Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-08


Correspondence setwcca the Hon. Geo. VI. Dali
| las aud his Censutuenr. the subject OF
| his Casting vete.
We copy the following from the Philadelphia Penn.ylva-
uian:-
PAiisdspAis, July 29iA. 1886.
To the Hon. George M. Dallas.
Vice President Of the United States:
SIR The late OF the Tariff bill being decided by
your casting vote yesterday in the Senate Of the United
States We seize tho earhst moment your personal aud
poucai friends and the friends OF the tong millions
this Republic, to congratulate YOU on YOUR unaneb
ing adherence 10 Democratic prneipes-sspecay 10 that
ehal pomt the greatest good to tho greatest number
at moment too when directed towards
you-when large of inelgenc and local interest
was enlisted and eSerted the antagonist cause when
u~quifed deseruon of Senators throw the
whole responsibility upon your single vote. Assuring you
hs we are certain the majority al tho American people
VIII thank and honor for this noble OF Roman finn.
ness 80 seldom known these modern princi-
pie IN proportion TO interest,"" which act aids in crea
hng law Tor the equal benefit OF the whole people, whilst
sustans President aud bis administration whose every
deed has been designed for honor prosperity and hap
| pinesS OF the whole nation.
IL Is true the workings Of your political foes may create
momenisfy agitation against you, but remember
not the hrst time that have wths,ood their harmless
missiles and uitess assaults and now confidently pre-
dic' that the great agriculture ineres-the paramount n
teres OF the land-will have rejoice at the firm
ness OF your course, and the independence with which
was exercised aud place you by reclamation, the list
with Jefferson and Jackson who ouved every breath of
ssndsr and whose memories are cherished i'm the hearts
OF millions OF freemen.
We have the honor 10 he with str,t re.n<,t xonr
TRENDS and fellow citizens.
CThe above is signed by nearly hundred citizen. OF
rnadephla' and the following is the Vice presidents
py)
Washington. LIST August, 1886.
Gentlemen Your letter dated the 18th OF July,
rousy signed by neishbOrs aud friends entitled
expression OF my grateful acknowledgements.
The casting vote given by the Vice President, in the
Senate OF the u. S. the 9th of July in favor Of the
act OF Congress reduce the duties ON imports and of
of nl,afinn
pie aud unavoidable OF official duty. Every principle
OF public conduct which from early youth have
ef acted, every moral dictate OF calmly consulted
science and every view mind could take Of the best
and broadcast interests of whole country they were
to be affected by the question submitted for decision de-
manded that vote Not to have been called upon give
II would have graf-d me- but when exacied by the con-
shtuon, the Office whose assigned me
b. the American people, have covered and hesitaed
before the statesmen and whose stood
or where. would have been of ,e-debasemen
and degradation TO which earthly consideration
lure me- gave that vote, because have given II
would wound my conscience, wound my se-resPeet
wound my principles, and ineurably wound my country.
claim no praise for IT. the fact that had appearance Of
unkndness towards many OF the community among whom
was born and have long toiled. made painful; il
belonged to the place, evoked by circumstances and
became inevitable.
IL inevitable, If for other reason because had
openly IN the face and TO the whole
ny, at the moment consented to be candidate fcr the
Vice Presidency, promised it the majority OF ople
who should elect me- mad assented to the conditions
instructions Of the OF lS44-aSsened in writing
and that assent had been disseminated wherever the
cratic could penetrate. did than once and
having done seruPuousy and vigorously abstaned from
participating IN the election On public occasion did il
become necessary proper for me even TO aude 10 the
topic OF Tariff The Presidential candidate, Mr.. Polk
IN his letter TO townsman Mr.. Kane very properly took
his own particular course. had take about
It, having given a comprehensive pledge to abide by the
sense OF majority and the matter OF Tariff being
Pressy and emphaucay involved the binding resolutions
OF those who without the slightest knowledge e1pecta
uon or desire ON my part proered the nomination my
acceptance As good faith public
pensed with, and be eyaded by sophses the peo
pc, as well south as morrill, east, having taken
at word and elected me, have fulfilled the pledge
should have felt covered with dishonor with Rarment
had done otherwise.
The two interests of Pennsylvania about which much
anxiety was manifested, the iron and coal interests will
not sincerely hope and believe. experience the injuries
ioretod. But, is II possible that upright commonwealth
can for one moment demand that officer elected by the
surages OF the people Of all the twenty eight States and
bound by ms oath and every obligation faith
fully aud fairly TO represent in the OF his high
trust, all the citizens OF all the Union, should his
great sphere and with reference only to her peculiar
wishes To inculcae such doctrine Pennsylyana is
something more than useless 1t is deogatoy her The
pages Of her history crowded with
teety understands the Federal Constitution from which
and through which she claims derive benefit hch she
Is willing share equally with any member OF the
conlederacy. To bind bend President Vice Presi-
dent TO disregard the general will and the objects Of ma
onal policy IN order to subseve exclusively her special
will and her local policy, would manifest in my humble
Judgment adegeneracy OF sentiment TO which Pennsyva-
MA never has descended and never descend.
IL bare justice TO the feelings OF YOU and oil
many much esteemed neighbors and political opponents
TO say, without claiming for the slightest men tina, in
the poweress position prescribed by the Constitution 10 the
Vice President regards matters Of legislation omitted
effort which personal intercourse and ena
bic me TO make with view bring about such changes
and notifications in the bill would, compably with the
paramount purpose of the people apparent rgor
These efoT faed-faed from causes over which had
CONTROL and Of which / have no right TO complain
and having failed it would be aseless il not wrong
TO detail them They adyered only an assurance
that personality would do any thing honorable and fair
TO shield friend associate from unnecessary HARM
while officially. must and will do my duty with undis
eliminating infieTbility.
Is not my desire, in this letter OF acknow gmen TO
yindicate the and enlarged system of commercial in.
ercourse which the American people have determined TO
upon. Towards that system however no observing
avoid seeing that all Chrisendom as If by stimuli
tapeous impulse rapidly tending. IL the offspring of
expanding Liberty and prolonged Peace: and feel such
unwayefing confidence IN the enterprise skill spirit har
dihood and perseverance, Il my countrymen that can
doubt however the sacrifice involved in be-
ginning may be, that the end Of generous and universal
competition be their triumph oil the rest Of the
world.
am, truly and respectfully
Your fellow citizen and friend,
G.. VI. DALLAS
To Annthasus Ford Geo. Guier,