The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-09-13
Gen. Dix's Position.

E Gen Dix's Position
The appointment OF Gen Dix to office by President
Pierce has furnished his assaan,s with constant theme
for nvectve and vtuperalon. Il has been denounced
again and again. Of bal faith the national de-
mocracy, aud violation oil the principles aud pledges
OF his Inaugural Address Gen Dix has been held up
the chief OF soiles, and his promotion TO Office re-
lied upon proof that the President entertained sympa.
hes with abolilonism and free -sotisn The answer TO
these assaults has BEEN that the President had made The
appointment with satisfactory knowledge that Gen
Dix standing honestly the creed adopted at Bai
MORE and that his high character for integrity furnished
the best guarantee that he would adhere 10 that creed with
fidelity. The prominent and effective part which he had
taken in the presidential canvass and the prompt and
jealous support which he gave the nominees OF the
Convention, referred as conoboa;ve evidence Of
the soundnsss OF bis present position. There was one
thing. however. which created some embarrassment 10
making Out a complete vindcsion--shilst Gen Dixs
acts were satisfactory hse precise declaration OF
his on record, far have observed that be had
adopted and was Standing upon the Baltimore platform
That evidence. however. supplied. and we take
pleasure in laying before our readers Gen Dix has
written letter TO gentleman in Georgia which we and
in the Cons,taonals which defines his position with
ciearncss and precision. 1t is as follows
New YoRK, August 81, 1853.
DEAn have just received your favor OF lie 26 In
san, stating thstI represented by wing presses and
ncrant in Georgia sboliiioaist, &c and
thank you for The opportunity you have afforded OF
ing In reply; --4strt4-.e sy~rt tfFs yesztesr y
LIST That am not and have been, an boiton.t
in any OF that term On the contrary, have been
open and Uniform OPT Of all abolition movements
in this State nd elsewhere since they in 1896
the nresa in ~ ~ ,it.d
States opposed the extension Of .avery tern.
orya question entirely distinct from Interference with
slavery where u already exist. Ia the latter case have
steadily opposed all rnsl interference with l..
III, That have on all casions, public and private
since the ingitivesave law passed declared myself in f..
vo of carynS into execution in good faith like every
other law oil the land sefa1 sHh SEQ e..h1 ~ sFsf,9
81 ThstI ia favor OF the ,on OF the democracy
OF this State which contaminated in 1850 continued
in 1851 the basis of the promise measures and in
1852 on the basis Of the Baltimore platform
l,h That have since the Bannre Convention ane
1907 repeatedly given pa bio eediags
aud acqoesced its declarations adjustment OF dir
tnrbng questions by which was willing 10 abide.
On these points may write you fully in a few
days and IN the mean Time a, liberty hi,
otief reply to yonr note a, you may think prorer.
~ am, dear sr very respectfully. yours, esrt Id
JOHN A. DIX,
DR ]. r. GaRus 1.,p1.I $500. ...s.
We are sure that The finer DIS OF the President will be
grahed 10 how triumph an,ly this letter vrdicaes
the appointment OF General DIX. II shows how unrea-
sonably and recklessIy be has been ssssled whilst il
furnishes additional proof that he has been his
own faith and to the principles Of the national democ.
racy in making his appointments. lie knew Gen. Dix
personally and intimately he knew his sniecedenls and
he knew his present position. lie knew him 10 be a
gentlemen of high a,ianmenis and of unquesonable in
,egrty and having The satisfactory assurances of
the soundness OF his to the rational platform
he did not hesitate eonhde in him as true national
democrat str8.r.4q sa +. ..s.s#sg f ..F
We canno, conclude without expressing the hope tina.
the noble example BY General Dix will make an i'm
preston upon all who profess be national democrats
and claim fellowship with the party such. They. and
they alone fully vindica,e The policy OF the Pres-
dent In recognising national all who adop,
and aequiesce in the platform. II due TO themselves
that their enemies and the enemies CT the Pesden,
should be silenced and dsarmed and this they can e
feel by removing all for doubt or cavi an 10 their
positions by following the example Of General Dix No
personal jealousy false pride should be allowed 10
subec, the orthodoxy OF those recognised as national
democrats by the administration criticism or contro-
versy The President has discharged his duty 10 them
and shown his confidence in them, but have they ell
stepped forward became them sustain him when he
has been assaed for their sakesl Many have done 90
and we hoaor them for Itthose who have not would do
we'll TO delay no longer. .airse ..t.g.sa.4 aaE
Political Affairs In washington. aa'
The U~ss~ Secretary Msreys Orga~s--AitSek on Hon
d. s. Dtknrsn. Gen Pierce sdA,ro to hs National
PiatNwm --Hss Rsmuks to Mes~s. Fsxisr snd Cceh-
Yn~s. etc. "
.- Ispecss Correspondence Of the New York Herald
WAsHscfos, Sept 10. 1854
The Union this morning contains sn,ols rejecting
upoo Hon d. s. Dickinson as Union depoors, md in.