Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-10-07
From the Missouri Republican.
The Election.

As the Presidential election approaches
results are predicted with more or less GER
tainty. The Locolocos begin to recover
from the delusion that because they have
nominated a nobody they were sure to win.
They begin to see that, though played in
1914, the game will no longer avail them,
and hence apprehensions are now felt in
quarters where, two months ago, everything
was confidence and certainty. The truth is,
Scorr has been steadily gaining ground
ever since his nomination was proclaimed
and gaining, too, in the very quarters where
gain was wanted-from the ranks of the
enemy. We see evidence of this in Ohio,
Indiana and Pennsylvania and New York,
not to speak of other States in which his
success is certain, or where he stands an
equal chance for the popular vote. The
New York Tribune, whatever we may think
of its crotchets about Socialism, Freesoil-
ism, is one of the best informed papers in
the United States, and something more than
the usual importance is due to its opinions.
The paper says:
THE AwAKEN1NG.-Died Kicker
booker tells a story of Dutchman who un-
dertook to jump wide ditch, and in order
to do so, went back so far and run so fu-
riously that when he reached the brink he
was completely blown, and either stuck fast
or tumbled in-at all events, he failed to
get over.
"Where's your enthusiasm for General
Scott" has been the cry of his antagonists
since his nomination. 1t was in vain that
we answered, ''It is in the hearts of the
people, and will be manifest at the proper
time" Because thousands did not neglect
their business to wander off hundreds of
miles at every call of Scott meeting, they
fattered themselves that the people felt no
enthusiasm for Scott, and would not be called
forth to elect him. And the leaders did
their best, by Dragging, bullying, and offer
ing to violate the laws by betting, to make
the Wings faint and give up the contest.
At length they perceive their mistake
The quietness they mistook for apathy was
the dictate of security-of confidence
People saw no use in giving five months to
a contest for which six weeks would suf-
fee. They gave the summer TO their farms
or their business, knowing that for so easy a
lob as the election of General Scott the fall
would be ample time. And now, having
their work in shape to enjoy little respite,
they are taking hold Of the Presidential
canvass. There are no more complaints of
apathy-no more satanic grins over the paul
city of Wing meetings. From Maine to
Iowa, from Bufialoto New Orleans, the raj
" for Scott is spontaneous and UNIVERSAL
The change within fortnight can hardly be
realized except by those who are in con-
slant receipt of advices from all parts of
the country. And everywhere, as the
Scott ranks are formed, our friends are as
tonished at their strength. Here is Con-
necticut at our elbow, which the Pierce men
have hoped to carry, and where they will
still make an earnest fight, but in which they
will be beaten (if we are not grossly de-
ceived) and as they have not been Since
1910. Tennessee has been debatable, but
not Scott man in its length and breadth has
no longer doubt of it. Delaware went
against us two years ago; but it will now
give Scott a larger majority than it ever
gave to airy candidate for President. In
Maryland the Wings have been tickling
their adversaries with present of half a
dozen Old Foges, and for every one OF
them we shall add at least hundred to
SCOTS majority. And so New York has
been talked of as doubtful State, which is
sheer humbug. Unless Pennsylvania out
does all expectation, New York will give
the largest majority for Scott of any State il
the Union.
But it is not only in the naturally Whg
States that this change is manifested. Il
the present tide sweeps on, Pierce vii
hardly get fifty votes. Mississippi is {
doubtful State to-day, and will be carried fol
Scott if his friends there but realize theil
own strength, as part of them do. Illinoi:
can be carried if the wings but work there
as those of Delaware, Maryland, Michigan
&c., are now working. After the election
is over, if it be lost, every one will say
"How easily it might have been carried i
we had only known how close it was!" Ant
so of Iowa, Wisconsin, and other States
Let Scott and Pierce be fairly set before tht
whole people, and every vote called out, ant
the majority for Scott would exceed any evel
given, except to Harrison.
Friends of Gen. Scott we know whereo
we affirm when we assure you that all goes
well. We are no prophet, and cannot say
what the future has in store, but to-day tn,
prestige Of success is all Oh our side anc
every indication portcnds an overwhelming
triumph for Old Chippewa. Take hold will
us, and place his triumph beyond doubt O.
contingency.
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