The New York herald., 1871-08-11
E PRESIDENCY.
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Justice Chase on the National Is
sues Of the Campaign Of 1872.
RESTING AUTOGRAPH LETTER.
Views ON the Democratic
Platform.
Fifteenth Observation-Disclosures
iOn-ResumptiOn Of Specie Pay
ncnts-General Amnesty-Tariif
Only for Revenue-letrench.
ment and Reform.


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EU PARKERsBUR0. West Va, August 8, 1871.
EtIut the middle of June last the new departure
Ficracy Of this (Wood) county held County
FMntion at this place and adopted series OF
ftions which attracted much attention, owing
Fruue full accord OF the views therein expressed
lhe most advanced theories OF the progressive
HEEs OF the national democratic party. This, 1t
:. @ observed, was about week after the Ohio
ention, and for that very reason was more
He'd and indicative Of the tendencies OF the new
ture.
iITsequently a number OF conservative gentle
LL3f Parkersburg, embracing quite q number Of
M, Justice Chase's strong personal friends OF
~ political parties, held private caucus and
mined to address him on the subject, asking
ssiicounsel on the matter. The Chief Justice
N himself been o visit here few
81 after the County Convention was held,
I,he resolutions above referred TO as having been
ii,ted met In most respects his hearty approval.
Is, indeed, currently reported that he had him
AIKEN prominent part in framing them but
Twas an error, as he knew nothing Of them until
h their adoption. Indeed, when they were after
q shown to him he made some objection to
)us passages, ana his friends, thus learning his
s, drew up a set Of resolutions based upon those
se County Convention, and which they believed
pdied his sentiments.
was next resolved that these resolutions should
forwarded to the Chief Justice, and Mr.. M. O. G.
;ch, Chase republican and well known citizen
.arkersburg, was selected to address Mr.. Chase
ne subject, expressing the views of the trainers
ne document
THE LETTER OF ADDRESS
,mpanying the resolutions was as follows:-
PARkERsBuRG, W. Va, July 10. 1871.
EAR SIR-Your friends IN this part OF West vir-
"a are rejoiced to learn that your health is greatly
lroved and that you have before you many years
ahich TO serve your country. 1t Is to you, hon.
4 sir, more than to any other man, that the peO-
look for guidance out OF our present political
bplcalons. Your private and political Integrity,
n craftsmanship and judicial learning. your con-
yatism and love Of our national constitution,
r aspirations ior the unity, peace and prosperity
who can can fil tIe Executive Chair win satlsiac.
y to the entire people. ,ias.,s.
I may be premature TO agitate the issues which
being forced upon the country, but your friends
IRE to stand upon no equtvocal ground In the
hing contest They have, therefore, drawn up
enclosed platform as emoodyIng what are their
nciples and wnat they believe you Will accept as
principles foT national PLATFORM Trpy yours,
''-s.i-.s--,, - 1.l, Tfis RssoIurIoSs. ~ ''.'''
tie
ing justice Of the American people, and declaring their
a
The varying eIsence: Of puOic aaairs may demand con-
.raton and solution, therefore be it
this Union peIpetua and that the States and people
ted are one sovereign and independent nation.
q Ssa Sas ,ss:s $
I s1 u s % % Seos 10 OF the s'
ut u1a Smed @ s OF Of S" Tor ns she
E-pose accomplishing certain well defped and
;ihed objects; that all rights, OF legislation not
hsTeo Ss Ss or not the
mt OF a conedersey' Or oi mere league OF States but
5pe, creating direct relations between 1t all its
dated tie o. dangerous form ls sls could
ssby assume that while the central government has its
governments 81 the ispara,s States have their dishci
recognized sphere. Of action; and that II Is to the
H. 70 the pfessva.on Of oc, indpen dence to the uni
1 ss 70 hs ss %
perpetav Of institutions, tnat these separate spheres
and are
and auhsD OF e''A
Re.9vsd THa, while " Dc r.. approve the means sm
nendments We nevertheless hold that having been pro-
BY all Of The nss az and s sasn:
tuition OF the United sases and are to be respected ana
Resolved That justice and sound policy forbid the
government branch Of industry to the dctr
ANY we should be so
a. b tes pSV less than true
OF the constitution IN regard to It's financial
rest practicaDe moment the restoration Of gold and
yer the only legal tender in the payment of all debts,
Resolved, That every American citizen should be
~ 70 n o %nasr 5 ss r
past political offences and the restoration of all priv
Resolved That opposed TO all further grants Of
nds to railroads or other corporatons that the public
Resolved Thai no fears need De entertained of evil consc
from the extension Of the area OF the United States
impose institutions by force upon any people, we
s welcome the ACCESSION to the american M union Of neigh
eceived without breach OF International obligations or with
corruption and fraud attending the proposed acqus
Resolved That the full weight of American assertion and
ibecs Of all Civilized States have the right choose in
hat country and under what Sovernmen they wl live and
alive nsturalzed shall be promptly and efficiently pro-
cted by the national government in every part OF the
ord against the oppression and injustice of all govern
men OF only the real authors OF the material
being but the best defenders OF the honor and interests
the country IL is therefore, not less the dictate Of
ocy than Of sound principles that the rights Of labor be fully
Sna r. he OF the
Resolved That honor ana duty alike require the honest
aymen, public debt and the faithful performance of
public obiGations but we DO not admit that creditors
utes determined. The Interpretation OF laws IN cases
conflicting interests, belongs TO the courts. .
Resolved the duty Congress TO arrest all waste
expenditures alleviate the burdens OF taxation by wise
Istrbuon, reduce and remove as far as praccaele
hose which especially upon labor and to prevent y
laws nsmanasement fraud and corruption IN tne col
ciion of the and is equally the duty OF every
of the to enforce and practice the most
I'D economy In the conduct OF our public anars.
Tesoved that we invite welcome the cooperation Of
patriotic citizens who willing to unite with US IN our
10 the Union OF the States the rights
States and the rights OF citizens to arrest the
consolidation and the arbitrary exercise oil miiary
over bring back 10 the government economical g-
beneficial administration and to the states ana 70
be people peace progress and prosperity.
THE CHIEF JUSTICE REPLIED,
few days aiterward returning the copy OF resolu'
ions with several passages stricken out, and with
marginal note and single Interpolation. The fol-
owing is q uerodtm copy OF his letter.
ST. LOUIS, Mich, July q, 1871.
MY DEAR sIp-I return the resolutions you trans.
nitteu to me, with thanks for your confidence and
such notes as / think judicious Ny health improves
)ut is not what wish, and have no political wishe.
Or aspirations Of personal character. II would
rive me very great pleasure however TO see the de
nocrac party by the general adoption OF the prInci