New-York tribune., 1868-09-23

Gen. Dix, the American Minister at Paris,
has sent the following letter to a friend in
New York. 1t was not written for publication,
but the gentleman, to whom it was addressed,
has consented to give it to the public
PARIS, Sept I, 1858
Ny DEAR SIR: 1t my hope that my distance from
the political excitement prevailing there But
an announcement in one OF the newspapers that am
heart and hand with Mr Seymour. / am not aware Of
anything the present the past which could right
fully subject me TO such an mputaton
have been acquainted with Mr.. Seymour moro than q
quarter Of a century. He Is amIable gentleman Of
nexceptionabe private character. and Of respectable
talents But you know well l that he has not
single qualification for the successful execution Of tho
high official trust TO which he hhs been nominated and
which, In critical emergencies, Is the only safeguard
against public disorder and calamity He has been twice.
al different times Governor OF the State OF NewYOrk
and he has In neither had the talent the tact
keep the Democratic party OF the State together more
jnncture when adness Of purpose, decision and self
control much needed, one OF the greatest
ianities that could befal the country.
Moreover he has been put in nomination by Conven-
ton which has openly declared the purpose OF those II
represents to pay greater part OF the public debit
contracted to preserve the Union in DEPRECATED paper
such measure would, In my judgment, be papabe
violation Of the public faith, pledged under circum.
stances which should have been binding on all honorable
men. Mr., Seymour has made public speeches 10 show
hs nomnaton 10 the Presidency he adopts the deesra
ton that it ought to be paid In paper know nothing
humilatng in the history OF American politics az this
mour after presiding 1854 tho Chicago COnveI-
tIon which declared the failure should preside
over the Convention OF 1868, In which proposition
dscredt the debt contracted to carry the war was
received with tremendous cheering aud that he should
be the chosen instrument 10 execute this act Of National
terptude
do not believe that the wishes opinions OF the great
body Of the Democratic party fairly expressed
these proceedings. They have nothing In common with
the staesmanlke views OF policy and the high Of
national honor, which guided the party when Martin Van
Buren, william L. Marcy, Sas Wright. Lewis Cass, and
stephen A. Dougias were among its most conspcu
members.
see but one source OF safety for the country under
Grant Tn his decision Of character good sense mOdera
tion and disinteresed patriotism believe the South
will have far better hope OF reganing the position In
the Union to which 1t is entitled than under man whose
political has been I'm nothing cOnspeuousy
marked than in an utter infrmty OF purpose
Independently OF all these considerations should be
greatly surprised II the people OF the United States
10 elect their Chief Magistrate, a man who max
ing at the Academy OF Music on the 4th OF July, 1863
speech deficient Of all the characteristics OF elevated
love Of country at the very hour when Gen. Grant
carrying the victorious OF the Union into Vcks-
burg and when thousands OF our ellowcOuntrymen
pouring their blood the plains OF Gettysburg In
defense OF their homes and the Government which Mr.
Seymour doing all In his power TO emb8rrass and
discrodt
quite willing that you should show this letter
any friends who may take interest in my opinion In
regard TO the coming election, and particularly de-
srous OF removing The impression, II IL exists that AIN
In favor OF Mr. Seymour, the reputation OF any p0r
tOn Of the public debt am dear Sir, very truly yours.
JOHN A. DIX