The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-06


Honor 20 vhom honor n due"
gives pleasure publish the following proceedings
public dinner which was given to distinguished and
able representative from Michigan. the Hon. Alexander
w. Buel II was given on the Goth ult by the citizens
ofthe city OF Detroit irrespective Of parties, the presiding
officer being prominent whg Ii is the more grateful
to US to publish the proceedings Of this entertainment
because they show two prominent features good omen
TO the countls the determination en- the part Of the
citizens OF thai city TO support the constitutional enact
msnts OF Congress; and, I'd, the entire confidence which
they entertain of Mr.. Buell. both man and egsla-
tor Il would have afforded us pleasure look in upon
that festive assemblageto have witnessed that feast
Of reason and flow Of soul I" Indeed, we think we
should have been delighted to hear the speech Of Amin
Bey the Ottoman Ambassador. as be stood forth upon
that occasion the champion OF our constitution II
would Afford opine, any pleasure TO have heard
the honorable Turk fresh from the Bosphorus, conurng
Americans to stand by their constitution and iaws-a
high example for the imitation Of many honorable Amer
leans might name The speeches and sentiments de-
ivered upon that occasion entirely worthy OF the
hour. though synopsis OF them is necessarily brief
The speech Of Mr. Buein whose honor the dinner was
given-is said 10 have been most able and chaste ynd
cation Of his in the preceding session of Congress-
and Of his determination maintain the position he had
taken. We conceive Of no appropriate pledge
Of confidence in and his course than has been
already manifested since Mr.. Buel's defeat BY the c
zens OF Detroit. May the honors already bestowed by
them upon their worthy representative be but the
mencemen Of series which he is every way calculated
to sustain with honor U ts9 @ t#aa. la.
.&4 .AE ca A- s@ From the Detroit Press, Nov. ~
The Union il Michigan Account Of dinner to HE HIM
A. ". Baa-1Hs I~ksA An'bassador and he Unior,
The dinner 10 Mr.. Bue, Tuesday evening, the 18th
November 1850 the best attended and most enthus
astc affair OF the kind that has ever taken place in
Tho Hon Lewis Cass the Commissioner Of the Ottoman
Porte, Amin Bey Hon John Brown Secretary q Lega
who present took active paftand exhibited much
interest i The q hs s sssa aas Elan
Alter pattsklng Of the splendid supper the regular toasts
have aboIsd God speed their efforts 70 preserve (
Our guest Hon. A. w. Buel Representing faithfully The
ably those measures Of oompromse BY Which alone we
could hope TO insure prosperity to our Union and
and the friends Of freedom ieariesy adj
yocaling aud eloqnenty defending OUT State and city
fully, upon all occasions, the constitution of his county he
has the noblest title respect and gratitude
Mr. Buell. being loudly called for addressed the assem-
bage in speech Of about hours duration Before he
had concluded he presented by David Stuart, esq
with copy Of the constitution Of the United States printed
n bronze and inscribed resented . Hon Alexander
Michigan in consideration OF his consistent support Of the
Il. hi y a"nf n
Mr.. Stuart made brief and eloquent address and Mr.
their Testimonials Of approval Of his course in Congress
Mr. Bae IN bis rs p u h very happy manner alluded
clo.ed with the following sentiment, III 1l..
Michigan, the mother Staie of the Northwest Honored
ympathies for the esed patriot ought 10 remind US Of
priceless value Of the Union.
as sesa Is
Mr.. oHAIEMAs; am deeply grateful for the fatiefing
small regret ms.hal have no, American
feelings for the expression Of friendship which
ored sultan am very proud 70 know won the re-
and esteem Of the gentlemen here by his
towards the unfortunate who sought shelter
within his donations That the honorable gentleman has
been pleased % allode 70 my sovereign IN commentator
ness OF his own heat have come 70 .he United States
ON as s 81 my En-
much at heart is 50 warmly responded 70 IN city which
Ju,,d sSle. and this. too by Gentleman Who C COM
mended the conduct Of sovereign In the councils of his
9wn aaon Long may ns o. ns Rs0ps o. he
ed mutual respect and sefnness and will ever be
mission 10 The United states have been 50 Fortunate as 70
cultivate. in however humble degree, the friendly object
Tor which have been Allow me, In conclusion Mr.
Chairman, to Join with you in the sentiment which I
every American citizen here and elsewhere
Ts.d s.s. NS, 3msos ' great O
BY Elon Farnsworth The Distinguished senator from
Mchgsn Gen Cas- The able defender Of The oonat'u-
Gen Cas- being called for, responded at some length.
Senators s Clay, Wsb.ie Feoie Dickinson, and others
His speech interrupted by irequen. cheers: We Lope
be able 10 give hereafter, as well as Mr.. Buels At
length. E.a. .ss.s.. sse5o sss
Northern Agitation %. southsrn Agitation.