Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

From the Cincinnati Fnquirer.l
a raost Insportans Doc secret
Circular OF the FRIENDS OF ur. chase
"A Protest Against Lincein's fsc.
nomtuation--Be Cannot be Rc-eicct-
ed ~ Nomtnated-He Cannot be
Trusted by the Friends OF Freedom.
Our correspondent In Washington has obtain.
cd, by some diplomatic artifice, most important
political document, which we give below IN sd-
vance Of any other publication. IL Is issued with
the sanction and under the auspices of three
fourths Of the Republican United States Sena-
tors:
"wAsnISeroS, ID. O., February, 1864
"The movements recently made throughout
the Country TO secure the denomination OF Presi-
dent Lincoln, render necessary some counter ac-
tion on the part of those unconditional friends Of
the Union, who differ from the policy of his Ad-
ministratiop.
80 long as no efforts were made to forestall
the political action Of the people, il was both
wise and patriotic for all true friends Of the Gov
ernment to devote their influence TO the suppress
sion Of the rebellion But when IL becomes evi-
dent that party machinery and official influence
are being used TO secure the perpetuation Of the
present Administration. those who Conscientious
y believe that the interests Of the country and Of
freedom demand change in favor of purity and
nationality, have no choice but 10 appeal at once
to the people, before il shall be too late TO secure
fair discussion Of principles.
"Those Ia behalf Of whom this communication
Is made. have thoroughly surveyed the political
field, aud have arrived at the following conclu-
sions:
al. That, even were the reelection OF Mr..
Lincoln desirable, it Is practically impossible
against the union OF influences which will oppose
him.
20. That. should he be re elected, his manifest
lpndQncy nd
expedicnts OF policy will become stronger during
a second term than it has in the first. and the
cause OF human liberty and the dignity and honor
OF the nation suffer proportionasely; while the
war may continue 10 langush during his whole
administration, till the public debt shall become
burden too great 10 be borne. NJ
80. That the patronage of the government,
through the necessities of the war. has been SO
rapidly increased, and to such an enormous ex-
tent. and so loosely placed, as to render the ap-
plication of the zone term principle absolutely
essential TO the certain safety of our republican
institutions.
I'd. That we find united In Hon. Salmon p.
Chase more Of the qualities needed In a President
during the next four years, than are combined in
any other available candidate; his record, clear
aud unimpeachable. showing him to be a states
man Of rare ability, and an administrator of the
very highest order, while his private character
furnishes the surest obtainable guarantee OF econ
omy and purity in the management OF public af-
fairs. nr.
rs. That the discussion OF the Presidential
question, already commenced by the friends Of
Mr.. Lincoln. has developed a popularity and
strength in Mr.. Chase. unexpected even to bis
warmest admirers; and while we are aware that
this strength Is nc present unauthorized and in no
condition TO manifest its real mag ntude, we are
satisfied that t only needs systematic and faithful
effort 10 develop IL TO an extent sufficient 10 over
come all opposing obstacles.
"For these reasons the friends of Mr.. Chase
have determined on measures which shall pre-
sent his claims fairly aud at once to the country.
A central organization has been effected, which
already has its connections in all the States. and
the object Of which is to enable his friends every
where most effectualy to promote his elevation
to the Presidency. We wish the hearty co opera
ton OF all those in favor OF the speedy restora-
ton Of the Union upon the basis of universal
freedom, and who desire au administration of the
Government during the first period OF its new
life which shall. 10 the fullest extent. develop
the capacity of free institutions, enlarge the re-
sources Of the country, diminish the burdens OF
taxation, elevate the standard Of public and pri-
vate morality, vindicate the honor of the Re
public before the world, and. in all things, make
our American nationality the faircst example for
imitation which human progress has ever yet
achieved
IF these objects meet your approval. you can
render efficient aid by exertng yourself at once
to organize your section Of the country, and by
corresponding with the Chairman OF the Execu-
tive Com mttee for the purpose either of receiv-
ing or impartiDg Information.
"Very respectfully,
IS. c. POMEROY,
Chairman National Executive Committee"