The State guard., 1848-06-27
A brief BigOgraphicai sketch of
 fIle C;a>s.


 Gen. Cass, upon whom has fallen the nomination of the Democratic party, is one of the most distinguished of Ameri- can statesmen.
 He was born at Exter, in New Hamp- shire, on the 9th of October, 17e2, and is the son of q revolutionary sire who joined the American forces the day after the bat tie of Lexington, and who attained, by his valor,Ithe rank of Captain in the Continent tai Army.
 At the age of IT Lewis Cass emigra- ted to the Northwest Territory, and settled at Marietta. The whole country north of the Ohio then contained only 20,O0O in habitants.
 In 1906 he was elected member of the Legislature of Ohio, and soon became one of inc most useful business men of that body.-Hc framed the law under which Burr was arrested, and prepared and in troduced an address to Jefferson, express sing the attachment of the people of Ohio to the Constitution of the United States, and their confidence in that illustrious man.
 In 1910 he was appointed by Jefferson Marshall of the State of Ohio, which he retained until 1872.
 In 1872 he was elected to command one of the three regiments of volunteers raised in Ohio for the second war of Indepen- dence. Immediately on the organization of his regiment he marched for Detroit, which he reached, with his regiment, af. ter traversing trackless wilderness, on the 4th of July, 1872.
 He advocated early and decisive move- ments with so much energy and spirit, that it is believed the army would never have invaded Canada but for him. He was the master spirit of the army until the affair at the Canards, after which it is known he dsapproved of every step taken by Gen. Hull. At the surrender of the army his indignation was openly mani tested by his breaking the sword he could no longer wear with honor to his country.
 In the winter of 1912 his exchange was effected, and in the spring he was ap- pointed Colonel of the 27th regiment, of Infantry. Whilst engaged in organizing his regiment, he was appointeda Brigadier General in the army. He soon joined Gen. Harrison, who was in force at Sen eca, preparatory to taking possession of the Western District of Upper Canada.
 The brilliant victory of Perry opened the Lake, and the debarkation of troops was scommenced and superintended by Gen. Cass, and Capt. Elliott of the Navy. In the battle of the Thames, Gen. Cass, bore a prominent part. In approaching the sreong position occupied by the British, the American army moved so rapidly that many were left behind, and small por- ion only of the command of Gen. Cass was in the battle Gen. Casstoo part in the charge on the British lines by Col. John- sons command which decided the fate of the day, and with small detachment pur- sued the British Proctor, for some miles, but failed to overtake him. An eye-wit- ness, writing some twelve years ago, says !:
 q saw him Cass) in the midst of the battle, in the deep woods upon the banks of the Thames, during the roar and clam or of firearms, and savage yells of the enemy" 4~ i
 Gen. Harrison, in his report of the bat. tie says: a
 q have already stated that Gen. Cass and Com. Perry assisted me in forming the troops for the action. The former is an officer of the highest promise, and the appearance of the brave Commodore cheered and animated every heart" The battle of the Thames terminated the Northwestern campain, and Gen. Cass was assigned temporarily to the command of the District. On the 9th of October, Ilsl3, he was appointed by President Mad ison, Governor of Michigan--one of the most important civil appointments in the gift of the Executive. aA s Governor. .Cass performed well his high l ly important and deli ate duties. He was