Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-22
General winfield Scott.

1t is with regret that we have observed few
of the Wing journals of the country over Jealous
in the cause of other candidates for the Presi-
dency, denouncing this distinguished patriot, and
in one or two instances declaring that they will
not support him even rs the candidate of their
party. We do not imagine that the withdrawal
of the present editors of these papers from active
participation in editorial labor will be fatal to
the success Of the General but we would prefer
seeing the old warriors aotive in the hour of con-
fict, and triumphant in the hour of victory.
The political managers of the Wing party are
at present bringing forth into prominent position
both our present estimable and able President
and the colossal statesman of the North; but the
political managers are for once to prove mpotent
in both parties. The will of the people must be
heard in the two National Conventions, or ruin
will attend that party which disregards it.
The life, the services, the talents, and the un-
doubted patriotism Of General Scott, have won
for him hold upon the affections Of his country
men that cannot be severed but that will grow
frmer and frmer the opposition of interested
partisans shall become manifest and active. To
oppose his nomination by the National Conyen-
ton is the duty of all who prefer either Mr. Fill
more or Mr. Webster; but to reject the alternate
from these whom the people may present, is to go
further in their opposition than even faithful
partisanship would call for.
General Scott has present patronage to be-
stow, and no contingent brides to offer. The
simple wel-established fact that he is as true to
his friends as he has ever proved just and hui
name to his enemies, is all the foundation that
any of them can have in hoping for favors in the
future; but he will not, therefore, be despsed by
the Wing who is true to his party or his country.
Two questions Of great magnitude will be pre-
scented to the Wing National Convention the first,
Who are the true and faithful leaders of our
party the second, Whom among these can we
elect?
In response to the first Of these questions, the
names of Webster Fillmore, Pearce, Scott and
others will at once arise. What will be the re-
Spouse to the second? When New York, Penn
sylyania and Ohio respond, we shall have some
knowledge on this subject Until they do, would
it not be prudent for such Wings rs do not make
General Scott their first choice to refrain from
denouncing the candidate to whom they must
turn?
In the Democratic party the skies are bright
ening before the distinguished and honored Sena-
tor from Michigan. Who denounces his formi-
dable competitors, and threatens to withhold his
support from the gallant and noble Stockton, or
the sensible, able, energetic and popular Doug
las? No one. And should either of these gen
tlemen become the nominee of his party, we
doubt that there is Democrat in the land who
viii not come up TO his support with q hearty
goodwill
Let the members Of the Wing party act in like
Misunderstanding with the tenacity of a first
love, if they choose, to the men Of their choice,
yet never forgetting that the principles that unite
them to that party are dearer than all.
II is herculean task we have undertaken, t
regulate the affairs of both the great politica
parties in this country but being in for it, w
must not falter in the work