The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-24
1.-THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN,
THE FIRST MANIFEST OF
a. THE CHASE MEN a.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb, 1864.

Aii.... THE CHASE MEN e
~ WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb, 1854.
The movements recently made through
out the country to secure the denomination
Of President Lincoln render necessary som'
counteraction on the part of those uncondi
tioral friends of the Union who differ from
the policy Of his administration. .,
So long as no efforts were made 70 fore
stall the political action Of the peopleit wal
both wise and pa riotic for all true friend'
Of the government to devote their influence
to the suppression Of the rebellion. bs'
when it becomes evident that party machl
merry and official Influences are being useo
to secure the perpetuation of the present
administration those who conscientiouslJ
believe that the interests of the country and
of freedom demand change in favor OF Vig
or and purity and nationality have no choice
but to appeal at once to the people before il
shall be too late to secure fair discussion OF
principles. .t..F..l -! I
Those in behalf of whom this communi
cation is made have thoroughly surveyed the
political field, and have arrivedat the follow
ing conclusions
/. That, even were the re election of Mr.
Lincoln desirab le, it is practically impossi.
BILE against the union Influences which viii
oppose him. ~,.~..,i -'''
2. That, should he be re elected, his
manifest tendency towards compromises and
temporary expediens policy will become
stronger during second term than it has
been in the first, and the cause of human
liberty and the dignity and honor of the Da.
tion suffer proportionately; while war may
continue to lsnguish during bis whole ad
ministration, till the public debt shall be-
come burden to great too be borne.
3. That the patronage Of the government
through the necessities Of the war, has been
30 rapidly increased, and to such an enor.
nous extent, and so losely placed, as to rem
der the application Of the zone term prin-
ciple" absolutely essential to the certain
safety Of these great republican ipstitu-
tions. ....... -.. .....-.--.'
4. That We find united in Hon. Salmon
P. Chase more of the qualities needed in
President during the next four years than
are combined in any other available eandi-
date his record, clear and un mpeachable
showing him t. be statesman of rare abil-
ity and an administrator of the very highest
order, while his private character furnishes
the surest obtainable guarantee of economy
and purity in the management of public
affairs.
). That the discussion of tthe Presiden-
tial question, already commenced by the
friends of Mr.. Lincoln, has developed 3
popularity and strength in Mr.. Chase un
expected even TO his warmest admirers;
and while We are aware that this strength
at present unorganized and in no con-
dition to manifest its real magnitude, We
are satisfied that it only needs systematic
and faithful effort to develop it to an ex-
tent sufficient to overcome all opposingob
stacles
For these reasons the friends of Mr..
Chase have determined on measures which
shall present his claims fairly and at once
to The. country. A central organization has
been effected, which already has its connec
tious in all the States, and the object Of
which is to enable his friends everywhere
most efectually to promote his elevation to
the Presidency. We wish the hearty CO.
operation of all those in favor of the speedy
restoration of the Union upon the basis of
universal freedom, and who desire an ad-
minstration of the government during the
first period of it's new life which shall, to
the fullest extent develop the capacity of
free institutions, enlarge the resources of
the country, diminish the burdens of taxa
ton, elevate the standard Of public and
private morality, yindicate the honor of the
republic before the world, and in all things
make our American nationality the tairest
example for limitation which human pro-
gre,s has ever achieved.
IF these objects meet your approval you
Can render efficient aid by exerting your
self at once to organize your section of the
c,Intry and by corresponding with the
Chairman of the National Executive Com
mittes for the purpose either OF receiving
or imparting information. Very respect
fully. S. G. PoMERoY.
Chairman National Executive Committee