The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-01
From The albany (N. " Register.
Wherefore!

Amid all the "noise and confusion, oil the sin
ister and vindictive assaults upon Mr.. FILLMORE
by the Freesoil press Of this State, not single
sound argument has been adduced, not a single
valid objection brought forward, nor a single good
reason given, why he should not receive the Prcsi
Dental nomination at the hands of the Wing Ma
tional Convention. Vague generalities and
founded assertions have been INDUCED in and
there has been constant cry raised that he s
popular with the masses. But proof not the
least shadow Of evidence has been introduced to
sustain this position. IL lie true tho Freosoi or
gans in the beginning of the canvass took the
ground that Mr.. FILLMORE could not be elected on
account Of bis position the Compromise measures
and especially, because he Ia. violated HE oath
and The Constitution. and enforced the Fugitive
Slave law. All the changes practicable were rung
upon this-it was vocifcrously and perseveringly
proclaimed through Freesoildom. Bot IL was,
after while, discovered that this would react, and
50 they turned sharp corner, swallowed their
words, and now, like the New York Tribune. vehe-
mently deny that their opposition 10 Mr.. FILLMORE
arises from his position on the Compromise mea-
sures. This change Of front is so Characteristic
that il cpcitcs surprise. Having succeeded in
eccting delegates opposed to Mr. FILLMORE by ap-
peals to the Abolitonis,s at the North, they now
coolly turn around, and attempt TO throw dust in
the eyes Of the South, by repudiating their former
acts and sayings
But what have the Freesoilers to urge against
Mr.. FILLMORE, now that they have abandoned
their opposition on account Of the Compromise
measures? We'll may the honest and sincere
among the people ask this question Never, in
the whole history Of the country, since the day.
| Of Washington, was there an Administration that
has go commended itself to the good opinion and
"a Of bc a.,
| present. Even in the "era Of good feeling" that
| occurred under Mr. Monroe, there was not so much
to approve. The virtues Of his administration we're
| negative; those Of Mr. Fillmore are positive. We
appeal to the hereditary opponents Of the
| Wing party for confirmation Of what we have said
in relation ~ the wise, prudent, and stotesrnanlike
manner in which the Government has been admin
istered by him, not only in lie domestic concerns
but in its foreign relations. Foreign controversies
have been amicably and honorably settled; do
mesc strife, which ragged when nc first by the act
Of God, succeeded 20 the Presidency. has been
hushed; energy, fidelity, and faithfulncss have
marked all the departments having charge Of the
! interior concerns Of the country. The Government
hss been administered on the true principles Of the
| whig party, 80 far as the Executive ia concern
ed--lhough Hs great bcnofcent measures could
not be carried out in the face Of powerful oppo-
\ sinon majority IN both Houses OF Congress AGAIN
we nsk wherefore the vindictve and unreasonable
opposition Of the Frcesoors Of this State, If the
Compromise measures have nothing to do with it'
There is nothing in the Administration Of Mr..
Fillmore To iu.tifyit or ese the wstchfoi and un
| scrupulous enemies Of the Wing party and Of its
principles would long this bave seiheo upon IT,
Where then shall we look for the causef y 1t be-
cause, after the Freesocrs have taken 70 them
selves through Mr.. Stewards influence. nearly ali
tho ofFiees in the State. some dozen we're made TO
rive wny to fairer distribution Of official patron
are and yield their places TO Wings tried and true'
| Tbis may be one Of the causes with the demsgogue
leaders. They have turned, far sit was in their
power the Wing party into organizot on for sell