The daily union., 1852-09-14
The Warfare or CaIumny.

sSoh duu nusndnt ieDuke OF tne country individual
stances OF corruption and mendacity the part Of those
politicians OF the wbg party who especially employed
IN promoting The interests OF General Scott II the pub.
lie mind was so shocked at The disclosure OF isolated in
stances OF brazen fraud and wholesale defamation what
would be the disgust and indignation OF the country Il
the system ITSELF in all its cunning villany and shame
less and atrocious mendaciy laid bare 10 The pub
lie gaze Just before the close of the late session a,
Congress, an honorable member called attention 10 IN.
fact that the whig committee located here in Washington
had conCocted published, and circulated two documens
of directly opposite intent and conflicting character,hs
designed to convince the South that General Pierce
aboltionst, the other TO persuade the North that
he is the active and unyeldng of the supporters Of
slavery The House was as,ounaed by the disclosure.
and attempt made to acqnit the whg party Of the
guilt of the double headed fraud, although individuals
supposed to be implicated in it made haste 10 clear them
selves Now this is about the least atrocous OF Tho
many despicabe means to which the whg commit,
Tee here, and its abeltors throughout the country.
have had recourse during the present The his
tory of party strife in this country affords parallel 10
the system of warfare which they wage against the DEM
ocalic candidate. II really seems that deeplaid plct
to elect General Scott by blasting the personal honor Of
his rival has been agreed upon in the councils OF the
whg party, and il be charged agans. those upon
whom the execution OF this plot devolves that they
have manifested compunc,ous hesancy or lukewarm
zeal in obeying their 'bloody Instructions" The low.
est depths of inamy have been secured BY these men
in their eager search for the filth they are employed
to collect All The prophecies and decencies Of civilized
life are outraged in their savage assaults upon the
character OF General PIERCE There is hardly crime in
the catalogue OF niamy OF which he has not been delb
eraey accused He has been accused OF seciarian big
oty He has been called coward, TOO craven 10 resent
personal insult His veracity has been impeached.
He has been accused of drunkenness and proAgacy He
has been stgma,ized common black-leg In
the South be is denounced an accomplice OF Gar
rson. In the North he is pictured with scourge
in his hand urging the pursuit of the 'poor fug.
tive" Now, why is this I Why is it that the man.
ayers OF the whg party resort to the most despcable and
Infamous arts, and employ the most unscrupulous tools
TO promote the election of their canddaei Why
is it that they wage this warfare OF calumny against
the private character of Franklin Percei Their design
is manifest. The most simple comprehend their
scheme. They calunniae franklin Pierce for the same
that they DETAINED the character Of Andrew Jack
son. They appreciate his hold upon the In his
frank noble, and gallant character, they element
Of popularity which, il allowed TO act upon the generous
impulses of the honest yeomanry Of the country, will
kindle enthusiasm OF affection and admiration that
will bear him in triumph 10 the presidential chair. It's
to smother and exlinguish this spreading flame, 10
dampen this enthusiasm, aud arrest the swelling tide
OF popular admiration, that they wage their war Of
SANDER and deiracion against the reputation OF Gen.
eral Pierce. They do not want the people 10 see him
as he s-honest, brave, and generoas,he gallant SOL
der, the true gentleman, the good citizen. The gifted
orator, the devoted patriot-bccsuse they know that
his is the very character which cap,vaes the hearts
and commands The confidence of the people. The genu
inc and earnest enthusiasm which jus, appreciation Of
the noble qualities OF Franklin Pierce would awaken
throughout the country would sweep away, with resist
less might. that artificial and shallow tendance Of
thusiasm- woolen-nutmeg popuarity--which is
fabricated in the wing commiltee-room Washington,
and which one of only from the lips Of hungry wh
orators, and secs manifested only in the noisy camors Of
expectant Office holders Whis politicians themselves
know well the worth and the power of an honest and
true man. And hence il is that they deame the chane-
ter Of the democratic candidate. Their only hope Of
preventing his triumphant election is based upon the posi-
by Of blasting his reputation By the most extensive
and cunningy ydevlsed system of deracon and calumny
that political prodgacy ever brought forth
IL Is TO cast an unmerlled stigma upon the Ielleoi
this country 10 suspect that they be influenced by ee
arts and instruments OF whg politicians This prolue
display OF fraud and lavish expenditure OF menjacy.
on the part Of those who employed to hunt down the
character OF General PIERCE is bu, idle waste oil abor-
tive vilany The tricks OF trading politicians and 'he
ISLANDERS OF bireng libeles axe only DISCUS and IN
dgnaon in the hearts OF the people. They have the IN
legence to detect and the virtue 10 abhor eonsaay
to defnmc the character Of honest They cluasn
Old Hickory the stronger for all The abuse heaped uFon
him, and they will not be moved by the howl OF ooo
guy with which the hounds of party pursue Franklin
Pierce into the nmost recesses OF domestic life.
The villi6caon OF their candidate will ncle the dem
ocrstc party increased exeions in his behalf has
always been so, and it will be again. They know
him TO be the worthy representative d their cherished
principles. They appreciate his cha,ac, perfectly
they chose, they might repe the ISLANDERS OF the base
tools OF the wbg party by the homage rendered to the
pure and upright character of their candidate by General
Winfield Scott, and other wings as honest and worthy
he. But they scorn TO meet the assalaas Of Genea
Pierce on the low level TO which they have descended
Democrats do not recognise the necessity Of vndicans
The fame OF their gallant leader from the assaults Of the
Infamous creatures who hired asperse his honor
The people will vindcae him by elevating him to The
chief msgs,rscy OF this great and glorious republic.