The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-09-22
wings and AboIitionists Uniting against Pierce

Not until General Scott was made the candidate of
the wing party did the South hear whisper OF accusation
against Franklin Pierce On the contrary, his devotion
the constitution and the Union universally con.
coded by the wing press, and the Washington Republic
even announced that he was '.undoubtedly committed
to the southern view Of the slavery question" Scarcely
had General Scott been nominated by the Wing Con.
venon when evidences of the qualification Of the abo-
tionsts began manifest themselves. Instantly they
about laborng for his election Them for the first
time, the South admonished not to confde 10 The
patriotism Of Franklin Pierce For the fret lime be was
accused OF being hostile TO its interests. The yio-
lence and maligniy with which he assaied by the
ultra aboonsts OF his State betrayed determined
purpose their part to defeat his election The lbels
OF Foss and Fogg concocted and transmitted to the
Washington Republic for southern circulation The sb.
otlonsts reasoned the compromise wings reasoned
Foss, Fogg, and Goodae, from the same premises
deduced precisely the same conclusion which Gentry,
Toombs, and Lyons drew-the former well as the
latter inferring from the manner Of SCOTS nomination
and his obstinate refusal to endorse the Compromise
that he the tool OF Seward and the cham.
pon OF abolition agitation. Gentry Toombs, and I.y.
ons preferring the peace of the country to the tr.
umph of party protested against the nomination Of Scott
and refused to support him. Foss, Fogg. and Goodse
anxious reknde the fame of agitation, and renew
the against the rights of the Souh delighted
al his nomination. and slraghtway prepared to help
elect him. Did not Seward, the great chief and champion
OF abolition, bring about his nomination! And did not
The wings of the South resist it the dest calamity
which could befal them Could Foss and Foyg doubt
their chiefs chosen candidate! Not at all and they
los, no time in striking blow for him. They knew that
Scott was abundanty acceptable to the aboionss Of
the North, 20 that there need to attempt 10
strengthen his interests in that quarter He weak in
the Soulh-there something must be done for him. But
oss and Fosg could not undertake represent General
Scott as the friend of the South; for that would defeat
their purpose, by weakening him in the North as much
as il streng hened him in the South. In this extremity,
they hit upon very ingenious plan, which they have
subsequently attempted 10 carry into effect Ii was wage
against General Pierce in the South and thus
indirecilX promote the interests OF Scott They knew
that nobody in the North would be deceived by the
story that General Pierce regards the schemes of
the abolilionists with favor; whilst il possible
that the South, being well informed as to his opn-
ions and his past course, might be induced to dstrus
him. Accordingly, with well-prolected rear, and
bold 'front.' Foss and Fogg commenced their southern
campaign with the infamous New Boston libel; and
they have since theoretically followed up the blow by
The mos, vindictive and mendacous assaults upon The
democratic candidate.
This is the solution of the Foss end Fegy warfare
upon General Pierce they want to defeat him because
they have everything TO fear from his election and they
labor elect Scott because Seward assures hen that
they may trust bin.
This is not the only instance and evidence OF a con.
apacy and cooperation between The viii and the abo
ltonists 10 accomplish the election Of General Scott An
emissary, furnished with money by the Wing Central
Committee of New York, at the recommendation Of
Horace Greeley, sent to the abolition convention at
Pit,sbug, with instructions 10 try and bring abou, The
nomination of Chase instead OF Hale and il is noori-
Gus fact that but for the unthinkng zeal OF Hales ad
mirers, Chase would have got the nomination. for the
most sagacous Of the aboonists regarding the cleo
ton OF Scott suspicious for their cause, advised the
nomination OF Chase that the vote OF Ohio might there.
by be secured Tor the wing candidate. 1t is, moreover
indsputable fact that john p e the abolition can
ddste, is secretly working for the election OF Scott He
is travelling through the northwestern States openly
preaching his reasonable doctrines and secretly denoun-
cling the democratic candidate General Pierce is the OBJ
ec OF Hales vndciive hatred because be and his Fogg
and foss adhepnts in New Hampshire were crushed by
the patriotic exertions OF General Pierce Therefore it
is that Hale would give his right to defeat the cleo
lion OF General Pierce and nobody doubts that he has
concocted with Seward scheme by which the abo-
ion vote may be given TO Scott. Thus the Union men
OF the North battling for Pierce agains, the combined
forces of Scott and Hale.
As at once giving an insight into the arguments by
which the aboonists induced to support Scott and
evidence that the adherenis of Hale and of Scott are
working for a common object and in a common cause
subion extract from number OF the Syria.
Journal, ardent Scot,-Seward paper, published
al the very focus OF the abolition fanaiicism:
For the present discern neccs aty for Roug
Of the wing party effect all. nearly ALL The free de-
mocrecy propose accomplish. The first grand siep
be taken The government from psssng INTO the
hands OF the ultra shareholders and their northern allies
renegades than the ssveholdersis defeat the
election of Pierce This be done by the wings chiefly
though look for aid to free dcmocrats democrats
indie enough OF the sackcs OF locofocosm
for hero and statesman who has done muc, 10 sf
the Of his countrys glory The defeat of Pierce,
psrcptat, the first ,oork in hand When that has been
achieved, IL will be time to take observations and
what course is 10 be followed for the futnre.~
Here il is auboritaivey announced tina, the Seward
wings support Scott instrument for me promotion Of
the Of abolition that the defeat of Pierce is the
chief object with the sboitioniss and that when that
effected they take observations and see what course
s to be followed Tor the future" Does anybody now
doubt the existence of conspiracy between the Seward.
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