The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-14
From The ST. Lous (Afo.) Republican, february 5.
President Fillmore.

by reference 10 our Washington correspondence
II this morning. 1t will be seen that Mr.. FiLLnoss
has not declined being candidate for re- election,
but, on the contrary, has placed himself in the
hands Of his friends, and viii abide ny the decision
Of a Wing National Convention. We need not
ssy that this determination giyos unfeignod de-
light and will We believe, be hailed with pleasure
by the entire Wing party Of tho wost. Mr.. Fill.
more has cndearcd himself by his course under
very trying circumstances, not only 10 his imIne-
date personal friends, but 10 all true lovers Of their
country. lie has shown himself to be accom-
plished statesman aud true patriot, man who
has the intellect and tho heart to understand the
interests Of the entire country, and to carry them
out. lila Administration, although IL has wit
messed some stormy scenes, has been les. abused
and reviled by political opponents than that Of
any Of HE predecessors. All have been forced
to admit, even while questioning the policy and
eIpedicncy u his course, bis patriotism and up
rightncss Of conduct. There have, il 10 true been
reckless scribblers, men 200 feel obligated 10 de-
nounco every act and deny Ovcry virtue TO politi
cal opponent, Who have MT hositatod to impeaoh
tho purity 81 his intentions True, however, the
/ great arbter Of all earthly things has completely
moderated the strength Of his position, and be
stands faircr than when fret lac assumed the helm
! II State, and HE Administration will ever BE- re-
rsrdca a. on. Of tho most successful and brilliant
| u American Presidents. We do not believe tina,
| there can De mustered In the Wing ranks single
person Who ia able 60 divide with him the affections
| 81 the great mas. Of the people. and shall
| gard his nomination. Of which entertain but
little doubt the Inevitable precursor 10 hi. ui-
| umphant election. His name, as the Wing stand
ard bearer IN the great contest Of 1852 viii be
tower ofsirength 10 his friends and will kindlo an
enthusiasm that will reach the popular vhirlvind'
| of 1896 and lsaO.
We have all along, in spite Of the rumors to he
contrary, entertained the belief that this would be
the course which MIR Fillmore would adopt, and
Il now becomes the duty Of those TO whom ho com
mits his political life TO rally around him, to mar
shal their ranks for the contest, aud secure his
reelection by an overwhelming majority. We
believe that Il be done; that he s less assaia
bic than any other prominent statesman Of The day
aud that III. past career is ample guarantee Of the
purity Of bis future course.
We must again be permitted TO congratulate our
friends upon this fact, and 10 impress upon their
minds the necessity Of doing all in their power be-
tween this and the time Of holding the convention
to secure fret, HE nomination. aud then HE cleo
ton We Of the South and West will be- able 10
throw the controlling influence, and IL bchoovos
va 10 exercise IL with prudence and caution The
Wings OF the country will look 10 that body for the
selection Of the proper man, aud we know Of No
one TT TO occupy the Presidential chair ~ ~,
present incumbent, Willard Fillmore