The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-07-17
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
TUESDAY MORNING JULY n, Is4s.

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Union the Suites Of Ohio and Indiana receipt moneys
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General CAss.
Wepublsh with great pleasure the frank and impressive
letter which we have received from this distinguished
statesman. He refues, under his own sign manual the
Interpretations which have been recently wantony
thrown into circulation His exposition Of the Wilmot
Poyiso is worthy OF the author OF the Nicholson letter
He remains true to the non-nterention principle which
he originally assumed There is not the sign Of change OF
varableness in him He denies the constitutional power
of Congress to regulate such subject in the Territories
Not such, however, regret to say is the course of
another OF the western senators. Though Col Benton
heretofore Of the most trusted Of the southern demo-
cratic leaders, has recently failed in supporting this
he has abandoned one Of the main
principles Of the Baltimore Convention. and has become
to the surprise and regret Of many Of his former friends
a decided advocate Of the principle Of the Wimot
Proviso; yet does the veteran Cass remain firm and
Iesolute in the support OF the non.ntervenon ground
which we have supported; and we have no doubt that
he will remain so until the contest shall close and the
true principles Of the constitution be established.
Cen Cass, too, puts at rest the allegation that
he in favor Of protective tariff On that great
subject he readopts the platform Of the Baltimore Con-
venon, and he also voted for the tariff bill Of 1916 Gen.
Cass again recognises the great principle Of the Baltimore
Convention that he constitution does not confer upon
the general government the power to commence and
carry general system of internal improvements \"
and the platform commends the exercise OF the
veto power, (which has saved the American people from
the corrupt and yranncal domination Of the Bank OF the
United States, and from co7rupting system Of general
internal propementsn We shall not take up this great
subject at present. as had already determined to
discuss its bearings in due time. We reserve to
selves the opportunity and the proper Of entering
upon before the meeting of Congress. At all events,
while hold to opinions with unshaken decision,
il is admitted that other democrats consider to be
doubtful power; and with George Clinton, when he
gave his casting vote against rechartering the Bank Of
the United States, consider it in every respect the
safest and the wsest course, where power like this
doubtful to ask for extension Of the powers of the
federal government from-he parties to the compact
according to the forms prescribed by the constitution it
self This course was recommended even by those
Presidents who considered it UNREASONABLE that
such power had been already given. Witness Mr. Jeer-
sons opinions repeatedly expressed. Witness Mr..
Madisons recommendation in the celebrated veto which
power. Witness the suggestion of Mr.. Polk, in his
famous veto messages. But we do not mean to discuss
the subject present. and hasten lay General Casss
admirable letter before readers
DETROIT. July 10, ls4s.
DEAR SIR: am much obliged to you for the extracts
you have sent me- and Tor calling my attention to the
editor of the New York Courier and Enquirer published
in that journal short time since, and which an effort
aAa hs
sure you will bear me witness that have been here
toore pretty patient under similar attacks, OF them
as remarkable for their virulence for their sehood
cations are so prone to degenerate into personal abuse
and had supposed the motive had passed away with
the occasion that should be allowed reasonable
ure OF justice by our opponents, IL my opinions
course should be deemed worthy of examination But
the result shows that have been deceved and as no
considerations Of proprety connected with my position
TO do so in the present instance, not only because the
charge is specously preferred but because il is calcula
ted TO place me in false position before the public.
the return Of Col Webb who has gone on an excursion
TO the Upper Lakes did not wish refer to him thus
publicly, wthouta previous conversation with him; but
he has not yet returned, do know when he will I;
and as an unwilling to be subject to such impuaiions,
without applying the proper corrective, have determined
to delay this answer no longer. ] have known Col,
TEEN him. Our personal relations have always been
kind, Divided In politics, we have not ceased TO be
friends; and he will be rs much surprised as at
the dsngenuous efforts TO convert his letter into the proof
OF my inconsistencyan idea, sure, that never oc-
CURED 10 him Nothing state in this letter will be call
ed in question by Col. Webb; and may add. that Mr.
Gfeeeys remarks written in no unjust. spirit and
though cannot commend his care TO ascertain the truth
do not condemn the spirit OF his article Whatever his
brethren OF the wing press may do, believe he is dis.
posed TO do me justice.
am accused Of inconsistency amounting dishonesty,
in my opinions concerning protective taf internal i'm.
proyements, and the extension of slavery. The first
shall dismiss very briefly. but very explicitly The Bau-
more resolutions contain my sentiments the subject Of
tariff And neither to Col Webb nor TO any other man
have uttered a word inconsistent with them. voted
the tariff Of 1916 and though there things
should have been glad to see Otherwise (and where are
there not, IN such complicated quesiions yet gave il
my hearty support. never exchanged word with Col
Webb the subject Of protective tariff in my life Nor
does he say did Why're supposed favored II, know
not II Is enough to say he is in error, all who
form similar conclusion.
In the course Of conversation between Col Webb and
MYSELF referred to the last presidential contest and to
the palpable injustice which had been done by the
whg press and politicians in holding up my letter 10 the
Chicago Convention evidence OF my hostility 10 all
improvements. however general and necessary, by Con-
gress, and to my letter 10 Mr. Nchoson as evidence Of
rtories coded by Mexico to the United States called
these efforts the hbugs OF the day, they and
must now be confessed 10 have been by every candid
man. In neither OF these letters is there 10 be found
syllable favorable 10 the constructions thus put upon
them. The letter to the Chicago Convention makes not
provements person may be the greatest latitudna.
man, or the srctest constructonst. and yet have writ
ten that letter with perfect consistency simply because
all II does 10 to decline being present that occasion
The letter 10 Mr. Nicholson examines and denies the
power Of Congress TO pass the Wilmot Proviso and en-.