The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-10-17
POLITICAL.
From the Richmond Enquirer.

sound strongly expressed.
We ask attention to the following letter of exGoveno
Gmer OF Georgia. addressed 10 the democratic meeting
at Eaionon. Gov. g. has held conspicuous position ID
the political history OF Virginia having been promne
leader OF the old lroup and, later su oil me
party Georgia has Just pronounced her voice III ao0ou
ance with his patriotic views:
LrxrsGroS Sept 10, ls4s.
GEsrLEMEx: cannot be at your barbecue ana II
were, doubt whether could speak wiz, p, Vel
take the liberty OF expressing 10 you my desire lnas YOU
efforts and those who think with you may DC suoeeesiu
IN electng Governor Cass President - l., -.
have Known Gov Cass for long time both by per
sonal and ofcia intercourse He has been IN public HE
Tor fov and most of that time situations which
have made him acquainted WIN most p ne oi '
eognizant lie has made more Indian treaties and ac-
qured territory for our people than any cltzen OF
lie Is the only distinguished at the North who
venured aid setting public opinion night. when the
State OF Georgia was grossly slandeed Tor It's policy to-
wards the Indians within It's jurisdiction.
Gov Cass did good service as an oflcer and soldier
in the with Great Britain lie is well acquainted
with territorial and State governments by his long
perience as governor of Michigan.
He for many years member OF General Jack sons
cabinet; that he is thoroughly conversant win the
whole course of presidential duties.
He understands well the foreign relations OF his coun
try, having been minister TO France, where he managed
admirably the matters committed TO his charge; as 20
defend successfully the maritime interest OF the omed
States against combination OF the most powerful anu
commercial nations of Europe; c,,,os
Gov Cass has talents of the highes, order. and well
cultivated, set of by noble presence and pohshed man
n, ,r
Gen Taylor is a diligent and brave soldier His
life has been spent IN examining morning reports, issu
ing provision orders, drilling soldiers, and enjoying
conversation and cigars in the mess room lie gene
raj whom the country delights to honor as such Ii he
has not been atered enough for his conduct at Monte
rev and Pao Alto let HIM receive another 6revet or De
put the head OF the army But do not make nun Chle
Magistrate lest the honor VIII h he has worhily earned
be sullied by mismanaging wha, he knows nothing
about
We do not employ blacksmith for schoolmaster,
select sheriff Tor Judge OF the courts II is wise
saving that every To be trusted IN his own art
officer to his sword The statesman to the council cham
Der. ,
The country wants President to direct intercourse with
the Indian tribes preserve peace and extend the com
merce of country with foreign naons to appoint
faithful and intelligent public officers and to give the
and experience
Rough and Ready are the appellatons given TO Gen
Taylor by his friends. Rough may do Tor knocking
down OF cutting a negligent soldier Ready is neces-
sary accomplishment for fugleman at pistollng But
the country requires polished man, and courteous,
wise counsellor for President
The Georgia House OF Representatives once chose
Patrick Carnes old lawyer for Speaker After serv-
ing for awhile, he and addressed the House, say
ing that through all his professional life he had been
customed look but side of question and that
he found it impossible to look at both sides at a
me asked the members to choose another Speaker and
left the chair.
Gen Taylor looks at public affairs soldier. Gov.
Cass looks at public affairs a soldier and states
man. Very respectfully, yours, ,,,,rn
To Messrs. Hudson, Dennis, Trppe, Rose, Reid, &C.