The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-10-05
The Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson.

While some aspirants and thesrsfriends
! are using great cxertions to make their
names prominent as, candidates for the
Presidential nomination by the Charleston
Convention, others equally worthy appear
to look upon the competition WITH indif
ference, neither setting up their own pre-
tensions nor urging others to advocate
them. Yet we are beginning to see in
favor of the latter quiet, spontaneous
expression of preference in widely sepa'
rated localities, an expression neither ar
Irogant nor vehement but indicating from
the manner in which it is given that it is
the result Of calm reflection and not OF
personal partisanship.
Within the past four weeks the iaeep,
ton of such movement as this modest,
noiseless and unostentatious-bas been
apparent in many parts,of the Union in
favor efDANlELS. DICKINSON, of New York.
It is impossible to- say when OR where 1t
began but it is certainly free from any
signs of being one Of those preconcerted
and "fxed up" manifestations by which
the followers of distinguished men some
times attempt to impose upon the public.
DICKINSON, a native of Connecticut, was
born November 18th, 1900 When six
years old he was taken by bis parents to
New York. His strong. thirst for knowl-
edge enabled him to overcome adverse
circumstances and to acquire without the
aid of teachers a good education. This
selfreliance which enabled him to dis
pense with the assistance Of instructors,
schools and colleges has always been. a
prominent trait in his character. He
qualified himself for the practice of law
and pursued thai profession with industry
and eminent success whenever he was
not called upon for public employment.
He was once member of the upper
branch of ike New York Legislature. He
was one of the Judges Of the Court Of
Errors from '36 to al where he showed
great jurisprudential talent. In ~ he
became Lieutenant Governor and by viz.
tue of his Office presiding Judge of the
Court of Errors. This office he held until
IA and in the Observation-Disclosures Of that
year be was one Of the Democratic cleo.
tors of the State. From "a to Isl he
served in the United States Senate. Du-
ring that critical and eventful period,
which included the annexation Of Texas,
the Mexican war and the acquisition Of
California and which terminated with the
series of enactn,ents known as the Com
promise measures, he was distinguished
for his methodical and industrious appli-
cation to business as+well fer the learning
and eloguenee which he employed in sup
port of all Democratic measures.
He retired at the close of his term and
has since sought no official position what
ever: In seasons Of difficulty and danger,
however, he has never failed to give his
powerful assistance to the party to which
be has shown a devoted though not big
oted attachment from his boyhood.
Panied with the discussions which have
from time to time occurred in the ranks
Of the Democracy of New York, he has
labored to restore harmony by every
means except the compromise Of cherished
principles. His magnanimous example
in withdrawing his name from, eompeti-
ton for any Office has given great weight
to his COUNSEL and his warnings J; if cor
dial union among the Democrats of that
State is restored as recent events indicate,
their thanks for result so gratifying are
due in no small degree to the wisdom and
generosity of DANIEL S. DICKINSON.
In view of the purity Of bis private life,.
bis solid integrity, his. eminent talents,
his experience in public business and his
lifelong devotion to the Democrtic party,
we may assume that his name will be
welcome among those Of the competitors
for the Charleston nomination. Having
individual preferences, (and' doubtful
Of the propriety Of now expressing them
five had: ANY,, resolved to support and
vote for the Conventions nominee who.
ever he may be, we hope tSat neither the
South nor the West may offer candidates
Of less merit than the worthy Statesman
Of the North. From among aspirants of
that character and that grade the Demo,
Gratis who will assemble at Charleston
cannot choose amiss. Is