Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-08-18
TWO CLERGYMEN AT POINTS.

tempt of nearly four columns, written by the Rev.
Peter Doub of this City, to vndicate Gen. Scott
and the Wing platform. The communication ap-
pears to have been hastily prepared by the author,
and processes to be review of article copied
short time since into this paper from one of our
Southern exchanges. We have no wish to be I'M
derstood sanctionng the propriety of DIR. Pierce
or any other Minister of the Gospel entering the
arena of political strife, either to assa to defend
and we cannot but think our reverend friend of
this City has been betrayed into an excitement not
altogether blameless and therefore, itmay be, into
numerous and extravagances; and in this re-
spect DR.. Pierce undoubtedly has the advantage of
his antagonist. Both of these gentlemen are Cler-
gymen of the same denomination appear to
have been heretofore decided Wings; and as the
split between them now is in relation to General
SCOTS Sewardism and the Wing platform, perhaps
the strictest prudence would justify general non
Intervention between them. But inasmuch as a
thorough examination of the subject has convinced
us that DR.. Pierce was well warranted in asserting
his belief that Gen. Scott was the favorte and nom
inee of the Seward Wing party" that the meas
ured manner in which he aludes to the great South
ern principles as provided for in the Wing platform
is too suspicious and that there is too much
evidence of catering; and inasmuch as, of course,
we are equally convinced that Mr.. Doub is in error
upon these important political matters, we beg the
liberty of submitting few remarks
Judging from Mr.. Doub's article, his principal
misfortune seems to be that he has read only one
side of the question or if both, that he has with
held his conviction of the facts stated by the oppo
nents of Gen. Scott, Wing and Democratic, whilst
at the time he has yielded his assent too read
i lily to the electioneering statements of partizan
Wing papers and politicians. For aught we know
DR.. Pierce may be in the predicament; but
either one of these must be admitted on all
hands to be exceptionable and illjudged in any
person ambitious Of becoming aOe1-intornaed and
distinguished politician. Be this as it may, how
ever Mr.. Doub has undoubtedly been imposed up
on in some way, and has published opinions and
conclusions altogether unwarranted by the facts.
His purposes are no doubt entirely honest, as his
language is generally respectful but that he deep
y feels his subject-that he is strongly inspired by
his theme, and that he would impress his readers
with the same zeal with which he is himself en-
kindled, is evident from the general tone of his
communication and from the rather boastful as
sumption to himself of the name of an odd Wash
ingtonian Wing" This same zeal is also somewhat
conspcuously displayed by the unusual quantity of
italics and SMALL CAPITALS in which he has cho-
sen to convey his ideas-for example:
"There is no act of his life of public character
that can be construed as in the least degree SuSpl
cious'', or that can give the smallest ground for
charge of intending 1ohat he did not say. All his
public acts, as GENERAL and as DrPLoMATIsT dem
onstrate his UrEXcEPTIoNABIE INTEGRITY.' X
" Now any man with mind believe that
Sewardisn could have been ANA gamated with this
platform, with this array OF Stronger ard inau-
entail sections of wings against that HEREsT. This
platform was adapted by an overwhelming ma ority
of the C0nrenfiOn," &c. " 1t appears full
ly from these declarations Of Gen. Scottthat he was
not under the influence control of Seward his
party. His conduct in this respect was, and ever
must be, unercepionabke. The declarations in this
last quotation to whom made does not appear bear
upon their face every feature of truth and INDEPEN-
DENCE."
Mr.. Doub appears to be persuaded that the can
didate of his party was "wholesouled on the
Compromise measures " before lis nomination, as he
is thought by to be since. AS evidence of this
fact, and that he not under Stewards
influence, he refers to Gen. SCOTS speech at Castle
Garden, February 25, 185o-in which speech, if
Mr. Doub will take the trouble to read it, Though
was CdlISu vi IilO
ures,) he will find Gen. Scott did not mention the
word Compromise" Mr.. Doub also refers to
number of other proofs such, for instance, some
remarks by Gov. Cleaveland-a steamboat CONVEX
sation of Gov. Quitman-also a conversation said
to have taken place between Gen. Scott and the
delegation. These, with Gen. SCOTS
letter of acceptance, the only proofs offered
even limited at by the reverend gentleman; and
now, what do they amount to-? What are they
worth in opposition to the strong array of testmo
ny in the possession of the whole people of the
country? We propose at present to remind our
readers, Mr.. Doub included, of few facts touch
ing Gen. SCOTS position before has nomination
aud we shall, perhaps, hereafter notice in connec-
ion with this matter, the position he has since oc-
,upied. And what are those facts?
1. Mr.. Fillmore, before the nomination of Gen.
Scott, almost unanimously the choice of the
Southern Wings.
2. In New York, says the Day Book, Wing
ournal, "there had been bitter contest between !
he Fillmore men, styled Silver Greys," and the
Seward men, styled "Wooley Heads" in which
he latter trumphed, and sent keir representatives.
% Baltimore. So far, they had succeeded in this
State; they had aboltionized the Wing party in {
his State, but not in the United States In Penn