The next candidate for the Presidency of the United States
is already named, and American writers take it for granted that he will be the President. General SCOTT is favourably known to the English public, as a man who unites to a reputation for talent in his profession a considerable share of popularity among his fellow- citizens, and a very high name for blended discretion and courtesy in the somewhat delicate diplomatic duties which have been inci- dental to his employment as a commander on the border. The canvassing circular which he has issued will not add to his reputa- tion here. It is written in a loose style, meant probably for frank and soldierly familiarity, yet disfigured by that didactic air which is perceivable to a greater degree in the compositions of Mr. TYLER and General HARRISON. It expounds no new views—gives to none of its very trite subjects the smallest relief of novelty. It expresses no very decided opinions. The General, indeed, asserts a positive conviction on one or two points, but only in accordance with the popular bent ; while he uses mild and general terms. The impres- sion which his address is calculated to produce is, that, with an appearance of soldierly independence, he will prove as accommo- dating a politician as General HARRISON; and there is nothing to show for it that he will not display as much want of purpose as Mr. TYLER. Resting upon his professional repute, upon his good fame abroad, and the really great reliance of good-tempered courage, General SCOTT might cut a more respectable figure in the Presi- dency than Mr. TYLER, who tries to make up for insignificancy by perverseness, or than General Ilestalsow, who tried to swell his importance by unmeaning pedantry : but it will be a most agree- able surprise if he redeem the degenerate race of Presidents.
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