The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-10-08


army in reference to the character and conduct of Gen
Cass several memorable occasions during the last
with Great Britain This and the previous letter OF Gen
lesup to the Hon. Mr. Smith of Illinois, which pub
ished few weeks SINCE while interesting matters oil
history noble tributes to the galaniry, courage and
patriotism OF fellow soldier basely sandered in the ten
derest and cherished points of soldiers reputation
The immediate OF Mr.. Bowdon's letter to General
Jesup, the base misrepresentation so pompousy
made by John A. Rogers before wing meeting which
recently held in this city, and which the mayor OF
the city presided. His speech--enlarged and carefully
prepared and which contains not particle of truth,
cept to give cooring to falsehoodvas Immediately print
ed and as we are crediby informed and believe circu
lated in large numbers all parts of the Union by the
wing operators in this city, and who therefore, must, in
the minds of all honorable men, participate fully in the
opprobrum which MIR. Rogers has drawn uron himself,
by his base calumnies of high minded and honorable
man, and in perlous times, efficient and gallant SOL
der 1t of the copies of this speech which Mr.
Bowdon enclosed to General Jesup
The letters OF General Jesup deserve to be widely pub
ished throughout the country, if only for the interesting
historical information they contain but they eectu
ally vndicate the noble candidate of the democracy from
vile aspersons attempted TO be upon him by desperate
and unprncipled political opponents, hope that every
democratic paper in the land will give them insertion
with appropriate comments, calling the attention of their
readers to them The people only wish the TRUTH to Judge
for themselves.
We may take occasion, in day or two, to say
thing further OF this said Mr. Rogers and to show the
probable grounds of his vruent and vindicve feelings
against General Cass, Swallowed forth in the close OF
Colonel Northups communication in paper of Friday
which, together with the articles signed Pennsylvania
also completely overtun his extraordinary and unfounded
Misrepresentation.
Thanks to Mr. Burke for the discussion he has pro-
voked the celebrated toast of Charles James Fox
General Cass has reason TO thank his opponents
for the attacks which they have made Let them have
emanated from the OF motives, they are calculated
to make no impression upon the ags of his character
The country least will profit by the discussion Facts
brought out which shed new light upon history,
and from the respectable sources Fortunate it is
for General Cass that his conduct has been such
stand the scrutiny of the critic and defy the malice of the
opposition As he has been unustly charged with dere-
LECTION of duty the affair of Hubs surrender we shall
seize the earliest opportunity of laying other historical
documents before readers and especially his own in
teesting and beautiful report the then Secretary of
War, [Dr. Eustice.] AS piece of composition alone,
q
spatches.
CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. g. 1913.
SR have recently speeches and made
in reference Gen. Cass Zone Of which enclose you)
calling in question his courage and conduct officer Ia
the of 1872 having special reference the the
Canas the surrender OF Hull and the battle othe Thames
As you were prominent in the dangers and trials
that eventu period am induced believe that you know
the history of Gen Glass; and that of justice
felow-sodier you would not hesitate your
countrymen all the facts in relation the part which he
then acted.
This request made snbserve party purposes but
to erroneous mpressi which may be made in
reference who were have heretofore believed
highly distinguished their courage and patriotism the
second of American independence.
am, sir, very respectfully, your friend and obedent
want, F. w. BOWDON.
Mai. Gen. Tn. S. JEsup.
WASHINGTON CITY, October 6, 1913
SIR l received your letter of the 18th umo the day
date and intended answer it Immediately; but my
official engagements have been pressing that have not
until this moment, been able to do so. The paper which
you enclosed has been carefully examined. Ofthe
personal difficulty between the author and General Cass
never heard until abont week ago; nor was before
aware that the General had the Secretary of War
the subject of the capture of Fort Niagara, and the
dies trucon of Buffalo and other the Niagara
frontier / passed the site of Buffalo, my way to
attend the trial of General Hull, within day or two
of the date of General Casss letter. That letter
munica,es precisely such information obtained at the
me. The citizens generally and Major General Hail. the
commander the frontier particularly denounced in the
indignant and opprobrious the conduct OF the
greater portion Of the militia and volunteers From the in
formation which obtained on the spot formed them and
entertain now the opinion that justice TO the country de
handed thorough investigation OF the whole affair." and
particularly of conduct of the officers of the regular
army who absent from their commands, no matter
upon what preence, when the fort was taken
acted ad utan general to General HuPs army and
IIorri in
light legion where commanded the 18th infantry and
detachment of Petersburg volunteers acting as light nian
ry with hundred and eighty Indian warriors
led Canada, made the dispositions TO cover the landing
the army and anded the advance under the orders
of Colonel Ball until we reached Sandwich From my po
son in both armies, know it to be the fact and it isdue
to Justice that should declare it, that far as the paper
YOU enclosed relates the Ollie al conduct OF General
ass it is series of missatements mistakes, Ito apply
no harshcr it, from beginning to end and even
where the truth appears is told so awkwardy as to make
the i'm pres sion Of positive falsehood.
la both campaigns Gen Cass distinguished for his
activity enterprise and courage In the first campaign
under Cen Hull he led into Canada, and commanded in
advance al the Canards bridge. Aud when difficulties
ing was such to command the confidence of all who felt for
the honor OF the country In the second campaign when
Gen Harrison invaded Canada lac placed Gen Cas- with
his brigade in the front hne when he expected to be met
by the enemy at the beach
Captain Elliot OF tho navy, aided by officers detached by
Glass; and perhaps by other generals had the direction
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