Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-21
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What are Mr.. riIlmores Chances Now,
We stated in an article concerning the Pennsyl
vana election Saturday last, that the result in
that stass and Indiana would greatly improve the
prospects Of Mr. Fillmore, and probably insure his
triumphant election by the people. We still OF
this opinion and we propose giving the reasons for
the faith that Is in
II cannot be denied that the result in Pennsylva-
mia and Indiana has impaired to the Presidential
contest an entirely phase. Prior to the elections
in those States, Buchanans case was utterly hope
less and the contest regarded by all shrewd po-
ltical calculators strictly between Fillmore and
Fremont The tables turned. Buchanan
has been somewhat set upon his feet but how
stands the matter with Fremontl 1t is incontrover
tible---indeed, it is Mechanically demonstrabe-
that the loss to Fremont of Indiana and Pennsylva
MA these States being considered dead against
him. puts the adventurous Pathfinder entirely out Of
the question. For example, il you deduct the 40
electoral votes Of Pennsylvania and Indiana from the
aggregate electoral vote Of the Northern Free
States, which is l76, and conceding to Fremont all
the Northern States except Indiana aud Pennsylva-
MIA what is the RESULT Why, Fremont Is left with
only s6 electoral votes being too few to elect him
by 49, Thus il is Mechanically demonstrated
that with Pennsylvania and Indiana against him, he
cannot by any possibility be elected by the people
This is clear liked fact, which all men OF all par
ties and all sections bound to admit Nor, by
the way is there the slightest chance for him, should
the election 90 the house. We may therefore con-
slider him completely out of the question.
What then will be the effect upon Mr.. Fillmore's
prospectsy viii il be favorable adversel This
is the question; and to discuss it frankly,
calmly aud dispassionately. 1t being proved that
Fremont cannot he elected, the contest is of
course between Fillmore and Buchanan How then
will the fact OF Fremont being out Of the way, ope
rate in respect to Mr.. Filmorei Our decided AMI
candid opinion is that it will prove of immense ad
vantage to him, and will cause an immediate and
tremendous reaction in his favor. Not that we be-
lieve the Fremont leaders will abandon their candi-
date for that would be to suspect them Of degree
Of patriotism and conservatism, which we know they
do not possess But we do believe that thousands
and Of thousands of voters in every one OF the
Northern States, who have been betrayed into the
Fremont ranks that il is demonstrated that FIRE.
mont cannot possibly be elected, and that the Black
Republican organization is therefore utterly expo-
ded, will promptly take the back track aud
boldly and fcnrlessly in support of Fillmore Aud
why do thus believer Because the Black Re-
publican party had its origin in sentiment of fixed
and deadly hostility the Pierce administration and
those who sustain 1t and il is no. to be expected
unless they hopeleSsly denented that they will
assist in perpetuatng that administration in the per-
son Of James Buchanau Finding it impossible 10
elect their chosen candidate. and knowing that
Mr. Fillmore and the party sustaining him, both
North and South. also opposed to the Pierce ad
mnistaton, and emphatically averse TO continuing
it in power, what more natural and reasonable thar
that the rank and file of the supporters OF Fremont
should prefer the election of Fillmore that OF Blu
chanan, and accordingly contribute their efforts aud
their votes 10 it? In thus acting, they will
only signify their purpose to choose between what
they consider two evils Both Fillmore and Bucha-
being obnoxious To them yet the less than
the other, account of his opposition the policy
and practices of the present administration which
they also object, they will be necessarily compelled
to vote for Fillmore take part in the contest,
which would virtually, however, amount to their
giving aid add comfort TO Buchanan As practical
men. therefore, who look at things in a practical
light, and who, while disiking and hating Fill
more yet dislike and hate the Pierce principles of
Buchanan more, is it not fair and just to conclude
that they will abandon their own candidate, who
stands not the ghost Of chance and rally to the
support of Fillmore?
Such at least is our settled belief aud we have no
doubt that the result in November will confirm it to
conclusive proof afforded by the elections in Penn
sylvania and Indiana that Fremont cannot possibly
be elected, will a sufficient diversion in Fill.
mores favor Mt the North to make sure for him the
electoral vote Of number Of Northern States. which
have heretofore been set down rs certain for Ere
mont The Fremont bubble, proved by the re-
suit in Pennsylvania and Indiana has completely ex
ploled; aud no other course is left for those
opposed to the Pierce administration, with its long
catalogue OF follies bunders and crimes but to con-
centrate their unte1 strength in behaf Of the cleo
ton Of Fillmore We have no doubt that such will
be the case and thus II is rendered almost Ger ain
that Fillmore will sweep overwhelming majority
Of the Northern States for the opposed TO IIn.
chanan aud the Democratic party at the North j., At
moderate calculation, three times greater than that
in their favor; and If concentrated upon Fillmore as
u m jst probably would be by the Abandonment of
Fremont Fillmore would distance old Buck. and be
trunphantly elected.
Should things take this turn at the North a.
sincerely hope and believe they WILL let il not be
said that It is because Of any agreement or sympa
thy OF sentiment between Mr. Fillmore and the foil.
lowers " Fremont on sectional questions For thu,
As everybody knows, is not the case They are AZ
wide apart the poles on this subject and will be
forever The bond Of sympathy between the Fill
and Fremont parties consists only in their mu.
tual dislike Of aud opposition 10 the Pierce admins.
traton and the spoilS-loving, bogus Democracy
their dislike and opposition based in one respect
At least, upon different grounds 10 a word, the dis.
cipies Of Fremont, that their candidate is over.
board, will sustain Fillmore not that they hate Fill.
more less but Buchanan more
The result of the elections in Pennsylvania and
Indiana will tend likewise N improve Mr. FiIlmores
prospects IN the South You ask, wberetoreg We
will tell you IL is notorious tina, numbers Of South.
srn Wings and Americans have determined IN vote
Cor Huchanan upon the openly alleged ground tina,
they wished thereby 10 defeat Fremont BUTT IRE
mont stands no chance Of carrying Pennsylvabia
and Indiana, - Is universally conceded that h,
does not, 10 say nothing of the almost absolute GER
tainy Of his losing other Northern States, his elec
ton Is already inpossibity and Of course
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