The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-10-22

The people are Just to their faithful public servants
Read the speech of Mr. McCelland delivered in Con-
gress August 2, 1913, the government payments
Gen. Cass
SO. He philosophical statesman haring mastered By his
setaugh energies all The departments Of learning
lated 10 aid hun i" The performance Of his duties, and to be al
to others.
lie has been member of quite a number of scientific
associations both active and honorary The honorary
degree OF LII d. conferred upon him some years
since by the Hamilton College, New York
The history and science, well the social pros
perty OF Michigan, are not under greater obligations
any individual living dead, tan TO that distinguished
soldier, scholar and satesman[ referring Gen Cass
| North american Reuiew (sohig) in 1897
CO. He has proved himself faithful and successful public
ssrpan having filled Of the difficult and important
offices Of the country to the entire acceptance Of his gopernen
| and feiio,o-citisens.
| He was elected member of the Ohio legislature in
lSO6-and was then distinguished for his influence
6l lie has eusr been among the foremost protect his cou
try from threatened danger
He one OF the first TO offer himself volunteer for
the war OF 1879. His duties among the Indians were
ofentmes fraugh with great danger 1t is singular
fact. that he has been stationed some important post
during almost every period OF danger through which our
country has passed, he arrived at the age of man
hood.
g. He has proved himself to be only statesno
but good soldier and officer.
Gen. Harrison reported him to government in 1912 as
san officer Of the highest merit"
63 Whenever his country has needed his services he has
been prompt in rendering en hO0suer difficult o,osvr dam
geros, hooeper subjected TO conditions Of hardship and dpripa-
sin 1927, treaties with the Indans) were negotiated
at Green Bay and at ST. Josephs, under the agency
Gov. Cass," son this tour, he travelled in an
open boat 800 miles"
81. He is opposed to hasty legislation.
"If we must hasten, let us hasten slowly 1t is wise
old maxim and the less wise for its age The re-
sponsbility is upon the Senate We have taken it. 1t
becomes faithfully to meet il to gain all for our
country without too much sacrifice speech the Or
Is this the language of rash politician Who was it,
Mr. Webster, that advised haste when this rebuke was
uttered by Gen. Cass
IS. lie tauors theory, unless based upon facts.
"Peace will come, but shall ii TO other causes
than this teatyo the wisdom of the government to the
exertons of the country and to the vaor of the army
and SO will higher prices which we shall owe to the i'm
muabe laws of supply and demand; but doubt if we
can buy peace or prices by precipancy submssion"
Speech on oregon treaty
&c. lie has good knowledge Of human nature.
Read the account of his expedition to the upper lakes
in 1920 His views OF government appear to be based
upon profound knowledge of human nature
81. He is not easily deceived.
"Many raven has croaked in my day, but the augury
has failed and the republic has marched onward Many
Crisis has presented itself to the imagination OF our po
litica Cassandras but we have still increased in po
litca prosperity, and have increased in years, and
that, too, with accelerated progress unknown to the
history Of the world"-Speech on the Oregon treaty.
g. He is agnaninous intercourse ,oith friends or op
ponents.
/ When the bravery of General Harrison was doubted
by of his political opponents in 1899, General Cass
wrote from Paris in his defence: See his magnanimous
notice of the wing party his letter of acceptance.
GO. lie ertends his good cshes o all nations.
"The shouts OF Liberty reach us from the Old World
Let send back their echoes from the New let be
grateful Him who holds in his hands the fate of
TONS and who guides their purposes by wiser purposes
of his owns let be grateful to Him who is breaking
the bond of the oppressed and setting the captive
Speech on the revolution an France
10. lie is unfolding friend TO the freedom Of the press
''As to the freedom of the press it needs no euogy
from me-. AS the air breathe is essential to human
life, is the freedom of the press to the life of liberty
Without these elements of existence they would soon
cate nerves of the political system Speed in the Un,-
ted States Senate, February, lS47.
H. He has proved himself to be honor his country by
On his return from France ISL zen cass was hon
ored by public addresses throughout the country. He
was invited to public dinner in Boston by such men as
Josiah Quincy, ir.. Nathan Appleton, VIM Sturgis and
others.
In their letter of invitation they say Returning as
you do with the appreciation of that generous people,
who the first and for long time the only friends
of fathers, would prefer that the meeting should
be at such time as would suit your convenience, in Fan
euil Hail. the spot most nearly associated with the dan
gers in which both nations participated and the place
in which, of all others, Americans would desire to well
come HER DESERVING SONS"
To- He has given to the corld an example ooriy of all
endaono ,ohat partisan should be in his intercourse ,oih
those Of his tsl0o citizens who differ from him in political
opinions
The Richmond Wing, in 1912, published the following
paragraph General Cass, than whom purer man
beahes universally beloved for the purity of his private
ana PUBIC CnaTaCeT his COnuuCt DIS IepTeSenuVc
of our government at Paris has been almost universally
approved; and as he is well known to be very little i'm
bued with the party spirit OF the day moderate OF all
politics have looked forward TO the possibility of his be-
coming the successful candidate OF organization of
parties"
49, He is true friend to the soldier adjusting hin, for his
good, and projecting him from imposition.
al well know that his Gen Cass's) views always
LIBERAL and that he would be the last to advise any
ure which had for its object the reduction of the soldiers
pay and allowances "Adjuant General Jones, of the
United States army.
a. He entcrais safe and practical pes of the currency
speculation.
The tariff of 1916 and the constitutional treasury
ceived his influence and active support.
49, He is a true and liberal friend TO industry.
He has confidence people TO compete with any
nation
76 He /, opposed partial legislation for the benefit of one
class al the expense Of others
All his expressed opinions and recorded prove
this.
IT, He in favor Of Internal improvement ,Oitn the limits
prescribed by the constitution.
His votes show but opinion, action HIS Chl-
cago letter proves that he had occasion to write
long letter to the convention to make political capital
49, He is opposed the peto TO prevent inc Ut
oaon of the constitution and avoid hay legislation
Much is said about the abuse OF the veto power me
history of our government proves It's importance III an
we believe its exercise has been approved by the
people 1t was exercised by Washington Truce; by
Madison six times by Monroe once; by jackson tmes;
nv TYLER tines and by Polk hmes-ln az 70 umes
since the formation OF our government w hole huni-
her Of acts passed and approved Is about 7o0Oone veto
to $50 acts
70 He is opposed all unnecessary giation, acting in
IN M f,ofs mud interests connected eUerTQues-