The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-31

THE FALL OF WN. II. SKwAkn.--The nomi-
nation OF Lincoln came with terrible aston
ishment to the friends Of Seward, at Auburn.
New York-his residence. It's efKsct is told a,
follows, in the Auburn Democrat
The result of the recent Convention at Chi.
cago, has verified the old adage that "repuh.
lies are ungrateful" The friends Of Governor
Seward. in this city, had received dispatches
from the most prominent men in the Con ven
ton, which rendered his nomination certain
on the third ballot; and SO confident were
they OF success, that on Friday morning ar
rangements were perfected for grand cele-
bration as soon as the event was announced
oy telegraph. A cannon was taken from the
Armory and planted in the Park, the cannon.
eers were stationed at their posts the fire
iight ted, the ammunition ready, and all watt
ing for the signal to make the city and coun-
~ echo to the joyful news. Sundry baskets
OK champagne were carted to one Of our hO-
tells, preparatory to general salute of small
arms In the celebration. The result of the
first ballot was received by Gov. Seward who
was at his residence, in this city. 1t was IA.
vorable. Loud shouts rent the air, and the
Jealous adherents of the "Irrepressible"
champ pion were with difficulty restrained from
letting "the kettle to the trumpet speak the
trumpet to the cannoneer without, the can
non to the heavens, and the heavens TO the
earth" in proclamation of the joyful tidings
Ine Governors grounds were thronged with
his friends, eager for the dispatch which
should announce his nomination. Along the
wires flashed the result. Lincoln was nom
mated The messenger arrived at the Gov.
enors gate so pale, trembling and speechless
with agony, that even the lions that guard
me Governors mansion were moved to tears
Silently and sadly the Doctor delivered the
message. His VICE. -begone face told that the
defender of the Rights of Man" was sacri-
need on the altar OF expediency-sacrificed for
Abraham Lincoln, 4 bar room politician. who.
compared with Gov Seward, is as s.satyr to a
Hyperion" The house Of joy was turned to
the house of mourning Meanwhile the can.
n0neers were waiting patiently for the signal.
The Doctor approached them-his face as long
as one of the rails that "Honest Abe Lincoln"
used to split-and ordered the cannon back to
the armory. He would not fl re for democrat.
ic victory" and was SO little soldier that he
could not see the utility Of firing at a funeral
Ihe order was obeyed. In funeral procession
the faithful band marched to the armory
(throngh bye streets). deposited the cannon
and dispersed.
Woe unutterabe filled the hearts of the
1aithfnl followers, aud we waited anxiously
Tor the Advertiser, in the hope that it would
pour the OIL OF consolation int the bleeding
hearts OF the mourners. 1t came it said -
5y reference TO our telegraph dispatch it will
be seen that Abraham Lincoln, of illinois
was on the third ballet nominal ted for Presi.
dent. We have no time nor heart for com.
ment." The streets Were soon after deserted
the mourners retired, whether to swear or
pray we are no. informed A few time-spryers
hurrahed for "honest old Ace Lincoln, bat
their voices were drowned in the universal
wall of woe.