desires reëlection, [248], [249];
trusts in popular support, [249];
letter of Pomeroy against, [250];
refuses Chase's resignation, [250], [251];
renominated by Ohio and Rhode Island Republicans, [251];
opposition to, collapses, [252];
relations with Chase strained, [252];
accepts Chase's resignation, [253];
nominates as successor, Tod, who declines, [253];
forces Fessenden to accept Treasury, [253];