The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-10-20
BY A CITIZEN OF MASSACHUSETTS.

BY A CITIZEN MASSACHUSETTS.
TO the people of free nation there is question
important than that which relates TO the choice of suit
able men TO fill places of political trust II is emnently
a moral question: in which centred our hopes for
success as nation We cannot believe that citizen
who is indifferent to the great political interests of his
country, can be sufficiently of the culpabty of
neglect or the sin of ignorance The of infor
nation upon every subject, and every hand are so
numerous and ample, that it requires almost much
erton to remain ignorant of the truth does acquire
the knowledge of our true position and duty This is
true with regard to all of delegated authority how
ever great, or however humble But when we leave the
MINOR interests of society. consider the momentous in
teresls OF nation, should weigh well our motives,
and heed sentiment but those of conscience and duty
We are soon TO meet, each in his State to depose
our votes for President and Vice President of the Uni
ted States and to make choice of those citizens in whom
we have Just to believe free institutions will
ind true friends and efficient protectors This is no trng
matte-no ordinary duty If neglect it, or esteem it
too lightly now who venture to speak for the nteg
rity of our children when no more, who grew
up to the duties of citizenship without the exam
Piles necessary to inspire in them desire for duty and the
lofty sentiments of patriotism 81 N.r a7.8r a sa
The privilege OF choosing our rulers is sacred one
and II should be executed with that anxious socude
which characterzes all acts of deep concern He who
is willing to regard more lightly the duty of voting for the
lection of mere property, is unworthy the mmrnites
which come from justice and freedom.
AS men declare themselves by their acts and opinions
the representatives of principles, and these prn-
cipes approved or disapproved according to our
views of their tendency, we become, voters, the
Of advancement of all that good and the means
of defence against all which threatens peace and true
interests. pH3-."a a
We free to admit that the of party are
frequently embarrassing to the citizen, presenting as
they do oentmes, complicated variety of motives
and confused arrangement of diverse standards of duty
All cannot be equally right, all hope equally TO
succeed and while we would endeavor faithfully to
execute own duty, and freely to express opin
ions, would not deny to others the same high pre-
negatives. While claim full justice the candidates
OF the democratic party, we shall not ask at the ex
pense of integrity 10 opponents Truth requires no
compromise of prncpeiustice requires compromise
! of duty.
The candidates of the democratic party need no de-
fence but in the truthfuness OF their own history
1t is subject of proud congratuation that their OPP
ponents unable to sgmatiZe them by single truth
with regard to their evenu lives The spirit of falsf-
cation may do its worst for has no best-and its dark
shadows will flee before the truth the darkness of the
night fees before the morning Both venerable
men, and both have been active the service of their
country. That they have been faithful, may be known
from the fact that honors and new trusts have
awaited them at every step and period of their lives since
they reached the age OF manhood. This fact alone is
sufficient to show their true worth and character. 1t is
one that cannot be Denied and one which all may I'M
derstand. 1t admits of but inference, and that infer
is sustained by the testimony of generation that
such of public duty implies ability, integrity, ex-
perience and courtesy.
1t is our purpose in the following to give substan-
tal reasons, briefly, why every good and conscien-
tous citizen should cast his vote in favor of Governor
Cass and General Butler, the nominees of the Baltimore
Convention. Inasmuch views are submitted to
intelligent freemen who capable of Judging for them
selves without the aid of long and tedious arguments and
they want nothing but facts, opinions founded upon
them, shall aim at making a simple statement of the
truth practical form, for the careful and candid con-
sideraton of the citizens of the United States.
| REASONS WHY THE PEOPLE SHOULD VOTE
FOR LEWIS CASS.
Governor Cass of the right age be President of the
United Sae haung passed those periods life beset by the
temptations Of ambition. Having a,oays proved faithful his
trusts, he haze motives to his country but those
Of the p.rsst and ioiisst patriotism.
He was born at Exeter, New Hampshire, the 9th of
October, 1852, and is now &c years of age. ll.
He is blessed Nth sound constitution, and ,oih good
health lie temperate in all his habits and the habits Of tenn
perace indispensable conditions Of successful thought labor,
and duty e.s ...- ,s
He never tasted ardent spirit himself and he sxes an
influence upon others to refrain fromlt When appointed
Secretary of War, he the first to unite the friends of
the Of temperance in Washington, and to influence
them to act
SchOOlCaIt, explorer IN the NORTH
west, in his work bears full and complete testimony in
relation to the total abstinence OF Gov Cass Gen Cass
was Secretary of War, QS32) and the expedition
conducted under his auspices Mr.. Schoolcraft says;
lThe expedition has been accomplished from BEGINNING
to end without of much drop OF ardent spirit
of any kind either by the men upon whom the fatgues
of the labor fell by the gentlemen who composed the
exploring party One Of his first acts after assuming
the duties Of the Secretary of War; was to prohibit the
sale of spirituous liquors TO the troops.
g. lie emneny endooed 10Th ieectal capacity by his
Maker and has improved his talents like the faithful sie,oard of
the parable by making extensive acquisitions Of knowledge in the
parious departments of learning. l4 55is r .i--ll
.'We know that he is of talent, OF ability of
some celebrity statesman, in every way superior to
his predecessor if he should be the successor OF Mr.
Polk" Daniel Websters speech at Marshfeld, lSiS.
4. He is honest man.
an nominating Mr. Cass must be admitted that the
convention have selected for their candidate gentleman
of talents, of responsibility, and Of exemplary personal
character. National InteAigencer.
| Hon Abbot Lawrence says of him: al know him
well have broken bread with him in his own house.
| and he with me in mine. He is gentleman, man of
unbemshed personal character, against which nothing
can be justly said"
| 5. lie Is gentleman. l.t -aa '
| Hon. Abbot Lawrence says, she is gentleman" i-
6. He is kind, q6able, aud social happy in making others
happy
British and Indians and the militia of Ohio were called
to march to the relief of the fort General Cass was
appointed to the command On the second day
OF the march, young soldier, from exposure to the
weather. was taken sick Unable to march in the ranks
he followed along in the rear. When at distance be-
hind, attempting with difficulty to keep pace with his
other the colonel of his regiment. On passing him, the
colonel remarked, General there