The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-27

From the Troy Daily Wing.


to do mischief We will initiate contempora-
~ as little as possible in this respect.
In the first place, the Express denies that it in ef
feet charged Mr.. FILLMORE with conniving to peo-
pie the new Territories to extend slavery.
The EapYess's memory is remarkably short Not
ten days since it published the false statement that
Mr.. Baker. one Of the judges of New Mexico APP
pointed by MIR. Fillmore, was buying slaves to
take there, a statement pronounced false by Judge
Baker himself, but which the Express published
with comments designed 10 show that Mr.. Fill
more had "sold the Wing party" and that the APP
pointment WINS in conformity with league he had
entered into, before the death of General Taylor,
to extend slavery. But the statement concerning
Judge Baker having turned out to be false, we
leave the reader to judge to the motive that &C
tuated the Express in selling upon it in the manner
il did.
The Express proceeds to denounce Mr.. Fillmore
as unworthy of the support or confidence of Wings
because of his connection with the Compromise
measures.
Without stopping to discuss this point. we will call
attention to the declaration of the Erpvess, that it
was "frst to hoist" the name of General Scott
candidate for whom '"Me Wings Of the nation can
consistently rally" While the Compromise mea-
sures were pending in the Senate, General Scott
Secretary of War ad interim, was untiring in his
cooperation with Mr. Clay, and other original sup
porters of the measures. Among Senators, among
the people. at the head of the War Department,
on all proper occasions. General Scott was most
urgent for the Compromise. And after Con.
gress had passed those healing measures, Gem
eral Scott was conspicuous at the famous
Castle Garden meeting in commemoration Of
the event, which he addressed in some elo-
quent remarks, warmly sympathizing with it's
purposes. Now in view of these facts, how can
the Express, without total prostration Of it's own
character, without complete surrender of every
pretension to honesty, urge the position Of Mr..
Fillmore on the Compromise against his claims to
the confidence of the Wings of the country, and
that Of General Scott, u reason why he is emit
tied to il? Can will the Express state the differ
ence between Mr.. Fillmore and General Scott on
the Compromised Has the former become more Of
a Compromise supporter, and the latter the less so,
since it's adoption? If 30, what has General Scott
said or written, what has Mr.. Fillmore said or
written to change his position? Ifslavery has been
extended as the result of Mr. Fillmore's action,
wherein ia General Scott less blameworthy? We
ask the Express to produce the evidence of General
Scott's changed position; to show how it is conss
tent to oppose Mr. Fillmore on Compromise
grounds, and support General Scott on account of
his position on the same question.
1t requires no great stretch Of imagination
nor does it involve one in the charge of unchari-
tableness-to conclude that the Express ia actuated.
as most of those who sympathixe with it
this subject, by personal feelings, in which the
Wings of this State do not participate. And
here we wish, if possible, to approach to under
standing with the Express a single point 1t
seems to take it for granted that. with Mr.. Fill
more out Of the way. in this State all will be
right, and harmony once more reign among the
Wings How does it know this? Has it any
special assurance this point to convey to the
Wings Of other States, as reason for setting Mr..
Fillmore aside' Has not Mr. Fillmore friends
who may feel aggrieved, az we'll as Others? For
ourselves, we state the rule of action, past,
present and future, that regular nominees, nation
al and downwards, shall have our support.
Whether Mr.. Fillmore, General Scott, or Mr..
Webster is nominated, there will be no difference
in our action. ViH the Express say as mueh-,Diu
il put record similar declaration for itself? We
confess to interest, shared in, believe, by
very many this point. BY uniting in such
declaration only can the Wings Of this State pre-
their harmony and strength; and it is those
only who will thus unite that will be entitled to,
or receive, any consideration in out of the Ma
tional Wing Convention.
One thing more The Erprsss says it "knows"
MIR. Fillmore could not carry Erie counyi The
only time that remember Erie county
failed to give Wing majority when the edi-
tor Of the Hrprsn himself candidate, and we
think will generally be conceded that the editor
is not fit person to give an unbiased opinion on
the subject
We sincerely deprecate this discussion. We de-
sire harmony among Wings; but it is our judQ-
ment that tho accusations of the Erpress that
han oil fho
extend slavery, that he is a traitor to Wing
principles, and charges of kindred charac-
ter. so profusely INDUCED in by the Rrprns.
will not secure that object. We repeat whit
have before said, that the Wings of New
York do not partake of the feeling manifested by
the few presses that make it their special object TO
indulge in detraction towards Mr.. Fillmore. The
Wing masses Of New York-and not few also in
the opposition ranks-entertan a high respect for
him, and would support him as their cand da,e for
the patriotism and craftsmanship he has manifest
ed "a the head Of the Government We can assure
the Express that it crrs in judgment when il cup
poses Mr.. Fillmore's course relative to the Com.
promise can be urged with any success against
him in this State; and it 10 no Ices lame in iudg-
ment when it seeks to revive agitation on the sub.
ject Of slavery.
The Wing people Of New York arc disposed TO
let that rest Tor tnerc are other, and to them FAR
more important, subjects that require the attention
Of Congress and the Prcsident. Governor Hunt
in his last message, noting wisely and unerringly
the real sentiment and disposition Of all parties in
this State, referred to the questions growing out
OF our territorial acquisitions having been set
ted" and treated the Compromise as a fnslity.
Such is the popular verdict Confidence in Mr.
Fillmore cannot be 30 easily shaken and they
who seem to think that they can DO it, do not
show themselves close observers of the motives
Of the masscs. They undcrratc their integrity and
intelligence when they suppose that tho Wings Of
this State can be induced to enter into the per-
sonal objects which few politicians seeking TO
accomplish by traducing Mr.. Fillmore. Whatever
may be the objects of bis limited circle, the Wing
masses inquire only-bas Mr.. Fillmore done woll,
and is there any reason TO dstrust him in futureS
In recording their nnswer, they will survey the
whole ground, take into account the foreign and
domestic policy with which the country has
been governed. its progress TO the position OF
superiority among the nations of the earth, and
they will also weigh well the chances for inn
provements in any proposed change. The Erpr,ss
confines it's observation this subject to com.
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