The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-20
THE UNION: WASHINGTON TUESDAY MORNING JULY 90 1882

win cordially and an enthusiasm rarely Witnessed
our political annals The democratic party OF New York.
being national in all its feelings feel an instructive con-
6denee in the ability the integrity, and the hmness OF
the men whom they have nominated as their eaders-a
confidence that they will carry the administration of
the government true democratic spirit that under their
guidance the difficulties which have disturbed the coun
Try will be set forever and that peace and harmony
will prevail from end OF the Union 10 the other The
perfect union OF the party in this Stale (where the differ
ences seemed, perhaps, the most neconcabe) upon the
platform adopted by the Baltimore Convention has been
the OF great alarm TO the wings, and is in itself
prediction OF a certain victory in the fall Nor is this
harmony confined 10 own State alone in every
ton OF the Union the spirit seems 10 prevail the
extent; and this fact is sufficient to inspire the
democrats with hope and nce them to active exerlion
Far different is the case with the wings. They are
weighed down by doubt anxiety and uncertainty; con-
scious of discussions in their ranks and the unpop
ulay of their leader, yet assuming, far as possible.
a cheerful appearance. and working with that reckless
which is always indication of desperate cause
Their nominee, being taken from the hreemos prominent
men OF their party each having band OF ad
herens could scarcely be expected TO draw around him
the full strength OF his party The nomination OF Gen
Scott was not received with any enthusiasm the city Of
New York. This is fact which must be admitted by
any OF his friends who possessed OF the smallest de-
gree OF candor The tone and manner of even promi-
ton indication of the estimation in which he is
held here, and Of the political position which he is sup
posed to occupy Around the bulletins OF the principal
wing newspaper Offices where the result OF each ballot
displayed groups OF persons collected
tain the result and canvass the merits of the candidates
and the subject OF their conversation not glowing
recital OF his military exploits but was plainly shown by
such expressions Stewards man." Stewards victo
ry," and remarks OF a similar character
The friends of Scott, headed by Greeley, Raymond, &
Co.. endeavorng TO reconcile the dsconents in their
party, and get up little enthusiasm by evvng the old
longtr out military hurrah in the present cam
paign They should be reminded that the military renown
OF Harrison received powerful aid in 1910 from the cry of
log cabin and hard cder which was raised at that time
to convey the idea that the wing party was the party
composed of Of plain and simple habits and to AVOID
the charge commonly urged against them of being the
arsocracy" OF the land They should also be reminded
that in ls4S the history OF the Mexican was much
fresher in the minds of the masses than il now is and
that the popularity of General Taylor arose not less from
his military achievements than from the belief prevalent
at that time that he not party man. and from the
peculiar simplicity Of his habits and manners which Sc
cured 10 him place in the affections Of the people Does
General Scott possess any of the advantages above men
toned?
The wings are making extensive preparations for eel
ebraon OF the anniversary OF the battle of Nagara-the
first celebration OF the occasion since the battle was
fought The Evening Post upon this point very Witty
remarks that this conduct the part OF the wings is
very like that of the old squaw who suddenly, without
any apparent cause, burst into flood of tears, and upon
being Intercepted TO the immediate cause OF this vo-
lent demonstration of grief replied in broken accents
81 lost my dear papoose nine years ago. and can't stand
it any longer"
The Post also furnishes this afternoon formidable
list of individuals and newspapers heretofore regarded as
wings who refuse 10 support Scott; which list, taken in
connexon with the list of congressional boers will af-
ford pleasant food for reflection TO the remainder of the
wing party. CAMILLUS.