The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1864-03-23
Lincoln Chase Julian Meredith.
wAsnISGToS, d. c., March IS, 'd4


OF Dir. Lincoln for second Presidential term by the
Baltimore Convention, together with the condition Of
local politics in the 9Th Congressional District OF Ind
lana, induces to write this letter.
The civil war now raging for the mantance of the
Government and free institutions, has absorbed the at
tention of the of the people so completely,
that they look with little interest the confused ae
whirling in the political arena But this
should so these times when every lover OF
his country should regard with lively interest both
national and local politics.
The next Administrator will require Executive abb
iy Of higher order than any which has proceeded it
since the foundation of the government The yasc-
ating policy of Mr. Lincoln during his three years OF
unproductye administration of public affairs has given
ample evidence of his weakness and inability to
duct the safely through the crisis which it must
pass during the next four years. We must have
stronger mind, and wiser statesman at the head Of
the Government, and should fail elect one the
friends OF humanity and freedom look with little
hope to the future.
Mr. Lincoln is good joker, and doubtlessly under
stands the Phosophy Of rail splitting to fraction; but
he cannot hope ride trumphanty into the President
ia Chair this hobby again In the hour Of the nat
ions peril, Statesman OF ability, and admin
istraor of very highest order is what the country
needs; one who fully comprehend grave and inn
portant truths and meet the issues Of the times with
sternness, ability and justice. One whose political
anticedents have long been unquestonabiy the side
of freedom. Such a is Hon. Salmon p. Chase
From long experience in public affairs he is amply
fitted for the position bis friends, rather the friends
of the country, desire TO place him in
The many high offices he has adorned is the best
evidence desire Of his fitness for higher
In the language of Senator Pomeroy, he is the
whom the people will delight 10 honor. The true
and exampled patriotism exhibited in Mr.. Chases
recent letter Withdrawing from the canvass cand-
date the Presidency, should convince the American
people Of indeed they entertained any doubts on
the subject of his ardent and unselish love for his
country. With him the interests of his country are
paramount personal and political distinction. Has
Mr.. Lincoln at any time been willing to sacrifice his
for the sake of his country On the contrary
he is prosttuting the high position the people have
given him. achieve his political ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
by securing his reelection the Presidency Why is
it that gallant armies accomplish so little? Be
cause the President is too busy engineering for his
nomination. Every move now made is to gain some
political advantage in the Baltimore Convention
and not for the suppression of the Rebellion. Why
was Major Hay Mr. Lncoln's youthful private Score-
tary sent to Florida commissioned re-organize that
State and the precious blood of brave and noble
soldiers made to drench its worthless soil For no
other purpose than give Mr. Lincoln greater strength
in the nomna ting convention. Has that INSIGHT
cant State already cost the Government too much Of
its blood and treasurer Need redeem it by stl
greater Sacrifices merely to crafty ambitious and
selfish candidate for a second Presidential term The
unbiased expression of the American people will
denim such action the part Of the Chief Executive
of the nation and consign its author to oblivion.
Turning from the National, let US survey the local
political field comprising the Old Burnt District
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votes upon so worthless object Geo. W. Julian
1 know the views some of you have long entertained
of the abilities and worth of Mr.. Julian States
man but you have been too long deceived BY this
eowarily hypocrite, and political demogogue. More
than two mouths ago, Mr.. Julian declared himself IN
favor of the nomination of Mr.. Chase for the Presi
dency, joined the Chase club became member OF
the National Executive Committee. Soon he found
that the probable majority of the Republicans in his
district were in favor of second term, and Mr. Julian
informed his constituents that he was Chase
man and knew nothing of the Chase club, and that
he in favor of the nomination of Mr.. Lincoln;
when his signature stanls the books of the
Chase club boldly giving the lie this declaration.
Some weeks ago. knowing Mr.. Julian TO be member
of the Chase club called him with some docu-
ments fayoring the nomination Of the distinguished
Secretary for the Presidency, and asked him to frank
Them which he refused TO do, for the reason
that they directed has district, and it would in
lure his prospects for nomination if it known
that he was against Mr.. Lincoln the tims
suring that he would with pleasure frank them to
any other State, and avowiug himself thorough
ly in favor of the nomination OF Mr.. Chase. In con-
versation with an Indanian few days ago Mr.. Julian
protested that he had always been true Mr. Lincoln
and favored his nomination and was no friend Of
Mr.. Chase.
Such cowardlr action on the part OF a man asking
your votes should receive your just by defeat
ing him in his aspirations.
These are not times for the people 70 be dipped by
such political trckstrers. The people have right
know the position Of their public servants. Mr. Julian
rs well as any has right to his opinion but he
should not be too covardiy his opinions ani
let his constituents know where be stands. Ii he b
really OF Mr.. Lincoln, why cheat the friends of
Mr. Chase by JOINING Club and partic atin in
deliberations On the other hand if he is favor Of
Mr. Chase is bad faith Mr.. Lincoln and his friends
The fact is, Mr.. Julian the fence and dare not let
the people know which side he viii eventually plant
himself.
Men who desire the respect and confidence Of an en-
hyhtened constituency must speak out boldly did
Mr. Poaeroy. the worthy and able representative Of
the free people Of Kansas IN his recent speech in tbs
United States Senate, in which he marks out the po
ical platform upon which the presidential esnd
date must be elected This rnansy Independence On
the part Of the distinguished Senssor. has for him
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