Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

rse Repubiican Presidential Contest
A contest i being waged in the Republican
ranks between the ms and the outs. IL j. not On
sntaeonism over the principles and policy which
shall control in the condnct Of public public al
fairs. but only struggle between the members
of the same party for the immense patronage
welded By the Administration, and the spoils OF
power generally. There i no effort being MADE
TO economist or reduce the public expenditure
or stop the terrible drain upon the resources and
wealth OF the nation. but the ingenuity OF ne
leading members Of the Administration party
appears To be taxed 70 the utiermos' 70 ueslse
ways and means To profit BY the misfortunes and
troubles OF the country. The love OF money "
i said. is the root Of all evil, and there Is every /
reason 70 believe that consciousness y the main
cause Of procrastinatiug tbs exhausilng
civil w.r in when the nation is engaged. If a
different spirit prevailed. long ere this the con-
,rover-v would have been terminated. but while |
the people have apparent prosperity and fortunes
can be made out of the there IS but little
hope that there will be vigorous effort made 10
bring IL To an end For that reason se regard
the contest in the Republican ranks for suprema
cy as Of no consequence whatever 50 far as the
public interests are concerned. unless the op
posing factions in the struggle, like the Kilkenny
eats. should destroy each other. cotempo-
rary in commenting upon the PoNERoY circular
which we published few days ago. urging Mr.
CHASE for the Presidential nominee in prefer
euce 70 Mr. LINCOLN. makes the following sen
sible remarks upon the war for place now raging
40 iercely in the Republican ranks:
Mr. LlScoLS's continuance in power for
unother term involves the like continuance OF
the great body of the present ofce-hoders.
which. however agreeable 10 the indnmoents
themselves. Is a prospec, by no means inspiring
- the horde OF hungry office hunters, who IN
number far exceed the more fortunate crew.
change of men il wanted not for change of
measures but for a change of treasury suckers.
This il the true reason of the movement against
Mr. LINCOLN IN bis own party. All other reason
assigned are false ones. The reasons touching
human liberty assigned in this circular are
not only false bu, absurd. IfWESDEL PHiLEPs
was elected President in November, he could
done better for aboliIionism tnan 10 carry out
Mr. LlScoLS's policy There is room beyond
for an extremer policy IL is itself the ultima
thule II nIicalisan The idea OF outtering under
Mr. LINCOLN on the radical side is silly and ludi-
crous.
But The cause we have mentioned is quite
enough to sustain a vigorous contest within the
Republican ranks. and such contest we are
likely TO have Let it rage When partisans
fall out, patriots get their due"
mew. Willard Fillmore ON the war.
The following i an extract from the elo
ouent address delivered by the Hon. MILLAED
FrILnoHr. February 2ad. upon the occasion
Of the Inauguration of the great Central Fair
at Buffalo:
But now alasl all this is changed
Three years OF civil war have desOlated the TAR
est portion OF our land loaded the country with
an enormous debt. that the sweat of millions yet
unborn must be taxed to pay; arrayed brother
against brother. and father against son IN mortal
combat: Delayed our country with traternal blood,
whilened our battlefelds with the bones OF the
slain, and darkened the sky with the pail OF
mourning. Yet these appalling calamlties which
as yet have touched city more lightly than
ahv other in the land, have imposed upon US new
duties. which must be promptly met and gener-
ouslv discharged: md new burdens. which must
he patiently and cheerfully borne
We c,unotin our humble capacity, CONTROL
the events of this desolsting war. We hear 1T
thunbers and mark the track OF It's desolaton,
and must meet emergency as best We can, but
never despair of the republic IL is no time now
to inquire whether it might have qeen avoided
lie, those who seek light on this subject read
Washington's Forcwel Address. Nor are we
now TO criticise the conduct of those who con
tro it, awarding praise here and cehsure there
The impartial historian will do this when the
passions engendered by The strife have cooled,
and partizau prejudice. petty jeaiouses. malig
nsnt envy and intriguing. selfish ambition shall
he laid i'm the dust and il j. hoped. buriel in Oh
livion And much less are we called upon 10 pre-
diet when or how this viii end. Let those
who seek light this subject read Gen. Jack
sons Farewell Address
Bat let US hone that an all wise aud merciful
Providence will incline the hearts OF the people,
North an,l South To eace-to lasting peace.
with restore. Uaion. cementei by fraternal
affection. under our we'll tried and glorious Con
stitutop
Nor il this the time or place express an
opinion To the policy that should be pursued to
reach so desirable end But one thing Is
clear. Nh much must be forgiven, " not forgot
ten. ON both sides, before this Union ever b,
restored: aud therefore it i u bc hoped that al
unnecessary acts ct cruelty. OF wanton deStruc
tion of private property. or insult. or insoleuce
in triumphng a fallen foe. should be avoid
ed; for. all such acts only fire the heart of oui
adversary with resentment and revenge, and thu,
protract the war. increase its horrors. and leave
sting which will render reunion more difficult, i
not impossible
But il must be apparent 10 all that the fire
step toward bringing this war TO close, i {,
conquer the rebel army. Any negotiations fn
peace before thIs is done woui.l prove abortive
and any professed clemency to those in arms
who iefv our power. would be mockery whcl
would be treated with rdcule aud CONTEMPT
But when have conquered their armies an,
disposed Of their leaders, then let Us show GU
m.gnaninity and generosity by winning back III,
deludei multitude who have been seViuced q
coercei into th- rebellion by extending 10 then
every So of Kindness aud c!emenry in our pow r
and by restoring them to all their rights undo
the Constitution This conceive TO be Chris
tisn forgiveness and the best policy. aud tn
only one which can ever restore this Union.
Bat to accomplish this the Administrstio
must be supported IN NIL IT. constitutional efforts
u conquer anl dispense the rebel army: aud her,
let me remark that present appearances indcat,
more bloody campaign the ensuing season than
any We have yet haG The course ct events b.,
done much TO inc:te the South and Intensity IL.
hatred 10 the North. and desper ,tion viii ient
energy and bOldneSs TO their efforts. Ii is neyer
wise TO under estimate the power of your al