The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-08-31
Cursory Sketches of Gen. Cass.--No. q.

MICHIGAN, August TO- ls4s.
In the autumn of 1885, after the close of the late
took up my residence the house occupied by Gov
Cass had family of young children, and had the
Governor Our children attended the same school and
as the Governor and myself had been intimate terms,
and companions in arms during the with Eng land
and wives about the age, and members of the
same Christian church. an intimacy was formed, and
friendship grew up between our families that nothing,
my part, but death efface and look back to the
days of my residence Detroit between 1915 and 1929
with qualification and delight have not command
language describe The door OF the Governors house
always open to his friends and neghbors and used
to visit him as would brother; and my family and
myself always treated with the greatest kindness
by the Governor and his truly excellent wife This
friendly intercourse existed Tor number OF years, and
until my removal to another part of the State during this
period unpleasant jar never occurred. If was in
trouble and needed the counsel of friend, there no
man capable willing to give advice than the
Governor and if he informed of difficulty between
any of the citizens he always mediator and peace
maker and the friend of all and happy commu-
nifty was than that of which Gov Cass was the
life and soul In his house was no pompous display of
useless nery-everythng III It's place, and place Tor
everything and all had the appearance, and indicated the
republican simplicity of the talented head OF the occu-
pant and ordinary occasions the meals served up for
the Governor and his family were IN plain STYLE without
any foolish parade OF servants, &c. The Governor
Though possessing ample means) seemed TO AVOID the
extravaganza that men OF wealth and power often prac-
tise-thereby setting example to his friends and asso
cates OF much value to them In those days there was
scarcely pleasure carriage IN Detroit Inc Governor
brought his family carriage from Ohio when he removed
from that State to Detoit but it locked up in his
carriage house for years without being used. ! once
asked him why he did not his carnage sWhy,"
tsaid he) don't wish to be seen ,dlng n carriage,
their visits and go TO church in horse cart never
continued he) wished Guido my neghbors, Other than
IN acts of charity and mercy" The first Bible Society
established in Detroit got up by the Rev. John
Monteilh, Gov Cass and two or three others, OF which,
was one.
After the Territorial act passed establishing Univer
ATTY of MICHIGAN school house building
deemed necessary in Detroit; and a subscription was
esorted to- TO raise the means to build it was depued
as we did on all such occasions "We (said he, when
the paper presented to him. how much must give p
"What you please" the reply He put down three
act OF Iiberaty the other citizens subscribed literally
and good building was soon erected and presume is
now used for purposes Of education This is one instance
of many that have under my observation OF his lib
eraty and while he thus dispensing his favors In
this way his pous companion ever hunting out OBJ
ects OF charity; TO clothe the naked, TO Iced the
hungry, and to attend the SICK much OF her time was
devoted
have no doubt, that while Governor Cass resided in
Detroit onethlrd OF his salary governor was donated
BY himself and lady for charitable purposes and my
family not alone in receiving the hospltaes OF the
Governors house they were besowedo on all worthy OF
them. and with willing hand. The latch string of the
Governors house always out TO the poor and needy
II poor man wanted advice, the Governor was ever
ready to render him any service he could II he wanted
provision, he shown to the pork beet barrel and
proverbial. stranger of any responsibility was al
ways invited and received the Inequalities of his house
When President Monroe made the tour OF the United
States, he visited Detroit, and met at the mouth OF
the Detroit by Governor Cass, and conducted to the
ity and to his residence where he remained for several
lays ball given the President, and, as one OF
he managers depuled to conduct hun from the Gov
.rnor's house to the ball room On the way Mr., Mon
zoe spoke of Governor Cass-how fortunate the people
we're to have such at the head of the Terrific
| ial government; that he looked upon him of
| he most prominent young men IN our nation; and
hat If his life spared, he would Iise to great
smnence. And it would seem, Judging from the signs OF
he times, that the almost prophetic opinions of thai
rent statesman about TO be realized. The intimacy
hat existed between the Governor and myself Ter many
ears, enabled to look into his private and public
haracier and am free 10 say, the presence of all
eeing eye, that have witnessed any act OF has,
ither public private, that could condemn His whole
rength of intellect seemed ready do all the good
| ne could to his fellow -men.
Governor Cass not q believe) then member Of
Tristan church. although liberal supporter oil AL, ano
dso supporter by practice and precep OF the gea e
erance cause OF the present age. Governor ", ~ m
Intercourse with his fellow s easy OF access aoe
md conversation attractive and agreeable AZ n's &C
uaintance stranger will feel at perfect ease IN ms com
any and almost feel that he is talking To an oo TREND
A. - emphat,cally man of the people, knowing prac
icaIlv The wants and rights OF all