The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1852-10-12
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could effect Il. sacrificed. Not 40 with Gen
Scott; bis position precluded him from en-.
teringinto the contests of the day. then sha-
king the Union to its centre. Hts opinions
upon those qusstionswere not Known; they
were anxiously desired aud looked for.--
Some OF his friends wto had accessto him.
expressed their confidence ia the suunslness
OF his views upon the compromise aud tug-
tive slave laws. His claims were jealous
ly urged by friends from the south aud Grou
the north. the latter of whom looked upon
him as the available candidate 10 dcfeat NJ
Fillmore and ME Webster Ia the Cunxens
lion, by which,hey would have the sanc
tiou Of the whig national convention in f,ifs
therance OF theirviews hereafter Hence
doubts arose Rs to the course General Scott
would pursue In regard ~ thofa measures
in the event Of his floE,lination aud election
Ills continued silence upon thu only qnes'
tion where his views were desired, lhom,
ever pure his monves,) augmented those
doubts, which. upon the meeting OF the
Convention rose TO distrusL The course
pu,sned by his friends in the Convention
@a. &C. calculated to do away those un.
favorable impressions.
Had General Scott, before the meeting
Of the Convention. come out with the frank
ness Of soldier, as was expected OF him.
and made known his opinions. nc would
have thrown off the incubus which oppres.
ses him he would have cleared himself
! from the noxious vapors which surrounded
him, which added to his gallant military
career from Lundy's Lane 10 Mexico. by
which he has won for himself anu his coun'
try. impefisuble aurels, lie might have re-
ceived the support Of the Union wings
throughout the country. by adopting
diiseren, cot rse he has lost that OF many
who would have given him generous
support, though not their first choice.
HIS nomination has given encouragement
10 the FRESOILERS and ABOLITION.
ISTS, and his election would complete
THEIR TRIUMPH. Tbs proceedings
of the Convention show this state uf things
The platfotni was adopted, with sixty-stx
members recording their votes against il,
whilst others who voted for IL did not con.
slider themselves boundby IL During iity
ballots for Presidential candidate. not one
Southern State voted for Gen. Scott, and
he was ultimately nominated by New
Hampshire. Vermont aud Illinois all non
slaveholding S,ates--casting sheir votes
for him. With these facts, should Gen.
Scott be elected President, with know
ledge that he will be indebted exclusively
for his nomination and election. to those
friends can any man doubt that Gen. Scott
AS highninded honorable man, will feel
bound, as far as in his power. TO admins.
ter 10 tho views and wishes Of those who
Will have placed him ia that exalted posi-.
ton
The object and delight Of the. Freesoilers
and Abolitonists, were TO break down Mr..
Webster and Mr.. Fillmore. because they
had advocated and carried into effect the
provisions OF the Compromise Law. They
united upon Gen. Scott TO accomplish that
object. Those who voted against tho
platform, still voted for Gen. Scott, and his
acceptance oft has made no change IN
their views Hence Il is clear that they
have expectations from bis election. which
may or may not be realized. Il is deeply
to be regretted, that he who has gained
for himself 30 enviabe fame by his gallant
deeds in war. and also rendered civil sefv.
ces, should now be placed in disuustfnl
position. Under the circumstances, look
upon the nomination OF Gen. Scott as un.
fortunate for himself, unfortunate for the
whig party. and, should he be elected, un.
fortunate for the country. Entertaining
these views, | should be unworthy the
generous confidence Of my friends il sup
pressed the expression OF them--athough
| am aware in doing so. subject myself
to the attack OF those who, loving party
more than principle, consider il virtue 10
denounce every man who has the iemerity
TO avow opinions contrary 10 theirs.
Political party ties. Of long standing. are
amongst the strongest which bind men to.
gether, and most difficult to be Observed
No man feels his more than do Hav.
ing received so many evidences Of conf
dences OF confidence from my political
friends, to whom am so much indebted, it
is with deep regret ] find myself compelled
TO differ with them now. Iwould greatly
have preiered remaining silent. but | have
no aiefnative--eisher to be misrepresented
or to speak out--and you well know that it
has been my habit, since first took part in
public affairs, when properly called on. to
express my opinion Of political men and
measures regardless Of consequences. All
ask is, that yon and other friends will ex.
tend to me the same charity for my opinions
that yoa have right to expect for your
own. Truly yonrs.
DANIEL JENIFER.
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lios. BEs. HAaDIn This distinguished
/ orator and uni.sirsa.. A,s.ls =. Il..I..o..,.,