The daily union., 1852-10-16
CEN. scott stamping ohio.

Cen. oCOtt StumpihA oni"'
We invite attention TO tbs following communication
II written with grace, elegance, and power rarely
surpassed.
DAYros. October .. 1882.
10 The Editor of The Uaioni
This civ was favored on Thursday last with sisll
from the usirous presidential candidate OF the wing
Marty. The politicians at Washington, who form the
advisory association that projected this extraordinary
tour for Gen Scott presu ned rather TOO Tar upon 'he m
teisence OF the people OF Ohio when they supposed Inc
s,srt of .ocalinu military asylum" would bs received
"A the real cause OF his visit, and relieve nun from the
oi,uu which this unprecedented course oil conduct is
naturally calculated 10 produce
c.rsonal electioneerng upon the part OF can
a.,e for the presidency is IN itself SO gross violation
~ those rule, of popreiy and decacy winch have al
ways hitherto controlled he conaae' o. se i'eeh oceu
..,~ thai elevated and responsible position. that il be-
s nscsssary TO devise to justify this
.I s.bibion OF himself upon the part OF Gen Scott.
vh;ch his overweening vanity induced him to believe
ola iurn the reireatng tide OF fortune in Ohio in his
favor and call back victory to his abandoned political
standards.
condition OF OHIO had resounded throughout the East
,hs ouick ear OF Scott aud his political advisers heard
,hm with dismay; and the suggestion that his pussan
s.ncs would work the miracle OF rescue from the
ower of the democracy whether made by himself or his
PARASITES was equally sure OF adoption plausible pre-
sY was a, hand 10 this bungng mixture OF AFRO
oce and strategy military asylum was 10 be located
Genera Scott had already been placed upon the board to
discharge that important public duty, and il not for
moment doubted that The credulous masses of Ohio.
when General Scott shonld spread his boad and gigantic
pronorons 10 their wondering gaze would at be.
ava that he appeared among them, not candidate for
THAR soaiages but as United States officer despatched by
hs government upon special public duty II IS scarcely
necessary 10 say that sensible OF all parties look up
on this pre.ence as ridiculous, false, and absurd
Ceneral Scos object is well understood; his position
"a appreciated: he comes among to make travelling
exhibition OF his person. the vain hope Of arousing
enthusiasm that will him the electoral vote OF the
STATE He has laid of his gering epaules. dmmed by
the dun clouds of war; and his garments blackened
wh the smoke OF battles and has donned the dress OF
it;nerant politician " snooths his wrnkled front" with
bland and coury smiles speaks honeyed words to those
AGAINST whom his fiery indignation launched its fierce
thunders in ga proclamation designed 10 rally native
American party kisses and fatlers the ladies' expresses
the main he feels at the exposure OF his elow citizens"
10 the ncemences OF the weather. seats himself in
spicuous places to be looked al wonder presents
himself on all occasions be admired hero, and
sors TO every species OF condescenson to concae the
favor Of the people aud secure their snfrages for the
presidency
for the year OF grace 1884, and for that formidable
party which endorsed the Invocation of pestlence
and famine upon the country rather than the rule Of
military cheftains TO present upon the political stage
new character. And most curious and ncongruous
combination il is--a presidential siumper totally desi
tue OF all oratorca iaenta war candidate for peac,
party-the acting comm ander n-chef OF the American
army the chosen standard bearer OF the same msn who
preferred the dres curses Of Heaven 10 the elevation
mere soldier 10 the chief magstracy of the republic
How can the stately form OF Clay repose quietly in i'll
tomb while this most garng exhibition OF inconsistency
and folly is being made by that party TO whose service
be devoted for more than quarter OF century the mag
ni6cent powers OF his intelecti How would that no
Bile champion OF the wing party have received sug
geson to make eeconeering tour for The presidency
after his nomination We well fancy the withei1,
contempt with which he would have looked upon such
proposition. when rene nber that he resgnt,
his sea in the United States Senate when he was Sc
lsced the whg candidate for The presidency, that
might be entirely free from the eas, mpuation that h
exescssg his personal influence 10 secure has ow
election.
MOI so with Winfield Scoil--his greatness in his owt
estimation towers so high above that Of Mr. Clay tha
k conduct is entirely beyond the coatrol OF those
alterations that governed the Of that distinguishes
statesman and 80 omnpoient does he consider the in
Auence OF his PRESENCE that he believes it will accom-
psh the miracle Of 0aio's conversion to whigxsry.
His speech in this city was received with unversa
by reporter who constantly attends him. il does no
make diarepulable appearance IN print He was fol
lowed briefly by Mr. Charles Anderson, OF his mos
eloquent friends and advocates in the Baltimore Conven
tom aad General Bell Of this State, succeeded that gen
tlenan in q regular, thlrdras whg stump speech
The ExHfBrrIoN was again rene we'd in the morning
and only concluded by the arrival OF the hour 6se
for the departure OF the cars; il was, however, continues
Al Springfield, twenty Ave niles from this place
where remained open several hours perhaps unit
the next day-wi,hout charge.
Il may not be improper to add in conclusion, that
General Scot, bad visited Dayton in his capacity as lh
conmanAer-in chief OF the American army, there is NJ
city in the United States where he would have beel
greeted with unve,1al snh usasm and respect thai
he would have been welcomed with here Comip,
among u.s. however he did, the candidate OF the wh
party for the presidency. and personal solicitor for tn
public sursges, The arrangements for his reception ant
entertainment, well the entire control OF the per
Torrance generally, very properly, think ef
exclusively with his parlisans" and pet famars"
Yours. with respect, '''
Pension once