The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-19
A Noble Trlbate.


The following letter, addressed by the democratic
ew Of both houses Of the Legislature Of Tennessee, has
been placed in our hands for publication II is noble
nbute to the consistency, fidelity TO principle and emf.
rent ability OF the distinguished gentleman whom it is
addressed II was TO democrat Of Tennessee TO whom
General Cass. when he was occupying before his coun-
rymen the position OF candidate for the Office OF Presi-
dent Of the United States, addressed his celebrated letter
ehning his position on The subject OF the new Terrific
es, and the application Of the Wilmot Proviso to any
bill which might be passed by Congress- establishing gov
ernments for them. Now the democracy of Tennessee,
represented by their members in the legislature Of that
State, manfully and honorably come forward and bear
heir unqualified testimony in favor Of the unbendng in
egry to principle which has been manifested by General
ass and the transcendant ability with which he has
sustained the position assumed when he candidate
or the presidency reference to the momentous ques-
ions now shaking the republic from centre to circum-
ference.
letter from Tennessee written at the same time the
following address was communicated to General Cass,
contains this respecting it, at expresses not only feel
ngs Of the members Of the legislature who signed it. but
Of the entire democratic party in Tennessee, and 1.-THE
writer say may safely add, Of manyof the most intel
cratic senator and representative present"
II is indeed noble tribute to eminent worth, OF which
any man, however distinguished he may be- and how
much previously honored he has BEEN may well be
proud We venture to say that General Cass, in his
long, eventu and emineny distinguished public career,
has won very few trophies Of intrinsic value, and
which he will prize highly than this spontaneous
and manly testimonial from the democracy OF Ten
nessee:
NASHVILLE, February o, 1850.
SIR The undo signed, members of the general assembly
Of Tennessee struck with admiration of the magnanimy
and sfdevoton manifested by you, in throwing yourself
INTO the breach for the safety and welfare Of your country
cannot withhold testimonial Of appreciation OF the
course you have pursued and OF high appreciation
your character and talents.
The present crisis In the affairs OF the nation demands
the sesacrifce OF those distinguished individuals in the
northern Sates whosc abilities and high position give them
Influence preserve the integrity Of the Unon and the
constitution from violation.
Your late speech In the Senate OF the United States
the Wmo Provso, is triumphant indication Of the
position heretofore assumed by you that Congress has no
power under the constitution legsatc upon or to NEEDLE
with the subject OF slavery, either the or Terrific
RES and Is complete defence Of the rights the savehod
ing States, and Of Tire people OF all States and Territories
om and regulate their own social and municipal inst1
tons
This Grafton will stand perpetual monument in honor Of
your memory, and will hand your name down TO the --latest
posteiy. scholar learned profound as an orator
eloquent and powerful ssgacious and patr
otto.
With Tho hiohest respcc we have the homo, n, Ia 49,,