The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-03

The Hon John SlideIl. one Of the senators OF the
United States from the State Of Louisiana, has been
and continues 10 be, sssalIed by malignant whig jour
nails published in his Stale. We occasionally
glance al The articles that appear in these papers.
They are bitterly vnuperalive and sIandefous Ia The
recent election in Louisiana for members OF Congress
and the Stale egslature-which as our readers have
been informed resulted in The choice of three out OF
four members OF the national House OF Representatives.
and slnng majority in both branches OF the
legislature o! democatst that Senator SIidel,
whom wing paper styles " the munifcen and mastery
Taleyrand OF the democracy Of Louisiana" exer'ed his
powerful influence and he charged with literally
contributing material aid TO bring about the result
The gallant democratic press OF the State have 80 ably
aud lrumphantly defended this gentleman, that Il would
be work OF supereroga,on on our part to come 10 The
rescue of bis honor and fame That service has been
performed in mastery manner, and in way that
edecluay rebuked his adversares, particularly by the
New Orleans Courier conducted by old and valued
friend, Hon Emile La Sere.
Senator Slidell is native OF the city Of New York,
but has been domisiliated in New Orleans for many
years Commencing in the latter city. at an early age OF
his manhood, the practice OF the legal profession MS
talents and professional acumen were soon appreciated
and in short time be in the enjoyment OF an ex.
tensve and lucrative practice Indeed, his success at
the bar was almost unparalleled But few years OF
severe professional toll necessary for the acqusi-
ton of an amrle fortune. The bar OF the "Crescent
City," il is generally acknowledged is equal in ability
and learning 10 that Of any city in the United States
John r. Crimes Randel Hunt, P. Benjamin, and others
that could be named lawyers Of eminence-of wide
spread fame Mr. Sdell. whilst engaged in his profess
sion, grappled most successfully with mighty minds.
Ever democrat, his friends whose name is legion, So
cted him 10 enter the for seat in Congress, 10
which he reluctantly assen,ed, and be elected by
large majority. He was distinguished member Of
the House of Representatives for high ability, devo-
ton to business and attachment 10 the party OF which
be is consistent member. Voluntarily retiring from
Congress- he was selected by President Polk for the
Mexican embassy. Accepting this high distincllon he
proceeded to Mexico, where he remained for short
,ime and returned to his home. President Pierce ap-
pointed MIR Sde minister TO Central America, which
high position he gracefully declined He is now mem
Der of the Senate having been appointed to fill the un-
eyed be elected the full term of six years by
the legislature which is soon TO convene.
Senator Slidell is gentleman of strong and wecult
waited mind, OF remarkably sound judgment quick dis
cernmen and in his principles is worthy exempar OF
the democratic sentiment Of his State and country. His
career in the Senate will have no doubt, enhance
bis fame as statesman. and be productive OF the hes,
interests OF his confdng and admrng constituents and
OF The entire Union