The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-09-10
Gov. Dickinson and the wilmot proyi,o

We have often had occasion TO express confidence
in the soundness and nationality Of Gov. Dickinsons
position the sectional questions which intended
to be put TO rest by The passage OF the compromise
measures in 1850. In giving place TO the communca-
ton below do net wish TO be understood intma-
ting any abatement OF that confidence Gov Dickin-
sons early views on the Wnot provso were in accord
ance with those entertained BY most northern men, and
YET upon full consideration he became satisfied that The
harmony and preservation of the Union req ,irel the
adoption by Congress of the non-iuterventon policy in
regard 10 the slavery question in Territories The
whole county commended the patriotism of his posi-
ion aud awarded him full credit for the honesty and
sincerity OF his views and sentiments IN the South be
secured the confidence OF all parties one Of the irues
and reliable friends OF the constitutional rights OF
southern men, and he enjoys that confidence una
baled But the fact disclosed by correspondent may
be proftably referred to at The present time in New York,
where the unfortunate dssensons in the democratic
party are threatening US with defeat 1t Governor Dick
nson has been excused for oplaons formerly entertain
ed which Inconsistent with the Greed adopted by the
party in 1852 final settlement OF the slavery question,
why may not hi, friends and admirers extend the
forbearancc towards those who fell the error,
but only little later in rlshiinx themselves, Our
has been regard all who stand upon the creed
OF 1852 equally honest and sincere their present
positions, and we still believe that il is only upon this
view that the democracy OF New York be uni
ted. Dsclaning all purpose 10 apply Governor Dick
inson and his reads any other rale than that which
apply to every other democrat WHO acquiesces faithfully
in the ac tment OF 1850 and 1852. give pacs TO the
communication o.! our correspondent:
To The Editor Of The Uaioa:
The President and his administration arc as.aied by
who claim to be more national" thar others, for
having appoinsd oi in New York bsrnburners and
fecsoiles Those who thus charge The President with
violation Of the ,nors pla,om AID his inaugural
the followers and admirers OF the Hon Daniel 5 Dckn
H. Is their esdsr, anI his opinions tn sir poca
gospel may surprise of these gentlemen and aisc
those southern politicians who have believed that Mr.
Dcknon the s,sunchcs, supporter the North OF the
rights OF the South, Gni thar, March
LIST, lSi7 In Uaed Sta,o, Senate. tho hree-milon bill
being under discussion Mr Dckiason only claim cd 10,
Congress the Yosr prohdf slavery the Territories bu
actually advocated its trercss, (the Wmot proyso)
the following from his speech will show Mr.. ID
says,
IS, Ear am advised bslieve the great tbs
people Of The North but opinion the subec
IL They regard the institution (,Isvery) a,
grea, moral and pooai evil, and wGn'd ihas had nc
gess may prohibit ito in,ro5ucfios iafo The 1srtoris
while they snn And iahcr. that i,s prohibition
in the Territories WILL by giving them free population
they become States. tend form rer,c Union
establish justice insure domestic tranquility provide to-
cure ,hs blessings Of liberty TO ourselves and our posery
IL If California be Obtained by u.s. 1t vii
be free until IL is incorporated by and ean~o bon
slaps rory rithowt the hgnii Of Coagrsss and In
and such legislation, s,dam-taf artres prohbiins
slavery properly BE- insuisd"
Mr. Dickinson then say that he shall vote
prohibit slavery the Wilmot proviso) instructed
instructed" These are his words
This resolution then insucs that when any Territory
shall be tsought within jur,dction by act OF Con
be-to insert in such
ndamenis clause prohibiting slavery and 40 rssdy
I Ia r1tf oil N-I
With what consistency, then. Mr.. Dick inson and hii
friends attack the President aud his adminisfrao
upon the above mentioned gound remains 10 be exhibit
ed The speech extracted from above may be found N
the i7h volume OF the Congressional Globe, page o52
d.