The Arkansas banner., 1848-04-25
Gen. L,xl. Ca,s.


 We bave frequently taken occasion to express our high regard for this distinguished Statesman, and to place prominently before our readers his talents and servicesiO his country And have done so not because of the individual preference we certain for him, but for the reason that among the many eminent men of the democratic party whose names will be presented to the next national con- vention for the nomination, we believe there is not one with more ability to lead us triumphantiy through the campaign, for the Presidency, or more worthy to wear tho high houors of that office Not one among the-whcIe bright galaxy of democratic names entitled to the consideration Of the cOnven- tOn, Is more fully indentifed with the principles of democraey, or Is SO well known by the people as the bold and unwavering advocate Of its doctrines at home and abroad. With Gen. Cass, there has been no period of temporary cOOlness" to his party, na angry threats of refusing his support should his particnlas views not be acceptable it, no blowing hot and cold for purposes of conclliation' Always consistent, he has kept pace with the progressive cprt Of the age and by his eoquence and intelIct, has largely aided in engrafting creed of Demo cratic faith the advance of freedom and republican, ism to all the world. His labors in the Senate. and his services In the field, his unbem'shed integrity ef character and the confidence with which the people, receive and adopt his expostons ofrepubcan prnei- pes, place him prominently before the convention. and almost guarantee for the party. if nominated. successful issue. The following tribute, paid him by one whose opinions we have been taught to re- yerence, and who was seldom mistaken tn his judg- mort of men, we select as appropriate and well de- served:
 In the summer of ists. General Csss received the following letter fiom General Jackson: HERMITAGE, July. lsts. My DEAR SiR: I have Ire pleasure to ackhoavl- edge your very friendly letter of the 18th of May last. It reached mo in due couIsc Of mail but such were my debility and afiictons, that have been prevented frosn replying te 1t until now; and even now it is with great difficulty that write. In turn for your kind expressions with regard to my self, have to remark, that shall ever recollect. tons both private and official, which sabsisted be- tween us during the gTsa,sspass osm my Administra. iion Having fall confidence ta your abilities and republican principles, inyhed you to my CabiHst; and can never forget whh what discrcton and tal- ehts you met those great and delicate questions which were brought befoss you whilst you presided over the Department of War. which entitled you to my thanks, and will be ever recOlected with the most lively feelings 0f friendship by me.
 But what has endeared you 10 every true Amerh can, was the noble stand which you took, as our minister ut Paris against the quintuple treaty, and which, by your talents, energy, and fearless respcn sbility defeated It's ratification by Fancea treaty intended by Great Britain to change information al laws, make her mistress of the seas, and des- troy the national indepe ndence, not only of our country but of all Europe. and enable her 10 become inc tyrant on every ocean. Had Great Britain ob- tained the sanction ef France to this treasy, (sith fhe tsfs dssrasefl treaty of Waskngtos--so disre- Putabie to eur national character and injuSisas to our national safsty.) then indeed we might have hung our haRps upon the willows, and resigned our national independence. Tsys1 gre are indebted for the shield thi own over Us from tho impending danger which the ratification of the quntuple treaty by France would have brought upon For this act the thanks of every true American and the apr rlaase ol every true republican, yours and for this noble act tender you my thanks l admined the couTse of Dr. Linn In the Senate in urging his Oregon bll; and hope his energy will carry it into law at the next session of Con- gress. This will speak to, England a language which she will understand-That ielii not submit
 10 be peeotsd ost o tsyritoriol rghts hereGfter | Receive assurances Of my friendship and esteem. ! ANDREW JACKSON. 1 To the Hsn- LKwis CAss.