Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-12-21

dENRf WILSoN.--1he wings connot we'll bear
either success defeat, as was seen in their con-
tlnual lamentations during the two years they
were out of power, and as is witnessed in their
present treatment of Henry Wilson. To the
Wings, it was bad enough that the long line of
illustrious graduates of Harvard College should
have been succeeded by the ''Groton shopkeeper,"
some of them termed him, by way ofreproach
though no man living, who has been Governor of
Mas sachnsetts, is more respected thanis Mr.. Bout
well. But the idea of shoemaker being elected
Governor, was more than Wing human nature
could bear hence they abuse aim before the
election. and worse since. With all the insolence
OF un6eserved success-a victor not resulting from
their own strength, but achieved in part through
the help ofprofessed opponents-they continue to
manifest their spite towards Gen. Wilson, with
the apparent intention of wounding the feelings
of himself and his friends. 1t is humanity thus to
triumph over an open-hearted opponent.-Lygn
Bay State.
To appreciate this fully, one should have con.
slant access to the Wing newspapers. We read
great many papers from all parts of the country,
and we have seen much that has been written
IN the heat of fierce political warfare but
we venture to say, that since the l4th of No
vember the organs of the dominant minority par
ty in this State have shown more ill-manners,
more intolerance, more insolence and more
meanness towards their opponents than any party
has ever manifested at any election in our
country. Last Autumn the Democratic party
swept the country carrying 81 of the 81 States.
We cannot put contrast the bearing of that
party then with the bearing of the Massachusetts
) Wings now.
The Wings of Massaehuse is have, BY the aid
Of the liquor interest, the Irish Catholics, Caleb
Cushing ukQse, Mr.. Palfry's pamphlet, and five
thousand bunker Democrats, defeated the reform
ed Constitution and secured control of the State
government. That they should rejoice over
their unexpected victory. although in minority
gilmore than 10000, is natural The combination
of conservatism. pro-slavery, popery, and treach-
cry to old associates, raised them from the depths
of despair to the heights of fortune Their iubi-
iatlon is nor surprising.
But, in this hour of success, they exhibit none
of the qualities that belong to generous com.
batants, and many of them seem destitute of
that courtesy which is essential to gentleman.
On the contrary, they manifest a spirit of over
bearing lnsoence towards their opponents i'll
consistanr with the character that belongs to
high-minded and honorable men. During the
past three weeks they have shown the bearing
and manners of men whose heads have been
made giddy by unexpected and undeseryed
success.
Since the election, the Wing presses, with
hardly an exception, have poured out on the
heads Of their opponents the yilest abuse.
These presses have uttered thebitterst denuncia-
tons, the meanest falsehoods, and the basest
inslnuations. relative to the leading men of the
coalition. Perhaps the largest share Of this
abuse has been directed against Gen. Wilson.
Instead of the qualities of gallent. generous,
| and magnanmious opponents-quaities which
yictors should always display in our poll ical
conficts-the conductors of these journals have
exhibited only such characteristics as all honor
| able men despise
| The Wing party Of this State has had victory
thrust upon it. II comes into power under clrcual.
stances that should teach its leaders to act with
discretion, forecast and wisdom. Il is in mlnori.
| ty OF many thousands Confident aud arrogant az
II now is, il holds its lease Of power BY Trail len.
ure The lone Of arrogance and isolenee INDUCED
IN by its presses, and exhibited by many Of It's mem
bers, gives as little reason hope Tor wisdom 10 It's
councils or berality in its action Commonwealth