The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-11-22


The following article states some facts, drawn from the
primitive days OF the republic which may be and in.
teresng to readers We go against the whole sys.
TEN Of titles II is hostile to the genius Of our ins,iiu.
lions. which are founded the equality Of manand Of
course. atwar with all arsocaiic notons with all dsnc.
tons Of privilege OF Whilst man is in Office,
call him. you please, after his oceca him Governor
Judge, Generals or. II you please, retain his military title
to the end OF bis life but your Excellency your Honor
and such mummery, Our objection therefore, to
the use OF the word Excelleney is founded on deeper
principles than imitation OF the titles in other
countries II goes at once TO the bottom Of the whole
system. Why should we not adhere to the original sim.
pci,y Of nslitu,ons' II the press would dsclaim
the repetition Of such uar absurdity il would 60 far 10
arrest the practice;
From the Baltimore American.
TTIx ron rREspxsr.-From the recently pub.
ished biography Of Rev Dr. Ashbel Green who died
long since very advanced age, take the following
extract relating TO interesting matter OF early his
soryi
At the period we conicm plate, made part OF com.
psny, in which conversation took place. the report
which think you will seceye with some interest Dr.
eminent one, ia the medical school Of the University Of
Pennsylvania had for bis wife lady Of Virginia Il was
dssssiion to the rs Congress arrived in Philadep's, on
their way New York. he invited Of the members OF
at his house: RENE mber the names Of Madison,
Page, and Lee and think there wore one or two more
Chief Justice Mexican, afterwards governor OF PeDnsyl
vana, and Mr., WIN Bingham, subsequently, member Of
the United States Senate, likewise invited guests
and the doctor a member OF my congregation, he
also honored me with invitation Soon affer had
taken our seats in the drawing before dinner, the
Chief Justice said TO Mr. Msdsons Have you thought,
sir, OF title for Presdcntr' Msdisons an
swer was in the negative, and he added, that in hi,
Judgment no title, except that Of President would
be necessary proper. "Yes, sir" replied Mexican,
che mast have a title and l have been examining
the titles OF certain princes In Europe discover that
has not been appropriated Mott Serene Hghnsss find !,
appropriated but Ssns Highrsss, without the word most
President should be known by the Style and title Of HI
Ssss Highnsss the Prssidenf Of tbs Usifed Sfafss This
elected smicabc controversy, which continued for
time, Madison and his colleagues opposing, and MckeaI
the proprety OF conerrng the title hac
proposed on President Washington.
Although Congress thought proper 10 give title the
President other than which designated his Office
usage since has amliarzed the public the sp
pells,ion u is ExcelIency" II adhere TO the
original simplicity OF title which met with favor In the frs
Congress- there might be better taste shown perhaps In the
selection Of other title, although there Is no need
any But the ellis ExccIlency'' does not distinguish
the presidential Office above that of governor Of State
The applied the latter 10 OF colonial descent and
used be the designation oftc provincial governors unde
the British Crown In State Of Maryland the phrase
always used whenever the houses, either comnuni
cate with the governor.
Another objection Of this term IL 70 be found ID
the chromosomes that Il denotes IN Europe grade Of OH