Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-21

The minds of the people are absorbed in this
subject. and every possible argument is being
worn threadbare. That Pierce is hero and
Scott coward, and that Scott is q hero and
Pierce coward, are propositions so often demon
strated that no one can possibly doubt either of
them. We viii therefore let them rest.
It is astonishing how little respect is paid by
the people to the twattle Of trading politicians
At about this stage Of the last Presidential cleo
ton, there were very few to be found in either
party who believed that Gen. Taylor could be
elected. Ridiculed and villifed by the Demo-
cratic party, condemned by. a very large number
of "Clay Wings" he appeared to have no chance
whatever. But on the day ofithe election, the
people walked up to the baliot-box, and set" the
seal Of their appreciation upon the man whose
life had been perilled in his country's
service, and whose bravery had won for
her new honors! The verdict Of the people
will soon again be heard. There is but little left
for argument. We freely and cheerfully ac-
knowledge that we do not believe General Pierce
to be deficient in courage, talents, generous and
gentlemanly sentiments, or republican principles.
But by comparing him with the candidate Of the
Wing party, his friends have done him great in
justice. Nor do we disparage him by this re-
mark. WINFIELD ScorT is acknowledged by the
whole civilized world to occupy proud position
In its history As warrior, a philanthropist,
and patriot, his attitude is noble and exalted.
The honor that we would pay him is no more
than the tribute he would this day receive in any
portion of the world His fame and worth are
known and appreciated by the press and the peo-
pie wherever the intelligence of the age has pen
etrated
1t is no disparagement to General Pierce to
say that his friends have dealt unkindly by him
in the comparison they have challenged. He
could in no possible manner reflect so much honor
upon himself, a soldier, citizen, and patriot,
as by bowling with difference to the superior
merits of the hero of his country and his age.
But as we have remarked, the proofs and ar
guments between the parties are wearing thread
bare. The popular, mind is growing weary of
them. The people now ask only for the record
of General Scotts life and achievements, and
they peruse them with profound attention and
pleasure. Even party feeling is dying out under
the effect Of higher influence than party has
ever exerted. The accusations daily paraded
against General Scott are greeted with a derisive
and contemptuous smile. The vague unguarded
expressions attributed to him from time to time,
and which have been hundred times denied, or
satisfactorily explained, are no longer regarded
as Of any moment. That General Scott is a true
patriot, and worthy Of the station to which we
would elevate him, is the general conviction,
and upon that conviction the people are GO
ing to act. 1t is not the Wing party alone
by whom this work is to be done. II will
be contaminated by the spontaneous action Of
the masses Knowing and scheming politicians
are intent upon their calculations, but to little
purpose They cannot calculate the impulses Of
the just and grateful voters of this republic.