The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-13
From the Richmond Enquirer.
THE NEXT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE.

From Richmond Enquirer.
THE NEXT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE.
AS about month only remains in which to canvass the
claims of the different competitors for the honors OF the
nomination Cincinnati for the presidency IT viii hardly
be deemed out of place TO present few reflections upon
the subject
That the established usages of the party will prevail ana
among them the wo-hirds rule doubt Tor none
but mailman in view Of its beneficial effects so long
demonstrated would repeal IT. the only objection to IL
by opponents that has been alleged s that
sometimes fosed upon the country secondrate man
Admit this which we do not is evident matter of
history that if the rule has occasionally given the demo-
cratic party secondrate man as President 1t has always
at tie same time insured frst-rate President cabinet
and that have favoraby compared
with any chosen under any other rule
The three principal competitors before the convention
will be Messrs Pierce Buchanan, and Dougasa popu-
lar unexceptonabe and with hosts of ardent friends and
admirers to press their respective claims and interests In the
conventon and to the highest honor on EARTH and that
each will have strong and cordial support none can
doubt but it is fact beyond all dispute that they cam
not all nominated Then the question arises, who OF
the three win be the lucky victor? Judging of the future
by the past which certainly criterion, it is not
unreasonable anticipate result at Cincinnati similar to
what occurred at Batmore-tha the prominent gentle
men already named will occHpy similar position to that
occupied Baltimore by Messrs Cass, Buchanan and
Dongas and with like results produced by similar
many days, and be chosen compromise
candidate and nominee. Ae.
Should this be the result and is than probable
as they all northern men, and the present and last
President also the North the convention will unques
tonably look towards the South for the nominees and
among the brilliant galaxy of southern statesmen,
srnd conspieuously than Hunter of Virginia and
Rusk Of Texas each Of whom has been often spoken Of
favorably in connection with the nomination; each OF
whom has his host of friends and admirers and either Of
whom would make admirable and unexcephonable
President and is well and favoraby known to the whole
country sound upon all national questions Then the
question will be reduced to this who is the stronger man,
and has the best prospect of not only before the
convention the but in the subsequent cleo
ton That the democratic nominee will be elected none
doubt but it will in all probability have to be done
principally by the South and West. In the selection,
therefore Of the nominee the Old Dominion viii play the
strongest card and have the most potent voice. and not
like Warwick of old maker of kings certainly will be-
a. sle always has been since the formation of our
government maker Of Presidents in almost every
test
Should Der fayorite son. Hunter, be the nominee
after failure to nominate either of the three principal
competitors the convention win look probably still fur
Their South and that portion of country the
South, which has given democratic President and
Rusk VIII be the in him united all the ster-
ing qualities qualifications aud antecedents that adorn
the citizen, gentleman statesman, patriot and hero The
ardent friend Of "Od Hickory" the friend and pupil Of
Calhoun having been raised in his immediate vicinity
toe confidential friend Of Clay and Webster aud their
friendship cemsnted in the compromise struggle Of
1850 and enjoying The confidence OF all the leading
statesmen Of both parties the public stage he
must possess qualities Of ordinary character and be
himself an individual Of ordinary cast fitted to b the
presidency any other position which his fellowciti.
zens may call bimi and among his many gifts aud qualf-
cations and BY the least his perfect nder-
10 public station and his extraordinary success nay
luck In attaining any and every position which his friends
have sought for him who has al,oays been sue
cesul possess and uss Of the elements Of
greatness and the gifts that lead 10 dsucon than usual
Is fall 10 the lot OF mankind
Raised and educated 10 South Caroliaa and Georgia he
migrated to Texas early day and participated in all
the stirring scenes preparatory to s revolution prin-
cpal actor Previous the battle Of San Jacinto as Sc
rotary Of War Of the republic he compelled to be
ia the camp but believing he could eGscuay serve
his country he FASTENED to the field joined the troops
urged immediate hattie after helping to make all proper
arrangements, and upon the rommanderin-chief being
wounded and taken to the rear the command deyolved
upon Rusk With the Issue of that battle and the result
thereof thu world, through history, is convsrsant
Tho Independence Of his country established being
distinguished lawyer and uris be made the first
chief justice q the republic and In that august position IL
bis high prerogare to bring order of chaos and
confusion and in this position he remained although
often solicited TO become candidate for the presidency
uu annexation and then elected one of the two frat
United States from the lone STAR lie has been
three times elected and the last time uqaninous which
speaks volumes 10 hs favor especially when 1t Is remeu-
beFed that previously TO bis election he had led
She opposition the know-nothipgs who were headed BY
hero Of HSan JacintoT Gen Rusks purity frmness
decision Of character and excellent judgment have been
sminenty displayed in every position in which he has been
placed in bis long and successful
" fact wen known, he could have made hundreds Of
thousands b the passage Of the Texas State bin by Con-
gress, being the originator supporter, and Ajax oft; but
true TO big incompatible integrity which bad always dis
tngushed him through life he would not touch dollar
prcerring % remain in the moderate circumstances
In which be bad always been and enjoy the confidence
mankind, % perfect model Of integrity and statesman
ship ia him are united All the good and essential quail
ties and abilities from which to command President who
would compare fsvorsby with those who have preceded
nj any time any party With Gen Rusk therefore as
the nominee for the presidency and Gov Toucey Of Con-
necticuf Gov Dickinson Of New York or Gov Biuler
OF Pennsylvania or Gov Msdil Of Ohio as the nominee
for the vice presidency Who could Cor doubt the
result Of The next presidential election 7 POTOMAC