The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-02

than the choice of pure and strong to control u
general government. We care less for platforms tina
for mep-iess fer the dogmhtics1 assertions Of CONVEX
items ,han for the character Of the candidates they
sent before the people. Willard Fillmore stands on
man. Henry Clay, M is we'll known, supported him
Tor his chciss:.'rhe foundation Of my preference
that Mr. Fillmore has sdmipstsred the executive govern
ment with signsl and ability He has BEEN tried
and found true, faithful. honest and conscientious
Nothing we can soy can add to such eucgy from such
source
Andrew Jackson Donelson, nominated as Vice Pres
dent is nephew and adopted son OF the hero Of New
esns He has Inherited the stirling virtues Of Andre
Jackson, ant the nomination will impart an immens
strength to the ticket
Prem the Boston Advertiser old fashioned Wig anti
Know Nothing, with tirge ofsniggerism
Our regard for Mr. Fillmore has been for hi as whig
not a member Of secret ana oath bound political 20
eiey We have looked upon him - the consistent sup
porter Of well know and sound political principles,
. member Of party whose policy 1t is impossible
sna Is ysryconaeeuty stated that Mr. Fillmore has en-
tered Know Nothing lodge and the thre
egees OF the secret order taking the incident oaths an
obligations submit that he has forfeited the respect
the snd hs nest people OF tue United state
that will make his election impossible We az
however, to believe tn at this s the case but until th
pint 10 SO tiedwe can TORN no opinion and propose
Inc ofconduct for the mpagn. II would give grea
Mr. aoo.
support him. II he has lost his princples We have mol
lost ours
WHAT ARE MR.. FILLMoRE's CHANCES OF ELECTION
Mr.. Fimoies chances TOR becomirg the me- President
Of The UIited Stetts--
But what are Mr.. Fillmores chances 0. is al
interesting quest not only TO the party which has
him in ncmip alton but to s polite indeel TO th
people IT ar9efor the American peole are all polisI
cans. Mr.. Yhmare's course In the Presidential ofce
however right in eel was not such rs to commeni hi
to the class Ct persons to whom alone he cnd look f
support in the Northern States He has no strength
with democrats this quarter Of the Union Tie will
ceve very little aid from UGH OF them have joined th1
Know Nothing lodges Indeed his nomination ignores ga
Tho Kynuu Noth
them that the Order is to be used for the benefit OF OLD
fashion ed wing and sves gray politicians and t9at de
mocyats cannot expect due appreciation but rather
preciaticn, the hants of Its membe:s Indeed 1t Y
quite clear that no 6emocrat however abe and dis
del phia Convention. Mr.. Fillmore is unpopular with
that portion OF the wing party which INDUCES abolition
Tenderness More than this, there is state Of persona
enmity, of extraordinary bitterness, be wesn him ant
all that class Of persons who sympaze wi the class
politicians known heretofore as So Yard whigs." Thes
politicians control the whole antidemocratic artl
OF the North and we not how Mr.. Fillmore can y
rect to carry single Northern State, uatass posa
oy qniSn o. the dasaneF hao% sonpg
Of his carrying the electoral vote His nomination make
this state safe for he dem they act with even
What are Mr. Fimore's chances at the South2 Doubt
less his while the Presidential chair was &C
cep,soe to the Southern people sat they have tn
which they know stands national principles and 81
to Mr.. Film RES support. With their AID given
the former success is all but certain bestowed upon
latter It is hopeiess Besides, Know Nothingis is oGiou
the South, and they win acept candidate e2mm red
to its doctrines We cannot call to mind shy Soather
States in which Mr. F,mores prospects will be suficen7
y stterDg lead to earnest efforts for hls Success
cep. Kentucky Tennessee and North Carolina. 10 these
victory in his behalf Is very far from certsin.
We regard the nomination of Mr. Fillmore subs AN
italy dissolution of the Know No hing Order. 1t wi
doubtless struggle stlenuousy ia hs behalf pus it vii
struggle against current which is to sweep
away We may now look for extensive sta npsde iron
the lodges to the democratic and republican psresAd
ccrdirg to lhe gfdnes Of the seceders Know Nothing
ism has had its day. 4
The nan,e Of Andrew Jackson Doneson adds not TIL
slightest strength to the ticket, but is rather dea
weight upon it. He is simply disaffeced democrat
who, under the hallucinaton that he is General Jac
sons shadow, has placed much higher estimate upcl
himself than the people have been inclined to Recognised
Many stronger his might have bsen seiecte
from the south, for the Vice Presidency.