The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-08-12
From the Washington Union.
Why do the Wings Quit their Party?

So much has been said in regard to the
reason why eminent wings have decided not
to support Scott, that it may be as we'll for
us to notice some of the motives which have
emanated from ''whig sources" for this con-
duct
1t was asked by Mr.. Gentry in the House,
Why Mr.. Fillmore was not nominated ?"
The answer was, "He is not available. -
The inquiry went on further. But certain
wing journals, which from their provincial
position are, it appears, not up with the
times, ask, in the simplicity of their hearts,
and in all truth and candor, "1chy Mr.. Fill
more was not available 2" owe all know
the fact, but we have not had the reasons
given" They ask, elias he vetoed bank
bill? Has he opposed the tariff? Has he
given his influential position against inter
nal improvements? Has he sought to ac-
quire new territory? Has he opposed the
desired whig protection of American manu-
facturers? In fact, has he opposed one
single, solitary part of the wing doctrine p
If he has not done this thing-if he has
kept the faith'-.ohy is he not available ?"
Well may the compromise wings make the
inquiry
1t is certainly remarkable fact that the
influences which brought Gen. Scott forward
were, from their localities and plain declara-
tions, opposed to the maintenance of the
Compromise as a bar to further agitation.
Recognising this as the paramount question
of the day, why did these men, in expressing
their hostility to the maintenance of the
Compromise, nominate Gen. Winfield Scott
These influences went into convention, and
the majority of "Scott men" from the dis
tricts where abolition is strongest voted for
General Scott and against che compromise
resolution. Comment is unnecessary.
The light in which the "whig citizens" of
this country 1--WE do not speak of the politi-
cians) view Scott's nomination is, as tri-
umph. as yet only initiative and partial, OF
the Seward influence over the Fillmore and
Webster influence. SCOTS election will con-
firm and cOnsun.nlGte the victory The pa
triotic wings, who can see no cause for the
rejection of Mr.. Fillmore or Mr.. Webster
at Baltimore, ask themselves elf Scott is
elected, what is to become of Mr.. Fillmore
|, and Mr.. Webster and their friends? Will
that opposition, which partially put them
down in convention, die with the election Of
Scott, or will it increase in power and con
troll the future policy of the wing party?"
"The election of Scott" say they, evil
, bring to the standard of Seward, Johnston
& Co, at the North, fresh allies in the shape
of the timid, who always follow the tide Of
fortune 1t will give the Seward faction
fresh confidence, and engender new hopes
t 1t will be saying to the people of the North
, The policy of Seward in the whig party il
) the road to pOwer-the policy Of Fillmore
and Webster the way to political destruc
f ton " On the other hand, they say, 81
Scott is defeated, it will be moral triumph
] of Fillmore and Webster-of the compro
] mise wings Of the North. It will be the
c defnitive condemnation by the people O
: Seward and his 'higher law 1t will dis
9 courage his friends, drive off the cautious
D and force him into separate organization
e or the abandonment of his doctrines o
e 'higher law, to sustain his party standing.
: The election of Scott, on the other hand
: will as certainly give to Seward and his doc
e trines the control of the government. Thes
e reasons are operating ina variety Of ways
8 and in both sections; and the Fillmore ant
], Webster men look forward to the nomina
/ ton of one or the other by the wing part,
= as certainty in 1855, If that infuenc
= which killed them of in convention can b
!, in return put down in the general election
! in November next. These Fillmore an
i Webster wings are correct in the idea tina
It the only earthly hope for Fillmore or Wet
# ster is in the defeat Of Scott. That will II
n susitate them and their party. It win Crus
d Seward and bis allies.
Y From every quarter this sentiment (tha
y tho future hopes Of Mr. Fillmore and Nj
Webster u ths whig party depend % u