The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-10
From the Philsdslphia Spirit Of the Times. June g.
Hlnvsu~e ants AZ (3euarul Cara.

the republican party for the presidency General
Lewis Cass, interesting to the American people HIS
past sevices-whether as the soldier fighting the battles
of his country against insulting enemy, TO whom MS
proud spirit scorned bow and whose sword was shiv
cred upon his knee before delivered up; the bril-
liant and undaunted representative of his nation pres
of the crowned heads OF EuroPe or the bold and I'M
finching statesman IN the councils OF ms country al
home-can never be forgotten, cease to be admired
by the citizen in whose heart yet burns spark OF pa
triotism
estng-ae peculiarly interesting at tins time, when he
has been placed before the great democratic party OF the
country candidate for elevation to the highest seat in
the national government Democrats feel pride in his
character that they delighted to express and the OPP
poruny presented the democratic citizens of city
and county, to testify their high estimation and sincere
affection for this distinguished exponent of their prnc
pies, joyfully hailed and eagerly seized The Gen
erals stay in the City of BroherlyLov was brief, but
not too biie to satisfy him that in city in the Union
upon his arrival on Tuesday was glorious one, and the
hoDors-the simple, unaffected honors-paid him during
his short sooun were the most gratifying evidence OF the
consideration in which his worth is held.
We take special pleasure IN recording every particular
connected with the visit of this eminent citizen to the
city OF Penn Having furnished to our readers In yes
terdays paper all the incidents of his from Will
mngon to the city, and OF his reception here we give to-
day the particulars of his movements yesterday. We
begin with
GENERAL CAss IN INDEPENDENCE SaUARE.-The cere-
mony of exchanging congratulations between Gen Lewis
Cass and his host of friends IN Philadelphia where he
was temporary guest took place yesterday afternoon in
the State House yard and one of the most interest
ing and hearcheerng to the republican and pa
triot witnessed on that consecraed spot.
At twelve o'clock precisely Gen Cass charge of the
committee of attendance, who had escorted him from his
lodgings at Joness hotel in Chestnut street. and accompa
MED by Col. Benton and Gen. Houston, entered the
square amid the widest and most enthusiastic cheers
from the thousands of hearted and honest people,
whose throbbng breasts beat high with anxiety to catch
glimpse of the dgnifed form and frank face OF the man
OF their choice, whom they had assembled to receive
Cen Cass taking his position at the foot of one of the
most looking trees in the sacred in which
was first heard the infant voice OF liberty and supported
on his right BY R. M Lee, esq, recorder of the city, and
on his left by Senator Benton, OF Missouri spent nearly
two hours in shaking hands with his fellow citizens of
the city and county OF PHILADELPHIA During this time at
least three thousand persons offered their respects him
1t was cheering sight to witness the devoted attachment
exhibited by all who approached him Many grasp Of
the hand that he got must have caused his heart swell
with exuaton, and his soul to scout the idea of the in
gratitude of republics.
the patriotic admiration Of the large assembage could not
be restrained from exhibiting itself towards another OBJ
}ect. The tall commanding, noble figure, in white
Texan hat, that lowered above the rest of the crowd
like majestic forest oak recognised that of the
hero Of San Jacintothe Washington of the lone star
republic, conspicuous in the galaxy of thirty
The populace rushed around him, caught him by the
hand chung to him. and mpoTtuned him TO address them
The brave General caught in worse scrape than ever
the Mexicans got him, for while parleyed with the
my that encompassed him. lie was, however, at last
driven Gas he himself drove his ancient enemy,
Santa Anna) to tree, and being freed fairly the
coon by Captain Scott was obliged to surrender at
discretion The General enchanted his auditors for some
minutes with speech of burning eloquence. 1t was
beautiful sight to see the harmessness and chdke sim
nan" mingled and talked with the crowd, and received
their
And next we come to-
GENERAL CAsss DEPARTURE.-About four o'clock YES !
terday aftornoon Gen Cass left his hotel for the steam
boat landing at Walnut street, his way to New York.
IN pursuit of his Journey to his home in the west He
rode to the wharf in open barouche. drawn by four
handsome seeds In the vehicle with him were Senators
Benton and Allen and Recorder Lee. train of vehi-
and other members of Gen. Casss suite, with the COM
mitee of escort, followed An immense throng crowded
and pressed around the vehicles as to almost stop
their progress through the streets and at every step huz
that could be heard for squares went up from the
living that rushing down Walnut street, re-
Inlng the spectator of the released waters of some
pent sea sweeping towards mighty ocean
When the barouche halted at the foot of Walnut street,
was with the greatest difficulty that Gen. Cass could
the splendid steamer John Stevens which was to wait
him to Tacony where special train of cars waiting
to convey him to Trenton The boat not starting until
halfpast four o'clock the short intermediate time was
seized by hundreds of individuals who had previously
been denied the pleasure of seeing Gen Cass, to grasp
few minutes before the boat started Senator Allen
came forward upon the hurricane deck and briefly ad
dressed the multitude on the wharf in the fervent and
powerful style OF elOquence for which he celebrated
For General Cass and his friendsthe military cheftains
and statesmen who accompanied hm-he returned thanks
to the citizens of Philadelphia for the enthusiastic greet
ing extended to them He expressed them the aston
ishment and gratitude Of the reception they had met and
after referring to the bright ancpatons of the success
Of the democratic ticket at the ensuing presidential
pagn, babe them farewell
The boat shortly afterwards moved off, in the midst of
deafenng cheers from her crowded decks, which were
returned by the crowds the wharves and the cheering
continued till the steamer out of sight.
More than thousand persons accompanied General |
Cass and suite to Tacony; and Philadelphia commit
party remained in Trenton last night, where they no
doubt received the warmes reception from our neighbor
ing friends, the democratic Jersey Blues, +
From the Pennsyvanisn.
The Masses and General Cass.
1t would have done the heart of every democrat in the
Union good, to how candidate for the presidency
received in this city during Tuesday and Wednes-
day Vast crowds thronged and pressed about his place
of soourn, and there seemed to be an eager anxiety