The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1864-03-11
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The plot is evidently thickening, the revolution
Is assuming not only shape, but formidable pro-
portions, and unless the "old joker" puts him
self upon the plea Of "mil.ary necessity" and
uses the ''war power" against these, his recre-
ant friends, he will soon find himself powerless
to control the nomination upon which be has SO
much set bis heart as TO violate tine Constitution
and proong the war in order to accomplish it.
We are indebted to the Washington Consti-
futionat Union for the following highly impor-
tant secret circular, which, if we are not great
ly mistaken, will Gauss more trembling and con-
fusion in the Abolition cemp than Gen. Gill
more's Greek fire, shells and hot shot Gid among
the Charleston rebels
i STRICTLY PRIVATE.
/ WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb 1864.
SIR:-Ihe movements recently made through
out the country, TO secure the denomination of
President Lincoln, render necessary some coun-
teraction on the part of those unconditional
| friends of the Union, who differ from the poll
| cy of his administration
| SO long as no efforts were made to forestall
tho political action Of the people, it was both
wise and patriotic for all true friends of the
government to devote their influence to the sup
preston of the rebellion. But when it becomes
evident that party machinery anA ofiiiclal iniu-
encc are being used to secure the perpetuation
Of the present administ. alton, those who con-
scienously believe that the interest of the coun-
try and of freedom demand a change in favor
Of vieor and purity and nationality, have no
choice but TO appeal at once to the people, be-
fore it shall be too late TO secure a fair discus
! sion OF principles. g.
Those in behalf of whom this communication
is made. have thoughtfully surveyed the poiiti-
cal field, and have arrived at the following con-
| illusions: go
I l. That even were the reelection Of Mr. Lin
coin desirable, is practically impossible against
the union Of Influences which will oppose him.
| 2. That, should he be re elected, his mani
fest tendency towards compromises and tempo
rary expedients Of policy viii become stronger
during second term than il has been in the
first, and The cause of human liberty and the
dignity and honor of the nation suffer proper
tionately; white the war may continue to Ian
guish during his whole administration, till the
public debt shall become burthcn too great to
be borne. sa-ftsG
3. That the patronage of the government,
| through the necessities OF the war, has been 10
rapidly increased, and TO such an enormous ex-
tent, and SO loosely placed as to render the APP
plcation of tho some term principle absolutely
essential to the certain safety of our republican
| institutions.
! 4. That We find united in Hon. Salmon Z.
| Chase more of the qualities needed in Presi-
dentduring the next four years than are com.
bned in any other available candidate; his rec.
ord, clear and unimpeachable, showing him to
| be statesman of rare ability, and an admins
traitor OF the very highest order, while his pri-
vate character furnishes the surest obtainabls
guarantee of economy and purity in the man
agsment of public affairs. s
| 5. 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 his
kwarmest admirers; and while We are aware
that this strength is at present unorganized and
in no condition to manifest its real magnitude,
we are satisfied that it only needs systematic
and faithful efforts to develop it to an extent
sufficient to overcome all opposing obstacles.
| For these reasons the friends Of Mr.. Chase
have determined on measures which shall pre-
sent his claims fairly and at once to the coun.
try. central organization has been effected,
| witch already has it's connection in all tho
States, and the object OF which is to enable his
friends everywhere most effectually to promote
his elevation to the presidency. We wish the
hearty cooperation Of all those in favor of the
! speedy restoration of the Union upon the basis
of universal freedom, and who desire an admin
sitration of the government during the first Pc
| riod of its new life which shalt, to the fullest
extent, develop the capacity of free institutions,
enlarge the resources Of the country, diminish
| tho burdens of taxation, elevate the standard
| of public and private morality, vindicato the
honor of the Republic before the world, and, in
all things make odr American nationality tho
fairest example for imitation which human pro-
gress has ever achieved.
If these objects meet your approval, you can
render efficient aid by exertiug yourself at once
to organize your section of the country, and by
corresponding with the Chairman of the Ma
tional Executive Committee, for the purpose of
either receiving or imparting information
Very respectfully, G. S. PoMERoY,
Chm. Nat. Ex. Com.
This, it will be perceived is Chase move-
ment--and as Mr.. Chase is at the head of the
Treasury Department, from whence issue all
greenbacks, and has, besides control Of the new .
National Bank enterprise, it may be fairly as.
sumcd that the revolutionists who have hoisted
his flag and taken tho field under it, will not be
defeated for want of funds. His friends can
say of him what the friends of Lincoln cannot
| that he is q gentleman and man Of ability
and irmness-and this, at the present time,
when the want Of brains a. Washington in the
heads where the brains orght to be, is 50 uni
versally felt and acknowledged, will have its
weight on the public mind ana 60 FAR towards
determining tho action of the convention by
which finally the fate of the different aspirants
will be determined.
| Let the ball roll on Things have been bret
to SO bad pass under Lincoln's imbpcila and
reckless administration, that any change must
be for the better. In this behalf wc bail with