Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-27
From tie baltimore American.
OF THE CAMPAIGN.

The results of the recent State elections, in Penn
sylvania, Ohio and Indiana, are seized upon, by
the supporters of Mr.. Pierce, as indications OF an
approaching triumph for their candidate. 1t is
well enough that they should enjoy themselves
under tho influence of this hallucination, which,
no doubt must be pleasant as long as 1t lasts; and
as it is the only enjoyment which is likely 10 De
within their reach, we need not complain IL they
make the most of it.
But the second of November has story OF its own
TO tell The issue will then be made up between
Winfield Scott, man known to history and lden-
titled with glorious achievements, honorable TO
| himself and to his country, between him. whose
name carries with it the peStige OF success, and
| gent leman of New Hampshire, Mr.. Pierce, known
to few only, and probably mos: happy in being SO
little known to the generality of his countrymen.
The one man stands upon the services OF long lie
devote to lis country. There is nothing OF ar
rogance, nothing of preenSon IN his position before
the American people, He has been placed, III his
| attitude, as a candidate by responsible ana an
| intelligent body of his countrymen; and he can
sta nd in his full stature, SIX lee. ana upwards ana
tell the American people, and the whole country
if necessary, that he claims no undeserved reward.
He has served the republic. With his own land
he tore down the standard of England from the
batenents of fort George, and raised the stars ana
stripes to float in victory, over scene OF cafhase.
He has been first and foremost wherever glory was
10 be won for our national name. He has orgaliZ-
ed victory and held her under bonds 10 add lustre TO
the arms of the republic. His towering plume was
ever and always conspicuous en- the helu oil batte,
| and he neuer tainted.
| .sThe soldier raised his seeking eye
To catch that crests ascendancy,
And as it onward rolling rose,
So moved his heart upon the foes"
| This is the sort Of man whom the Wings present
to the people for their suiirages. Honor hun as
much as you can: you will not sc beyond the line
of his merits. He has rendered services to you more
than you eau compensate, and it should be the
pride of The American people now TO do what II Is
in their power to do i'll the way OF acknowledging
their obligation to one who, more than any other
living man. has exalted the national reputation, by
placing him at the head of the nation, and thus
showing 10 the world that we know how TO honor
our great men, and that whoever confers glory
upon the republic shall not be forgotten by the
people.
In opposition 10 Gen. Scott, we have Mr.. Pierce
by courtesy, General Pierce-a statesman with
| out measure, an orator without speech, Cen
eral without victory. A man OF negahons through
out and in that respect admirably suited to his party
Fortunate only in his nSignifance, he premises TO
be whatever his advisers may choose 10 make hlhi'
| His supporters are Shrewd enough to deal in gen.
erates; they make no definite issues. There never
was q party more completely beaten OIL all ques-
lions of domestic concern. They are compelled TO
| atopt " hg measures and principles whenever
they would legisate practically for the interests OF
the country; they denounce the protective system,
yet substantially recognize it in their imperfect
tariff of 1876. They dare not discard it; ut the peril
of their politica existence they dare not. So with
regard to river and harbor improvements-the are
forced into the adoption of Wing principles. For
their lives they cannot help themselves, for there
is common sense yet predominant in the world, and
it will hold its against all the absurd doemas
OF party.
However. this party of odds and ends has put
| forth Mr. Pierce as candidate for the Presidency
| in opposi ion to Gen. Scott We would desire no.
thing better that fair comparison between the
two. 1t is indeed to be remembered, along with
the recollection of national humiations, that James
X. Polk was elected to the Presidency over Henry
| Clay. That thing was done. 1t did not make MIR.
Polk great man-for it was not in him to be great
nor did it make Henry Clay inferior man.
There are limits in the power of Democracy. Don
keys will be donkeys even if the vote of an over
whelming majority should declare them TO be horses.
So ofMr Pierce an alnable, worthy aid kind heart
| ed man. So we think of him; but no more hit 10
be President the United States than 10 be IN ell
voy to the moon.