Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-09-03
The Wilmington Herald VS.. Gen. Scott.
From the Herald of Anril II 1852

Scott and dcmandeh something better than 'Lundy's
Lane Vera Cruz Cerro Gordo and Chapultepee''1
We have here given the most material portions Of
Mr. Sanlys letter, in justice 10 himself and the reader.
The drift Of the current is plainly perceptble-it is
setting against Mr. FillmOre-lhe Scott stock is loom
ing up. We all sharers of the glory carved ont at
al The edge of the sword by This great commander
The fame OF the citizen is The property OF the State
We are willing 10 concede him the possession of
urrivaIlei military TALENT of dauntess courage and
tried patriotism But want something more
What say you fellow voters, are you for Scott! Are
you content with The guarantee OF life spent IN the
service of the country Are yon satisfied with Lun-
dYS Lane, Vera Cruz, Cerro GorLo and aPuitepec?
Or in these days when sectionalism riot the
Land. will you require at this hero Candidates hands
the enumeration OF principle, the sanction OF pledge
resist with Constitutional means, the progress OF
that agitation fraught with danger to the welfare OF
the country?
Let US wait and watch.
From the Herald of May p, 1852,
1.-THE Herald cxhorteth the Georgia Wings to be repre-
Baltimore Convention, and not by staying
way. and allowing SCOTS nomination. play into the hands
of Seward Greedy s Co., in this miserable style.]
But this nomination, much as they may desire it,
cannot be made, if they stay away from the Cohven
ton in which his claims will be urged. And the
suit may be that Fillmore will lose the nomination be-
extra Compromise men withhold their votes pre-
cIsey al the time most needed, and that too from
candidate they warmly desire. 1t will not do to say
select the strongest Compromise man proposed" be-
cause by this modest procedure the man of all others
most identified with ii is ruled out 1t is useless to
disguise it, A united stand must be made for MIR.
Fillmore. or he will be thrust aside the contest in
the convention between him and Gen. Scott will be
very close For any portion of the South to obStl-
naely withhold support, or refuse to advocate his
claims in the only available arena, and at the proper
time, would be act of the supremest folly. We
think better things of our neighbors Georgia will
har ,llv no hand Of & Co
in this miserable style.
From the Herald of June 9th 1852.
1.-THE Herald having received intelligence of the nominal
ton of Pierce by Democratic convention admitteh that
meet him, the Wings will also have to bring out per-
cety sound man. and further contcndeth that Fillmore is
that man, and that Scott is mott
THE PLAIN DuTY OF THE WHIGs.-The nomination
of Pierce for President, and the endorsement of the
Compromise by the Democratic National Convention
advances the prospects of Mr. Fillmore in our opln-
ion, very materially 1t is evident that out and out
Compromise man must be put forward by the Wing
Convention next week. There are many considera-
tons which designate faithful President for the
nomination. There is no necessity for pledge from
him. He is known throug hout the country as the
pecal friend of the Compromise,-has staked his Adj
mnistraon upon the issue, and does not occupy the
doubtful position OF Gen. Scott. The country will
trust him with or without pledges whereas in the case
of Gen. Scott the matter is far different If he remains
mum, he will lose the Southern, and if he talks, the
ground. Mr.. Fillmore, we think, can secure both sec
lions Let the Wing Convention noby aad indie
pendently, and present for the approval OF the Coun
try this model President, and have sufficient aiit
in the gratitude of the people 10 believe that they vii
warmly sanction the choice
From the Herald Of June r. 1852
THE time for the meeting of the convention drawct
ngh and the Herald waAeh nervous, yea scared, les
Scott should be nominated 1t putteh the following qucs
ton to its Wing friends: If bend to the domination
answers ,char? The Herald further prophecyeh that 81
wavering rot from the South carry the day.
concludeh with anxiety lest ''evl counsels shout
prevail, and the great Wing party of the country becom
submerged in scetonalism.'
THE WHIG NATIONAL CoNyENTIoN.-ThiS bod
vii! assemble in Baltimore on Wednesday next, an
sincerely wish that its deliberations were over, an
that the Convention had rendered appropriate trih
ute 10 honesty and fidelity in the nomination of Nj
Fillmore for President. We will not stop TO argu
tie question whether no he deserves il; it will
conceded universally. If conscientious and sell
sacrificing discharge of duty constitute claim upo
the Justice even OF the party MIR. Filmore's right mu:
stand paramount and confessed. This is an nncerai
world, however, and we have numhc:eSs instances o
record that desert is not always rewarded, and The
high services ecIpsei in the manGuvrings Of petit
ambitions Well, the Convention meets next WedneS
day in the same hall as that occupied by the Democrat
the other day for similar purpose The arrangement
are more complete in this than IN the former instance
ing placed over the floors to deaden the noise. Th
Hall will be elegantly decorated and every arrange
nent fer the comfort OF the spectators, delegates an
lockers on will be made. But these minor point
if to be disappointed in the action of The Cor
yen0n. What will that action be Who can tell
The nominee, what is his name? We know not On
III ny we believe and il is this. That this ConvenC
should egsIae not only for The present but the fun
that it shoad preserve the National character OF Ii
Wing party intact, and not for the sake of temporar
rrumph hazard The very existence and fair fame
the parry. II we bend 10 the domination of Sewal
now where will we be four years hence. We hol
the Convention will act wisely and'prudenty. In I'll
meantime delegates aSe on their way 10 the scene
action and it is probable that the Convention wflt
exceedingly large All that we desire is, the Sonthe
Wings and especially the North Carolina delegatlo
TO stand firm, to continue in the steadtast support
Mr. Fillmore till hope has gone, and then to unite u
on some Compromise man whose course has been opt
and above board. We care not for names. Ii wave
ing comes not from the South we can carry the day
We look forward To- The proceedings of the ConVe
ton with interest and anxiety; interest, because
believe that events OF great magnitude are involved
the resA events calculated to shape the future pol
of the country, if not TO endanger its prosperity al
existence and anxiety, lest evil counsels should pr
vail and the great Wing party OF the Country shou
he submerged in the bitter waters OF sectonalsm-
We fervenlIy hope that in every contingency The re
resentayes OF the Soaih will be trHc to their calm
thai whether in defeat or success we may proud
Stand Greet in the consciousness of having performs
IIor ends the record Seett nominated after MT
three ba1loncs by the Southern wavering which the Ill
aid dreaded Of course he is now "a marvellous PROF
man.