Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-18
ssessss afia fass From the New York Herald.
The Presidential I11ectron--The New Man aud New

at Baltimore, has fallen on this metfOpois anu on
the country. and all parties like clap OF thuh-
der in a clear sky. Few of any party were prepar-
ed for such consummaton of the proceedings of the
Convention The wings exultingly looked for di-
vision and final explosion :and the democrats with
fear and trembling, expected the nomination OF
candidate with little available popularity. The re-
suit has paralyzed with establishment the wings, and
created general burst of fervid enthusiasm among
all sections of the democracy in this city and appa-
reny thrQug the whole country as far as known,
within the range of Geographic communication. =
The last DAYS scenes in the Convention fully justify
the reiocings of the democrats and the terror and
alarm of the wings. That Convention, after work
ing like soldiers in contested campaign, four days
and four nights, came to no result II at length,
through the instinct of good fortune and sagacity.
the Virs inia delegation stumbled upon the man. of
all others, more calculated to unite the strength of
their party at the polls. and satisfy all sections Of
the country, than any of the previous non,nees.-
The peru>al of the Geographic report describing the
movements of each Southern State wheeling in with
elthusiasm amid cheers and bouquets, in support
of the nomination of Franklin Pierce, is calculated
to create corresponding sentiment in the mind of
the reader, has already almost brought tears into
the eyes of many of the old democrats. who had well
nigh despaired of ever seeing another democratic
candidate in the field capable of being elected. 1t
was an interesting scene--like some scenes in the
days of jefferson and Jackson. he report of the
last day proceedings is of those features which
is more calculated produce an impression on the
country than anything else of the kind which has
been seen or heard of for long time
The democratic candidate. franklin Pierce. being
now placed in The field by the Convention as man on
Whom they intend unite, the whig candidate Will,
undoubtedly. according to all Indications be Gener-
al Scott. for other in the whig ranks can unite
so much strength procure such nomination as
he can, in their approaching convention General
Scott may. therefore. be considered the undoubt
ed whg candidate. to be run in opposition to Gen'l
Pierce, of New Hampshire: and these two men may.
therefore, be regarded as entering the field at the
time for the great prize OF the Presidency of
this mighty republic. In this contest, beginning
from this day forward, and ending with the general
election the second of November, the great ques-
tons before the people will be, what the chan
ces Of each of these candidates what are the prin
ciples represented by them ? and what may be the
results to the future history and destiny of this
country, of the election of either!
great many of the supporters and partizans of
Gen Scott have put him forward under the mistaken
view that the contest of the present year is to be
contest based on military glory without reference to
principles affecting the future history of the country
In this view of the matter. there is Deep palpabe.
unquestionable mistake The great bulk of the in
telgence forming the whig party, have been dis
gusted and betrayed by military humbug and mill
tary heroes in former contests During the existence
of this republic, four military Presidents have been
elected-Wa Washington and jackson. Harrison and
Taylor. Two OF these men-WashingtOn and Jack
acquired their popularity and sustained their
influence more by intellectual and civic qualities
than martial renown-more on popular measures
and enlightened craftsmanship than on the humbug
and delusion of military glory: The two other Pre-
sidents--Gens. Harrison and Tayor--were sad blum
ders and inconceivable misiakes--examplcs of the
errors of taking military popularity trust with
oat its subjects possessing the slightest qualifications
for craftsmanship and governmental talents. with
these experiences before the whig and democratic
parties the availability of military glory has passed
away like unsubstantial shadow; and the mere
hero of the battle field devoid of the intellect,
and talent necessary in occupant OF the Presiden
tial chair, is looked upon sort of Tom Hyer
high station, or a successful Yankee Sullivan in
white kids--al muscle and animal courage. without
brains mind capable of conducting the affairs of
great nation But yet, in point of military renown
Gen. Pierce. of New Hampshire. without claiming
any merit for that vul gar quality of fghting-fol
those Tom-Hyer accomp ishments or Yankee Sulli
van genius. has shown himself in the campaign OF
Mexico as brave his competitor. Gen. Scott and
far modest, discreet wise and patriotic. after
the victory had been won and the conquest of Mexi
co completed Now--with the exception of few
miserable demagogues, who may have other and des
| perate objects to carry out--such demagogues as
Clayton and Seward. and their associates--all the
intelligence and patriotism. and good sense of both
parties. in this country wing and democrat-are
alike determined that the coming contest shall not
be one between bulldog and bull-dog-b between a
higher priced order of Tom Hyer and Yankee Sull
van-but that it shall be contest for elevating to
, the White House, and to the place once occupied
by Washin gton and Jackson, men who have inelli
gence and sense. and courage and patriotism, and
common honesty and discretion, and all those quail
ties requisite for high and dignifed administration
of the public affairs in this country.
: The contest. therefore. now commencing from this
dav forward between Gen. Pierce of New Hampshire
and Gen. Scott of New Jersey, is contest between
the great principles prnmnl gated by the two parties
. who make these distinguished men their representa-
tives it is cOntes between those principles, which
on one hand, will lead this country and IN
disturbed to the highest pinnacle that nation
attained or WILL on the other hand, ALLEVIATE the
sections of the country from each other dissolve the
constituent parts of this glorious republic. and pro
duce hereafter series of convusion following con
vulson. caused by The anti-savery az aton of such
men as Seward and his compeers. The platform o
principles and measures put forward by the cunven
ton at Baltimore. is the platform of Gen. Pierce
: and that which they will support and intend tt
Il elect him. The platform and prime pies of Genera
Scott and of his uarty. those which he has him
self promulgatedin advance through his four famous
political letters, which have recently placed be
: fore the world. They are principles which are d
recly in the teeth Of and opposed TO, those of the
; democratic party. Gen. Scott avows himself in ia
9 vor of a United States Bank--a measure which has
been decided against by the people of this country
> fraught with danger and injury to their indepen
> dence, and to the purity of the government and it,
" institutions Gen. Scott has also avowed himsel
in favor of modifying or aboshing the naturaza
tion laws: and therefore he means to be in favor
restoring the old alien laws of John Adams, which
created the first great breach between the two grea
, classes of the population Of this country. and origin
. ated those differences which have agitated its coun
= ellis since, Gen. Scott has avowed himself a