The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-20
From the Albany Argus, OF March IL.

From the Albany Argus, OF March H.
General Cass. sMA
It will be seen, by the correspondence between demo-
cratic members OF the Legislature and citizens and this
distinguished statesman, that he declines the dinner to
which ne has been invited BY them The correspondence
will be read with much interest. Ai.
Invitation o General Cass.
ALBANY, March 2, 1s47
Hon. LEWIS CAss: The undersigned members of the
democratic party of the State OF New Yora ask the
pleasure Of meeting you at public dinner in the city
Of Albany, at such day may suit your convenience.
warm appreciation Of your congressional course and par
tcularly your able support Of the national administration
in our war with Mexico, in consistency with the
abroad, you defended and sustained the freedom of the
seas and the protection of our flag wherever floating
These acts are only in accordance with life devoted
to your country in the field the cabinet and national
councils, and in all with eminent ability but your
cent distinguished course in sustaining the administration
in contest forced upon us, your mastery exposition OF
the conduct OF the war; securing by vigorous pr0secu
ton early and honorable peace and your appreciation
Of the patriotic feeling which animates whole people
our respect and confidence Trusting that on your waV
to your home in the west, you may find convenient
meet in the manner proposed, we have the honor to
Very respectfully, your fellow citizens
1.-THE invitation was signed by D. R. Floyd Jones, and
thirtyhree other members Of the legislatures and by NJ
S. Benton and one hundred and twenty three other c
zens Of Albany.l
WASHINGTON, March o, ls47
GENTLEMEN Allow me to request that you will COM
municate to the members of the democratic party of the
State OF New York, now at Albany, who have invited
me to public dinner my sincere thanks for that disn
gushed mark of their regard
am we'll that Towc il rather to their favorable
q amy Of
titled to peculiar merit for asserting her rights and her
honor when these threatened assaled by Europe
combinations however formed or whatever seeking
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foreign enemy the feeling OF patriotism is 20 instructive.
that though be, who ressts is impulse. is condemned to
which may bring with it indeed the reward Of
bation but will bring with il peculiar claim regard
consideration i5Hga sf
In the providence of Cod no such lot as ours was ever
tves for union and patriotism offered to human exerton
And yet OF all the nations of the earth we are perhaps
the one, which, in the hour Of trial. finds its citizens
most divided most prone 70 examine the Of war,
when it's vigorous prosecution should be the object of
general solicitude and the great point Of general
In our conflict with Mexico, disputes about how
might have changed the past, and discussion rs how
we shall dispose of the acquisitions of the future,
are equally ilLtimed and injudcious. Our business is
with the peseneavng the things that have been, and
the things that to be- TO be judged hereafter should
Judgment be necessary IN order to correct the of
the one II there have been any, and to provide for the
duties of the other if cesson OF territory should impose
new duties upon We want the power Of pubic opin-
ion to bear upon this question Of war; We want vgor-
GUS, immediate, and decisive action The administration
has done and is doing its duty ably and 20 far success
fully One powerful national effort stimulated by pa
rotism, operating with energy, and directed with wis
dom, would speedily overcome all obstacles success
and would teach the nations Of the earth that the same
courage and devotion which achieved our independence
are yet ready to defend and vndicate it.
While renew the expression Of my thanks for the in
viiaton have received, beg leave to decline its ac
ccptance, a. circumstances will place out Of my power
to avail myself Of the kindness of the gentlemen who
have associated themselves with you upon this oc.
casion. p'f
Very respectfully. gentlemen, have the honor to be,
your obedient servant, 81 8 LEWIS CASS
Hon D. r. FIoyD JosEs and Hen. J. r. FLANDERS.
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