The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-29
Our Chicago Correspondence.

our NnlcaSO correspondence
CHICAGO, Oct. l, 1862
Chicago Point Of Great Political Importamce-7Ae Abor
tire Attempts to Remove Federal Officers Visits from Dis
tinouished Politiciaas-semator Crittasdes-kr Wen
deps Visibility He is Such 7rarelIer, de-, dc.
Ever since the administration took high ground with
Douglas and removed from federal office some half
dozen Of his supple Instruments the citizens Of Chicago
have been compelled to witness series OF dsgracefu and
corrupt proceedings TO effect the removal of the new ap
poinments The sagacity, however, Of especially Isaac
Cook Postmaster, and Charles n Pine United States Mar
sha has proved equal to the cunning Of their aducers
while the strict fidelity with which they have discharged
their official duties have enabled pass through the
ordeal of investigation to which they have been subject
ed only popular account Of them The last effort
to remove Postmaster Cook well devised, comprehend
ing its plan Of operations not only the horde Of back
door politicians who most do congregrate in the
Of certain Dearborn street editor, but high officials
of the department at Washington, who looking
out for bread and butter under the next
administration, were also included, If We are to
credit the positive and unconradicted charges of the Chi
cago Herald TO that effect II was, however, entirely
successful for the citizens Of Chicago regardless of party
almost unanimously to the rescue Of Mr. Cook, and
bore testimony TO the entire fathfuness with which he
had discharged his duties
Aside from these matters Chicago is rapidly increasing
the number of politicians from other States who period
caly make their pilgrimage hther TO ascertain the poi
cal status Of the Northwest make alliances study the
wonders Of Douglas science Of "balance of power"
Last year Douglas here, which he unless
important election other matter on the taps and the
crowd of politicians who tarried "on their way Vest
would have done honor to old Tammany This year the
National Fair afforded fine excuse and Douglas degn
cd to honor with his presence that OCCASION the
number Of politicians who did not feel at liberty to decline
the invitation 10 be present also was numerous Senator
Crtenden leading the van and as will be remembered
entire Know Nothing vote of Illinois in consde-
ration of an expectancy from his ambitious ally,
i Is b. not TO Dc wondered a. .hat -, there
mont where the ''Iie Giant held FORTH and that there
much conversation concerning the prospects Of the
Charleston Convention and the consequent necessity Of
third party be composed Of the Douglas element North
and the Know Nothing element South More recently
have been paid the high compliment of visit from Mr..
Wendell candidate for Public Printer, and was curious
observe the radical change that appears to have taken
place within the last few months in that gentemaus
views of Mr. Douglass for not only did he less than year
since, profess the utmost fidelity to the administration but
bitter personal opponent of Mr. Douglas. Looking
anti-Iecompton votes whom the result may depend.
Douglas has too much Of political dishonesty to trans
fer these without consideration beforehand the
rupon prince Is sent on his missionary abors, this city
being the first his road. From here he went 10
Breckenridge, thence to New Orleans to Soule
then to Mississippi and Alabama, then to Georgia
TO visit Senator Toombs who also to have lately
conceived wonderful liking for Douglas. Wendell will
tell The Seutherners that Douglas will carry five North
western States certainly, with prospect Of large
Der of from the Eastern States and hopes thereby
to influence the ground of expediency, the union OF
Douglas with the democracy, the first fruits of which
shall appear the organization of the House and the
Mr.. Wendells estimate of the influence Of Mr. Douglas,
will write further in another letter.
Mr. Wendelts Estimate Contradicted- Douglas
Chances are in the Nortt,oest-Hov Of IRi,aos Io,aa
Ohio and Other States?-7ne Decided Opposition Of Son,s-
Missouri and Mr.. Dickinson-Hoo Seymour is 10 be
Troted Out dc.
Mr.. Wendels estimate Of Mr.. Douglas influence in the
Northwest conceive to be entirely wrong; and, having
travelled extensively during the past season in that REGION
and being entirely unbiased by preferences my opinion
may perhaps be fairly entitled to much consideration
one who has very little of the country he talks so
wisely about and moreover, travels with object IN
vew that renders all others Opaque that between
him and it.
The States where Mr. Douglas friends expect the most
are Illinois, Iowa and Ohio. In Illinois there two dis
tinct OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES much in favor of Douglas as
though owned by him. and the other occupying decided
y anagonstc position, both claiming regularity, though
the latter is the only acting in concert with the
tiona organization and il observance to party discipline
and usuagc, which forms so important chapter Of demo
cratic ereed considered it will obtain the preference at
the Charleston Convention This organization, Of which
Isaac Cook is chairman has already issued its call for
Convention to meet at Springfield January 10, to elect
delegates to the national convention. The Douglas State
Is
there will be distinct Of delegates from this State
In Iowa there is but organizations which composed
Of both Douglas and antDougas preferences The demo-
cratic candidate for Governor, Mr. Dodge, late Minister TO
Spain was selected on account of his commitment to
either faction of the party, aud the prevailing
represent the State at Charleston, who have
no strong preferences in any direction and who will
look to the success and harmony of the party than
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Of any particular individual 1t is
considered however, that should the Douglas interest at
seize upon the organization and the delegation
he ala
way Is Douglas certain of this State. In Ohio much Of
the same feeling pervades, with the exception Of few
rampant Douglas who entertain the idea that 'it is
better to reign in He'll than in Heaven" Gray, of
the Cleveland Pldndedl is Of this class and should
his counses prevail there will no doubt be two delega.
tons from Ohio; should pacific counsels prevail
there will be hut one, and that committed to candidate,
and ready to adopt who meets the general wants Of
the country In the other Northwestern States, where
the Douglas element Ia not abundant there greater
certantics OF anti Douglas delegations. Especially will
this be SO in Indiana where probably, will be chosen
but one set Of deegato ana that opposed Douglas and
no compromise Michigan is more doubtful The chances
are, however, that an anti.Dougas delegation will
be selected, and II Douglas delegation is sent it will
be merely TO contest the regular seats and to be ready
10 represent Michigan in Douglas finds
siderable Douglas strength exists but the probabilities
that the wise counsols Of such Governor Bar
stow will prevail and committed set Of delegates be
sent to the National Convention or Minnesota it
difficult 70 form correct opinion ms in this State there
80 large population that exist nowhere but in the po
cians memorandum book who often turn up to decide
result that IN expression from the bona e inhabitants
Is OF but little service Since the failure TO negotiate the
State bonds in Wall street and considering the dear OF
money throughout the State the chances that little
OF that article jrdlciously invested in Minnesota
would almost any number Of delegations
sary. The prevailing sentiment, however, against Gene
raj Shields who supported Douglas hist winter and the
denomination Of Mr. Cavapangh to the House Of epresen
tatives, who supported the policy Of the President,
would argue that the regular delegation will be
against Mr.. Douglas Missouri though not exactly
Northern State, holds such influential
compromise position that the selection Of delegates from
that State becomes Of the highest Importance They viii
not probably be committed 70 any individual but II 80
IL win be Mr. Dckcnson the popular feeling being greatly
in favor Of him. several newspapers In the State having
indicated their preferences, among them tho Nortda
Reporter which Ia understood TO reflect the views of
Senator Green In the other States mentioned not much
s said &c candidates. General lane being perhaps talked
OF much any The friends Of Mr. Douglas have
of late leaned the opinion that Mr. Douglas would fail
secure the nomination. but his influence would be sch
procure the nomination of useful friend as
sort Of Frank Pierce candidate Ex-Governor Seymour,