Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-30
EI-GoT. Lucas ani Cen. Sea,t.

We see The Wing papers are rlorvinr over
( WHAT they suppose 10 be one Distance Ct a
8eMacrat who will support Gru Scott
/ y IhlUA ihelr glory wiIi be much diminish
I ed, when they are Informed that il is sifll
doubtful Whether EX-Gov. Lucas will vote for
Scott lie assures Us that he much nreferred
Mr. FlitnoFe's nomination, and would have
voted tor ham cheertuiIv. That he dislikes
Scott personally and politically, and it will
be with reluctance If he votes fer him at all.
EX-G7v. Lucas sympathies are with the
Wing party, Induced 5y what he considers
injustice to himself personally % the leaders
otlEe Democratic party of this State, so that
the Wings need not fattef themselves that
the personal popularity Of Gen. Scott has any
influence on Gov. Lucas vote.
Now, sir, wish 10 state thas the editor of
that paper has never been auth0e.z d bv me.
OF any other person for me, 10 make any such
statements as those combined in the above
copied article Il is tHe that have often
expressed my admiration uf tie administration
of .hr Ea5@ora, bot never have I said that
entertained personal dislike T. Gen. Scatt.
On Ihe contrary, / have ever admired his
bravery as q SoldieraEI his skill and auaiih-
cations as commander i'm the various battles
IN which he has engaged from the commence
ment az the war of 1912 down 10 tie close nf
the Mexican war. lie is a brave and true
solder. In every prominent attitude that il
has fallen 20 my Ion to observe him. | never
doubted his being pure patriot, as well as an
efficient, capable, and honest man.
Ny "SymDathits," have alwavs been with
honest men and with genuine Od fashioned
democracy. l ain not progressive Locofoco,
and tie editor ot the Reporter ought 70 know-
the difference that believe exists between
the doctrines of Democracy and those Of Io-
coiocoIsm. for sometime since / repeated 10 him
in substance the following
The advocates Of true Democracy always
act with pure and up-ight motives. ana in tho
selection Of men and the adoption of measures
they strive Tor such as are calculated to en-
hance The welfare Of the whole country and
the great mass Of the people, Honesty, faith
fuiness, and answering integrity, as well as
enlarged capacity, have ever been considered
as essentials upon the part Of their officers,
and no true Democrat should ever knowingly
support such as do not possess these qualifica-
tons. On the Contrary, LocofocGism selects
such men and advocates such measures az
III insure to the leaders he seven principles
referred to by John G. Calhoun; to wit
The five loaves and two fishes
The tried and iaithfut Democrats they dis
card unless they viii at the dictation Of King
Caucus, make party spirit and party disci-
pllue, the ne phts ultra of theig principles
standing ready at the word of party command
to advocate any and every thing 10 secure the
spoi.s Of Office. not needing the claims or fit
ness Of tried and faithful public servants
They substitute party Dlafforms f,r the con
siitntioHs, laws and established usares of their
country, aud all who viii not Sustain these
platforms are considered as unis 70. be the
the recipients Of public favors."
Trusting that my position ans views may
be tally understood, and with the warmesl
wishes for tine success Of the frieuis Of Yves
tern improvements, and fDr sujIibla protection
and encouragement to Anne lean Industry.
remain truly your
Obedieut servant
ROB'T. LUCAS.
To S. n. BALLArn.