The daily union., 1852-08-01
why do the whigs Quit their Party9

why do the wings Quit their Party7
SO much has been said in regard TO the reasons why
eminent wings have decided not TO support Scott, that
may be as well for notice some OF the motives
which have emanated from swing sources for this
duet.
1t was asked by Mr.. Gentry in the House, "Why Mr..
Fillmore was not nominated" J" The was, "He
is not available" The inquiry went further. But
certain whig journals which from their provincial posi-
ton are ii appears, not up with the times, ask in the
simplicity of their hearts, and in all truth and candor
"ichy Mr.. Fillmore not available J" "We all know
the fact, but we have not had the reasons given"
They ask "Has he vetoed bank bill Has he opposed
the tariff Has he given his influential position agans,
internal improvements Has he sought 10 acquire
new territory! Has he opposed the desired whg pro-
lection of American manufacturers In fact, has he
opposed single, solitary part OF the whlg doctrine
If he has not done this thng-if he has kep the faith
tchy is he not available" !" Well may the compromise
wings make the inquiry.
il is certainly a remarkable fact that the influences
which brought Gen. Scott forward were, from their local.
tiles and plain declarations opposed 10 the maintenance Of
the Compromise bar to further agitation Recognising
this the paramount question OF the day. why did these
men, in expressing their hostility 10 the maintenance OF
the Compromise, nominate Gen Winfield Scotia These
influences went into convention, and the majority OF
'Scot men" from the districts where abolition is strongest
voted for General Scott and against the compromise resou
ton Comment is unnecessary
The light in which the I" whig citizens" OF this coun-
try 1--WE do speak OF the poltcians) view Scos
nahon s a triumph, yet only initiative and partial,
OF the Seward influence over the Fillmore and Webster
influence Scors election will confirm and eonsunmais
the victory. The patriotic wings, who can
for the rejection OF Mr. Fillmore Mr. Webster at Bal
more ask themselves "If Scott is elected what is 10 be-
come Of Mr. Fillmore and Mr. Webster and their friends
viii that opposition, which partially put them down in
convention die with the election OF Scott, will il in
crease in power and control the future policy of the whg
party :"
The election Of Scott" say they, will bring the
standard OF Seward Johnston, Co, al the North fresh
allies in the shape OF the timd, who always follow the
tide OF fortune II will give the Seward faction fresh
confidence and engender hopes. II will be saying
70 The people OF the North The policy Of Seward in the
whg party is the road TO power-the policy of Fillmore
and Webster the way to political destruction" On the
other hand they say {" If Scott is defeated il will be
moral triumph of Fillmore and Webster-of the com
promise wings OF the North. II will be the dednive con-
demnation by the people OF Seward and his higher law
1t will discourage his friends drive of the cautious and
force him into separate organization, the abandon
ment OF his doctrines OF hgheraw to sustain his party
standing The election Of Scott on the other hand,
will as certainly give TO Seward and bis doctrines the
control of the government These reasons are operating
in variety of ways and in both sections and the Fill
more and Webster men look forward to the nomination
Of one or the other by the wbg party certainty
1856. If that influence which killed then off in conven-
ton can be in return put down in the general election 10
November next These Fillmore and Webster wings
are correct in the idea that the only earthly hope for
Fillmore or Webster is in the defea, Of Scott That will
resuscitaie them and their party It will crush Seward
and his allies
From every quarter this sentiment Chat the future
hopes OF MIR. Fillmore and Mr. Webster in the whig
par,y depend on the defeat OF the Seward inhuenee)
comes upon the public breeze Wings in all direo.
tons are going against Scott These wings are all
good Fillmore and Webster men, Do they not ap-
prehend that the consummaion (by electing Scolp
Of the Seward victory at Baltimore will crush for
ever the political influence and hopes OF those whom
they deem be two OF the greatest patriots Of the
ryl Will any deny that SCOTS election is not
the political death Of Fillmore and Webseri Will the
Rspubhe deny it' Will the Baltimore American or
Richmond Wing, or Louisville Journal, deny it, Win
any Scott in Congress have the face to rise in his
seat in that body and deny it, The Tribune will adj
NIT it. And the minds OF the Seward men are filed with
anxiety for the ides Of November for upon this last
throw depends the political supremacy, in the wbig
party in New York and at the North, Of Mr., Seward
OF M.ssrs Fillmore and Webster.
In this great political crisis the only hope OF the
try in the democracy; for what other influence
defeat the Seward ticket Count up and see. As we
before said. understand fully the motive which in
duoes so many wings to 90 against Scott While we un.
desiand the for all this Americans, ndepend