The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-14

Whig-supposs he should support Democratic
candidate for the Presidency, in the hope 'of shar
ing the plumber OF the naton'-would this make the
candidate unworthy the support of southern men?
This same man was guilty OF the following afro
cious declaration. speaking Of the Fugitive bill:
"'But when we consider the country and the age,
] ask, fearlessly, what act Of shame-what ordi-
nance of monarcb--what law can compare in afro
city with this enactment OF an American Con-
grcss!"
..Hnto the immortal catalogue Of national crimes
this has now pussed, drawing with it, by an mex
orable necessity, its authors also, and chiefly him
who, as President of the United States, set his
name - the bill, and breathcd into 1t that final
breath without which it would have no life. Other
Presidents may be forgotten, but the name sign.
ed to the Fugitive bill can never be forgotten
There depths Of infamy as there are heights OF
fame regret to say what must but truth com hna
b rn; better far for his memory, and Tor the good
name of his children, had he never been Prcsi-
dentp
"Sbou.d such man, the foul reviIer of Mr.. Fill
more, the opponent Of eneral Scott the malignant
defamer of Mr.. .Wchster--should he support the no
mnee Of the Democratic Convention, will the De-
mocratic party for that reason abandon their no.
mnee?
81 trust such men will be excluded from both
Democratic and Whig Conventions. His abuse ia
praise Of the great men he reviles.
''Let US see how this rule, applied to General
Scott, will work in other instances. Governor
Seward-whose name ia used in certain parts OF
the southern country to frighten blockheads and
babies Governor Seward, it ia generally under
stood is hostile to Mr.. Fillmorc's Administration.
II Mr.. Fillmore should be nominated by National
whig Convention, North Carolina delegates, obey
ing the wishes of her people, voting for him, and
Governor Seward, from dislike to other candi-
dates, or for any other reason, should support Mr.
Filmores nomination, will the sensible people oil
the good old North State forthwith oppose Mr.
Fillmore?
cit would be an insult to her people to suppose
80. Again: II the Democratic Freesoiers succeed
in their wish, and nominate General Butler, OF
Kentucky, will the Southern Democracy oppose
him because of their support! They are not quite
soft enough for that No Southern Wing who
knows that truly honorable gentleman and most
gallant soldier as do, could patiently hear him
accused OF being unworthy of southern support,
because Democratic Abolitionists, 'desirous Of
sharing the plunder of the nation had deter
mined to vote for him notwithstanding his advo
cacy Of the Compromise measures.
"Let US imagine that candidate for the Presi-
dency had procured the services Of friend to pre-
pare biographical sketch Of such candidate !;
that the sad candidate corrected with his own
hands the proof Of his friends sketch, Of
Of them; and that in q short time afterwards
the biographer, who was on intimate terms With
the candidate had, for fear Of certain accusations,
departed Inysteriously from all his usual haunts.
and suddenly left his country for his country's
good would this conduct OF the biographer, eepe-
ciaily If he was under abolition influences, cause
the candidates. party to disown him? And why
not according to the rule by which some are dig
posed to try General Scottl
Take another instance. Let us imagine rap
idly rising anti 'old fogy,' young blood. young
America candidate, who did not dodge the Fogi-
tive Slave bill, who defended it at home most pa
trioticaliy in the midst Of Freesoilers, in q nom
slaveholding State; let US imagine such an one "a
northern man with southern prlnCiples'-onc hun
lred and fifty of them, If you please-a non-slave-
holding STAKEHOLDER nominated ns President, with
a southern STAKEHOLDER as Vice President, noni-
mated by tho Baltimore Convention, known and
&C cknowiedged advocates of the Compromise
measures, but supported by such men as Hallett,
Rantoul Sumner. Cleveland, Preston King, ct id
oans genus-will Southern Democracy vote against
such Compromise men, because ol these abolition
influences and the horrid atmosphere they would
make around any candidate Not until green
cheese is had from the moon. And main tain that
the Southern Democracy could with propriety sup
port their nominee, provided they were, az have
supposed, known friends OF the Compromise mea-
sures; not guilty Of having lodged any OF them TO
conciliate abolition voice, and not nominated by
Abohtonists.
"But will close, having written more than
intended. My apology lie, it may be better to pub
lish this than 10 consume valuable time In the
House Of Representatives; and thatI could not con-
sent my name should be used even uuintentionally
to do injustice to great and good man, whose re-
putaton is part Of the most valuable property oil
our nation; and though the election of Mr.. Fillmore
would be 10 my constituents and myself more ac
ceptsblc than that Of any other man in this coun
ty;' yet should General Scott, or any other man
10 effect the passage of the Compromise measures,
and no is well known to be individually entitled
to the support Of all Compromise men, should such
man be nominated, IL will not be TOO late for the
country to do him justice, or for me to give him
cordial, wbole-s souled, enthusiastic support; and
should the Democratic Convention that 10 to Assem-
bic at Baltimore allow such Aboitionists a. have
referred TO, TO fraternze with them. TO guide and
direct their counsels, and aid in their nominations,
in the hope Of getting the 'plunder Of the nation
the good people represent will prepare for them
such hot, 'hssty plate of soup as thrown
in the faces Of British or Mexican cDemies-
"EDw. sTANLY."
Yet our party, which has heretofore thought
that acts more to be regarded than words,
that bids for nomination were not to be made, and
that pledges prcsupposed the idea that mans
life not record upon which others could
look and trust, our party now, or those attached
10 1t, say that he has done wrong in not proclaim
ing upon the bouse-top the part he took. Why,
air, II be had proclaimed, II would have savored
Of cgotsm, and IL would have done more TO de-
stroy and break down his high and noble character
than all his critical friends and enemies will ever
be able to do. II would have been proosma-
ton upon his part that he was candidate for the
Presidency which he is not; that he was bidding
for nomina alton, and that he was procIaiming his
acts TO the South to steal upon their feelings and
ortort from them their support by the acts of the
willy politicians, and not by the acts and deeds Of
the statesman and patriot His acts on that occa-
sion, and for the last forty odd years. arc before
the Union Read them; II they prove him wor.
thy, trust him; il unworthy, sacrifice him; trust
not in mere promises for the strct performance OF
which there is guarantee, and 10 compel the
performance of which there ~ no coercive power.
We are advised to trust not the promises OF
princes. ! cay trust not the promises OF poiti.
cian ms made upon the of nm election; but rather
look TO their life; let that testify OF them. Tho
attitude in which these gentlemen would place
General Scott, he ought not, and ] hope never
will, occupy and no one who may or ought 10 be
advanced to the Presidential chair will place him
self in such cringing, begging, and time serv-
ing attitude in candidates Tor offices OF lees dgni
ty such things may be overlooked; but not in those
worthy to be the chiefs of this great and growing
Republic. II, in looking back at the long history
Of Scoti's hfe-and IL has been both long and
eveptful--tbe American people cannot see enough
done by him to prove the fact Of h,s patriotism TO
prove the fact that he cannot Re ssctiouafst all
the declarations ne his friends could make from
now to eternity could not merit their confidence.
General Scott capable of feeling scctiopslly
General Scot, capable Of prgetting his duty to this
great and glorious Republic, to build up which 10
s present high and Justly elevated position he bss
done more than any living man! II 10 absurd.
"Tell IL not in Gath; proclaim IL not the streets
of Ascslon." Yet, cir, this 10 the impression at
tempted to be given to the public in relation 70 that
mana man who has worn himself out in the ser
vice of bis country. Forty. odd long ycsrs bss he