Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-03-11
herald OF THE TIMES.
THURSDAY March ll'h 1852.


fore the people oflhe country us the mos
able, popular and available Wing cln-
didate for the Presidency and we think
that his chances are far the best, Of any
other gentleman who has been named,
TO receive the nomination Of the Wing
Convention. II is generally understood
that Mr.. Fillmore does not desire the
nomination; although we know nothing
in regard TO the matter still we have cv-
cry reason 10 believe that, at the proper
time, he will absolutely withdraw his
name from. the Convention. General
Scott is undoubtedly desirous OF reciev-
ing the nomination. and he has many
warm friends, in different par,s Of the
country, who will work zealously in his
behalf. General Scott would unques-
tionably make good President he is a
good Whig, and would receive the
cordial support OF the party, should he
obtain the nomination.
Our preferences are f'r Mr.. Webster
because we believe him TO be, all ,hiRgf'
cons idered, the greatest living states
man of The presen, day; and we think
iha, the American people should Place
their ablest statesmen in the respon-
sible position of Chief Ma agislratc OF the
Republic.
IL n.t tn A
placed before the people as a candidate
ior this high Office, in consequence OF
his distinguished services in any one
partic ular, or upon any single question.
His claim rests upon the services Of
Iopp life devoted to the welfare Of his
country. His career has been consist
ent, faithful and immensely valuable. -
He is now before US, not as the repre-
sentative Of all isolated idea, not rs the
advocate Of n sectional interest, not as
the expoundcr and defender OF Il false
and dangerous system Of government
but he 10 before The world as the great
embodyment OF genuine Repuhlicanism
the true representative Of freedom IN
i,s highest and hoIiest se,-ihe great
expounder OF the Constitution, and thc
bold but wise advocate Of healthy con-
serva,ivc Iberty-the powerful cham
pion OF our glorious Union. In many
dark and trying hour lie majestic form
has lowered III 'he Senate, like pillar
OF strength; and his deep voice has
poured forth its massive volumes Of con.
vincing and preserving eloqncnce which
has Subdu.d wild ianatacism, and res
tored reason TO her distracted throne in
minds around him,-as the steniorian
voice OF ,hs sk;liul pilot Mas been heard
and obeyed above the roaring elements,
and guided the ponderous and laboring
ship through the angry and pa.hl.ss sen
into the haven Of her destination In
The department State, the Same great
qualities have ever distinguished him /;
and his marked Diplomatic abilities have
commanded the respect and admiration
Of the civilized world. The mere men
ton OF his name inspires confidence, and
the simple announce cement ,ha, nation
al act ir to be performed by Daniel Wet
ster, calls forth an acquies' ing compo-
sure, by members Of all parties, that il
will be we'll and powerfully done.
He comes before Us in no sectional
character; neither as the representative
Of the North or South, the East or the
West but he 10 before us as the Amer.
ican patriot and statesman, who always
does right, boldly and fearessIy, regard
less OF his own popularity and his own
personal prcierment. The greater the
danger, the darker the hour. the more
threatening the storm, and the more
virulent the attacks Of his ioes,-the
frmer, the more lofty, the more majestic
the genius, the character and the influ-
-ence Of Daniel Webster. His power Is
no, that of the ripping, hubbling stream,
irolhing and Kissing as j, goes and is
soon exhausted but it is the deep, ST.
lent and powerful river which courses its
way onward to the ocean.
Thus, it we take all the public acts Of
Mr.. Webster's long life. we invariab y
ind him the expounder OF all that .
great, valuable end glorious in Repub-
iican liberty, and the warm and unwa-
verng guardian of the truest conserva.
tism. His giant and capacious mind ev-
er keeps pace with the healthy progress
Of the agc,-whle his high integrity, his
lofty intellect and his devotion TO the
best interests of his country, always
prevent him from emerging in,o ex-
tremes as matter Of personal exredi
cncy to win all insane popular approba-
ton. Before acting, he always mature.
ly deliberates, but when he gives utter
ance 10 his thoughts, they are like the
fast-anchored and lmmovabIy imbedded
rocks which have resisted the maddcned
Jury oi the ocean upon some stern
coast for many departed centuries.
Such is the man whom the Wnigs
put forth as their candidate for the Pres
idency il would be Il proud day for
the people when Daniel Webster was
inaugura,ed President, Of the United
States. We feel that this even, is near
-. k.,J w. ,ro co,GJ.n, ,hnt Ia, ,y,ll
receive the nomination Of the Convrn-