The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-10-22

profession As military he has acquitted himself
WIN singular ability, and the people OF the naon have
Them handsomely and they have honored and paid him
nbefaily II he has gained any distinction as military
commander, he owes obligation 10 democratic admin
slraon for the opportunity by which such distnctionhas
been secured II he has fought the battles OF Democrat
government as whig general, he was false to himself
as man, and false to his party as whg. Ii he has
sell the responsibilities which belong 10 the citizen and
70 the partisan. II is virtual ackno wledgmen that he
IN no respect prepared 10 assume position foreign 10 the
great study OF his life or to enter upon abos for which
nus 1abs, studies, and associations have in degree
nled him II he claims always 10 have been whg, while
ne mas bren gaining reputation the of the
democracy he claims for himself the unenyabe distinc
uoh Oh having served his country against his own udg
meni, and OF demanding reward for his military
which he could not approve man, and for aiding in
the accomplishment oil measures which he must have
oerxt when Madison President. he has proved false
10 ms party II the administration OF Mr. Madison
condemned by his judgment, he false his country
by participating in the war 10 which its led
II he favored the of The United States against Mexico
ne was no whg. II he condemned the war, and yet
fought the battles by order OF democratic government
proves entirely and conclusivey The proposition for
which we contend, viz That he regarded himself
what all honest men consider himmee!y military off
Ger OF the United States army, claiming no position as
parry man, no consideration as statesman,
This view OF the subject places both General Scott and
his whig friends IN relations which humiliang
They are absurd Ii the wblg party look upol General
Scott faithful whg citizen they have no choice
but TO view him as hirelng amIiary general. II
hey seek TO elevate him because he has succeeded
military officer, and such entitled reward for his
services they not only dshonor the past measures of
their own party, but confess most lameniable degrada
on OF principle by endeavorng TO elevate to the
highest place within the gift of the people simply be-
cause be obeyed the orders Of the government off
Ger, although he sacrificed his principles as a man.
II, however, General Scott reassers his claim TO be
Jefersonan democrat, and thus endeavors 10 establish
nominal position at the expense Of truth, consistency,
and principle, we cannot but regard him fearful dam
ger OF losing both the confidence of his friends and the
sympaihles OF the nation.
In him the wings destined 10 close political ca
that has been remarkable for its reckless subserv
ency TO the military spirit of the country, without being
entitled 10 participate in any OF It's glory They present
the Illuminating spectacle OF having contributed nothing
10 the strength of The hero, and yet evnce seve sprii
of expediency to employ him in his weakness They |
are willing TO disgrace him in his dotage by requislons
which they well know he could not have answered in |
his prime, and TO promise him station which they well
know he never had the ability 10 fill, much less honor
All willing 10 concede that General Scott was born
TO be distinguished as soldier; but one will hon
esy contend that he is destined to die statesman.