The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-02
From Niagara Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS, September rs, Use

NIAGARA FALLS, September rs, 1852
came here under the escort OF a heavy thunder.
cloud, and before getting comfortably quartered
the rain poured down m torrents-the wind blew a
September gale, which, added to the roar of this
mighty waterfall, MADE hubbub which is not OIL
ten heard except by the few lucky ones who have
taken up their abode ia this vicinity.
1t was here, within the sound ofthe great aract,
that WINFIELD Scorr, thirty eight years ago,
fought and won the battle of Lundy's Lane. 1t
was great achievemsnt-one that added glory to
our arms, and would of itself entitle him to be
called hero. But Chippewa, Fort George,
and Queenstown Heights are also linked with his
name in history, and have made it immortal Nor
do his countrymen forget the soldier. have seen
and conversed with men who have always been
unflinching Democrats, who declare their inten-
ton u deposit their next ballot for General Scott.
II had entertained doubt OF the certain and
triumphant election of General Scott, SO far as
Pennsylvania and New York are concerned, there
would be none now. That there is not much out
ward enthusiasm and noise is most true; but sober
and rejecting men, who think nothing of Office or
.ney S' shall .sss directly to
than forty years has we'll and faithfully served
them or one who has risen to notice as it were but
yesterday, and whose civil and military achieve
ments are 30 uncertain and disputabe. If there is
any thing good in the American heart, it is graft
tude for arduous service performed by her great
soldiers; it has been tried in the election of WASH
INeroN, JACKSON, HAnRIsoN, TAYLOR, and, we
shall soon be able to add, of ScoTT.
The late nominations at Syracuse by the Wing
Convention have given the most complete salts
faction throughout the entire State. The State ia
Wing beyond question. Some of the leading
Democrats feel and admit this. Ohio they say
10 now to be the battle ground. At first New York
Pennsylvania, and Ohio were all included as the
battle ground. Already the Locofoco party in the
Keystone State have struck their flag before the
advance of the great Wing army-and now New
York is shaking. The leaders of the Democracy
are alarmed. Their personal abuse of Scott has
helped him amazingly among their own honest
masses. Thousands who have heretofore voted the
Democratic ticket will not do so now, when that
vote is given directly in commentator of the sys-
tenn of intolerance practiced by New Hampshire
Democracy. No man interested in the improve
ment of rivers and harbors will vote for Pierce
The publication of General Pierce's letter denying
the utterance by himself Of the Freesoil speech
at New Boston, has alienated thousands from his
party They seem to loathe his course on that
subject They will vote for Hale.
The Cass men in this State Il don't mean Office.
seekers) are also cold toward Pierce, and many OF
them will slyy vote for the man who has so often
led his countrymen to glory upon the Canada from
tier. They keenly feel the Disgrace which attaches
to their party for throwing by such men as Cass,
Buchanan and Marcy, for one whose history is 80
questionable. No WHO NEED FOR MOMENT TO
DESPAIR. A.