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The annexed correspondence we find in the
New York STANDARD Of Monday morning,
which paper, with an abundant glori6cation Of
General Cass, names him as among tho cand.
dates Of the Locofocos. The more tho mer.
rier.
New YosK, Dec. 10, 1912.
My Dear Sr:-You must have observed since
your arrival in Boston, that you have been recommen
ded many of the public papers in different parts OF
the United States a candidate for the chief execu-
tive Office Of the Republic-and particularly that you
were nominated TO that office at large Democratic
meeting al Harrisburg on the 2ls ultimo.
The manner in which your nomination is mention
ed by some of the Wing papers, is such to excite
suspicion among those who do not know you that
you favor Wing principles, and some have said that
your views on a National Bank are indentical with
those of the Wings.
l know that there is no ground for such suspicious
and that you entirely willing that your views upon
those subjects should BE- known 10 all parties. From
the long and friendly relations which have existed
between US, before well during the time we
were fellow members of the Cabinent of President
Jackson, and ever SINCE take the liberty of asking
from you such explanation Of your views upon these
sub Gets as shall be entirely satisfactory to your po
lcal friends.
With the highest respect and esteem, am your
MAHLoN DICKERsoN.
To General Lewis Cass.
New YoRx. December 10Th, 1912.
My Dear Sir-I have received your letter of this
day. and have no difficulty in giving you a prompt
and unequvocal answer TO the questions you present
10 me.
am member of the Democratic party, and have
been so from my youth. l was first called into public
life by Mr.. Jefferson, thirty six years ago and am a
firm believer in the principles laid down by him.
From the faith rs taught and received in his day, ]
have never swerved single instant
IN nch IN m q raj
With respect to National Bank, think the feel
ngs and experience of the country have decided
against it, and that no such institution should be
ay a ne !" france and
full observation of the state of tina, nation have salts
fled mo that, while due degree of credit is highly
useful in the business concerns of country, a sound
specie basis is essential to it's permanent prosperity
With great regard, am dear sir, truly yours,
LEW. CASS.
H on. Mahlon Dickerson.
While the returned Ambassador thus take:
the field, the illustrous Missouri Humbug thu:
declines it
From the Globe of Saturday.
WAsHiSoroN CRY Dec. 9, 1912.
Messrs Blair & Rlves "A movement of some o
my friends in Missouri which was intended as
mere1 compliment TO me, and a mere expression
OF their individual opinions, has brought upon me
great deal Of trouble in the shape of cloud of let
tiers, from all parts of the Union, calling upon M
TO define my position in relation TO the nert Presi
dency." The number of these letters puts it out o
| my power to answer them; and not to answer nigh
seem to admit the conclusions which they imply
and, to make defnailon of my position is a thin
| that i cannot do, never change my position AM
therefore never have TO find H. or defneit. leav
1t to my conduct to tell what am and if that
not sufficient DO not think the use of phrases vii
help the matter. ! am no political enigma, and nee
no solutions on the presidential question, or any 9th
er. My conduct has shown me to be for Mr.. Va
Buren, for the presidency, and against myselffor an
place whatever, except the one have; and with th
declaration, hope my correspondents in all parts G
inquiries fully answered. Yours respectfully,
THOMAS II. BENTON.