Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-15
From the Baltimore Clipper
Charges Against the Candidates.

Heretofore the religious belief Of candidates
has not been made an element OF strife in the
political contest 1t was supposed that religion
was a matter between the individual and his God,
with which no one had a right to interfere, un-
less the safety or good order of society were en-
dangered by such profession. But new era
has apparently been commenced and henceforth,
we presume, candidates will be required to give
in their confession of faith before they can re-
ceive public confidence.
General Scott has been charged with being q
Catholic, and General Pierce with being in favor
of disqualifying Catholics for Office in New Hamp-
shire. Both charges are equally false. That
against General Pierce originated in the fact that
the constitution Of New Hampshire makes Cath
olcs ineligible for particular State oficesa dis
elimination odious and intolerahle--and which
Gen. Pierce endeavored to have removed.
The charge against Gen. Scott arose, we sup
| pose, from the fact, that whilst in Mexico, he
issued general order, protecting the Catholics
in their church and other property, and directing
that their religious observances should be pro-
tected The following is the order:
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 2s7
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, /
Meaico September "a, l847
/. Here, as in all Roman Catholic countries,
there are frequent religious professions in the
elevation of the Host, the viaticum, funerals, &C.
2. The interruption of such professions has
already been prohibited in orders; and, as no
civilized person will ever wontonly do any act to
hurt the religious feelings of others, it is earn
estly requested of all Protestant Americans either
to keep out of the way or to pay to the Catholic
religion and its ceremonies every descent mark
of respect and Difference. ..
g. In the case of the viaticum, visits of con-
ISOLATION to the sick and dying,) commanders Of
corps are requested, when called upon, to allow
two Roman Catholic soldiers to perform the usual
functions on such occasions.
By command Of Majcr General Scott
H. L. ScoTT, A. A. A. G.
| We hope that this mode Of warfare viii be
abandoned on both sides, and that discussion will
be confined to the principles and qualifications OF
candidates General Pierce acted right in en-
deayoring to remove the dsquahfying clause in
the constitution of his State-and General Scott
was equally correct in protecting the conquered
citizens of Mexico from insult on account of their
religion His general order, above quoted, ex-
bibts humane feeling sound judgment, and great
| discretion, and is in strict accordance with true
Christian principles. He would have tarnshed
his glory had he acted in different spirit
The prohibition alluded to- The wauton desecrator
of churches cemeteries other religious edices and fix
al law order first pubsheda at Tampo February 49, lS4
and repubshed City Of Mexico September IT. 1sI7. Gen
8. gave no other order on the subject Of religion.
asSy~ Let it be remembered however, that the
party supporting Gen. Pierce in New Hampshire
have perpetuated the unholy law. he, to hi
honor be It told, voted nth the Whigs!