The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-10
THE REPUBLIC.
From the Atlanta (GG.) Republicans, Sept. 2.
Hon. A. H. Stephens.

This gentleman addressed a crowded house at
PARIS Hall on Tuesday evening. We scarcely
know how to speak of this effort. Mr.. Stephens
seemed TO be actuated by those noble impulses Of
patriotism which have characterized hia
course; but it must be conceded by all who heard
him that he fell far below himself in the logic
by which he attempted to support his positions.
He spoke against Pierce and against Scott; but we
were unable to appreciate the reasons which he
| offered in favor of the support Of Mr.. Webster.
With all due respect we do think that Mr..
Stephens's mind has been thrown eff of its proper
balance by the exciting scenes through which he
has passed in the National Councils Indeed it is
not strange that it should be 80, when we look to
| the TACT that he, with some others, had absorbed
his whole soul in the enterprise OF new national
party, which had been suddenly crushed by the
detection OF the bastards in the Union party Of
| Georgia. But we have been unable to see, and
certainly he failed to show, why we should give aid
| and comfort to Democracy, merely because we
were betrayed by few political plotters
| During his speech we listened with great int
rest Tor bis objections to General Scot and il there
was any thing realm them we confess that We were
too obuse 10 perceive it, His first objec Ion was
that Abolitionists have supported. and now do sup
port him; and his inference from this TACT is that
hs influence was therefore lent to abotionism. III
this be true, every President we have ever had,
from George Washington to Willard Fillmore, lent
his Influence 10 abolitonism; for all have been sup
por ed by abolitionists.
| HIS next objection to General Scott was that, if
elected, his administration could not be sustained.
He said that he would either have to make his Off
GERS out OF Freesolers out Of their oppone nts
ne would have to take some from both. either OF
which would create dissatisfaction and destroy his
| administration. How this could amount to an oh.
lection We did not think he clearly made out. He
said II would be the with MIR. Pierce If elect
ed; but would not say that there was my hope OF
| electing MIR. Webster We therefore thought that
this objection amounted 10 none NJ all, Inasnucn
as ali tue support which Nc Webster could receive
in Georgia would not prevent the coming admins
tration from being unpopular.
We shall ever applaud the zeal OF Mr.. Stephens
in his efforts to sustain the rights OF the South and
Join him most heartily in his dislike Of Abolition
lists, Freesoilers, and Disunionsts and VIC only
regret that circumstances have placed him in a
position where we are compelled to believe him
wrong, and to 60 against his advice in political
matters. Whatever may be the course of this
gentleman in future, and whether we shall ever
be brought to act and think with him, or he with
U.s. upon any question in time to come, we shall
cherish the highest reg I'd for him personally
and entertain the highest respect for his political
opinions.
That Mr.. Stephens is still a good Wing and a
true friend of his country proud to believe;
and we confidently look to the time when all petty
differences will be laid aside, and the Wing party
in all its purity-purfed it lie by the adoption Of
The Compromise-shall stand forth, n renewed
vigor, the champion OF human rights, the strong
hold of American liberty.
We are not behind Mr.. Stephens in our admi-
ration of Mr.. Webster, and only regret that cir
cumstances forbid the hope Of his election to the
Presidency in the present canvass.