The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-16

dent, would not be unwilling to remove tho
impeachment that would be presented by the choice
ton. Ii may be that such feeling is entertained
by some. but wise and sagacious politicians would
never allow themselves TO be governed by con-
sideration 30 faacious. 1t is very true that the
example in former times OF the succession of Vir
GINA Presidents can never be repeated in any
other State but the argument goes further, and
applies to Mr.. Webster and General Scott,
northern men, well as to Mr. Fillmore. Ii the
latter should be excluded the ground alluded
TO, so should the other two, for after either the
Northwest, Southwest, and South will claim in
turn to be acknowledged
Another cause is supposed to be the dsappoint
ment Of aspirants for office, and revengeful feeling
excited by it, or by the failure to continue in the
public employ incumbents appointed by General
TAYLOR. On tins point much could be said but,
sincerely DESTROYS to avoid unnecessary irritation,
we con, .nt ourselves with the general remark
that in the appointment of many of the officers re-
fcrred to, grea. injustice was done to large. in
telligent and pat otic portion OF me wings OF this
demanded that the p, 'esident should reform this
abuse. That Mr. Webst,v and the other gentle
men composing the Cabi,Wt cohcurred IN tho
course of the President in III Us respect 10 not only
to be presumed, but contrar v supposition would
dishonor them. Upon this GROUND, therefore, Mr.
Webster cannot stand better with he class Of per-
referred to than MIR Fillmore, u. rless their an
imosities have in some way been removed.
But propose to look into this SUBJECT more
closely, and in reference to principles. Assum-
ing that three, four, or five, of the most reliable
Wing States, without whose help it is in VAN to
hope for the election of Wing Presdent, dis
carding all local and sectional views and feelings,
have, for public reasons, declared their preere nee
for Mr.. Fillmore, and their belief that he wl.'l
command better support In their respective
States than any other Wing; and assuming, far
Their, that in some of the doubtful States the
Wings believe him 70 be the strongest and best
candidate-what is the spirit and tone Of the
objection under consideration! ls it not that
L.l.- ~ .Irfna re
State. discarding all public principles, demand
that their individual anmosities shall be grail.
fed, their vengeance glutted, at the hazard oi
the success Of the Wing party, and in utter con,
How will the Wings of the Union probably meet
such an arrogant and unreasonable proposition
Especially when it comes from who have
put themselves in opposition to t, the most che
likely to say: owe understand you, gentlemen
Failing to defeat the execution Of the laws and
the enforcement of constitutional requirements
you ask to punish faithful Chief Magistrate who
has thwarted your plans by declaring in advance
that you will not support his nomination.; aid
you declare this to as, Union Wings of other
States, and ask us TO &C. operate In the gratihca
ton of your malevolence Farther, you complain
that you have not been allowed to retain the Of
fetal influence and incidental patronage of your
offices, SO that you could the more efiectually
ubetruct the conservative measures of the Admin
istration and now the more bitterly resolved
to wreak your vengeance the honest and in
trepid author of your disappointnents. No, gen.
tlemen. The very reasons you urge for our CO.
operation with you are the strongest and most
impressive upon that could be stated why
we will not r.. nquish our preferences for an hon
est and faithful public servant. And il the sue,
cess of the Whie' party Is to be achieved only
by the sacrifice OF It's truest, nrinest men, Tor
manly discharge of duty, it is not worth saving.
The sooner it is deie ,ted on such grounds. the
better"
We ask is this or is it not probably the view
which Wings in other Stats VIII be likely to take
of the objection? And if tb, y do take II. and act
accordingly, and present the issue fairly TO the
Wings of the Union and partic. larry OF tins State,
how many will be found to arm themselves on
the side of private malevolence ar q partisan YIN
dictiveness, with the certain know. 'euge mat by
doing so they cast the vote of this Stat Tor the De
mocrac candida!cs They will stop % CONSIDER
how far such 5>AStrse will commend tb, IN to tho
confidence Of MAigs in other States, and prepare
ATpfUr cooperation in future elections.
4here is still another view. The Wings ms
stNe, who approve the entire course Of Mr.. III
more's Administration, not entirely insignl n
cant. Ihefy Uotes necessary to carry cleo
ton With what face can they be appealed 20 i'll
support OF a candidate avowedly presented the
ground that he is less obnoxious to these DIRECTORS
than Mr.. Fillmore? On the ground that by
mysterious operation a candidate liable TO the
public exceptions as Mr.. Fillmore has been made
acceptable to them? Every can zee that the
exclusion Of MIR Fillmore, on the alleged grounds,
rends tue wing party IN this State, and de!eats
duced TO this Shall the Wings of the Union sur
render their own principles and preferences 20
crafty set of vindicuve men, with the certainly
That the State Will be lost thereby, shall they
maniully plant themselves on the time. honored
principles OF their party, and rely upon the neli
gcnce and integrity of the entire of the Wings
oi the Slater And if they fall, fall gloriously, GOV.
cred with honor, instead OF falling through COW
lrdice and ignominy.
There is still alternative to be considered,
which has been alluded 10. II lie, that the causes
)f exception which exist in as full force against
other candidates as they do against Mr.. Fillmore,
may be in come way removed by those other can
iidatcs.
The nature oftbose exceptions have already been
oily exhibited. They can be removed only by
render OF principle, or by hollow truce in which
Doth parties will be equally deceivcrs. pledge
d participation in the confidence and patronage
'f the candidate cannot be concealed. II will be
revealed In every act Of the purchased party; and
)ur citizens are too obscrvnut of the actions OF
" be deceived. Let such coalition be proc laimed,
)r even suspected, and universal Indignation will
'verwhclm all who partake in IL. Even now the
greatest obstacle TO the progress Of General Scott
> tho suspicion that the Wing Abolitionis,s of this
state are ready 20 support him, in the hope of par
icipatng in the spos of victory, and acquiring
position similar TO TINT they occupied under the
lablnet of General Taylor. The warning of Mr..
Iabeil, from Florida, in Congress, has already
sounded the death knell to all such combinations.
There is but ono safe ns well as m,ny and hon
'st course. Adhere TO the principles Of the Wing
)arty, present candidates known and proved to be
aiihiul to them, and abide the consequences.
CUBAN PRIsoNERs.-The ship Prentice from
Iadiz, arrived at New York on Saturday, bring
ng as passengers ninety-fve Of the American