
and set aside, can take to themselves no hope
for the future. They must feel that their po-
| litical career promises to them no higher EN-
inence than they have already attained -
There is further chance of the Presidency to
either Of them. Of course they will take but
little interest in the approaching election nor
will their friends be likely ia devote much zeal
or time, or labor to the elevation of candi-
presumptuously thrust upon the people over
| the heads Of acknowledged favorites
| Fhe absence Of any marked indications. Of
| enthusiasm or earnestness in the party which
has been obliged to take Mr. PIERCE as its
leader. is so plainly apparent that to mention
the fact simply is to ensure its confirmation
There are many, we doubt not. 10 that par
", as there are in tile Wing party, who IN
/ tend to keep aloot from political excitements
| during the coming canvass, and to cast their
votes &C the proper time in strict accordance
with their convictions Of public duty. This
body Of reserves is powerful and may be suf-
ficient to determine the iAsue Of thc election.
1t will prove to be tower Of strength to tie
candidate for whom its support shall be Civ
en-; and the candidate. we believe. q whom
4 its influence is most powerfully draw rs Mr.
FILLMORE. 1t is usual to hear from men OF
all parties the most cordial expressions Of
respect and regard for that gentleman. The
virulence Of party luminosity seems TO have
subsidized in his behalf, and he stands before
the country in the aspect of a constitutional
President whom ali may unite in honoripg
FILLMORE ard PIERCE contest involving
the force Of party ties on the one hand. and
the general strength acquired by faithful
discharge of cflicla: duty on the other. would
present an Issue Of most interesting kind
and one which might produce the most impor-
tant results to the country. BAH. american.