Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-17

Gen Clss replies. That reply Is frank and manly, but
thought propert say, the which your nominal
ton mentioned by Of the Wing papers Is such To
excite suspicion among those who do know you. that
"you favor Wing principles"
But how hase you killed him inquired Of Loco
Foco. why havc made him write letter 10 put
downcvcn the Suspicion that he "avors Wing principles "
is he wholly in ranks and not put the
SCREWS him when please You know that he has M
the sehiseSy of party and having him
Just where desired, kill him off at our leisure
We congratulate Mr. Dickeron aud his brother upon the
Of their intrigue; and yet they may assured that
they have killed Lewis Cass "liarry OF the West"
will walk in triumph the in 1874, because there
is union in ranks and the people determined to do
him ustic; but thorc be othcnPresidena elections
and those who think they have got nd OF Gen. Cas-, will
find him n troublesome customer. Talents such Us hc has
exhibited in every public position he has been called upon
f united a straightforward honesty OF purpose me-
surpassed fail ultimately to be properly npprcc
atcd. We presume that this the Brother Dickerson
have appraised MIR. Van Buren, Of the OF their in
rguc, and boldly demanded their reward. ifi
CORRESPONDENCE.
New YoRx, Decent 10, 1872.
Ny Dear Sr.-You must have observed since your mr.
rival at Boston, that have been recommended in many
OF the public papers in different parts OF the United Snes
candidate for the chief executive Office the Republic
and particularly that YOU nominated that office ut
large Democratic meeting Harrisburg the 2st ultno.
The manner in which Your nomination is mentioned by
some OF the Wing papers, IS such as To excite suspicion
among those who do know you that you favour Wing
principles, and have said TINT views National
Bank identical with those OF the Wings.
know that there is ground for such suspicious and
that YOU entirely willing that your views upon those
subjects should be known all parties. From the long
and friendly relations which have existed between be-
fore well during the time fellow nembers of
the Cabinet of President Jackson and since, take
the liberty OF asking from you such explanation Of your
views upon these subjects shall be entirely satisfactory
your political friends.
With the highest respect and esteem, am your friend and
humble servant, MAIlLON DlCkERSON.
To GEN. LEWIS CAss.
NEw YoRK, Dec. 10th, 1872
Ny Dear Sri have received your letter of this day. and
have difficulty in giuing you prompt and uncquvica
To the questions YOU yresent To
am member OF the Democratic party, and have been
from my youth. was rst called into public life by MIR
Jefferson, 36 years ago, aud firm believer in the prnc
Piles laid down by him. From the firth taught and receiv
ed in this day, have swered single instant.
So much for my general sentiments.
With respect National Bank, think the feelings
and experience OF the country have decided against IT, and
that such institution should be chartered by the Gene
raj Government
will add, that my residence in France and careful
observation OF the state at naon have satisfied that
while due degree OF cred, highly useful the business
cpncems of n country, sound specie basis is essential
its permanent prosperity.
With great regard, ani, dear sir, truly yours.
LEW. CASS