Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 to unknown

Chase writes to an unknown recipient, apparently the editor of a weekly Ohio newspaper, the "Democratic Standard." Chase remarks that the recipient excerpted his letters for publication in the paper, and suggests several edits, including reducing his name to "S. Chase," noting "I never liked Salmon as a name for a human." Compliments the recipient's recent article on the next Whig candidate for president. Argues that the next nomination for the presidency must be made by a compromise between William H. Seward in the Senate and Badger, Dawson, Bell, and others from the South (possibly referring to Southern Senators George Badger, William Dawson, and John Bell). Attests that Winfield Scott alone "can be successfully represented as a friend of the Compromise Measures in the South and a friend of freedom in the North." Discusses politics and the "limitation & discouragement" of slavery. Transmits Dyer's pamphlet (not included) and a letter for possible publication. Asks if the recipient knows any men who could edit a weekly paper like the Democratic Standard.