The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-16
From the Montgomery Ala Journal, October 8.
General scott's Four In the West.

From the Montgomery Ala Journal, October 8.
General scott's Four in the West.
The Advsrtiser is most wonderfully distressed at
General Scorr's visit to the West, and is shedding
crocodile tears at the slow down electoneering"
Of the old hero, as exhibited in the patriotic
speeches which he delivers in response to the
warm greetings Of a grateful people which meet
him wherever he goes. Oh, what pity il is that
General Scott did not consult with the sagacious
editor of that interesting sheet to the manner in
which he should conduct himself when attending
to the duties assigned him by Congress Or, per-
haps, il would have been wise in him to have asked
the consent of the Democratic press generally to
proceed on the business which the Representatives
Of the people had assigned him, then he might
have been saved the modification OF being de-
nounced by the Montgomery Adoertts1 and Ga
setie for lowering the dignity Of his position by
electioneering with the people Of the West! How
much better it would have been for him; for
questionaby the old hero will never survive the
mighty onslaughts of this wonderful Ajax of the
Democratic party!
True, he has faced and conquered the enemies of
his country in three wars, and upon every battle
feld-establishng her rights and conquering
peace-adding new lustre to American arms, and
encircling his own brow, as many thought, with
iInperishabe honors; but then IL was not known
that such a mighty engine of power would arise as
the advertiser, which would tear from bis no.
BILE brow the wreath which was supposed to be inn
pershable when first placed upon it. Mercy on US
What q catastrophe! r' $50.
But badinage aside. The Aduertiser complains
that General scott makes electioneeripg speeches.
Now, in the name of common sense, how would ii
have General Scott act under the circumstances,
or what would it have him say? Would it be right
in him to stand as mute a statue and not utter
word in response to the greetings Of the peopef
hJ.ot ho haNn ho Ia sAafA far fhn
dency, be as dumb as an oyster, or as indifferent
as a surly to the outgushings Of grateful peo
pie who extend to him the cordial hand Of welcome
and invite him to the inequalities Of their homes
one who has soul within him, and such soul
animates the noble form of Winfield Scott.
General Scott ID not met by the masses, as we
said day or two ago, merely because he is a can
didate for the Presidency; the nomination to that
high office has not added to his fame. His name
was known throughout Christendoln long before it
was ever mentioned in connection with the Presi-
dency; and his praises were heard upon the lips of
every man whose patriotic heart beat for this land
of liberty and independence. This, indeed, is not
the first time General Scott has travelled through
the country and heard the shouts of welcome
which met him from grateful people as he ap-
preached their homes
Let the Adpertiser and the balance of his reviers
20 to the history of the country and learn there the
position which General Scott holds in the affec-
tons of the people. Let them read of his joyful
receptions when no candidate, and read his manly
speeches uttered then, and we venture to say they
are characteristic Of electioneering these he
delivers now. In the name of common sense, We
ask, what other course could he pursue?
But General Pierce makes no speeches; what is
the reason? IL it because he remains at home in
attendance upon his domestic duties? Certainly
not; for we have seen 1t stated that he has been
travelling about very considerably. 1t was an
nounced the other day that he had arrived in Bos-
ton, and stopped at the Revere House-and that il
all. The nomination of the Democracy has given
him all the reputation he has, and that is not Of
sufficient importance to inspire any enthusiasm
whatever; consequently he may travel from one
end Of the Union to the other, and his approach
may be announced in advance, and there is not
man, woman, or child whose bosom would swell
with the least feeling of qualification at his arrival
Such is the difference between the two men; and
we ask in all sincerity can the people hesitate
which of the two to choose, and must not their
choice fall upon General Scott?