The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-30
From the N. Y. Globe, March n.

From the NJ Y. Globe, March ~.
The Great Cass nall.
'sThe man that hath music in his soul,
Nor Is not moved with concord of sweet sounds,
rt ~ for treason stratagems, and spoiisi
And his affections dark Erebus;
Let no such man be trusted" ~
Seldom, ever has il been our happy lot to meet with
more brilliant assemblage than the which gathered
within the walls Of Old Tammany on Monday evening.
being the occasion of the great Cass ball AT o'clock
the dancing commenced, and the company continued 10
increase in numbers up to o'clock To say thatthe
ladies' present were beautiful would be but giving utter
the gentlemen there W. have too much respect for Ss
good Of the ladies' present attempt to aer them
has been pleasure to be present at many Of the pub
lie balls during the past season, and free to say
that our memorys tablet tells us Of no occasion where
at the Cass ball. Being Benedict" opinion, we
feel assured will Be denied BY those who were not
with us on the occasion alluded to.
ments Of the "sylph-ike forms" who gaily Aoated
before our bewdeTed opdcs must presume upon the
compliment them to the admirable taste displayed in
their selection Of appropriate dress, suitable for the ball
room This feature at all times attractive to the eye
but when overd0ne, is certainly repusive to the
wearer The gents also astonshed somewhat in this
particular Il s not uncommon to see at public ball
sssM Of dy goods which they have crowded o. about
their persons AT this ball such was not the due
regard was paid to the appsaran without Ger dong t.
pass the Hatfield cut, which displayed superb
blue coat and rich buff with embossed buttons Of Cal
ifornia spendor. Hatfield rejoices in Magasna Des
Previous to the intermisson several letters received
from Messrs. Cass, Shields, Foote &c. Sc, &c, were
and with great applause BY n vas.
the guests retired to the commtteeroom, where very
sumptuously filled table prepared for the invited
California, Gen. Stomes. C. s Bogardus esq Gen. Wal.
bridge, Henry M. Western, esq, ex mayor Mickle,
Nicholas Carroll esq, &c. &c. &c The health Of Sena
made as and them o he ooR
ing toast:
\. Tammamy Hau-Msy ii be restored to its ancient
visor, and its voice be as potent as in days Of old.
Mr.. Strahan proposed as a toast
the States Of the Unon-mads perfect by recognising
States
Mr.. D. Sickles gave as toast ~
will forget 1884, the patriot who was sacrificed in
ls4s to appease fanaucism and revenge
This sentiment received with tremendous cheer
ing. At an early hour in the morning, were CON-
PEELED to leave the gay and festivs scene to attend TO
duties in the Globe office. and at the same time to
contemplate upon the evenings pleasures. and regret thar
The following letters were received from distinguished
invited guests and read in the course Of the evening BY
WASHINGTON March Il, 1880
GENTLEMEN, II would be difficult express TO you my
feelings on the receipt Of your letter. approving the conse
issue involving not merely sectional eeInss northern or
;sGuhen but the integrity and pepe.a o. our glorious
the democracy Of the city OF New York. high reward
for any services and far higher one than is due for any
appreciate and thank you for the you propose
ssbls expression o my ssins. Blu. cannot is.vs
am sure You would rhsr should be Ssrs 70 Sos ::
vote may be taken a, time. rather than enjoying
as,ons for the p.ss ans hope. for the uue graz
Feow,czens in this dark day Of our country there !:
redeeming characteristic, which is almost compensation
set our pai-and that H. The intense love o. the Union
which recent events have called into powerful action IL
ss Dc s Ssaa 'Ss daa sa.d S@ s 10 iss s AK
Of political safety Even the conflicts of party
ring the exertons Of long le have been political OPP
position, find themselves perhaps for the fret ,ne
atou with no ober rivalry bp the rivalry Of dsyosd
patriotism Iii spectacle glorious is encouraging
blessing. Of God are TO be impioa.y rsjscsd and this
S p In me which q .
animate their sons-a spirit Of mutual comPsemse and
no oo Of ba The
surprise that such questions could have threatened such
am gentlemen with great respect your friend and FOL
low citizen, -. . .ae
Messrs Arcuarius, sictles, Bogardus Walsh, whsesn,
Dillon, and others, committee.
WASHINGTON, March "a, 1850.
GENTLEMEN am Aauered by your invitation to attend
Tammay Hall, Monday evening next, but must decline
IL because Of public duties The compliment WIN De wei
and worhy bestowed who has been so long and
Justly distinguished in the councils Of ths nauon and
who has recently contributed 80 essentially 70 stay the mad
current of dissenon and dsunion which threatened 70
overwhem With deep emotion have perused your
kind aluson to my humble services in the cause OF the
Unon and as the only tribute can offer, the
Acknowledgements OF grateful heart. The moment
finally been reached, thank Heaven, when the calm
clamor the demagogue and those who struggled here
alone and unaided, by few generous and
condng friends, cheered by the voice OF
provag millions The Of the bold and fearless has been
strengthened by the public voice. and the faering and
mid borne along with the Il occasion
worthy OF being sgnsixed by rejoicing and iestvy, and
regret that ! am not TO be with you
d. s. DICKINSON.
Messrs. Arcularus Sckles, Boeardus, Walsh, wheean,
Dillon and Others, Committee.
WASHINGTON, March a. 1850
GENTLEMEN l have the honor acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of your letter 10Th instant extending me an IN
vitation 10 ball 10 be given on next monosy evening"
Tsmmany Hall, In honor OF Gen. Cas-. .ss5 fEe.l
regret 10 say that the multiplicity OF my engagements,
coupled with feeble health, VIII prevent me from attend,
me sincere pleasure and qualification TO contribute in
way agreeable, in any wy 70 do honor 70 that dis
satesmsn, Gen. Cass whose eminent services
~ powerful and patriotic efforts this session In favor of
the unon give him additional claim on the affections
Of the party and the gratitude Of his country
With many Aanks for the honor conferred on me by