The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-12
THE DAILY UNION
MIR. VAN RuREN,s LETTER.

We call the attention of our readers 10 the admi
rale, high-toned, and consisent letter Of Mr.. Van
Buren,, 10 be found in our paper to-day, IL Is mark
ed with that spirit Of concession and harmony which
has remarkably distinguished this eminent states
man. We recognise the same old cherished and
evefpressnt reliance upon the integrity and patriot
ism. of the peopie--the same calm and dgnified
spirit which has marked him since his retirement
During that retirement from public itie, he has DIS
played in an eminent degree the nobler virtues that
adorn his character--the calm philosophy-the SCI
fenity-the pleasing and preferred retirement--the
graceful acquiescence in events, looking out upon
the world with The sensation winch an interest IN
the public welfare cannot bnt excite, but with no
desire TO mingle in the aifraytha can scarcely fail
to reassure our faith in the elevation and dignity Of
our nature and in the successful working out Of the
great problem of self-government What contrast
is presented in the character and conduct of another
ex-Pfeslden of the republic, Their pohlicai iaith
is not more directly at opposltes than their course
of conduct in this respect. The unsatlsfed desire
Of place in John O. Adams, .he craving for public
life, the habits Of public occupation which an inpa-
teEt ard restless spirit could neither conceal nor sub
due, prompted d return in subordinate station 10
the scenes of political aud legislative contention;
forward gladiator in the STRIFE provoking Conflicts
and excuses in the representative arena, such us
has never before been witnessed, and furnishing TO
the world the example of an ex-Prcsident return
ing with a fresh zest and a sharpened appetite
to the very rudiments Of a public career But though
Mr.. Van Buren, may have reason to rejoice IN the
calm and sequesered life to which he las returned,
the republic has reason to mourn that one so emf
nenlly fitted to adorn and ennoble the public walks
of life has gone into retirement Devotion to her
interests, Integrity and honesty Of purpose, strong
and enduring condehce in .he honesty other masses,
and wthal commanding talents 10 govern and direct
her coudses were the leading traits in the character
Of MIR. Van Buren,. Charged by his foes with nom
commualism political trickery, and leserdeinaln,
ho senced even their foul aspersons, whcri fear
essy ard regardless Of consequences, he gave to The
world his famous letter III opposition TO the annex-
alton of Texas" Scoring to conceal end cover up
his honest convictions, though by unfolding them
he knew full well he must fall sacrifice upon the
altar Of eapsdisnev. The tongue Of political SLAM
derefs was sed forever by this act; and his Bit
teres political foes forced to admire the rare
honesty and integrity Of the statesman they had
vlifed so long. And now III bis retirement he
wins golden opinions from his coutttymen, by his
dgni6ed and noble course, rejecting credit upon
himself and the high station of republican magls-
trate that he filed well; having regrets for the
past, finding in the present source of tranquil un-
mbipered enjoyment, and in the future no objects
of ambition or anxiety. - Trenton Journal.