The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-10-09
The Awakening.

Diedrich Knickcrbocker tells story of a
Dutchman who undertook to jump a wide ditch
and in order to do SO, went back so far and run
SO furiously that when he reached the brink he
was completely blown, and either stuck fast or
tumbled in-at all events. he failed to get over.
-"Wheres your enthusiasm for Gen. Scott!''
has been the cry of his antagonists since his
nomination. 1t was in vain that we answered.
''lt is in the hearts of the People, and will be
manifested at the proper time p because thou
sands did not neglect their business to wander
OH hundreds of miles at every call of Scott
Meeting, they fattered themselves that the Peo-
pie felt no enthusiasm for Scott and would not
be called forth to elect him. And the leaders
did their best, by Dragging, bullying and offer
ing to violate the laws by betting, to make the
Wings faint and give up the contest.
AT length they perceive their mistake The
quetness they mistook for apathy was the die
tate of sccurity-of confidence. People saw
no use in giving five months to a contest for
which six weeks would suffice. They gave the
summer to their farms or their business, know
ing that for so easy job as the election of Gen.
Scott the Fall would he ample time. And now,
having their work in shape to enjoy q little
respite, they are taking hold of the Presidential
canvass. There are no more complaints of ap-
athy-no more satanic grins over the paucity
of Whig Meetings From Maine to Iowa. from
DNA"A" ~ -'C" vi NCOtt Is
spontaneous and universal. The change within
fortnight can hardly be realized except by
those who are in the constant receipt of advices
from all parts of the COUNTRY. And every
where. as the Scott ranks are formed our friends
are astOnishcd at their strength. Here in Con-
necticut at our elbow. which the Pierce men
have hoped to carry, and where they will still
make an earnest fight, but in which they will
be beaten Gf we are not grossly dcceived) as
how nf han l,,,
been debateable. but not q Scott man in its
length and breadth has longer doubt of it.
Delaware went against us two years ago but
it will now give Scott larger majority than it
ever gave to any candidate for President In
Maryland, the Wings have been tickling their
adversares with present of halfa-dozen Old
Fogies, and for every one of them we shall add
at least hundred to ScOtt's majority. And so
New-Iork has been talked of as a doubtful
State, which is sheer humbug. Unless Pennsyl-
vania outdOes all expectation. New-York will
give the largest majority for Scott of any State
in the Union.
But it is not only in the naturally Whig States
that this change is manifested. If the present
tide sweeps on, Pierce will hardly get fifty
votes Mississippi is doubtful State to-day,
and will be carried for Scott if his friends there
but realize their own strength. as part Of them
do. Illinois can be carried if the Wings but
work there as those of Delaware, Maryland,
Michigan. DC, are now working. After the
Election is over, if it be lost, every one will
say, How easily it might have been carried if
we had only known how close it was!' And 60
of Iowa, Wisconsin and other States. Let Scott
ard Pierce be fairly set before the whole PeO-
pie, and every vote called out, and the ma jori
ty for Scott will exceed any ever given, except
to Harrison.
Friends of Gen. Scott. we know whereof we
affirm when we assure you that all goes we'll
We are no prophet, and cannot say what the
Future has in store, but To-Day the prestige of
success is all on our side and every Indication
portends an overwhelming triumph for Old
Chippewa. Take hold with us, and place his
triumph beyond doubt or contingency ~: Y.
Tribune.