The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-08-04

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youthful breast. lie saw the proud mansion Q
his father, he saw the grassy meadow, (wher
he had played marbles,) and the well file
garden-wilh its majestic corn, whose silke
hair could be seen sporting with the breeze
lie saw the spire Of the old church; but, sir
he could not tarry-taking one fond look at it
gilded weather gage, which was playing will
the sun beams, he turned his face, listened
moment to the tinkling Of sheep bells, thsl
cutting with his Jack knife) the silver string
which bound him to his native land, he bound
ed from his lofty summit and became lost il
the trackless wilds Of the west. IL not such
man worthy to be President Of these Unite'
States! But, sir, let me bring you down to q
later period of his lfe-where was Gen. Cas-
when four mighty European powers were abou
to establish the "Quintuple treaty." Mr.
President, if you will travel with me to Eu
rope, upon the wide spread wings Of imagin
alton will show you where Mr. Csss was. Al
the dead hour Of night, when oil nature wal
snoring,' alone, surrounded by deep impen.
etrable gloom, with no company but his mid.
night lamp-he set himself down, and what
did he then do! Why, sir, at that awful hour,
'when church yards yawn,' he dipped his pen
into the ink bottle of his brain, and wrote reasons
why France should not sign that Infamous
contract. Sir, is not such man worthy to be
our President! Methinks hear the people
answer with the voice Of Jove, yes. But, Mr..
President, let US contemplate Gen. Cass at the
close of that overwhelming Democratic meet
ing held in Nashville, A ugust, 1914. Sir, the
shades Of night were gathering FAST the sun
with his night cap on had retired 10 rest behind
the western horizon, when that great mass Of
human beings began their homewafd march.
Look, sir. at that mighty sea, as il flows
through the great thorough fare-dvding and
subdividiDg through the many outlets which
invest that city. Is it not an imposing, sir, is
it not sublime scene! But turn and view
the deserted ground where this meeting was
held. All, Mr.. President, there is sight to
which sublmity itself does reverence. There
in close communion are Gen. Jackson and the
gallant Cass-see, sir, that venerable sage OF
the Hermitage raise his feeble hands, and with
eyes turned towards heaven, pronounce n bles-
sing upon his noble companion. Look again,
see the sweet embrace, they kiss. Did ye not
hear the smack? its sound sends q thrill TO my
very soul. That tender touching Of the lips,
that delightful inhaling OF each others breath,
is the signal or departure, they separate-one
turns to his grave. the other comes to the me-
rican people and presents himself as cand-
date for the Presidency, and, sii. will the peo-
pie elect him! loud as the voice Of the earth
quake they answer, yes. Again, Mr.. Presi-
dent, we see Gen. Cass assuming Hercules
attitude, during the discussion Of the Oregon
question: With his big feet firmly resting
upon "a 4O,' he nobly shook his fist in the
face of John Bull and dared him to fight.
Sir, what a glorious, what an elevated, what
ly sneaking Wings, who had retired to the rear,
and stood peeping with terror stricken coun-
,ensnces from behind the rampar,s Of 40. o
admirable man! And who sir, have we in OPP
position to this pure patriot, this lion, this states
man, this son Of Columbia, whom whole ma
lion delighteth to honor? Sir,I dread to mention
il, but it is my duty to do so. 1t 10 Gen, Tay-
Tor and an Old White Horse. Look at Gen
Taylor sir, in contrast with Gen. Cass; he has
Ought few battles, and written few reports
II Court Martials, but he knows nothing about
government matters. He is called Rough and
aeady' Mr.. President, is it not ridiculous,
hat q rough and ready mun should be put up
Is an opponent, TO SO an accomplished, refined
md genteel q person as our 'Hero Chefr Yes,
r, it is a charcoal mark upon the history Of
stency. Gen. Taylor has said that he would
rave voted for Henry Cloy, in 1914, if he had
been at home. This sir proves that he was OPP
posed to war, and yet sir, he went and imbued
his hands in Mexican blood. What can we
bnk OF man who will denounce a war, and
yet do most Of its fighting! Is not such man
dangerous, and unworthy the votes Of q viz
'uous aid high minded people! Let them
hen put down Gen. Taylor. But, Mr.. Presi.
lent, the wings talk Of sending to the swhite
iouse' an IAN old white horse.' o horrible,
horrible! Thevery thought Of i, should cause
his great nation to be contracted in one brow
" woe!' Think, sir, Of the house in which
'ur beloved Washington was wont to res, his
weary limbs, being turned into a stable-O
ieaven! o my prophetic soul! Sir feel faint
n thinking OF it; (the speaker here took
rink OF wster,) such, Mr.. President, 10 the
position with which Gen. Csss has to con-
end. But, cir, he will triumph, his brow will
wear the hat Of victory, and he will soar on
sgle's wings, till he becomes . gorgeous me-
cor, illuminating, magni6cently, the bright
rmsment Of Columbia. Sir, perhaps the old
White horse has as much horse sense % Gen.
rsylor' Mr.. President, I have at last reached
he grand purpose OF my speech. Sir am going
o speak Of small matter, very small matter,
o microscopic that il con hardly be seen
trough a telescope. II is Juni,1, Jr.,' know
lot who he lie, bat, sir, there are signs which
lways indicate something, for instance, .
slfs track indicates that calf made il. Mr..
resident, Junius, IT, is q eaE know he 10
slf-he can be nothing else but calf. can
imagine him new writer for the papers. Sir, he
an unfedeed bird, know he must be an un-
edged bird-sir, be can be nothing else but an
nhedged bird. In conclusion I would say to
he patrons Of yunius, - to take good care
{ him, for he is gosling-yes. gentlemen, he
IN be nothing else but . gosling-but give
i'm plenty Of grass to eat, stuff him full with
reen herbs and be will become goose. Mr..
resident am done.
Such 10 report Of the sum and substsncs Of