Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-10-01

Ex-Governor Lucas, Of Iowa, who was
President of the National Convention which
nominated Jackson for the second term, has
come out with a strong and sensible letter in
favor Of General Scott He says, in explana-
ton Of the change:
| have, sir, as you know, always been
democrat: | was born democrat, and | ex
pect TO live the balance Of my days as such,
and then die democrat.
| supported Thomas Jefferson for the Pres
dency; | supported Mr.. Madison for two
terms, Mr. Monroe twice, and was one Of the
electors in Ohio that voted for Mr. Monroe at
the time Of his election. In 1924 | was
placed at the head Of the Jackson electoral
ticket IN Ohio in 1898 was chosen an cleo
tor in that State, and gave my vote as such
for General Andrew Jackson. | was Presi-
ident of the Democratic National Convention
at Baltimore in 1882, which nominated Gen,
jackson for reelection, and recommended
Martin Van Buren a. n candidate for Vice
President on the same ticket. | supported
Mr.. Van Ruren for the Presidency in SO and
10. | voted for General Cass in '4S. and
should freely vote for him again were he a
candidate. These are 50 many proofs Of my
title of democrat This title has been well
earned, and my right 70 il shall never be i'm
paired But Ic0aaof support frGHklia Pierre
ty lcori Of deed .t5r tts jmp5Ttqat ofice Of
Prssideat consistent trith TIE principles tchich
I hGus eUer rs democrat entertained. nor lciH
the roli8ltary pledyes that oiade TO the Demo
cratic C5aretj1A II Oisi9, which nominated
me iii 1894 as q candidate for reelection u
the Office Of Governor Of that f0urishing State
these pledges being as follows
Ny motto has been. Principles, Mca-
sures, and men that Will carry priuciules into
effect. And YOU NAV rest assured that what
ever may be nay station or situation in life
yea will always find lnc III the ranks Of de-
mocracy, supporting the principles and mea-
sures that were prJte>sed and acted upon in
the administration Of Jefferson, a Madison
and d jackson, and such men a will carry
their principles and mca urcs into effect
The position Mr.. Pierce has ever occupied
in Congress or any other public stations, in
reference to questions vital to Western pros
perity, has been antagon.s zeal to those which
we're advocated and dear cherished by those
eminent statesmen, whose election to the
Presidency | most heartily and cordially ad-
yocated. They taught and / have always
believed, that the Constitution vests in Com
gress the power to open and repair harJors
and remove Instructions from nayigalle riY-
ers; and that 1t Was cXpedIcnt that Congress
/ should exercise such power whenever such
Improvements are necessary for common de-
lcnce-tor the protection and facility Of COM
( merce with other nations or among the States
said improvements being national and gem
eral in their character. | understood MIR
Pierce 70 superadd 10 the above doctrine. a
prolis0 to the effect that the waters on which
these Improvements are proposed To be made
-hoH la lr hall l,s Il
tides lie has, IN effect. declared that the
depth Of waters 10 be improved. nor their ca
pacity for trade among the States, forms no
criterion for Il Just demand upon federal pro-
lection. His political history, a. collected
from his letters to the Committee Of the Con
vcntion, accepting his nomination to the Pres
idencv in the terms set forth III the platform
furnish evidence Of his hostility 10 all the
prominent measures which tend 10 Western
prosperity-0f which internal improvements
and domestic industry are the most impor-
taut.
As 4 Western man, therefore, and as an
original Jackson democrat az friend 10 all
Internal improvements. and to the protection
and encouragement Of American Industry,
cannot and will not support such ii man a.
Franklin Pierce, for the Presidency. And as
there are now but two prominent candidates
before tine American people, namely, General
Winfield Scott and Franklin Pierce. one Of
whom viii necessarily be elected the next
President, shaU most chea.tuliy and freely
gre my rote and influence 70 Geaerqi Srotf
belicce him by far the best democrat Of the
ttco, and one to whom every friend of the
West particularly, and to Internal Improve
ments, and to the protection and promotion
Of American Industry, ought TO prefer and to
cordially support
Trusting that my position and views may
be fully understood and with the warmest
wishes for the success Of the friends Of West
ern Improvements, and for suitable protection
and encouragement to American Industry,
remain, truly, your obedient servant,
ROBERT LUCAS.
TO 5. NJ. BALLARD, Iowa City, Iowa.