The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-03

The Washington correspondent OF the Philadelphia
Ledger has responded to appeal in regard to General
Foote He does justice to that senator in opposition to
the article which regretedi to see in that journal
Tconespondence Of the Philadelphia Ledserl
WASHINGTON, April "a, 1850
The "UnIon" having called upon me 10 state what
about the personal character and services Of General
Foote feel bound and trust you viii give me latitude IN
paper 70 make TIE following statement to the very
General Foots has. beyond doubt, devoted his energy
question, agtating the country. He has done wh
entire devotion TO the Union, the whole Union, and
in that noble cause, and has, in the OF his 81
forts, encountered more obstacles opposition, and
forget his devotion to the constitution He was the frs
who declared in the face OF Mr.. Calhoun and his friends
amendment offered 20 H. He was the ar % avow his de
termination 10 seek no remedy for the evils the South CON-
planned Of except those which. under the unon are pro
Thai was great declaration which, at the time, re-
the door OF Senate. exposed him entire hos
y the South and threatened to finish his In the
case and yet pereyered though on all sides He
thus depressed niraism South and North. and first Of al
f Inc slavery question be .eed in harmony and peace,
Mr. fooe will have contributed much 10 the happy
cuson any one senator 10 Congress.
That Gen Foote 10 ready debster, his speeches a
by genuine love Of country, knowing him, for
single moment doubuy thai he Is amIabe and kind in all
ancs. win readily testify. believe that II ws6sier's
Gays Cass, Stewards, Hae's, and Borlands opinions OF
him recorded, Mr.. fooc would have occasion
be ashamed OF Webster add Clay bear testino
ny his dsntere sted the slavery question: and
Hale will readily accord him the character generous
and good-naured antagonist Bonand and Footo
sonal friends what happened between them matter
regret both; explained, apoogscd for and forgiven,
none bat friends, bound together by the strongest
and forget such ihnxs Ever since that TINE noticed
thar Bodand has voted with Foot the side OF the
questiona proof Sufficient that they have differed to
agree
believe these threats lot Gen. Taylor vctoing the
promise bl) 10 be already held for the purpose
drumming up recruits for the bills The opposition here in
Congress desire nothing than presidential Veto 70
make the President show HE hand. attack
fixed position; but question much whether Gen Tay-
or win gIatity them.
The extreme Inconvenience experienced by those who
have deposited gold dust IN the mint Of the United States
OF the precious METALS WILL doubt opsrss In IA.
vo OF establishing branch mint New York. unless Ger
cafe Of deposs OF gold dust granted by the Phsde
phia mint, which shall be taken in payment duties
government.
glad that the cadetship vacased by the death
OF the Of the Hon Mr.. Hliard, Of Alabama has
last, been conferred the gandson OF Henry Clsyihe
Of him who died 30 heroicaly at the bate Of Buena
Vista.
In The course OF next Wednesday expect The commit
tee, which has accompanied the body OF Mr. Calhoun
South Carolina, back Washington The compromiee
miee viii then definitely agree the measures 20 be
compaDied 70 the Senate aud the House. and on Monday
OBSERVER.