Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-18
Reasons why every Democrat should sup


The Lancaster Inteliigencer gives the fol-
loving substantial reasons for the support
which all true Democrats are giving General
Cass -
Because from poor, iriendless, and unald-
ed boy, by life of industry and Integrity, ne
has risen TO the highest place of renown known
to our Constitution-thereby exemphfying
that crowning excellence of our form of Gov
eminent. which makes irtue and intelligence
the only passports to public favor. Having
risen from naked poverty himself, he is the fit
representative of the poor laboring man and
mechanic.
Because from his earliest boyhood he has
been the ardent and devoted friend of his coun-
try's rights and honor, thereby proving him
self worthy of his gallant revolutionary ances-
tor He is, in the true Specification OF the
phrase, an American Patriot. who has never
counted the cost when his beloved country
has been in question.
Because, when the insolent aggress;ons OF
Great Britain shrouded our land in the cloud
of battle, he vindicated her flag amidst tolls,
and perils, and blood, suffering not one star to
be obiterated, not one stripe to be erased
thereby richly earning the fame due to brave
and fearless soldier
~
den wings across our borders, he equally dis
| tnguished himself as an able and accomplish
ed statesman. OF the Senate of the United
States, he was at once the ornament and the
pride. With thorough knowledge OF the
history of the government, and its various re-
lations, he grasped all public questions with
a force and comprehension equalled by but
few, surpassed by none.
Because he is no respecter of nations among
his country's foes. Whether TO confront proud
England at the head of our brave volunteers
on the Canada fronters-whether to asser'
the Freedom of the Seas in the midst of the
learned diplomasts Of Europe-whether tc
Vindcate the Oregon title against Great Britain
in the Senate chamber-or whether 10 uphold
the Justice and necessity of the NleXicaf wal
he has never faltercd in the service OF his
country. America, like the Greek matron
points 10 this son as one of her brightest Jew.
els
Because he is a thorough, well-trled, and
consistent democrat, who, in every crtlca
emergency, has been the eloquent champion
OF Equal Rights, contributing as much as any
man in the nation to the ascendancy Of sounc
republican principles.
Because he has never been known in sin
gle instance to shrink from the bold and oper
avowal of his political opinions. Perfectly
frank and ingenious in his nature, he has ev
er trusted his whole mind and heart to the in
teIl!gence and judgment Of the American PEG
> pie,
Because he shared the confidence of Thos
Jefferson, the illustrious author of the Decla
ration of independence, whose heart beat til
It's last hour for the worlds emancipation o
James Madison, the champion of the war O
1912; and last, but not least, o. Andrew Jack
son, the man OF the Iron Will, who bestowed
more honors upon Lewis Cass than upon any
other public man in The nation
Because his private life is as pure and I'm
sullied as his public career has been usefu
and brilliant. Party madness itself canno
successfully assail him. Before his unSpotte
name, the grisIy spirit of CaIumny shrinks a
dashed into her caverns The arrows of de
traction, by Whomsoever sped, fall harmless
at his feet.
Because, finally, he is, in every word an
. deed, living exempIifcation OF genuine A
i mercan democracy, whose evenlful Past is
sure guaranty of a yet more glorious and sue
cesstul Future. At the rally of such 4 nobl
and gallant leader. tens of thousands true
hearted treemen will again, with sinewy hand
I and bold and buoyant hearts, lift aloft the an
T Gent flag of democracy, determine as of yor
. TO preserve the country and her institution
b from the hands of federalism, howsoever spe
+ cious and glided the devices ana the name
e under which 1t seeks to steal itself into power