The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-06-17
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awhile a number Of revolutionary
soldiers were being introduced to Gen.
Cass, one Of our citizens approached
the General, and asked him il he re-
membered him. Upon replying that
did not. he gave the following account
Of their first meeting: In the spring OF
1918, Fort Meigs was beseiged by the
British and Indians, and the militia Of
Ohio were called out 20 march to the re-.
lief Of the folt. Gen. Cass was appoint.
ed to the command. Six thousand as.
sembled at Upper Sundusky, Of whom
two thousand were selected to proceed
on 10 the fort. The marshes and woods
were filed with water, making the roads
almost impossible. The commanding
general had not yet arrived, but was
daily expected. On the second day Of
the march, young soldier, from expo.
sure, was taken sick. Unable to march
in the ranks, he followed along in the
rear. When at a distance behind, at
tempting with difficulty TO keep pace
with his comrades, two officers rode
along, one a stranger, and the other
the Colonel ofhis regiment. On pass
ing him, the G Colonelremarked, General,
that poor fellow there il sick; he is a
good fellow though, for he refuses to
60 back; but | fear that the Indians will
scalp him, or the crows pick him, be.
fore we get to Fort Meigs." The off,
Ger halted, and dismounted from his
horse. When the young soldier came
up, he addressed him: MY brave boy,
you are sick and tired, / am we'll and
strong; mount my horse and ride
The soldier hesitated. do not watt
said the office; and, lifting him upon his
horse, with directions TO ride at night
to the Generals tent, he proceeded on
foot to join the army. At night, the
young soldier rode to the tent, where
he was met by the General with
cheerful welcome, which he repaid with
tears Of gratitude. That officer was
General Cass, and the young soldier
was the person addressing him. --our
worthy fellow citizen, John Laylin.'-
The General. remembering the circum.
stance, Immediately recognized him.
Mr.. I.ayIin remarked, General, that
act was not done for the world to look
upon;, II was done in the woods, with
buttthree to witness it, .gssTg,l
"Another: Our old friend, Major
Parks, on being introduced TO General
Cass, exclaimed with much agitation,
General, :hank God that am able to |
zee you! ] fought by the side Of your
ather, Jonathan Cass, and your uncle,
Daniel Cass, at the battle OF Bunker's
He'll. Your father was sergeant Of the |
company, and ] was a corporal. Wei
we're brothers together during the war. |
God bless you, General, for his sake.'
The General was deeply affected in
meeting the friend and companion OF
lis father; while the old veteran, with
yes sparkling, recounted the scenes
through which they passed together in
he days Of danger and strife--the times
hat stried mems souls.'"
Another anecdote Of General Cass,
While on his tour through Ohio, was re-
ated with much spirit by the late gal.
Int and lamented Gen. Hamer. The
arriage containing Cen. Cass was one
ay stopped by man who, addressing
he General, said; q can't let you pass
'ithout speaking 70 you. You don't
now me, General.'' Gen. G. replied
lat he did not. swell, sir, (said he,
was the first man in your regiment to
imp out Of the boat on the Canada
,ore." "No, you were not; (said Gen.
assD was the first man myself on
.ore." 'True, (said the other,) i
Imped out first into the river, TO get
head Of you; but you held me back
I'd got on shore ahead Of me-"
The result Of the contest Of 1914 is
ell known. The vote Of every West.
a State, save one, /, and that BY a mea.
e majority, was given for MI. Polk.
Q the efforts Of Gen. Cass, and his
eat personal popularity exerted in /;
vor Of Mr.. Polk, much Of this in to be
tributed.o In the following winter,
en-, Cass was elected 10 the Senate OF :
. United States, and took his seat on
Q 4th Of March, l845. In the forma- ,
IN Of the committees Of the Senate, h
IN. Cass was unanimously rendered !
Q post Of Chairman Of the COMMITTEES I
! Foreign Affairs, which, ,ho wever, he !
clined. On two subsequent occasions,
E same position has been offered to /.
n, but he has uniformly declined it. !
In December. 1845, Gen. Cass intro !
ced resolutions in the Senate reIatiye : !
the national defences, with particular !
Ierence 10 he condition Of our affairs !,
tn Great Britain, growing ont of the !,
egon question. These resolutions he y