Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-06
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The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, a neutral
paper, supposed to be cool and i'm partial, has
the following. AS the chances of success, so far
as the Cincinnati nominees are concerned, arc
utterly hopeless, it Isl very pertinent question /:
WILL Mr.. BUCHANAN WITHDRAW ?-The Pre-
sIdential contest is narrowing down very materi-
ally, only four candidates remaining in the field
viz Messrs. Fillmore, Fremont, Buchanan, and
Gerrtt Smith. Of these four only two seem to
excite any enthusiasm, and these are Messrs
Fremont and Fillmore. The Gerrtt Smith party
does not seem to be very active in behalf of its
nominee, and there is a singular dullness among
the supporters of Mr.. Buchanan. They carry
on the canvass as a mere work of partisan drill,
the rank and lille saying nothing, while the lead.
ers give the orders, which are obeyed with little
alacrity. The truth is that the cold, selfish.
calculating character of Mr.. Buchanan is the
last in the world to excite enthusiasm. A man
without impulse, energy, independence or
warmth, can never stimulate personal interest,
and there can be no enthusiasm for one who has
so little OF the magnetism that tells upon popu
lar feelings People in old times could sbout
and sing and toll in behalf of Old Hickory, Har
ry of the West, Old Tippecanoe and Old Rouoh
and Ready. But "Old Buck is tough. indires.
tble diet, and suggests by turns the musty old
antiquary OF SCOTS romance, and the ridiculous
adventures OF famous Obadiah of the same
name. 1t suggests little more, and therefore
will not do Tor a rallying cry.
fremont is man who, in many parts of the
gmon without being an Old Hickory, an Old
larry, an Old Rough and Ready, an old fogy,
or anything else of advanced years, does create
an excitement, and in many states Of the Union
the people are aroused to service in his behalf
as they were inthe famous campaigns Of past
times. So, too, With Mr.. Fillmore. He has
swarlns OF devoted friends, who respect his cha
racter and his services, and would do anything
to secure for him the highest reward that the
nation can bestow. These two candidates are
the stirring ones. The feeling in behalf of each
is growing rapidly, at the South and East in be-
half of Mr.. Fillmore, and at the North and West
in behalf OF Mr.. Fremont. At the same time
there IS a lamentable decline in the Democratic
enthusiasm for the gentleman nominated in Gin
cirnati, and subsequently swallowed up by an
awful platform which deprived him of all man
ly individuality, and made him only very stu
pid plank. The Southern States are growing
heartily sick of the man. In the Eastern and
Western States it is almost impossible to arouse
the people to any sort of excitement in his ia
vor. In New lork the Democracy, which was
nomina'y united upon him at Cincinnati, has !
split into three divisions which at present seem
Here in Pennsylvania there is |
no earnest, hearty support given to the "favor-
tie SON" although the leaders and the organs
strive to create a contrary impression.
In view of all these things, it would seem rs
f the contest for the Presidency was going to |
be between Mr. Fremont and Mr.. Fillmore the
Democracy performing the hitherto despised
character of the "third party" which is in a
hopeless minority, but may have some influence
n throwing the election to one or the other of |
The two great sides. The question then is, will |
Mr.. Buchanan withdraw? If he witldraws,
win it he in favor of Mr.. Fillmore or Mr.. Fire. |
mont? On the one hand, considering Mr.. Fill,
nore's strength i'll the South, it would seem best
or him to assist him rather than Mr.. Fremont
On the other hand, the greater portion of the
Democracy OF New York, aud the free States
sympathize more strongly with the I
Republican than with the American party, and /
would therefore prefer to be transferred. to Mr..
fremont 1t is questionable on which side it
would be most expedient for the party, when
hey find their efforts in Mr.. Buchanan's behalf
hopeless, to throw their strength. But this. we
resume, WILDE soberly considered by the lead
RS at the proper time. In the meanwhile. the
'ubc is much interested to know whether Mr..
Buchanan win withdraw.
A MuRpERER's CoFFIN-The Sacramento I'm
pu SAY > INC Coiiit vi SoEsi, WHO was executed
t San Francisco by TIE vigilance committee,
zas of solid mahogany, and lined with rich
thite satin.-The sides were covered with gilt
crell work, and the edges bound with gold lace,
ludded with silver nails. silver plate, bear
ig his name, age and time of his death was
laced upon the lid. The Coffin was furnished
Y Belle Cora, woman of character, such as
is, to whom the unfortunate man was married
few moments before his death.
THAT PETlrIoN.-The Globe of the esd sars: q
The following petition was presented under
he rule, and referred to the appropriate COM
tiee: G
By Mr.. WoopswoRTH: The memorial of a | d
able meeting of the citizens of Chicago, pray v
& that Congress WILL without delay, pass such | il
VS. as will eventually protect the lives and
.opersy of the citizens of Illinois and other Il
ates on the Missouri river, and other great
ltional highways of the Union.
4 TRsAsosaBLE HES.-The State Of Maine I
Us: liz
sOar old hen was pu. to set on thirty -one I
.gS and only sixteen chickens were Latehed. o
e therefore have given orders to have her Il