The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-09-22

Baltimore Platform, the Compromise measures,
and strongly denouncing any further agitation
of the Slavery question, were passed; speeches
in their favor being made by Messrs. Grover,
Van Buren,, Preston King, Cochran, and Cham
plain. The Convention adjourned in great
glee, after vote Of thanks to the officers
So then, the degradation is complete. The
Barnburners have succumbed, and endorsed
the COMPROMISE measures. John Van Buren,,
Preston King, and others, Strongly denounced
any further agitation Of the Slavery question"
and then adjourned ain great glee." Both
wings of the Democracy Of New York stand on
the same platform, and the quarrel is altogeth-
or one of men-whether Gov Marcy and the
Solts shall triumph, or Daniel S. Dickinson
and the Hards" What despicable picture
is here presented, of great political party
quarreling solely about MEN. Let US cast a
veil over it,
twill be remembered that in 1913 the name
of John A. Dix appeared ON the Van Buren,
electoral ticket Of New York, which was strong
ly committed to the interests of Freedom as of
paramount Importance. Mir. Dix has been ap-
pointed, by President Pierce, to the office of
Assistant Treasurer Of New York, with the
promise. it is said, OF the vacant mission to
France Tho clamor of Mr.. Dix's rivals has
prevented the fuGllment of this promise, and
some additional evidence Of his adhesion to the
Baltimore platform is required This evidence
is forthcoming Here it is:
Senator DIR and the Fugitive Sldve Ldw.-
The annexed letter from the Hon. John A. DIX,
now holding the Office of Sub Treasurer IN tins
city, will be read with satisfaction by Conserv-
alive Democrats, as it seems to show that IN
some important particulars his views have been
understoOd.-JournGl Of Commerce.
From the Augusta GA ConstutOnalist, Sept. g.
We publish below, letter received by
gentleman, well known to our citizens, from
Mr.. Dix, in which he speaks for himself and
we are perfectly willing to leave it to every
citizen of the State-Whig or Democratic
say if Mr.. Dix is any more of an Abolitionist,
Or Free-Soler, than is Willard Fillmore, or
Thomas Corwin, or Daniel Webster.
Mr.. Dix's letter was written in answer to
me addressed to him, asking his views on the
Slavery and Compromise measures. Here it is
Read it, people of Georgia and then give re-
luke to the Toombs and Stephens faction that
will teach them that although the people may
)e deceived once, by men in whom they have
nut their trust that if deceived the second time
{ will be their own fault.
Mr.. Dir's Letter.
New YORK, dug. 81, 1853.
DEAR SIR: have just received your favor of
he Goth instant, stating that am represented
y Wing presses and itnerant orators in Geor-
ia as an Abolitionist, &c, and thank you for |
he opportunity you have afforded me Of saying |
q reply:
LIST. That am not, and never have been, an
Abolltlonist, in any sense of that term. On the
contrary, have been an open and uniform OPP
,onent of all abolition movements in this State,
md elsewhere since they commenced in 1885,
20 the present time While in the Senate of
Inc United States opposed IL @ extension of
Slavery in free territOry--a question entirely
Instinct from interference with Slavery where
t already exists. la the latter case, have
toadIly opposed all external interference with
ID That have on all ocasions-public and |
the Fugitive Slave Law passed, |
declared myself in favor of carrying it into ex-
'cution in good faith, like every other law of |
lie land.
Sd. That was in favor of the union of the !
Democracy of this State, which was consum-
mated in 1850, continued in 1851 on the basis
IF the Compromise measures, and in 1852 on
The basis of the Baltimore platform
4th. That | have, since the Baltimore Con-
Vention, in June, 1852, repeatedly given my
public assent to its proceedings and acquicsced
in its declarations, AZ an adjustment of disturb
ing questions, by which was willing to abide.
On these points may write you more fully
in few days; and in the mean time you are
at liberty to use this brief reply to your note as
you may think proper.
| am, dear sir, very respectfully, yours,
Dr. +. GdrUn. JOHN A. DIX.
Mr.. Dix does not declare the Fugitive Slave
Jaw fnaiaH but he is in favor of carrying
into execution in good faith" VIII this let
er satisfy the jealousy of the South, and pro-
ure for Mr.. Dix the mission to France? We
will see.
The proceedings of the Independent Demo
ratio Convention of New York, which we pub
ishcd last week, are in striking contrast with
he inharmonious proceedings of the Hunkers
md Barnburners Democrats of principle in
he Empire State, in view of tho disgraceful
Exhibition presented by these factions, and
heir manifest want of political integrity, will
lot hesitate to support the ticket nominated on
he Pittsburgh platform, instead of that which
ompels adherence to the Fugitive Slave Law
The former declares Liberty to be the great
National interest-it is not sectional interest.
md makes no warfare upon the constitutional
lights of any portion of the Confederacy The
athers of the Republic looked forward with |
nope and confidence to the extnguishment of |
'hattel Slavery and it is no portion of Demo |
cratic principles to nationalize the institution
ot Slavery. Democrats of New York-you who |
in lSiS declared your unalterable determine
ton to oppose the extension of Slavery-will
you now acquescc in the resolution to oppose
the agitation Of this question! Will you coun.
tenance and support the Fugitive Slave Law,
and give in your adhesion to the Hunker poll
oy which makes the support of this infamous
measure the test Of your right to the title of
Democrat! Let the ballot.box record your
answer.
'Since the foregoing was written, we have
received the resolutions passed by the "Softs" at
their Convention. The Post characterizes
them Gas thoroughly Pro Slavery as tho most
impenetrablc Adamantnc could desirc.n We
subjoin those relating to the Slavery question
Resolved, That we reafirm, az a fixed and
settled feature of tho political creed of the
Democracy Of New York, firm adherence to
the broad national position established by tho
resolutions constituting the Baltimore Platform
of June, 1852, and the sound and patriotic
declaration announced to the world in the in
augural address of President Pierce
Resolved That under the sacred pledges of
the Constitution, our sister States possessing