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

MIR. Fillmore I'm North Carolina.
Mr.. FILLMORE is beyond all question the first
choice of the Wings Of North Carolina for Presi-
dent. This preference in his favor is universal for
in all the papers that have thus far reached us and
in all the meetings held in the different counties
for several months past. no other name il men,
toned in conncxon with this high Office save his
Numerous resolutions are passed, but the need of
praise they bestow is offered to his distinguished
merit alone. He is likewise the first choice of the
party, we believe, in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ala
bama, and other Southern States. This unanimity
of sentiment in the public mind is the just reward
of faithful service, and is the necessary consequence
of a discharge of high political duties Mr.. FILL
MORE has proved himself fit for the digni6ed posi-
ton he 80 admirably occupies. In proof Of this,
we do not care to advance the opinions Of his ad-
mirers and friends, but willing that the
test should be determined by the voluntary evil
dence of his political foes. This is the more
valuable because it is apparent that merit of an
exalted character alone could exort these free we'll
offerings from individuals opposed in political
principle. We find. on looking back over Mr..
FnLMoRE's career, that he has always been equal
to every position. 10 mind of high order,
he unites GOODNESS, judgment and frmness. No
amount of labor exhausts him, no difficulties appeal
him. He is ever the same, in the sunshine or
on executing the decrees sanctioned alike by his
own Judgment and the necessities of the hour.
Certes never did officer assume the reins of power
at more critical period than he. We all re-
member the gloom which settled over the coun-
try when the President hero of Buena Vista closed
his eyes in death in the White House. We
seemed to be upon the verge Of civil war; the
public mind intensely excited we were
in the midst of sectional strife which
seemed almost destined to shipwreck the coun-
try. Yet how soon after FILLMoRE's accession
to the Presidency. were those angry Dimensions
stilled. and the mad driven back to their
original smoothness. Again, how eminently
ional has been the foreign policy of his Admins
tration Content with the teachings Of Washington.
be has not been led asray by foreign domestic
phistry He has steered clear of all entangling al
liances with other nations, and has not commit
ted this country to Wild crusade against every
phase and form of civil, moral, and religious des-
potism over the whole surface Of enlightened and
barbarous lands. He has caused our flag to be re-
spected abroad, and apology to be rendered for
insult to it's folds. The late prisoners of Spain
now on their return, after months of hardship and
privation. just released from the imprisonment of
the dungeon on hostile shore, can bear witness
whether his efforts to procure their release were
guided by wisdom or folly.
We believe that the people OF the South have
exalted opinion of the present President of the Uni
ted States. and nearly unanimous in desiring
his reelection; for papable One is,
from the experience of the past they willing
trust the destnies Of the nation again in his hands.
He has made a good President, has discharged
every obligation, and proved himself worthy OF
trust Another is, his determination to enforce
the laws throughout this Unions broad extent,
even though his political advancement be crushed,
and his hopes blasted in the execution. And a
third is, his fitness, by virtue of those qualities of
mind and heart which constitute greatness, to con
troll and direct the fortunes of this mighty nation
on its wondrous march Of improvement and
nown.
We hope that the Wing National Convention
will consider these things, and not sacrifice for
apparent expediency all the transact ions of the
past We trust that the high claims Of MILLAnp
FILLMORE in the house of his friends will not be
thrust aside for the dazzling hopes Of triumph
der another leader, even though marshalled under
the waving plume Of successiul military glory.
And GRAHAM-our own Graham with what
pleasure could raise aloft his name in connex-
ion with that of his distinguished compeer.
Even defeat were it probable under the leader
ship Of FILLMORE and GRAHAM, were preferable to
succeas with others.