Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-06-17
No Sc


Upon the compromise, the platform
is polite. 1t avoids all the points of
danger presented by Mr.. Scott. Nothing
is exacted but to abide the settlement
remember, not approre it-and to "ad-
here" to the faithful execution of the laws
That is to say, while the laws exist, they
ought to be respected, as every good cit
izen admits but there is no injunction a.
gainst amendment or modification, except
qualifiedly, and no mention of the veto.
This is the length and breadth of the
whole affair, and was designed for the
accommodation of the Free Sellers, Cid
dings, Rantoul, Chase, Cleveland, Preston
King; and the Abolition wing of the par
ty, under the name of the ''True Democ-
racy," have attained their object and tri-
umphed. They can afford to take Mr..
Pierce on their own terms, although the
ticket is balanced with an avowed seces-
sionist
Notwithstanding the admitted weakness
Of this ticket, it should be no part of our
policy to despise it. a prudent General, in
order to secure his victory should assume
the strength Of the enemy to be at least
equal, if not superior, to his own. The
same precautions are equally necessary
in politics, Our opponents have faeul-
ty Of uniting their forces, even when most
embittered by party strifes. Disregard
ing all principle, they consult but the one
object of regaining ascendency, and
through it distribution of the spoils.-
A Wing triumph now will settle the polit-
ical complexion of the country for many
years to come, and determine its legislation.
\ glorious and unprecedented success is
within our reach. Shall we reject it or
take a doubtful chance IF we have
reasonable union and concert, the result
will be overwhelming. Gen. SCOTS name,
services and character offer a certainty
which no other candidate presents. He
will sweep the country.
When Gen Harrison was nominated in
1910, the whole South rose up in arms
against him, and, although of Southern
birth, he was denounced as an Aboli-
ZIONIST" and Granny" The disap-
pointment resulting from Mr.. Claws de-
feat at Harrisburg created an open schism,
and feelings Of Indignation were freely
vented. Tried and faithful Wings declared
they would not support him. And yet his
majorities in the South We're never ap-
preached by any other candidate before
or since. In l945 Mr.. Clay was again set
aside, and for the last time. The scenes in
the convention of that year are familiar to
all. The nomination Of Gen. Taylor was
coolly received by large portion of the
party throughout the Free States. Yet
he, too was triumphantly elected.
These memorable examples are full of
instruction. They show what has been
accomplished under the most adverse ap-
peaTances. Gen. Scots nomination will
rally the party as with the blast of bu-
gle. 1t will penetrate every section. 1t
will nerve every mans arm. 1t viii cheer
every Wings heart. 1t will bear along
the prestige of that victorious name which
never yet was tarnished with defeat. 1t
will inspire enthusiasm. 1t will wake
up the dormant energies of the party. It
will rally to our standard tens of thous-
who have have heretofore gloried in Dem
ocracy, and it viii secure a Wing Admin
istration, faithful to the Union, the consti-
tuition, and the country.
Without desiring to disparage Mr.. Fill
more or Mr.. Webster, can either of them
give such assurance ? Can the party, in
its now enfeebled condition, and with the
power and patronage Of majority of the
States operating against US, undertake
this canvass with well grounded hopes,
under such auspices? The very men who
viii urge these candidates in convention,
are those who admit the superior advan-
tages possessed by Gen. Scott Let US
reflect, and then act
INDEPENDENT.