Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-03
From the Baltimore American. |

There are some journals known as Wing, and
possessed gilmore or less influence, who their pre-
ferences not having been gratifed at the National
Wing Convention, are manifestng surly de-
meaner as deficient in dignity as it is unproft-
able for any useful end The right of preference
before the nomination for the Presidency was
made, belonged to every Whig; and no one
could Justly object to the exercise of that right
by another while he claimed it for himself. But
when the nomination was made, and fairly made,
there was no further occasion to talk of prefer
ences-for the choice of the Convention which de-
signated the nominee was an authoritative act,
conclusive and sufficient.
1t is quite time that this unamiable mood had
passed away. Much may be pardoned to the
sharp acuteness of disappointment in its momen-
tary pang, but it is mark of weakness to cherish
a rooted discomfort at thing which must be as
tits; which no repinings can change, and which
has been done, too, in deliberate, reflective
manner, by men empowered to act in the premises,
and who may be justly regarded as possessed of
as much good judgment and honest patriotism as
can be claimed by the best Of those who find fault
with their doings
In the mean time, however, the food-tide of
Gen. Scotts popularity is setting bravely in, and
the sound of its coming, like the rushing of
mighty waters, is fast drowning the voice of the
croakers.
The indications on every hand show that the
campaign of 1852 is to have its prototype in that
of 1910. The great West is moving the mighty
valley Of the Mississippi is rousing to the work
of making President who shall be able to 20 to
the capital with wreathes of glory already won
upon his brow, and who shall present to the eyes
of his countrymen O countenance and form fa-
miliar to their admiration and well known in the
pictured record Of the country's service. In
General Scott they behold such mana man
such as the people delight to honor. Eminent
for services renowned for courage and general
ship, infexible in duty, of tried patriotism with
the accumulated honors Of many victories sur
rounding him as with halo Of glory this dis
tinguished parsonage is no less remarkable for
the humanity and considerate forbearance which
have accompanied him throughout his career--as
well in the hour Of triumph as In times of trial;
and though made illustrious by deeds of war, he
has shown himself one Of the ablest and most
successful negotiators for peace.
1t is not strange, therefore, that powerful
feeling Of enthusiasm should be aroused In behalf
of Gen. Scott. We notice in the newspapers that
Chippewa clubs and Churubusco clubs are spring
ing into existence in various quarters No doubt
there will be an abundance Of them all over the
country; and they win be able to do good service,
too--as the Tippecanoe clubs did in 1840 Our
friends OF the other side are resorting to their
hickory poles--a worn-out Device but the best
they have, we presume. Thus far the progress
of the canvass is very satisfactory to the wings,
and we may indulge pretty confidently in the be.
lief that each succeeding stage Of it win add to
their prospects Of success.
The system of villifcation has commenced.
The Washington Union has opened its columns to
slanderous assault upon the character Of Gen.
Scott. II copies from provincial New York
paper on article which says that Gen. Jackson
denounced him General Scott) as guilty of de-
traction and SANDER" and that /" the whole
life-history Of General Scott has proved the cor
rectness Of the Old Hero's opinions of the present
Wing candidate for the Presidency"
This Is going it pretty strong, and will be news
to those who have known best the life and char
acter OF Winfield Scott. Whatever other defects
he may have, malice and untruth have never been
considered among the number But this New
York sheet, countenanced by the metropolitan
organ Of the Democracy, charges that slander
and detraction characterize his whole life
history Such assaults may provoke retorts
but we regard them as favorable auguries. They
indicate desperation.
We believe that very few prominent gentlemen
in the country, in the early and blackguard days
of Gen. jackson, escaped his denuncation We
were aware that he had lavished his gall upon
General Scott; but we had understood that their
differences were composed, and that they became
friends. He certainly employed him in many deli
cate and difficult positions--whch should not
have been entrusted TO him, If General jackson
entertained the opinion now imputed to him.
[Riehmond Whg.