The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-10

party from which the least portion Of the debris i
taken.
But until the whig party is firmly in the Geld
with it's candidates and its platform, it 10 unneces
sary to speculate the probable position attitude
or consequences Of the anti slavery factions. With
this view, therefore, every mind of intelligence,
among the Wigs, and many Of those among the
democrats, will be directed to the movements and
proceedings of the whig convention, to be held next
week in Baltimore. Hitherto, among the three
candidates talked Of by the wbg journals and vhig
state smen, in connection with the Presidency, the
names most prominent have been Mr. Fillmore, Mr.
Webster, and General Scott. OF these three names
it has generally been believed that General Scots
chances Of superior to either Of the
Others. and that he would receive a majority of
votes in the convention, principally from the North
ern and free soil States On the other hand, Mr.
Flmore's chances exist in the South; and during
the last few months these chances have undoubt-
eddy been materially benefited by the condition of
things throughout the country and especially by
tho Importance given in the South to the necessity
OF adopting principles favorable to the fnality Of
the Compromise. In the contest for the whig can
didstes, during the holding of the Philadelphia
convention in lS4S, General Taylsr, who vas
uItllnatciy SUCCESSFUL, received large Illnesses
Of votes unfortunately from all sections Of the
countly-from the south, North, ana West.
His election was characterized by similar division
aggregation of strength, accommodating from dife-
rent sections of the Union. But the approaching
contest for the wing nomination is altogether dife
rent from the one in which General Taylor was tri-
umphans. Unfortunately for General SCOTS chances
Of ultimate success he has voluntarily placed him
self in position which, while it uulatcs in his
| favor the great Of the whig delegates and
voters from the free States entirely excludes any
support assistance from the Southern slave
Suites. On the contrary. Mr.. Fillmore, from the
of his administration, aud the necessities Of
the case, has received the almost united aid Of the
South and probably will receive the great bulk Of
their votes, IN the approaching conventions rs cam
ddate. Yet il is doubtful whether either Genera
Scott or Mr. Fillmore can be nominated If neither
Of them be nominated on the first ballot after the
organization of the convention, their chances may
be considered very nearly over and terminated
II viii lie acknowledged, also, that during the last
few weeks, and particularly since the democratic
nominations have been announced, Gen. SCOTS
4 chances OF receiving the whig nomination, aud even
Of his being elected should he receive il, have been
declining almcss every day and every hour There
! viii lie great trouble III. the whig convention, not
/ somuch, perhaps about candidate as about plat
! I, u; but what particular direction the excitement
and trouble may take, it is difficult yet determine
| have the example Of the democratic convention
| before US and we may anticipate az least as many
distractions in the attainment Of results, and par
culary in respect to platform, IN the uhig con-
ventiou. as those which we have seen in the demo-
cratic CONVENTION
According to all appearances, and looking over
the whole field Of operations with perfect candor and
inn artiality, must say that the chances both of
| Fillmore ard Of Scott have been declining, in coase-
qence Of the rreconcilaple hootiye CT the different
factions and supporters Of each toward his opponent
] But while the chances Of these two statesmen
nre going down, the chances OF Daniel Web.
| ster. some other person, seem to be rising
Nth more inconceivabe rapdity tkan any one
had ever anticipated If Gen. Scott should be
nominated without PLATFORM there seems 10 be no
reason to Doubt that the whole Southern States in
ole body, would unite in favor Of the democratic
candidate. General Pierce, and that the chances Of
| the democrats wsud be thereby heightened and in
creased in acquiring sufficient votes to complete It's
| triumph fMr. Fillmore should be nominated, he
I may more successfully contest the South with Gen.
4 Pierce: but it is doubtful whether he would have
,he same chances Pierce to curry New York,
| Pennsylvania or Ohio. The violence Of the Seward
faction in these States is strong to render the
chances Mr. Fillmore utterly hopeless. But should
Mr.. Webster be the candidate Of tho whig conver-
ton. although be was supposed to have been
hitherto unpopular with the yet the singular
fact Of two New Hampshire men being put forward
by this great country, rival candidates for the Pre-
sdency would almost reduce them to parity ofpopu
lary ofs,rengh, ofpower and Of chances before the
whole country. With such candidates, the wings
would be under no difficulty in constructing their
platform, because the recent political and public
career Of Mr.. Webster on the Compromise question,
furnishes in his own history sufficient materials to
create confidence in the South that he is quite
right on that important point policy.
1t is, therefore. matter of certainty that the diff
icuties in the wing ranks. both between principles
and between men-on the score Of candidates aud in
the matter of patform-are increasing with force
and momentum which may demolish both Fillmore
and Scott in that body. and give an unexpected
| chance TO MIR. Webster Of being the nominee, Even
if be should be ont Of the question: there would be
chance Of taking up some third man, who has
strong points Of repulson to the different sections Of
the country, and who may, under another standard,
more equalize the great fight between the whig and
democratic parties for the next Presidency
TnE EyENIEo Posr AND TIN DEMOCRATIC
PLATFo iM-The anti-slavery philosophers of the
Post have objection TO General Pierce, but think
the platform which he is placed is a very trun-
pely concern. and constructed Of proper timber
or joists. The imputation that the creed Of the
convention, as reported by the committee,
not approved by the votes Of majority, is
miserable deluson. and falschood on Its face Tho
report OF the proceedings Of the convention in tie
columns Of the same Journal, testes 10 tho sity Of
its editorial opinions The objurgatons Of the Pos
politicians may be considered the discomfort Of
the unhappy Marcy faction, which ras very pro-
p,ry, by the influence Of Mr.. Dickinson, kicked
out Of the cony ention, and consigned to oblivion
and forgetfulness. Mercy has got his last patch