Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-09-04

We would b &c glad could W truly s,y there we're no
We are constrained 70 say that we think In the Dsmo
cratic platform there is concealed dangerous prin
cplefanty Swallowed FORTH yet yelled as 10 nsrmt
denial directly charged Or authorize its assertion il
vention, or in plain language the ntermeddlng Of the
United States IN the affairs Of other nations y
II is unbecoming great party like the Democratic
party protesting the honesty of their PRINCIPLES "a
hun for any cause or under any circumstances the frank
and bold avowaI of them. e
We feel authorized by the silence Of the Democratic
press and Democratic nominees to regard the resolution
referred to coverty sancionng doctrine disastrous
TO the South and exposing Southern institutions to- at
tack-a doctrine which, il acted on would involve the
Union IN perpetual from the perpetual nterferences
IN the affairs Of other nations The doctrine viewed in
the most favorable light il quixotsm which should find
no liberation at the hands of patriotic men.
The mission Of the United States peace with all the
world Let our example be the light to umne the path
way OF nations Let ships be freghted with thu
burdens Of rich remunerang and increasing commerce.
or let the messengers Of war; instead Of bearing hostile
men and arms to distant Shores be rather reghted with
the corn and 1000 Of our bounteous land sustain srug
Cling feemen or furnishing nations. nm
PEOPLE OF GEORGIA. If you regard the present or feel
wise socitude for the future, invoke you by the
highest interest involved at once by bestown
your surages properly the fatal and pernicous doctrine
OF INTERVENTION recently promulgated in eryd and cap
tvatng eloquence by the Hungarian exile who pros
uted the asylum offered him to the disturbance of
our national tranquility. Rise for moment superior to
the allegiance OF party place yourselves upon the higher
elevation OF patriotism, and persuade ourselves that
IN thus acting you cannot but unite m in the support Of
Gen. Winfield Scott the only Of all the persons who
will receive votes for the Presidency who has emphat
cally condemned that doctrine Upon principle then Won
can support this ilustrious man.
we would appeal also your gratitude as an honorable
mouve 10 influence your suffragesgratude for series
OF brilliant military services, beginning the Canada
frontier and terminating with the conquest of the CITY Of
Mexico comprehending period Of near forty years.
Who of you that admire high intellect nygorated by
profound acquaintance with municipal and International
law, united to very remarkable familiarity with all the
great questions which annually occupy the attention Of
Congress- refuse him support statesman eminent-
y qualified to adorn the Exatve chair Of the Union
The truth is, feow-ctzens that the varied and vast
attachments of Winfield Scott would long since have mark
ed him out as civilian and statesman of the first rank
had they not been obscured from the public view by the
dazzling brilliancy Of his military achievements.
His deeds and important civil and military services will
require volumes to present clearly and faithfully They
constitute the brightest pages in American history since
the days Of the immortal Washngton-the great model
on which this eminent man has framed his exalted
character.
In glorious services rendered to his country no Apig
begin to compare with him. The brightest in
teecual uminary paes its fires before the eugence Of
the sun.
If indeed you feel as you should patriotic pride for
the rank and position of the United States great Pow
er among the nations you should make known your grate
full estimation of it by the cheerful support him whom
lnueDteu consideration. the
admiration which you have honoraby INDUCED for the
heightened diplomacy which has sgnalzed the recent his
tory OF the National Government let invite you to look
behind the mind of the statesman, which has depicted
in firm and burning language American sentiment, to-
the batelds Of Mcrico We should be false to our own
convictions of truth did assert that that tone and
senttnetoue their parendge chiefly to the vorious success
Of our arms under The mastery conduct Of Winfield Scott
Wigs OF GEORGIA! We might pretermit with propriety
special address YOU as you are necessarily included
in what we have said did feel that we are bound
to each other by ties Of past association and would
earnestly hope are determined nor to unite again az
members Of the National Wing Grty. We beseech you
to break, eectuay and for every party tie which
have connected you with that organization recently
known as the Constitutional Union party However pure
and it will not be questoned the motives of the
great bulk Of the people who constituted that party the
purpose Of formation has been accomplished the organza-
ton has been dissolved firstly the action Of its respec
tive constituents and secondly by the official act of the
Executive Committee 1t can therefore, longer remain
as an impeachment in your way reunion with the old
Wing party To the grave let it be consigned 1t is
unworthy of regret Discountenance all and every eff
FORT whether open or covert designed prevent rally
ing under ancient flag The attempt any form or
under any Name to continue its being after what has
transpired should be regarded by all selfish scheme
to prolong party power without preserving principle
Now that both Of the great National parties have soeny
and good faith resolved upon the cessation of the slavery
agitation in their respective organizations look upon those
men who in our midst would revive these exciting ques-
uons by expressing distrust Of The fidelity Of chief national
nominees 10 the Wing platform incendares who feel that
the subsistence of the fires of agitation will be to them if
not sentence Of obscurty at least very large dmnu-
ton OF their political consequence As these are in
debted to their dominion the popular mind the
very disorders which all patriots seeking repress
WHIGs can you wonder that these hearess demagogues
In turn Should with sort Of sinister piety foment and
the fears and appehensons of the people, the pa
rents OF their past Importance?
1t is with you to determine whether their fatal power
for mischief shall be continued Withdraw promptly and
fully your confidence from such men, and your re-ntegra-
ton as national party cannot fail in short time be-
come complete. ch
May we not beseech you, by principles maintained in
common to compose your sfes to let your divisions as
to men have end and express the hope that all the
Of Georgia will be found on the first
Monday in November next harmoniousy voting the cleo
tora ticket which has been made pleasing duty to
present worthy Of your confidence and support May
we not add without offence that good faith to the National
Wing party OF the Union, duty 10 onsUes and above ALL
duty 10 our country demand the cordial and enthusiastic
support Of Gen. Winfield Scott for the Presidency and
William A. Graham for the Vice Presidency of the United
States Of America
VIM. B. FLEMING,
IvERS0N L. HARRIS
JAMES. J. SCARBOROUGH,
ADAM g. FOSTER,
JOSEPH w. BENSON
ID