, 1860-03-17
GREAT DISCOVERY,


The New York Htrald pubtsbesthe following
secret circular. We copy it from that journal,
that our readers may know whas trensonable,
fanatical band Of rayauaufIins md union-bEeak.
ers the Black Republicans are. They actually
want money to circulate public documents
among the people. Hear them:
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF 1sG0-rErEpLrcAN !
EXECUTIVE CONGRESSIONAL Committee.
fEagle:1
lion. Preston King, Of New York.
Hon. J. II. Crimes, Of Iowa. |
Lion. l.. rs. Foster, Of Connecticut. ~ =.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES.
Hon. Jno. Covode, Of Pennsylvania i
lion. F. g. Spaulding, of New York.
lion. Juo. i. AlleT, ot Massachusetts.
Hon. f.. u. Wnshburne, of Illinois.
lion. David kiigoEe, Of Indiana.
Hon. J. l.. n. Stratton. Of New Jer.cy*
pRKsros KING, Chairman.
JSo. CovopE, Treasurer.
GEo- HAuR1SGroS, Secretary.
Ctux,7rrE Tooye, Washington, D. c., 1sGo.
DEAR S1n:-Tbe Republican Congressional
Executive COMMITTEE, appointed BY the Kepub'
licau meinbera Of the Seuate aud House OF hcp-
te=entaivcs, asks your co0I era.ion III tho eotn-
lur Presidential election.
The Democs n,ic party has shown By its actiou
| that its determined purpose is to extend Stare.
~. Its assumptions OF federal power, its Official
corruption, aud lis proQisate expenditure Of the
public moneys, are unparalleled in the history
ofthis government.
AT the South they openly proclaim disnnlorn,
/ whilst ut the North they are nnsc1upulous in
their denial Of the purposes and tendencies Of
its organization. It is reckless IN its denuncsa-
tions and misrepresentation Of ths principles OF
the Republican party; it wields the patronage
Of the general government TO corrup. the rotes
and influence elections; it is disciplined and
skilful in political tactics, and wi1! be untizing
in its efforts to retain the control Of the fedcru
government.
4 uuion OF al who are opposed to the present
Democ atic party will secure its edectoal over
throw and establish just and economical Re
| publican administration.
10 accomplish this object clubs should be
formed, ~l,eEe not slready organized, in e1esy
city, town and village; und We recommend that
comm tees, composed O! the mos: active MEM
bcrs, be detailed to obtain the nan1e Of every
roller resiaing within the di*ttics Of the Club
that these names be classified in lists according
to the fact, US Republicans. Democrats, doubtful
ani third party {if there he oue). giving Misc
the town, county, Post Qli,e and States ofeacl
vo.es :; that plainly w.it.eu copy Of such lists
! with any information the club may deem proper
/ be forwarded by mail as soou as possible 10 tht
mit'ee ut Washington, d. C.
Whenever, for aug Cause, clubs are not form
ed. individuals arc requested to prepare asdfos
ward such lists.
, The special purpose Of this Committee is II
D | provide and distribute speeches and document
:. Containing political information; and arrange
i mcnts have been made By which they can b
e printed and sent frum this place to all parts O
$ the United States cheaper than from auy o1lc
c point.
l A4.L T.
quirrd will call for urge expenditure, IN
e justtes the request for assistance, even in tn
: smallest amounts. t'ur opponents. 1y force
contributions upcn their FEDERAL office holder
l. ard public contractors, which they do not hes
n tate to levy, a1c able to raise n large fund II
It must rely upon tue voluntary contributions I
e. its friends; aud it is therefore recommends
l., that each club or person, as far as may be col
ir Eepieut, send contribution to purchase doc'
n!ents. Tue price for speeches or pamphlets
= eight pages, is hl'y cents hundred; Of 81:
is four paes F, one dollar and fifty cents hundre
This Committee will provide ptompsly sut
e, documents ns may be requested; or, IT the 5
,e lection be left to their discretion, such as
e their opinion will be most satisfactory to tho
rs | calling for them.
1e he informed By letter when they n1e mai,
" here, aud il requested to inform this Commj
ii | tee when they are received.
n We address y.u US one known personally
h hy Information to the Committee as friend
ac tic clusc, and asx IN c:s,T reply to this col
etl municatiun, with such in:s&a,atlon fIon time
he Zinc as yau MAY think proper.
o. With full appreciation Of the Importance
i'd | youy attention 10 this request we make Of &c
e. and relyiny upon your disposition to promo
r. the success of cur common object, we are re
ID respectfully and truly,
ati PRESTON KING,
cl, JAS. ". G: INES,
" l.. F. $. FosrER,
1r JSo. CovopE,
" I, G. SrArLpiSG,
It .1So. B. ALLEY,
t. +. u. WasnnERSE, Ill
cr DAVID k1LGoEE,
or JSo- l.. y. STRAT1oS.
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