Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-24
From the CincinnarEnQuirer. !
IRON me ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A most Impertant Docsment-A secret
Circular OF the kri ends OF Mr.. chase
"A Protest Against Iinccln's Re
commandments Cannot be Ke-eiect-
ed III sominated-Ge Cannot DE
Trusted by the Frienls OF Freedom.

Our correspondent in Warrington has obtain
ed by some diplomatic artiie, most impOrtan'
political DOCUMENT, which give below IN sd-
vance of any other publicatio AZ is issued with
the sanction and under the auspices Of three
fourths OF the Republican Iuited Ststes Sena-
tors: eco
"wAsBrseroS, D. @. February. 1864
The movements recent made throughput
the country to secure the reIsmination OF Presi-
dent Lincoln. render Necessary some counter ac-
ton on the part OF those Unconditional friends OF
the Union, who differ from ne policy OF his Ad-
ministraton.
so long as no efforts wee made to torestail
the political action of the people, il was both
wise and patriotic for all tre friends of the Gov
eminent 10 devote their inf ence TO the suppress
sion of tue rebellion But sben il becomes evil
deut that party machinery nd official influence
are being used TO secure llr perpetuation OF the
present. Administration. thoe who Conscientious
ly believe that the interestsof the country and OF
freedom demand change n favor OF purity and
nationality. have no choicebut to appeal at once
to the people, before il shall be too late TO secure
a fair discussion of principes
Those IN behalf of whm this communication
IS made. have thoroughly surveyed the political
field, aud have arrived at the following conclu-
sions:
Il. That, even were the reelection of MIR.
Lincoln desirable, il is practically impossible
against the unlon of influences which will oppose
him.
-. That. should he bere elected, his manifest
tendency toward comprcmses and temporary
expedcnts OF policy will ecome stronger during
n second term than il hat in the first. and the
cause OF human liberty aui the dignity aud honor
of the nation suffer pro,Ortionaiely; while the
war may continue 10 lan,uish during his whole
administration, till the public debt shall become
a burden too great to be ho7ne.
80. That the patronage OF the government.
through the necessities OF the war, has been 80
rapidly increased. and tosuch enormous ex-
tent. and SD loosely place., as to render the APP
plcation OF the 'one tern principle absolutely
essential 10 the certain SAFETY OF our republican
Institutions
II That we find uned in Hon. Salmon p.
Chase more OF the qualities needed in President
during The next Jour yeaH, than are combined IN
any other available candidate; his record. clear
and unmpeachablc showing him TO be states
man of rale ability. andan administrator of the
very highest order, Will, his private character
furnishes the surest obtaiiable guarantee OF econ
omy and purity in the Infringement OF public al
fairs
- That the discussion of the Presidential
question, already commenced BY the friends oi
Mr. Lincoln. has developed a popularity and
strength III Mr.. Chase. Unexpected even 10 hi:
warmest admirers; and While we are aware tina
this strength is at present Unauthorized and in nC
condition TO manifest its real IN ~ nitude, We are
satisfied that il only needssys,ematic and faithful
effort TO develop t TO extent sufficient to over
come 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 country
A central organization has been effected. which
already has its connections in all the States. ane
the object of which Is to enable his friends ever
where most enectually to promote his elevation
to the Presidency. We wish the hearty opera
ton OF all those in favor OF the speedy restVra-
ton of the Union upon the basis of universe
freedom, and who desire administration of tin
Government during the first period OF lis new
life which shall. to the fullest extent. develoI
the capacity of free institutions, enlarge the re-
sources OF the country, diminish the burdens o
taxation, elevate tise ST ,Ddars of public and pri-
vate morality. viDdfcate the honor of the Re
public before the world. and, in all things, max,
our American nationality the fsirest example fo
imitation which hanan progress has ever ye
achieved. es
Ii these objects meet your approval. you cal
render efficient aid by exerIing yourself ut ono,
to organize your section of the country and b,
corteS ponding with the Chairman OF the Execu-
tive Committee, for the purpose either of receiy
ing or impar,ing information.
Very respect fully.
nas IS. G. P0MEROY,
Chairman National Executive COMMITTEE"