The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-06-30

ing able article in the GAINESVILLE Aurora
on that subject. we have concluded TO give
it in place of our own:
The Whig Nominations.
The Wing National Convention. on Mon
day last succeeded, on the SD Ballot. to des-
ignate Gen. Winfield Scott, as their eandi-
date for President, at the coming election.
Gen. Scott is a distinguished soldier. His
skill and exploits in war are part Of the
honorable history of his country's wars
wars sustained by the influence and policy
of the party that now stands opposed to
him. To the Democratic party Gen. Scott
owes the opportunities he has enjoyed of
distinguishing himself. but he now is can
didate for honors in his aspirations for which,
not being supported by the policy or orgaDi-
cation Of the Democratic Party, he must
and should fail to reach.
When we select General to conduct
our almy, we look to his skill and expert
ence in military affairs; his courage, deci
sion, power of combination, and ability to
preserve dicipline-quali,ies not SO requis-
lite in, nor 50 nearly allied TO civil duties.
To General Scott, as politician the peo-
pie of tie United States must have strong
and abiding objection. Since 1910 he has
been constantly aspiring to the honors OF
he Presidential station, and his aspirations
have heretofore been two or three times re-
lected by his own party friends.
He Was rejected tour years ago at Phlla-
delphia, because OF his affiiialion to the Na-
dve An.ericGn Party, and his support oflheir
views. They then found a distinguished
general to bear the Wing Banner, who was
hot Naive. Now having no other Gene al
to fall on, they have taken up Scott, not
wlhstandIng his unpopular character and
sentiments.
We say his unpopular character, for Gen.
Scott has ever been regarded where known
personally. as one OF the most stiff, formal,
and aristocratic men in the Nation He
has ever passed by the common citizen with
out u salute, bow, or even Il look OF recognl-
ton. He associates only with the rich and
pretending. If this is denied, we presume
Wings, his friends, in GAINESVILLE, even, can
be found who have seen the man and know
| it to be true.
Next, as to his political opinions they ac-
cord with his aristocratic manner, and are
highly Objectionable to the masses of our peo-
Iple.
In an electionering letter, written to the
People of the United States in l84l, he de-
clared himseIfin favor ofan amendment to the
Constitution Of the United States extending
the Presidential term to six years. He says:
81 am, however, in favor OF an amendment
of the Constitution. declaring that no citi-
zen should be eligible TO reelection to the
Presidency; and also of an extension of the
term to that of a Senator-a period Of SIN
years.
He at the sane time expresses himself as
in favor Of''land Distribution" "'rhe Bank.
rupt Law" and United States Bank, three
measures expressly designed to build up a
rich asstocracy. The distribution of the
proceeds of the sales of the public Lands
would take from the pockets OF .he poor ii
order to relieve the property of the rich from
taxation in the States The Bankrupt Law
Was to enable the spectators, legally and
successfully to defraud the people and ye
live on Oh the fat of the land-dress in sill
stockings and lift their hats to Gen. Scott
cpauetts; and U. S. Bank would enable
| them to carry on their schemes on NOR
stupendous scale, with the funds Of the gov
ernment for basis cooperation.
In that letter Gen. SCOTS language is
t speaking of the leading measures of the lat
e extra session Of Congress, 'If had tn
\ honor of a vote Oh the occasion, it woul
have been given of the land distrbutlo
bill, the bankrupt bill, and the second bi
Il for creatinga fiscal corporation--having Ion
been under aconviction that in peace, as i
:. war something .tficient, in the nature c
+ bank of the United States, is not onl
i, necessary and proper" but indispensable
to the successful operations Of the treasury
! AS well as to many of the wants of ou
) crmmerce and currency" These views ar
e not with Gen. Scott, hasty or crude opln
q ions-they are the settled convictions OF hi
mind, to which he has dellb lrately arrive
Il and which accord with his tase, educat o
It and aristocratic feelings. He says--"Fina
). ly | HI. asked, if nominated Us Il candidat
& for the presidency would you accept tn
= nomination? beg leave respectfully TO re
pIy-yes; provided that be not require
: 10 renounce any principal protested above
e My principles are convictions"
e 1t is then, only ON condition that he
not required 10 renounce any Of those view:
that he asSentS to be candidate for til
: Presidency. II the Wings can elect a ma
/ with these sentiments, we are much mistake
,, in our estimate of the views or the people ,
}. the United States.
Gen. SCOTS opinions as adverse to tn
naturalization OF citizens Of Foreign brit
J. !, and as ''concurring fully in the PhiIadelphi
IL movement" that wrapped catholic churc
in flames are also too well known in th
> country to admit of Gen. SCOTS success
We shall newt week publish his Native lie
tier in full) We say prevent his success
e not only because it will enlist the opposite
At ola large number of naturalized citizens bl
II because it disgusts the just and liberal sent
ments Of true republicans everywhere, nj
tives of all lands. 81
10 TO the acquisition of.California and Ne
Is Mexico, we suppose also we may write dow
to GENE raj Scott as fully opposed, as was tt
in most of the leaders of the Federal Party {
r the time.
A. OF Mr.. Graham of North Carolina, '
a need not now speak. He is not extensive
e. known among the people Of this section
On the Union. He may make as suitable ca
I'd didate for the federalists to vote for as a
they could have chosen.
- ET Both the Benton and the Anti-Be