The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
Salmon P. Chase.

Udukesha
The following interview was held on
the lth instant, with Mr.. Chase, at Wau-
kesha, Wisconsin, by correspondent: of
the Cincinnati Enquirer Upon being
interrogated as to his general views up.
on politics, the Chief-Justice said
In regard to politics generally have
little to say. | am not now an active
politician, taking part in the measures
which mold the policies Of parties. l
am, however, an attentive observer Of
events and deeply interested in the polit-
ical welfare of the country"
Reporter" What measures do you
regard as necessary to insure the ultimate
success Of the Democratic party y
Mr.. Chase think now, and have
always thought that the success of any
political party depended upon being con-
sistent with itself, and its adherence to
principles Of truth and justice. Amy par
ty which does not shape itself in accord
ance with these principles, no matter
what temporary ti,umphs it may enjoy,
must ultimately reap the reward OF its in
discretions and folles aud succumb to
nobler influences.
Reporter" Do you approve OF the
New Departure doctrines OF modern
Democracy 2" .......
Mr.. Chase-"I object to the term
New Departure think the Demo-
cratic party have taken no new departure.
The change is simply return to the
original principles of Democracy as adj
vocated by the great founders ofthe par.
ty, and does not embrace the creation OF
any new political ideas.
Reporter. by you think the political
aspect of things looks favorable to the
success of the Democratic party p
Mr. Chase-"I believe that consist
ent adherence to Democratic doctrines is
all that is necessary to secure the success
of the party The leaders Of the party
should let the people know they are in
earnest, and that justice is on their side. y
Reporter" What do you think Of the
nomination of Mr. Dooittle for Govern
or and the platform the Wisconsin De
mocracy ?" .......
| Mr.. Chase-I fully approve ofthe plat
form of the Wisconsin Democracy, and |
do not conceal my hope and wish that
Mr.. Doolittle shall he elected.
GAS regards politics have nothing
further to say, nor do / deem it necessa-
ry at this time for me to say anything
further. My words and actions for past
years, on various occasions, in my pub
! lie life and elsewhere, have declared more
fully, irtelligently and emphatcally than
| could possibly do at this time my views
upon every question of political impor-
tancc which now interests the people. |
remark again, that a strict adherence to
the ancient principles Of the Democratic
party, and the principles Of equality and
Justice which underic the foundations Of
the government, will secure the ultimate
success of the National Democratic par
ty. and result in the overthrow of less
honest and more INSCRIPTIONS organiza-
| TONS
Reporter" What is the state Of your
health at the present time 2 ....
Mr.. Chase" / regard myself no long
er upon the list Of invalids. My condl-
ton of health is much improved, and !
have considerable faith in It's permanen-
cy. At my age, however, having suffered
with previous attack, it is quite proba-
BILE that, were to attempt to perform the
almost limitless labor which have allow
ed myself 10 endure at previous periods
of my public life, l should be more sub
iect to second attack than would be
| had 1 not suffered at all.
This is substantially the result of my
interview with Mr.. Chase His health is
undoubtedly restored He is not as
strong as he was five years ago, nor as
heavy, but as far as his general health is
concerned, he is as well rs he has been in
seven years. He expects to return to
Washington in time to take his seat up
on the opening of the supreme court,
with strength enough for the perform
ance of every duty devolving upon him;
1t is not probable, however, that he Will
undertake so great labor as he was accus'
toned to perform in former years.