True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-08
For the True American.
THE NEXT GOVERNOR

ViSSuSeON VAN SouuVA anu III P"i 'i'NAUy
The party is composed of the Anti-Slayery
portions of the Wing and Democratic par
ties, in union with the Independent De-
mocracy. The party was organized for
the purpose of effectually resisting the in
Huence of the Slave Power in affairs of the
government, and of subordinating the gov
ernment to the cause of human liberty,
the purpose for which it was ''ordained
and established"
Whoever, then, becomes the standard
bearer of the party, should be fair en-
bodiment of the principles of the organiza-
tion. In discussing the merits of those
whose names are brought forward in con-
nection with this honorable and response
Bile position, care should be taken to make
fair and neutrality-suspicious. of the po-
sition occupied, and sentiments entertained
by them. / regret to say that this is not
always done An instance of this want of
candor and fair dealing, I observed in the
Herald of your city day or two since.
The editor in noticing the fact that the
Hon. SALMON P. CHASE had been named
in connection with this office, admits his
capacity in the fullest extent, and also
that, as Senator, he has ably and faith
fully represented the interests Of his State.
Now, possessing administrative ability, in
tegrity and faithfulness to the interests of
his State, what more is required2 The
editor fears he is too radical on the slavery
subject, for the majority of the party, and
thinks there is necessity for some further
declaration of principle on the part of Mr..
Chase. Now, is it not somewhat strange,
that an intelligent editor, one who has
been so long familiar with the current po-
litical history of the country as that editor,
should this day call for more light with
reference to Mr.. Chase's views of the sub
ject of Slavery, and of the power of the
general government over that institution
Yet so it is. Did the editor of the Herald
hear the speech Of Mr.. Chase, delivered
in our Court House, in 1852 One would
be led to suppose, from the manner in
which he alludes to that campaign, and to
Mr.. C.'s course in it, that he did. If SO,
he must be exceedingly forgetful, if he is
now at fault in relation to that gentleman's
views. For full information on this point,
I would respectfully refer the editor to a
letter addressed by Mr.. C. to the Hon. B.
F. Butler, of New York, and to another
addressed to the Hon. E. P. Edgarton,
of Ohio, in both of which he will find am
pie information on this topic. He viii
find. also. that Mr.. C.'s views arc M more
radical than those expressed by the Re
publican party of Jefferson county, ant
emphatically endorsed by our worthy mem
ber of Congress elect. In word, he viii
find that Mr.. C.'s are a fair representa-
ton of the views of nearly every one hay
ing sympathy with the cause of human
liberty and genuine democratic govern
ment.
But it is further alleged that Mr. G. has
rendered himself Objectionable to very
many of the old Wing party, by the course
he pursued in the canvass of 1852. 1t il
said that he traversed the State, using hi,
influence to obtain votes for Franklir
Pierce, and casting aspersions on the char
acter of the favorite candidate of the Viii!
party. Now to those who heard Mr.. C.'
speeches during that period, all this vii
appear like one of the most extraordinar,
cases of forgetfulncss. If the speech dc
livered in Steubenville, be taken as fai
specimen of his efforts elsewhere, we ma,
say without fear of intelligent contradic
ton, that Mr. Chase did not utter one syl
liable derogatory to the character of Gen
Scott. To what point, then, were his et
forts mainly directed? The answer vii
be the same in the mind of every one VIII
heard him. After giving lucid view Q
! his own views, and those of the party wit
which he acted, his efforts were directe
. to an expose of the deep and damnin
servility Of the so called democratic party
1t is significant fact, too, which will b
fresh in the recollection of all who wer
present, that he was cheered by none wit
more apparentsincerity than by the Viii
: portion of his audience.
1t is true that Mr.. Chase was taken b
! ) the hand by prominent democrats. B,
it is also true, that wings were equal
ready to extend to the Hon. Senator, IL
hand of welcome to our city; and in tn
they both manifested their appreciation
lofty talent ,consecrated to the advocacy
human rights and constitutional liberty
While know Mr.. G. to be every inc
f TRUE AMERICAN, | am not aware tn
r he sympathises with the peculiar views
|. those who would claim to be par excellen