The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-22

10 recommend IL 10 our FAVOR.
From the Ne,o Orleans Bulletin, July Is.
General Scott's Position I'm Relation to the
Compromise.
Notwithstanding the formal and positive accep-
lance of the platform by General Scott-which
pledges him to the support and enforcement Of the
Compromise, in all its bearings in as strong terms
as the language admits of-there are to be found
Democrats who still insinuate that the noble old
veteran is not sound on the question:; that his
position lie equivocal, and that it would be decid
eddy unsafe for the people of the South to repose
confidence in him.
Men who will descend to the use of such partisan
missiles it is of COURSE useless to attempt argue
with. Argument will not reach them-facts have
no influence over their judgments-and appeals to
their sense of justice and magnanimity would be
alike powerless. They have an end in view--the
defeat of Winfield Scotland to accomplish that
end they are entirely careless a. to the employ
ment of means. Ifany great number of our people
were similarly interruptions, danger might be
apprehended But as American voters are honest
and intelligent, we have no fears for the future.
No matter how dishonesty patriot may be SIAN
dered, time will eventually vindicate and justify
him. Truth may be crushed to earth, but is sure
of glorious resurrection, while detected error
forever sinks. So we believe it will be with Win.
field Scott and his calumniators. He will come
forth from the storm of calumny all the brighter
for the ordeal, while his sanderers will be exposed
to the full view of the American people, covered
with shame and confusion.
Such ever be the fate of those who would attempt
to cast shadow of suspicion upon the veracity,
upon the stainless faith, of the most lustrious
of the Republic; for to insnuate that General
Scott will not sustain and enforce the Compromise
to the full scope of it's spirit and letter, is to i'm.
pute treachery and falsehood to him of the most
villainous description. r..
Although we do not deem it at all necessary,
still we will submit further evidence, which we
find in the Port Gibson (Miss.) Herald, of the 9th
inst After the adjournment OF the Wing Nation
al Convention, the delegation from Mississippi
visited General Scott in Washington for the pur-
pose of satisfying themselves whether the anti
southern reports circulated against him had the
smallest foundation in fact The result of the meet.
ing was most satisfactory, will be seen from the
following minutes of the conversation written
by gentleman present, and which were commu-
ncated to Mr.. E. Bruuer, editor of the Herald, as
follows
WAsHINGroN, June %, 1852,
"Mr. BRUuEa ] went to day, in company with
the Mississippi delegation, to call on General Win
field Scott. w lille the conversation ia still fresh
in my memory, jot it down for your Information.
The following contains the substance:
He said: Il was, in point Of time, the fourth or
fifth man who declared for the Omnibus Bill
Clay and Foote are the only men now remember
who preceded me. ! afterwards, and during the
progress of the various Compromise bills, eanc-
toned and sustained each az it came up in all its
length and breadth. I have, on an average, ever
since, at least five times day, declared the same
sentiment. declared for these measures as early
as LIST of February, 1850. Mr.. Clay visited me on
the day or the next day after their passage by Con-
gress, and, may say, embraced me as brother and
partner in their success. am surprised at, and
cannot account for, the contrary runor that has
gone abroad, especially amongst my friends at the
South. am gratified to have this opportunity of
sesng Myself right IN presence Of the accredited
concealed from Mr.. Seward on this subject.
About April, 1850, met with him on the boat
between Elizabethtown (where ] was going TO
s Sp W and direct abGa. ny gardsnl and
eight years. He renewed the acquaintance, and
alluded to these measures. promptly told him
was dead for the Union, dead for the Constitution,
did not meet him again till last December. when
he opened the interview by M allusion to and
waiver OF my rudeness to him on the boat. have
declared these sentiments everywhere, and before
tai. will now, ever have, and shall in future,
express my sentiments on all subjects Of public
Importance whenever properly called on. ! ain
willing, and ever desire, if any man Of good char
aStct Will etdtc uat hc SSet ueuiu say oNncT
than have said to you, that the word iniamous'
should be written beth before and alter my name.
deem the compliment paid me by your convention
the highest that can be paid TO earth, save
electing him to the office you have nominated me
for As 10 your perscveriDg adherence in the bal
lettings to another, ,alluson had previously been
made to this by one OF the company,) that leaves
heartburning with me. You did what you
thought for the best interests of our common
country. This interview wipes il all OUT
"Yours, truly
There can be no doubt of the correctness of the
foregoing. The Herald is one of the Oldest and
most respectable papers in Mississippi, and its ed
itor careful as to what he admits into his columns
He knows his correspondent to be man of vera.
city and honor.
The charge Of collision with Seward is shown by
the foregoing to be utterly baseless. The General
was almost rude to Seward in making known his
adhesion to the Compromise measures. He pro-
claimed himself not only for them, but "dsad
against tpery man opposed to them" In the name
Of reason, commons sense, and justice, can any
thing more be asked for' These facts must satisfy
every doubtcr.
= THE RICHMOND MunDER.-The Richmond Dis
patch Of yesterday states that Mr.. winston
physical condition on the previous evening was
improving, and that there were strong probabilities
OF his recovery. The jury rendered verdict that
Mrs V. h. Winston and daughter came to their
death from blows inflicted by John and Jane Will
hhms, the negro slaves previously suspected. They
were remanded TO Jail, together with Joseph and