Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-05-03
Daniel 5. DlckinSon.

We have been deceived in nsny Northern
politicians, but not in the individual whose
name stands a. the head OF this article The
writer of this has never given expression to an
opinion favorable to the integrity Of Mr. Dick
ins,n as q politician, for the very good reason
that he never entertained any such opinion
On the contrary, be has always been forced,
against his vii, to diffsr from the Southern
people of ull parties in their estimate Of the
patriotism of Daniel S. Dickinson. They
looked upon him as Northern martyr
to Southern rights, while we, with know
ledge of his previous political history, could
view him in no other light than that of dem
agogue Of the most despicsble charscter-oue
Of the worst of the Dalghesty school Of politi-
clans, who was ready to enlist under the ban.
uer Of either the North or the South for the
highest pay. Originally supporter OF the
Wilmot Proviso, he became Northern man
with Southern nciples--fntenssly Southern
principles!-lhc moment the faction with
which he was Unidentified in New York became
utterly powerlcss for good or evil. Driven un'
tremendously from the councils OF New 1ork,
he at once sought national" position through
the friendship and influence of the Southern
Stn,es. During his retirement st B!nghamton
he has written thousands Of letters and dellv'
cred hundreds Of speeches, all "breatbing out
threatening and slaughter against the aboii'
tionis,s and irecso,lrrs, the great disturoers OF
the national peace. For dozen years he has
been n.anJestly bidding for Presidential
nomination through the Southern party. Du-
ring The last Presidential canvasf, he went quite
as far as any politician OF South Carolina OF Ala
hama in professions of "immovable attachment
to the equal rights of all the States, Southern
q, we'll as Northern" Every reader of the En-
ouirer" knows this.
But since The question oi States rights has
become q practical one to the Souta-since the
slarehoid;ag States have brought their assert
3d. and heretofore admitted, rights (so far as
Mr.. Dickinson is concerned) to the test Of de-
u,oostration, the note is sadly changed. Mr..
Dickinson no longer sings "Oh, carry me back
10 old virsinny." He no longer claims to be
erer friend to the South The South has
withdrawn from the abulitonzed Union, and
will never again have any votes to cast in
..National Convention, "in which the eligibility
Of New York politician will be admitted
Hence, Darie $. Dickinsons wrath to the
cr,,b nc exhibited on recent occasion in New
York We quote the New York World:
Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson made speech al
n. Fifth .vepu. Hotel on Monday evening,
chief Of which are embodied 1roaues On ses
following Sketch, although 1t does no. ;t;osons po
lhs force aud eloquencc Of Mr.. DlcSInSon S. 5
language. he said iha, his hearers would bear +
! ann wituess that he had long endeavored TO
STAY the storm that has now arisen, and to
bring about some peaceful settlement OF analrs
| But now the South, first BY seced'ng' anu .S, ..
cond by firing on the old flag, had closed the
door Of reconciliation. He was meeting them .
On their own ground Ee would have no half'