The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-09
President Lincoln in Trouble

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for the nomination for the next Presidency
is growing into very pretty proportions, and
is giving Mr.. Lincoln considerable uneasi-
ness. Gen. Banks, Gen. Fremont, Mr.
Chase and others are warmly contesiing the
ground with him. Mr.. Chase seems to be
his most formidable competitor. But his
excellency holds the purse and sword, and
will most likely gain the day
As the following circular, upon the SUBJ
] iect, was issued by the Chairman OF the
National Republican Executive Committee,
we have right take it for granted that
we shall not be charged with being "dis-
loyaI'' for re2ublishiug ii:
[Stricily Private
WAsHlSGroE, D. c., Feb. 1864
SIR; The movements recently made
throughout the country, 10 secure the re-
nomination of President Lincoln, render
necessary some counter action on the part
OF those unconditional friends of,he Union,
who differ from The policy of his Admins
iraiion.
! So long as no efforts were made to FORE
stall the political action of the people, it
was both wise and patriotic for all true
friends of the Government 10 devote their
influence 10 the suppression OF the rebe-
ion. But when it becomes evident that
| party machinery and official influence are
! being used 10 secure the pefpetuelion of
! the present administration, those who con
/ sciehllously believe that the interests of the
country and OF freedom demand a change
in favor OF vigor and purity and nationality,
have no choice but TO appeal at once TO the
( people. before il shall be 100 late TO secure
fair discussion OF principles.
Those in behalf OF whom this communi-
cation is made, have ihoughtfuy Surveyed
the political field, and have arrived al the
| following conclusions
L. That, even were the re ELECTION of
| 8lr. Lincoln desirable, it is practically i'm
possible against the union OF influences
which will oppose him.
2 That should he be re elected, his
manifest tendency towards compromise and
temporary expedients OF policy will be-
come stronger during a second term than il
has been in the first, and the cause OF hu.
man liberty and the dignity and honor of
the nation, suffer proportionately while
the war may con tinue 10 languish during
his whole administration, till the public
debt shall become burden too great TO be
borne.
g. That the patronage Of The Government,
through ihe necessities of the war, has been
SO rapidly increased. and 10 such an enor
nous extent and SO loosely placed, as TO
render the application OF the "one-term
priucipleD absolutely essential TO The Ger
tain safety oil our Republican institutions.
A. That we end 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 candi-
dale; his record, clear and nnmpeachabIe,
| showing him to be statesman of rare
ability, and administrator OF the very high
est order, while his private character fnrn-
ishes the surest obtanable guarantee of
economy and purity in tbs management OF
public affairs.
5 That the discussion OF the Presidential
question already commenced by the friends
OF Mr. Lincoln, has developed popularity
ard strength in MIR. Chase, unexpected
even TO his warmest admirers T; and while
we are aware that his strength is at present
unorganized and in no condition 10 mani-
fest lis real m aguiiude we are satisfied ths,
! ii only needs systematic aud faithful effort
to develop il to an extent sufficient to over
come all opposing obstacles.
For these reasons the friends OF MIR. Chase
have determined on measures which shall
present his claims iairly and at once 10 The
country. A central organization has been
eiIecied, which already has its connections
in all the States, and the object Of which is
to enable his friends everywhere, most ef-
lectually 10 promote his elevation 10 the
Presidency. We wish the hearty co-opera-
ton OF all those in favor OF the speedy res-
toration of the Union upon the basis of uni
versal freedom, and who desire an admin
isiraiion OF the Government during the FRS
period OF its new life, which shall: TO the
fues; extent, develop the capacity of free
institutions, enlarge the resources OF the
country, diminish the burdens of taxation
elevate the standard of public and private
morality, vindica,e the honor OF the RepuO
iic before The world, and, in all things
make our American nationality, the fares
example for imitation which human pro
gress have ever achieved.
} If these objects meet your approval, you
can render efficient aid by exerting yoursel
at once TO organize your section of the coun
try, and by corresponding with the Chair
man of The National Executive Committee
for the purpose either of receiving or inn
/ parting information. Very respectfully,
s. c. PoMERoY.
Chairman National Executive Committee
Mr. Greeley, of The New York Tribune
has also turned tail upon the President AM