The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-15
From the Cafforaugus IN. W Wing and Union.
The Preside ncv-DalaieI Webster.

TIC ErcbaoenCy-4SAsoA vse"sseHs
For months past we have deemed the nomination
Of MiLLAsp FILL MoRx for the Presidency one OF
the lorerunners Of success. We have thought
the wisdom and patriotism which areso admirably
blended In his admins. ration ot the Government.
would in the end commend themselves to the uiass
Of the American people. We have hoped that the
spirit of wild fanaiicism, which year and half
ago entered into aud controlled the political actions
Of portion Of the Wing party at the North, would
be succeeded by calm and dispassonate disc ussion
and Willingness to acquiesce in the measures and
policy Of his Administration. In this We have been
mistaken. The discussions, which for six weeks
past have been carried on among political men and
political papers have convinced Us thatthe same bit
ter feelings and treasured upagainst
Mr.. Fillmore and his Administration, as those
which signalizcd his accession to the Presidency,
aud which met him at the very threshold Of the
Executive mansion. Upon every and all occasion
we have not failed to rebukc and denouncc such
manifes ations ON the part Of Wing papers and
dcmagogues who claim to be recognised as Whigs.
We believe. sincerely and truly, that the men who
now prophecy "masterly inactivity" an EARNED
neutrality" entire indifference as to the re-
suit, should Mr.. Fillmore be the candidate of the
Wing party, are prepared, nay determined, that
these predictions shall be fulfilled and verified.
"They intend (and we quote from one Of these
prophetic spirits) TO kill him as dead as julius
Caesar, by staying at home!"
It ID not our purpose now to discuss the loyalty
disoyalty OF hese 'disinierested patiots" 1t 10
sufficient for purpose that this state Of things
really exists in the Wing party at the North; and
upon the assumption that all true Wings desire the
success of the party-that they regard the perma
ncnt establishment of the principles and measures
Of their party as of paramount importance and
consideration to the vindication of any man set
Of men--we believe the nomination Of Mr.. Fill
more, at this time, unwise and impolitc. Still,
should he be the candidate of National Conven-
ton, we hope need not say he will receive
our cordial, undivided, jealous, and hearty sup
port.
Who, then, il the man? Upon the superstition
that the Wing party can elect the candidate fairly
nominated by the National Convention, the first
question is, who ought to be nominated? What
member of the great Wing party is best calculated
to unite the masses with certainty Of success?
We answer, DANIEL WEBsTER, of Massachusetts.
The reasons for this preference we now propose
briefly to assign.
The state of the world ia peculiar and interest
ing Over the whole of continental Europe des-
potism reigns, and every attempt Of the people OF
these countries to establish free, representative
erty has been crushed by military power. "The
only hope of enslavcd millions in Europe beams
from tho example Of tho great Republic of the
| world-that Republic is therefore hateful TO ty-
rants. They would, if they could, cripple and
destroy il; for it is a constant induccment held
out to their subjects to rise up and afsert their
rights, and, consequently, to rebel against those
who assume to be their masters" At such a
time it is more important and more necessary
than it ever before that somc man be placed
in the Executive chair who thoroughly under
stands rights Of the great nations Of the
earth, and who will certainly and effectively
maintain them--one who knows our duties, and
will assuredly perform them, without fear favor.
Such man s Daniel Webster, and such every
civilized government on the face of the globe
knows hun to be. The Secretary Of State who
asserted and established the doctrine that the
American flag should protect every man who sailed
under it-who twice cxtorted apology from
the British nation, and who pronounced in match
lcss words the policy and principles of America
towards all nations, and particularly towards the
| Austrian government, ia known, respected, and
feared by every country with whom the United
States have diplomatic relations. 1t may be said
without fear of contradiction, that Mr.. Webster
has done more than any man living to give digni-
i
course. Tyranny and despotsm have received
n-cn him the sterncst rebukes. lie has extorted
the tribute Of prai.c from his enemies in this
spcct, and stands at this moment before the world
ne the greatest Of American diplomatists.
Mr.. Webster has done more to vindicste and
illustrate Wing principles and policy, and render
such principles and policy permanent and impreg-
nable, than any other man in the Union. He has
always upheld and supported with all the power Of
his mighty intellect Wing nominations, Wing
measures, and Wing men. Who can forget his
displays Of eoqucnce in support Of Mr.. Clay when
that great man was the candidate of the party in
1892; Of General Harrison 1910; Of Mr.. Clay
again in ls4i, and of General Taylor in ls4s'
But Why set forth his worth, his patriotism, his
devotion, his claims for,berS Daniel Wcbster's
name and fame has become the name and fame Of
the nation, his honor and his greatness belongs 10
the American people. and 1t will be many years
they cease TO be proud OF so great man and truc-
hearted countryman. His achievements in cabi-
nets in council in Senatcs, will be the pride and
boast Of American citizens long after he has "bccn
gathered TO his fathers" and the man who would
tarnish his name by Islander abuse, would blot a
star from the armament Of our national glory. We
say that to no living man is the country, the whole
country, more indebted for its prosperity and its
glory than to Mr.. Webster. Il is due to his great
ness-it is due TO his public services-it is due to
every sentiment OF gratitude, that he should
be nominated, and elected TO the highest Office in
the gin Of a free people" To say he would not be
popular is an insult to common sense. great and
patriotic man, whose eminent public services a.
familiar rs household words, must be popular. We
believe him to be the most popular Of living Anne
rcans-wc know him to be the most distinguished
at home md abroad; and VIC have the fullest conf
dencc that no event could be SO useful and honora.
bic TO the country hs election to the Presidency
From Southern California.
Tho intelligence from San Diego is to about the
| 9th OF March.
Major Hciptzelmans command arrived ut the
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