Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-30

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young display that standard The green breeches
Of the 0manl would excite TO more enthusiasm, and lead
10 greater results.
Being democrat have to put up with differences
creed regards the great candidate presented the
people Why did the Democrats intent upon the in
scrpons their banners select the veteran hand Of
tried statesman TO bear II alot Where were Cass,
King, Buchanan and host OF others Why select
binary man, and compromise candidate His title of
General nothing; his services nothing Congress
man he obscure as lawyer his fame was confined
the narrow limits Of New Hampshire. The Democracy
made bad choce but, if they had made better they
could match the who had devoted years
the service OF his country, and who in all this long
Rod had held back heart blood hand
head but freely gives all for the welfare of the Republic
As for myself do not choose be recreant or to be-
come migrate. The American people much to Gen.
Scott They cannot pay money and must pay in Office
and honors. give my vote, which all have count
Would that the entire body of the Democracy would do
likewise.
Had but motive for supporting General Scott that
would be found in my detestaon Of that act of Mr. Polk
which recalled him from the field of his fame to answer
spurious inquiry into his conduct when he had sug
gested assented to inquiries respecting Of his
junior generals This giving precedence with zen
ga according TO the scheme of New York Secretary
| once lieutenant who had never worn out pair of
breeches in the army. A hearess policy tried to de-
grade that commander in order that the Cabinet at the
Federal City might evolve party politics, to make the
chief lower, to promote t16aere This same Cabinet
clerk from the State Department to watch the
General in the shape and figure Of Commissioner for
Peace; and the deputy Of clerk displeased
that the GeneralinChief did not call and pay his
spects and be advised by his highness to military
| movements Monstrous and prodigious. This said lad
commissioner got sick, and the Generan-Chief from
humanity, called to him. The envoy Of peace and
OF had his eyes opened TO the noble part and grave
language of the chief Admiration for him ensued and
the barometer of his respect for the wreworkers at the
Federal city sunk in proportion tie repudiated the
character of spy, became a Virginan, and
accordingly lost all grace with those who thought priest
| craft more exalted than religion
Another scheme failed He who had reconnoitered at
Cerro Gordo and carefully, $50 the report told and who
| was designed for command in of mishap to the
GeneralinChief got spent bullet in his wrist, which
he brought home in his pocket for show on furough.
And did he his master think that veteran soldier
would tamely the gallant and warworn Generals,
Twiggs and Worth, oversaughed, and allow green boy
General from Duck river give them orders? Why, if
they had to take young General they would have chosen
| Cadwalader, known to fame--a military
handed down from sire TO son, and nobly by the
present He would hold back be repuls-
ed, retreat He knew, from school boy, how to
march by right left flank and form into linewhich
the newly anonted General of division could not
prehend But after evolutng and nvoluting, the storm
of Chaputepec finished the newly anonted he lay at
the foot OF the hill with tender shins installing beatngs
for military sounds of distress. Sword and lancet alike
understood him. and marked his the rolls Then
he became Leondas, to be distinguished at court
ta tables for asute quotations from books of evidence
and martial law.
We are told that there Recording Angel in heaven
and another angel in the shape of Mercy We hope that
there such allowed EARTH and when the conduct of
Mr. Folks administration towards Gen. Scott is recorded,
think that neither earth in heaven will the angel
Of Mercy blot the record If in rar truth and SYM
PATTY be expunged the trade becomes vulgar and worth
! less.
If the sword and the olive branch had both been con-
fded to Gen. Scott he would have made the enemy pay
the debts Of the in all she had to giye-teuory
student Of maps he would have marked with sword and
pen the territory south Of Vera Cruz and taken from
Mexico her Isthmus lands below that boundary Then
1 bpe The ftal
by holding the lines and channels between the seas
United States keeping the gates for the of
the world, and exactng only nominal duties of transit
Now behold the Tehuantepec dispute, and probable diff
cultes with Mexico England and other Powers.
In times of difficulty and danger, nations and people
conhde in the guardianship Of their weted great and
iustrious benefactors. General Washington without
pledges twice elected 10 the Chief Magistracy by
unanimous vote. Gen jackson twice elected
ing with small opposition Another renowned man. pure,
patriotic, and enlightened is presented to the people
Will they, sticking for party ties blinded by mysterious
creeds reject such and give preference another
who is unknown INFESTED and fair competition in the
scales Of comparison May they in the exercise Of their
sovereignty in promotion of their welfare, with
the wisdom becoming great people and elevate by ac
clamaton their worthy and distinguished citizen to
their highest Office This justice done on earth will
sound at home and abroad, among the nations the
voice of God.
In ordinary times ordinary men may execute the laws
Of the United States They may give advice in their
messages but Congress may heed at pleasure and
well applied in check Of hasty and incorporate legislation
Ii is in the conduct Of foreign relations that the
Executive Office becomes important. A diplomatic
bunder may involve the nation; a spirit NAV dis
grace it, while dignity, honor, good faith, and peace
will be preserved by able President Not one of our
military Presidents has provoked Under the wings
Of their genius have basked in peace and prospered
| by our labors. The people have to see that
peace and honest friendship with all nations and en-
tanging alliance with none" is only good policy
good repubicansm, but altogether essential vel
fare At this moment have several difficult questions
which require delicate tact and bold diplomacy, and
want the name and the head Of well known TO i'm
press truth and execute the right In my opinion Win
held Scott is the man for the Office
have done all in my power for the | think
worthy and can do no more, thingto deposte
my vote, IN November next for the great commander.
My action has been much from patriotism as friend
ship, so far as know myself Standing up Democrat
shall not be ashamed TO vote for Wing who in nv
opinion, is very good republican and not bad Demo
cra hope that each American citizen will have studied
well the sacred right Of suffrage which belongs free
man, and that, stunning traps steering clear Of noisy
and heated influences and disturbing forces he will vote
with clear conscience and sound judgment before God
and man. Then comes the decree Of fate And then
Justice keeping pace with Fate and deeds upsetng slang
and sophistry, and gratitude tumphng over party and
The greatest elected the highest Office we shall
behold people victorious their enemies and ycto-
rous themselves. Then there is spectacle OF al
honest republic for the eyes Of nations the
pages Of history second Washington uphods the ban
Of his country and fills the chair Of Chief
He win advise federal bank when the idea Is obso
ete He will not advise high tariff oppression to the
South, but such for will give protection
TO industry and enable compete successfully with
foreign people. He will not advise internal improve
ms dicio and hut