The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-22

The First Manifesto or the Chase Men.
WASHINGTON, D. c., February, 1854.
lne movements recently made throughout country
70 secure the denomination Of President Lincoln render
necessary some counteracon the part
donai ir ends Of the Union differ from the policy Of
his adm inistraiion
30 long as no efforts were made to forests the political
action OF the people both wise and patriotic for all
Grue friends OF the government to devote their influence
70 the suppression Of the rebellion But when becomes
evident That party machinery and official influence are
oee used TO secure the perpetaon OF the present
nisraton those who conscientiousy believe that the
INTERESTS Of the niy and o freedom demand charge
~ isof o. VIZ and purity and ionaIy have no
choice but to appe 10 me people be ore Il shall
DC 700 ate to secure ia discussion Vt principles.
. ihose in Dsha OF whom tins communication is mate
nave thoughtully surveyed tho political neld and have
arrived a. the following cYuci sons:-
That even were the reelection OF Mr.. Lincoln de-
'raoie u Is practically impossible against OF
Influences which VII oppose hm.
g. That, should he 70 elected his manifest tendency
conprom ses sd temporary expedients VI policy
wil become stronger duray secosd term than it has
eess In the rs tho c4dss Of liberty and the
oyaiy and honor of the nation su!er prop,rt onaely
while the may continue TO ianrumh during his whole
demonstration en- tho N'bhc debt shall Oscoms bur
That the patronage OF lhe government through the
Necessities Of thewar has been rapidly increased and
20 such extent and loosely placed as TO
render the application " Tho term principe' abso
iue essential 70 the certain sa ETY. 0: republican
4. hat we 6ud united in Hon Salmon p Chase more
OF tho qualities needed President during the next four
Years Than are Combined any available csnd
oato; his record, cea aud unnpeachable showing him
70 90 statesm N 0 faro ability aud
ene very highest orer While his private
nsncs the sures obatnable guarantee Of economy
purity W the m Dageuiont oi public affairs
D. mat the discussion Of the iresue Jtia question al
ready commenced by he friends OF Mr. Lincoln has de-
Vcioped = popularity ana strength Ia Mr. Chase
pccted cvon g. his warmest dmrers; aud while
aware mat this strength Is At and
no condition 10 IN nilest us real magnitude
ned lat II only needs systematic and faithful effort
develop II TO extent sufficient all opposing
obstacles
For these the friends Of kir Chase deter
mined On measures which shall present his claims fairy
ana at once INC country A central organz has
been ELECTED, which already has all
States and the OBJ ect Of which is enable his
every where m st eLectuaiy To promote elevation
10 the residency. We wish tue hearty cooperation
or ali those IN favor OF the speedy restoration of
tho Union upon the basis OF universal freedom and VIII
desire an admin STATION OF the government during
cent, develop the capacity institutions, enlarge
the 70 ources o. county diminish the burdens OF
taxation, elevate the standard oil public and private
morality, vudcae the honor OF the republic before
world, and 10 al THINKS make American nationality
che airest example Tor imitation which human progress
has ever achieved.
IL these objects meet your approval you render eff
Gent aid by exertg yourself vt organize your
section OF the country and by corresponding with the
Chairman OF the National Executive COMMITTEE the
purpose either OF receiving impartng Information.
Very respectfully. s. G POMEROY,
Chairman National Executive Committee.