The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-24
THE PRESIDENTIAL POOL.
What is Thought of the Chase
Platform.

1t IL Heartily Endorsed by Chief Justice Nich-
slson, of Tennessee-The South VIII Accept
the Choice of the NOrthern Democracy.
PARKERsBURG, W. va-, August 81, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
SiR-As you were kind enough to publish the plat
form submitted 10 Chief Justice Chase Ior his con-
sderation and acceptance, send you herewith a
letter have Just received from the Hon. A. o. p.
Nicholson endorsing this platform. Mr. Nicholson
a representative man In the South. From the days
OF Jackson 10 the commencement Of the war he was
q distinguished politician, as well as q successful
practitioner at The bar. When the war broke out he
was IN the Senate OF the Uniteo States. and did all
the effusion of blood. Failing In both he retired
from the conflict and took no part In the
he was the first prominent man IN that
section who recognized the logic O: events and who
lhe fifteenth amendment was adopted, in pow
erful speech IN the Constitutional Convention at
ton, in getting a provision passed which eniran.
Chfsed the negroes OF that State As showing the
held him at the last election, when he ran for The
office OF Chief Justice OF the state, he received
nearly all the negro vote. He carried the State by
one hundred thousand majority. lie Is unIver-
sally respected not only throughout Tennessee. but
throughout the entire South His views largely
control Southern sentiment than those Of any other
man. His endorsement OF the Chase platform Is,
therefore, good indication Of how the South Will
" - 49, NJ Z. c. CHURCH.
JUDGE SICHoLsONs LETTER.
COLUMBIA, Tenn, August @, 1871.
DEAR SRI have examined with care the
printed copy OF the platform on which the friends
OF Chief Justice Chase propose 10 present his name
10 the National Democratic Convention Tor nomna-
ton to the Presidency. You are aware that since
the people OF Tennessee called me to the position
which now occupy as Chief Justice OF the State, l
have deemed my duty to abstain from ali political
movements and TO devote my whole time TO my
shall express as to the Chase platform and its &C.
cepabllity 10 the Southern democracy will rest
much more upon my general Views as 70 the south,
any knowledge on these subjects acquired within
the last twelve months.
the resolutions on which you ask my opinion as
eminently sound and orthodox and those only on the
ment from becoming confirmed central despotism.
Relying upon my knowledge OF Southern character
OF the southern people would cordially support
Che! Justice Chase or any honest statesman stand
do not think that the Southern democrats have
any decided preference as 10 the persons 10 he
mated Tor President ana wee President They look
honest statesmen, with the adoption OF SOUND
democratic PLATFORM. and on such a ticket
there Will be substantial unanimity. | think can
safely add that cher JusLce Chase, by his 1rmness
Independence and ability in the discharge OF his
judicial duties, has secured the decided confidence
| OF the southern democracy.
but, II am not much mistaken in the Southern
sentiment, u ~ the general impression That the
| selection OF candidates ought 10 be made by the
| Northern democrats and that the Southern demo-
Gratis would neither suggest nor advocate any pre-.
| 1erences Tor the nominations 10 be made. This
course Is indicated as wise on the part OF the South.
efn democrats, because OF the convection that Their
exists an the Northern MIND a Jealous sus cion OF
! southern statesmen, which would render 10 imprI-
| dent in them 10 take any prominent part in ind-
| eating or selecting candidates.
FOR the same reason | think the Southern demo-
Gratis are prepared TO acquesce generally in the
nomination 0f Dotn candidates from the Northern
States Indeed. 1t would not be easy to find I'm the
southern states statesman fitted Tor either posi-
ton whose connection or sympathy with the late
civil war would not cause ms nomination 10 become
ground OF weakness 10 the ticket ! give IL TO Won
as my judgment that the southern democrats in
general deem II their duty IN the present state or
political aalrs TO await In silence the action OF their
Northern friends having full confidence that they
VIII adopt sucn "a platform and make such nomina-
tions AZ Will command the cordial support and co.
operation VI the southern democracy. Very re.
speCuully. 4. ". u NICHOLSON.