Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Which d. you Choose2-This question is verv
soon to be practically answered by the people of
the United States. They are very soon, to de-
eide upon whom shall fall the power of exercis-
ing the Government of this nation for the COM
ing four years. They are soon to select the
measures and dictate the policy that the coun-
try must porpose, and by which it will either
rise or fall The question becomes, then, one
of immense importance. The present well-be-
ing of twenty-five millions of human beings,
and the future destiny of other millions yet un-
born, may hang upon it. 1t becomes every one
to whom the question is asked to give it a seri-.
GUS calm and thou ghtful consideration.
The arrangements of party nominations and
the existing customs of our country have mar
rowed down this choice to two men-Winheld
Scott and Franklin Pierce One of these two
men will be chosen President Of the United
States Whoever, therefore, casts vote for
any third candidate, filings away that vote, and
shows an utter indifference to the actual prosper
ity and wel-being of his country. Were there
asy hope, even the slightest, of electing any 9TH
er candidate; the duty would be different; but
where it is a matter of certainty that the choice
must be made between two-must we say, so
far as the real, practical results are concerned
duty requires decision.
parties presented to us. Something beyond the
mere support of our party or the qualification of
our selfish or partisan feelings should guide us
in this decision In order then to a right, cor
rect disp1ssioaate Judgment on this subject, let
as inquire
Wki.h of the t,co candidates has displayed
TIE greolcsf o6lHies? In answering this cues
ton, we ought 10 reflect upon the importance Of
the trust to be committed to the men. A man
of ordinary abilities, of inferior intellectual pow
ers, or of limited capabilities of Judging, is not
the man for such exalted and responsible post.
Let us look then at the two men in contrast. In
what ever situation Winfield Scott has been pla
ced, he has exhibited precisely the abilities nee
tcssarv for the cxigencies of that situation. He
has been in the most dangerous and difficult po-
sitions and has always done precisely the thing
necessary to produce success. Whether it has
been on the battlefield, in the acquisitions of
conquest. or in the defence of our soil, in the
management Of intricate and perpleXing nego-
tations, in the preservation Of peace, Gen. Scott
has been uniformly successful. His talents and
abilities have tkGS been placed beyond dispute.
Can the same thing be said of Franklin Pierce?
If he has ever accomplished any thing for the
good Of the nation, or manifested his abilities
by the results OF his actions, his adherents will
IL.
where?
Which Of the candidates has had the largest
-erpTisace1 Experience is of great importance
IN the management of men. 1t gives lis the
knowledge of human nature, without which the
most tranScendent genius but strikes in the dark.
Winfield Scott has the effect on his mind which
the experience of forty years service in the va
rious duties which his country has called upon
him to perform, has given him, to assist him in
the mana cement of our national affairs Where
is Franklin Pierce's experience of all that the
country requires and the condition of the world
demands?
Which Of the cqndidafes has been placed IN
tie r,ozf tryiag gjyuutioas2 Here is another
question to assist in gaining the doubtful. Look
ut the difficult situations in which Scott has been
placed and view the prudence, moderation, and
discretion he has exhibited amid their difficult
ties and the skill and energy with which he has
surmounted them. Witness him in restraining
the ezaspeTations Of our citizens on the Cana
dian Frontier, in cooling the passions of the
Maine Legislature, in preventing by his mOder-
alton and forbearance. the outbreak of the
charleston nullifers. But decidedly the most
difficult situation in which Scott was ever placed
was in entering the Mexican nation with but a
small force, with enemies on every side fighting
for their homes, while his Government, wishing
to ruin the individual neglected or refused to
supply him with the necessary achievements.
Here was a difficulty indeed; but did Scott sue,
comb to it, or rliEt under It's pressure? By no:
means He pcrsevered until he conquered a.
peace. Can the same abilities that would per-t
SEVERN ~ leaI to such results under difficulties
be found in Franklin Pierce?
Whjch cf Tie cGndidates has exhibited rec
Sarrce? cqraJt9 emergency Ia rcAic2t he has beeRs
yaceG3 On this topic there can be no cOmpa,
ison between the two men. Scott has grappled
with every occasion where difficulty presented
itself feeling that he had resources within him
se!fegual to the emergency. Pierce has given up
10 difficulties, felt that there a hon in the
wav, and Welded to inactivity. When in the
Senate cf the United States he a0r2ntly resigned
his post the difficulties in the poiliJ; horl@9nS
thickcniug around him. He never had sufi-S
cient confidence IN his own resources to accepts
of the various appointments rendered to him, Z
and he YVES. wise in so doing, for he probably
knew himself better than his friends did. Hej
refused to be district attorney of New HamL-.
shire, TO accept a place in Mr.. Folks cabinet, !
TO be sent again to Tie United States Senate
His good cenious f0r5ook him when the appoint
ment Of brigadier general was offered to him. Z
He accepted it without any reflection on his
want of resources for that eXigency. His friends
are welcome to ell the glory they can create for
him out Of his military exploits in Mexico.
lyhi~I e he tJro candidates el1ertniRS the
most cn3qrg,9 and literal cie5cs Of national pol
icg2 Scott IS in favor of river and harbor i'm
provemont, Pierce IS opposed to it. Scott is
wiling that the United States should assist in f
building roads 10 connect the extremities of our
nation together. Pierce is opposed to it. Scott
is in favor Of the encouragement of American
f.dastry and ingenuity by the protection ofhome
-Ianufactures. Pierce is opposed to it. Scott
is infdvor Of giving our own work to our own
citizens. Pierce prefers to assist British labor,
and is recommended by the English papers as
being the best candidate Of the British interests.
Can there be, then, any hesitation in making
the selection? Freemen of Connecticut to you
is the question asked which do you choose?-s.
Hartford (C0an.,l Coara't &
Gen. Woors Opinion Of GEN. ScoH.-Wes
commend the following extract from General {
Woods speech at Louisville, to the careful pc
rusal Of our Democratic friends. The gallant
General, although a democrat, knows SCOTS
services to the country, and does not hesitate to
do him justice: s
Permit me to return You my very warmest
thanks for the kind reception you have extended 5
to me since / entered your State. / am not
vain enough to believe that these loud cheers S
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