The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-18
From tie Dinknk IN " Journal, March II.

From tie Dlnkbk (N. ~ Journal, March II.
The Webster Meeting and the Presidency.
The address and the resolutions adopted at the
Webster demonstration meeting in New York, on
Friday last, be read in our paper day. It's
needless for US to add here that 4 is a well written
document, and presents in clear, firm, though
mild manner, Mr.. WEBsTER's claim to the Presi
dency. The meeting, in number and enthusiasm,
was all that any nspirant to the Presidential chair
could wish; and it must be not only gratifying TO
the able Statesman and true patriot whose political
Advancement IL was called TO promote, but also TO
the Whigs Of the Union, TO witness a willingness
expressed 10 abide their decision in National Con-
vention Thus, Mr.. Webster is placed before the
country as n prominent candidate at the National
Convention, by large body Of Whies, represent
ing the Wing intcreF; Of two Of op large CONNER
cial citcs-Boston and New YORK; and in looking
at the positions Of General scOTT and Mr.. Fiji.
MORE we sec that the former has been recommend
cd for like position by the Wings Of several Of the
states, two Of which, (each counting large cleo
toral vote,) Pennsylvania and Ohio, may be
sidered as doubtful Wing States; and that the lat
ter gentleman is named by about the sanc number
OF States, the electoral votes Of all Of which the
whigs can confidently claim.
We have no desire TO say any thing which will
tend 10 weaken the strength Of either Of the three
wing candidates (all having been named by pub
lie meetings, they may with proprcty be consid-
cred rs caudidaics) before a National Convention,
as we shalt heartily support either IL nominated
While W. thus feel, We confess our misgivings as
% their comparative strength after nomination;
and hence ou- preference ]. in favor only OF the
man that can be elected. What The Wings most
,panf is the election Of their Who the man 10
that can be elected we are willing to leave TO the
convention 20 cay believing that this is the lead
ing question on which the delegates will he called
upon to decide and that they will decide it ac
cordng to known principles Of politi,a strength
As between Mr. Webster and MIR. Fillmore, the
question Of strength must be the only ono ON which
Wbgs can possibly be called upon to decide. or this
there can be no doubt. The position Of General
Scott is not quito clear but, however weak the
distinction may be, il will undoubtedly be con-
tended for in n more extended sense in convcn.
ton. On the strVlc question of strength, then, we
arc free 20 admit that the acts Of the Whig'
throughout the Union f.r the last few weeks, have
removed all doubts which VT may have bad. w
can no longer look upon the nora,.7ation Of General
Scott The best baf be made 10 1,pre The success
of he Wigs. This Of course leads to n discussion
Of the relative strength Of Mcssrs. Webster and
Fillmore Both have recently received warm tea
able statesmen, accompanied with strong express
sions Of confidence in their strength apd popularity
with The people The one az before remarked pre-.
scented by large commercial interest in the cities OF
Boston and New York; TIE other by several States,
among which VIC find Kentucky, Tennessee, Lou.
isiana, North Carolina, Iowa, Maryland, and Yir.
einia. Against these, il is said, by some Of the
Wing press of this State that Mr.. Fillmore ia
not the sure man, because hc cannot carry his own
State. Without stopping to inquire into the just
ness or truthiulness Of such n statement we arc
content with the position that, if he cannot, ~o
know Of no Wing who can; and with this State VIC
consider bis chances TO day for election, If nom
mated, ss for in advance of what they were two
months ago, il not in advance of Mr.. wcbsicr's
The changes Of tho next two months, we doubt not
will relieve the convention Of much trouble and re.
sponsbity in making selection. Whatever
they may be, VIC shall abide. We ask only for n
s!scision from the people, and their chosen leader
IN the approaching contest will meet with hearty
welcome in our columns. We ask but tor the faith
fu carrying DOT of this by the wings OF tho
state 10 ensure the electoral vote Of the great En-
Pire State 10 the Wings.