Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-02-22
SECOND EDITION.
OrOrOCK p m.
4 O'CLOCK r. NJ.
THE poMERoY CIRCULAR.


We insert as a matter of intelligence the al
ready published secret circular of Mr. Poms-
roy, Chairman Of the National Executive
Committed"
The rumcr prevailing on the avenue to-day
that MIR. Chase has resigned the ON CO OF Score
tary Of the Treasury, is not true From this
fact II is inferred that he has not been cog1i-
rant OF MIR. Pomeroy's proceedings.
IStricay Prirate.l
WAsHIsGToS, ID. G., February, 1854.
SIR: The movements recently made through
ont the country TO secure the denomination OF
President Lincoln render necessary some coun-
t.raciion on the part OF those uncondition.
al fri. nds OF the Union who differ from the pol
Icy OF his Administration.
So long as no efforts were made to forestall
the POLITICAL action of the psop!s 1t was both
wise and patriotic for all true friends of the
Govern 10 devote their influence to the
Suppression of the rebellion. But when 1t be-
comes .yioent that party machinery and ofic-
iai il fiuence are being used TO secure the per-
petuauon OF the present Administration, those
who cynscientiousiy believe that the interests
OF The country and offTeedom demand a change
IN favor OF ylgor ana I'D pns.,y and nat,onsi,ty
pie. before it shall be too late to secure a fair
discuss ion OF principles.
Those in behalf of whom this conmunica-
ton Is made have ihoughtfuliy surveyed the
political field, ans have arrived ut the follow
ing conclusions
/. That. even were the election Of Mr.. Lin
against the union OF influences which will
oppose him
.. That should he be REL elected his manifest
tendency towards compromises and temporary
e3pedients of policy will become stronger du-
riI z second term than 1t has been In the first,
ard the cause of human liberty and the dig
nifty and honor Of the nation suffer proper
tionably: while the war may Continue to Ian
gush during his whole administration, till
The public debt shall become u burden too
great to be borne.
8. That the patronage Of the Government,
through the necessities of the war, has been
so apidly increased, and to such an enormous
extent, and SO loosely placed, as to render the
application OF the zone term principle abso-
lutely essential 10 the certain safety Of our re.
publican Institutions.
A. That we find united in Hon. Salmon p.
Chase more of the qualities needed i'll Presi-
q. NJ during the next four years than ere COM
b.n. d in any other available candidate; his
record clear and nnimpeachable, sho wing him
TO be d state sman of rare ability, and an admin
private character furnishes the surest OBTAIN.
anle guaranty of economy and purity in the
management Of public affairs.
5.|That the discussion of the Presidential
cues or, already commenced by the friends of
M j. ncoIp, has developed a popularity and
s.r. myth in Mr. Chase unexpected even TO his
waImest admirers; and, while we are aware
Il 81 this strength is at present morgan u and
in no condition TO manifest its real magnitude,
are satisfied that 1t only needs systematic
and faithful effort to de velop it to an extent
spDclent 10 overcome all opposing Obstacles.
Fer 'hes e reasons, the friends of MIR. Chase
have determined on measures viii "a shall pre-
Mt his claims fairly and at once to the coun-
try. A central organization has .en effected,
which already has its connections in all the
States and the object of which Is to enable his
friends everywhere most eft ctually to pro.
NOE his elevation to the Presidency. We wish
the hearty cooperation OF all those in fa vor of
tie speedy restoration of the Union upon the
basis OF universal freedom, ard who desire an
administration of the Government, during the
first period of its new life, which shall, 10 the
fullest extent, develop the capacity of free in
siitutions, enlarge the resources of the coun.
ry, dimiGis the burdens of taxation, 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 iairest example for imitation
which human progress has ever achieved.
If these objects meets your approval, Won can
rel der fiicieDt aid by exer'iug yourself Al once
TO organize your section OF the country, and by
corr. ronding with the Chairman OF the Ma
tioEai Executive Committee, for tia purp pose
either of receiving or imparting information.
Very respectfully,
=. g. PoMERoy,
Chairman National Executive Committee.