The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-07-16

from the Columbus (O.) Gazette
The Mississippi valley-The Next Presidency.
WHY CHASE AND BATES SHOULD De
ELECTED.
We think the opposition to the princi-
pies and policy of the present national
administration, comprises very decided
majority of the voters of the Union. This
was manifested in 1856, when Fremont
and Fillmore had 1889 more votes
than Buchanan. In the sixteen free States,
Fremont had 1,340,420 votes, Buchanan
had 1926, 1852 votes, and Fillmore had
1874, 465 votes. 1t is thus seen that in
these States at that time, Fremont had
ll4068 majority over Buchanan, while
Fremont and Fillmore had 500, 733 ma
jOrity over the present incumbent. 1t is
evident from the late manifestations Of
public opinion as expressed at the cleo
tons, that the opposition majority is much
larger now than it was then. We think
this opposition clearly has the future
destiny of the Republic in its hands.
There are no insuperable barriers to fair
and honorable union. 1t is right and
proper that to the portion which brings
the greatest strength should be conceded
the head of the ticket. The Republican
element is now dominant in almost every
free State, in many Of them largely so.
1t is also conceded that, probably more
than any other statesman. Gov. Chase
embOdies the leading ideas and principles
of the Republican party. Looking at the
subject in this light, there is fitness and
propriety in his selection which we think
will be acknowledged by all fair minded
men.
We have heretofore discussed the SUI
perior claims of tho great Central Valley
to the candidacy. We have in years past
very cheerfully yielded our support to
men from other sections. We have no
idea of excluding any State, or portion of
the Union, and expressly disclaim all de-
sire to build up and foster a sectional IN
terest or feeling. We shall take great
pleasure in manifesting Our nationality
on this subject hereafter, as we have here
totore. 1t IS our desire to prevent this
Idea OF sectionalism, which induces us to
urge the claims of tho Central Valley.
When any one important portion of our
common country is overlooked for long
series of years, it is but Just and fair that
II should be recognized, especially if it
contains the elements to comply with the
demands of the occasion. The States
comprising the old north western terrific
ry have had the President but one month
since the organization of the government.
We ask tho people of New England, New
York, Pennsylvania and the sea-bosrd
generally, to think of these things.
We have thus presented our views a;
to locality, and general expediency, arts.
ing from party considerations. We shall
now speak of those personal qualitie.
which so eminently qualify Gov. Chase
Tor the Chief Masistracy of the Union.
He is a gentleman of accomplished ed
ucation. He is one of the ablest and mos
profound lawyers in the land. As de
batter he has great power, and he is al
ways listened to with the most respectful
attention. He has served six years in the
seuate of the United States, and the
record of his career therein is confidently
appealed to as evidence of his liberia
craftsmanship, and nationality of views
AS political writer he has no superior il
the country. His messages during tn,
three years he has been Governor of Ohio
are regarded, everywhere, as model docu
mentS. he has in an eminent degree thu
faculty OF using precisely the words tina
express his ideas. All the State paper
which come from his hands are Of tn,
highest order. AS President he would
bring back the messages of the chief ex
ecutlve from the mere party pettifoggin,
winch have of late too often sadly marreC
'Gem, to the dignifed and statesmanlik,
character which they should possess, ant
winch so signally marked the early ag
Vi our government. We deem this
matter OF much importance, and trust i
viii have its due influence upon the pub
lie mind.
AS the chief executive of the grea
state OF Ohio, Gov. Chase has demon
sfa'ed that he has administrative abili
Ses OF the highest order This fact ha
Seen strongly impressed upon all VIII
nave mad any occasion to transact bust
~ with him, or who are cognizant wit!
tns AFFAIRS of State. Everything is in or
Iet about his Office; he is never confused
ous always has time for every duty. l
impossible for the mass of the peopl
70 appreciate the vast importance of thi
uality In public officer. 1t is onl,
.uoSe who are obliged to transact bust
10. ueSs at the departments at Washington
Una. .ha' prize at its proper value these quail
az Sov: Chase is just in the prime of life
and OF physical ability to endure an,
amount of labor. His private characte
ABOVE reproach. His daily walk an,
o NV are such as to dignity an
auSrh the character of the highest stand
Srd OF excellencs, that of true Christia
gentleman. No man can know him as
ol'izen, in the everyday affairs of lif,
Suu not accord to him the homage of sin
Ssle respect. Will it not be well for tn
pIsople OF the United States to look t
n %s and by some signifcan. act on thei
part 90 something to restore to the al
mosphere of Washington some of tbs
purify and dignity which it once possess