New-York tribune., 1868-06-10
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1868.
THE PRESIDENCY.
LETTER FROM cHIEF-JUsrrcE CHASE.

The following letter from Chief Justice Chase
has been published:
| MY DEAR SIR: You are right IN believing that
shal abandon the great principles, for the
my od creed OF equal rights" without jot or little
Of abatement shall be glad the new professors OF
the torrent of nvecyes by which drenched Almost
everything alleged fact falsehood out of the whole
perverted aud trsvestled that becomes fasehood
know no motive for all this except disappointment tha
impeachment has not thus far proved success cOupeu
with belief that have done something TO prevent its
being success have not been partisan OF impeaGh
ment certainly but have not been partisan on tne
other side Az presiding officer over the trial my
conscience testides that l have been strictly city
reads the report will say so; Individually .o, l
dom given utterance to them. Indeed, do not think
that the case IN any OF Its aspects has been the nes
five Senator's and then only casually and briefly. No
Senator Will say that have sought to influence MN.
The real ground OF denuncaton s that have not been
partisan Of conviction; aud this denuncation am viii;
ling 10 bear They may denounce and abuse me ana READ
me out OF the party, II they choose. follow my old
may be know not 1 neither expect nor desire to be
me exceedingly II the Democratic party would take
ground which would assure the party against all attempts
in eight and tc be established In all Of the Southern Con-
shtutions Then think the future Of the great cause
for which have labOred so lOngwoud be secure, and
| SALMON p. CHASE
| THE CHASE MOVEMENT IN PHILADELPHIA.
| PHILADELPHIA, June 9.--The following is a
private circular which has been distributed in this city,
PHILADELPHIA, May 25, 1863
DEAR SIR: You respectfully requested to meet
few of the rnds Of ChieJustice Chase the 10th day
Of June 1863 at Paror Q, Continental Hotel In this
city, for the purpose taking consideration the pro-
prety OF presenting his candidate for President
JoHs WALSH, WIN. F. JoIISsroS, join W. FRAZIER.
Distinguished citizens from other States expected.
TWELFTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT REPUBLICAN AS
An enthusiastic meeting of the citizens resi-
dent Twelfth Assembly District held last night
at tho rooms OF the Republican Association Avenue d.
Fihst, TO indorse the nomination by the Chicago
Convention Of Cen Ulysses s. Grant and the Hon. schuy
states Al o'clock Mr. William Burns the President Of
the Republican Association OF the District called the
upon the people the necessity OF imme-
the district favorable to the perpetuation OF the prnc
pies OF liberty and LOYALTY may be brought to the polls
ney Addressed the assembage, each OF whom
the election OF Gen Grant TO the first place In the gift OF
for his great service in overthrowng the military power
Of rebellion that for four years threatened the e1s
commander who organized victories and gave
them to hts f9laer s6S only VINO ovS ero commando
who knew defeat- his fate fortune always
10 conquer aud he is stl destined triumph In peace
with the people as he triumphed with them in war
Treason surrendered TO the great soldier at AppomatOx
cease opposition 20 hm after election day In November
Peace is what the country most needs, and that
would be given to the people immediately after Gen
Grant takes his scat nthe chair which Washington and
Judge Freeman j. Fithian and eloquently advocated
the claims OF Grant and Coax because OF their patriotic
services TO the nation Loyalty was yet sentiment IN
the breast Of the American people and their gratitude
would not permit them 10 forget the men who were pos
sessea on gstnsusneu ,aii.y H nuf f anu ssu SIM @ nc
years that this Ia u White mans Government and while
OF the negro, insisting that he is now
slave and should NOT % DO D., n & oi',len ~. i. % hre
Salmon r. Chase, and mako him their standard-bearer
in the Presidential campaign now naugurated. when
arms resisting the northward marcn OF the Rebels and
Government bonds were Issued to obtain moneys to pur
chase supplies for the noble men who rallied round the
flag, every Democrat did all In his power 70 depreclae
ana ad IL would a1e Hake % o. e yet no% S% the these
Democrats @ ts"' we're ready 10 take he father Of
rag baron" as Of their organs used TO call HIM
The Democrats also willing now that every debt OF
other days characterized As worthless All this may
o. democratic CONSISTENCY pus te psoc m - w
o the United States, and neither the tIeaohery OF An
him the verdict already rendered OF tho loyal
Tho speakers were frequently interrupted by applause
aud tho close OF Judge Fhians address the meeting
THE EMPIRE CLUB.
The Empire Club, a Democratic organization
which wakes the eve every election
was in the chair aud after calling the meeting to
sS ss S S dSo NV & Win % BY ss
Central cub presiding The names Of those composing
nounced at next meeting it being found dcnlt TO make
selection The committee appointed Tor he purpose
Ward. ex-Alderman Thomas W. Adams, formerly
Of the Seventh Ward, and Hugh oBrien o. the
for the Central organization, and Richard Is.
Connolly Treasurer Great difficulty was FOUND In
getting at the name Of some one capable OF taking charge
correspondence OF the Club. aud more debeaton
CoTr,snonding Secretary Vice-Presdens were then
for the First Second Third, Fourth Fifth sixth
Twentieth Tweny.second Auxiliary Ward Clubs. those
the other wards not being agreed on series OF reso
bnd together every section Of this country; that the
Empire Club will uand by the nominees Of the National
ConventOn that every Democrat before the mandate OF
Convention is uttered, has right to his individual
political opinions that the return OF representative from
the lately Rebel States 10 the halls OF Congress VIII DO
hailed by true Democrats with JOY; that the Kaioai
Congress Is hGoS ann n sbat the senators Who
supported President johnson In impeachment deserve
the thanks of Democrats Capt Rynders after the reso
lutIons had read and adopted made an address, IN
which he boldly asserted that Democrats were proud IN
Knowing that they had not would not aud could not yio'
late the Constitution. It was one OF ther GLORIOUS
memories that they have always held with Andrew JACK,
sou that the Union be preserved This boast SAID
the Captain, Is like old wne the oener used me Detter
IL liked Great applause SeT Is senS p % Sary fy
would stand by the nominations to be made Gy ie o Ma
yenton would not be Ike that OF TmeaEo %nlSa nrot
had only one man 10 lay hold OF; Ihe Democrats
any one OF whom Were arstrate Wien the cheers With
which Hancock's name was received had ceased the
oeder from the glorious Democratic ranks because Of
newspapers say to return to tie true fold which was lis
Sn9 Si Sa Ss an sHS
with hearness support hn but 1t was untrue that he
advocate in this city. The Captain then discoursed
about Gen. Grant gave several blows at the
style Of writing and dsipehna}op 70 cay more than is
Of principles relative % nshea matters the burden q
liIcb af