The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1864-03-04
Trouble IN the Republican Camp.

Trouble IN the Republican Camp.
Those vf1o think that Father ABkAHAN
is 70 have o trouble procuring re>nom
ina;ion, will find themselves greatly mis-
taken, ~ the following document address.
cd to the Republican Members Of Con
gress by the Chairman Of the National
Committee Of that party will steadily
prove:
Washington. D. G.. Feb. Is
Sra The movements recently made
throughout the country to secure the re
nomination Of President Lincoln, render
it necessary that some counter action on
the part Of the unconditional friends Of
,bs Union, who differ from the policy OF
his administration. So long ~ no effort
are made to forestall the political faction
OF the people, il Wa bo:h wise and pa
'riolie for al true friends Of The govern
aenr to devote thsir Influence to the sup
preston Of he rebellion Rut when I,
pecoaat4 s,idea, tina, party machinery Of
oficlsl Influences are being used ,o secur.
the continuance Of the present admins
ustion, there are ;ho>e who believe that
the Interest. Of the country and Of free
dom dsrand a change in favor Of vigor
.sd purity They have no choire hu, to
appeal Al once to the people. before it
. al be too ;a'~, TO secure free dis"us-
sic. Of principle in behalf Of those by
~hom this Recommendations is made. fhav
have thoughtfrllv surveyed the political
field, and have arrived at the following
conclusions:
1st Tbs, even ~ars the election Of Mr
Lincoln da.irshl-. il ia prsc'irsllv impos~
sihl. against the union of Influences tn At
viii spresr
"a That should he be reelected HE
manifest tendency towsrds compromises
and Temporary expeiien's Of policy will
herone stronger duri, his second term
than il has been in the first, and the
cause Of human liberty. and the dignity
and honor Of the nation suffer proportions
a,ely. while war riav continue to languish
during his whole admins ration. ill the
public deb shall become burden 100
great 10 be borne.
81. That the patronage 20 the govern
men,. through the necessities Of war. has
been 81 rspidly increased and 30 such an
enormous extent and so loosely placed As
TO render the application Of the one term
principle absolutely essential to the safety
o! our republican institutions.
All That we tin1 united in Hon Sal
mon L Chase more of the qualities for a
Pres den, for the mex, fonr wears than in
any other available candidate. HIS rec
ord is unlmpeschabie, showing him 30 be
a sta esman OF rare abb itv. and An admin
is,fstor Of the very highest order, while
his private character furnishes the surest
OBJ ainab|s guarantee Of economy and Sc
curi,y in the management Of public affairs,
5h. That the discussion of the presi>
dentsl ques,icA already commenced by
the friends Of Nr. Lincoln ha, developed
a popularity and strength in Mr. Chase
unl1pec'ed and while we are aware that
his strength is at present unorganized, and
IN no condition to manifest It's real mag
nitude, we are satisfied hat only a system
ATTIC and faithful Effort to develop to an
extent sufficient to overcome all opposing
obstacles, for these reasons the friends ct
Mr.. Chase have determined on measures
which shall present his claims fairly and
at once to the country. A central organ
cation has been effected which has al
ready its connections in all the states, the
oniec, Of which is TO enable his friends
everywhere most effectively to promote
hi. elevation TO the presidency We wish
the hearty co operation Of all those in "a
voy Of the speedy restoration Of the Union
upon The basis of universal feslon, and
who desire An administration of the gov
eminent during the frs: period Of NV
life, which stall to the most brilliant ex-
tent develop the capacity of free insti'u-
tons. enlarge the resources Of the conn
try. diminish The burdens Of taxaiion. ee
va'e the standard Of justice and private
morality. vindicafe the hcnor Of the Re
public before toe world, and in All things
axe orr American nationality the fairest
example for imitation which rrogre>, has
ever achieved II this o'jact meats your
approval Won can render aid hv axerting
Yourself a once TO organize your section
IF the country, and by corresponding with
the chairman 'of the National Executive
committee for the purpose of either receiv
ing or impar'i,g information.
Very re. nartfnllv vonra.
g e PCMEROY.
Chm Of National Committee.