Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-06-01

has enabled him to overcome all obstacles in
his way, and hew out for himself the path to
emlGenee and usefulness.
From the .Aiearark Mercury.
OF Mr. Lincoln, whose name heneeforth viii
be the watchword of an unhunbered host, il is
uot necessary tina: we should speak at length
Lie belongs TO the country, and bis life and
principles alike challenge the closest scrutiny,
being without spot and blameless. His deeds
deeds 10 behalf Of tho Rights of MaD, Of Free
Labor, of Free Speech and, Free SoiI--thesc
fefm bis best panegyric, and best present his
right to popular support. In all the Union
there is no Purer patriot-no man of broader
views or greater mental stature than Mr.. Liza
coin. No man has more ably aad successfully
exPuunded the principles of Bepubleanisn,
Or more CALAMITY sustained the cause of the
people against the despotism Of sectional in
tefest.
From the Aeuark Daily .fdrertissr.
Mr.. Lincoln deserves anl will have the sup
port Of the common people, for he is one Of
tbem Born and bred in poverty, be had 20
tine for the education of the schools. What
be possesses he has got BY hard knocks, as he
has bis position in society, by untiring self
cultivation, industry, and effort. He is ona
Of Senator Hammond's mud sills, improved ia-
deed into strong Ionic pillar in the State.
Dir. Lincoln has strong claims to the support
| net only OF the Republicans, but Americans,
Unioa men, and Democrats everywhere. His
peasonal history and rise are so extraordinary
and even romantic as must touch the hearts OF
the great mass Of the people. They must lose
the .aianliaess that has thus won its way auii
encouragement, want Of early advantages, aud
want Of patronage. They, indeed, are the 10!
Of thousands but who ike him haze oyer~
! eoeq their blighting power?
asbe1 he is q conservative aud lfe man
WEateEer he does is iadicioas aud marked gitb
stssiing common sense--a st4nueb friend of cor
institutions, the Constitution and the Uoiou
Rita him at the helm, the country can have no
fear either of external euelnies, or of the more
dangerous domestic ones, who, while pretending
TO IL friendly, are plotting all the while for
disUAion and ACKNOWLEDGMENT. so conspicuous
il tha character Of our nominee for the prudent
and patriotic constitutes that distinguished the
olalay Wigs Of former days that We look
for tie acquiescence OF Messrs, Bell aud Ever
ett in the nomination OF Mr., LincCln. Certain
it is that it has in The general opeIon taken
tongue cut of the Union party, SO that 1t can
not be longer sounded to any purpose.
The nomination Of this eloquent aud p0pu-
lar man has taken politicians by surprise. Ii
crossed the wishes and efforts aud eoatradicted
the predictions of some OF the most managing
aud skilltul 10 such things. Tho people may
be said 10 have made it themselves, aud viii
therefore take care 10 make bis election sure.
Wherever the news was received il vas reie-
brated With real enthusiasm. This oisy was
scene of tumaltuous jubilat;on.
From The Phitadsipaia Inquirer
As lawyer, Lincoln ranks with tue foremost
at the bar of Illinois. Being man Of clear
bead, his treatment of bis subject is ucid aud
methodcal. HIS forensic efforts, however, are
more remarkable for strong good sense, and
sturdy, vigorous expression, than fer elegance
Of style. whjah, indeed, be ueVer aims at
When addressing popular assembiage, Mf
Lincoln INDUCES in quaint home thrasts and
numerous remarks, and having extraordinary
mobility of features bis play or couG'eaapce
gives point to his illustrations they would not
otherwise have. He has considerable force aud
Influence as popular speaker. In person, Mr.
Lincoln is tall, square built, and Angular
His manners, plain and homely, and bis general
appearance that of substantial, Well-to-do
backwoodsman. Altogether, be Is true type
of the sturdy pioneers who settled the Western
wilderness, and made it blossom like a rose
From tie PittsbWg Journal.
Mr. Lincoln will be elected by the people by
very decided vote. He is the idol of the
Northwest, and will nowhere encounter any
prejudice He has more good points aud fewer
objectionable ones than any of the prominent
candidates. This was, 40 doubt, the secret OF
IL.
didates.
From the Detroit Daily .fdusriiser.
The heart of Michigan was set on heT be-
loved Seward, and she had warmly hoped and
firmly expected that he would be the choi1e.-
The Fates had decreed otherwise, and she bows
to their behest, for she is pledged 10 great prin
ciples only. Whoever may justly represent
them is eminently worthy of her suffrage, and
that suffrage she will grant at the November
election with such an overwhelming majority as
will make it matter Of great doubt whether
aHy other than Republican nominee was IN
he Geld al all.
OPINIONS OF DEMOCRATIC JOUR-
NAILS.
From the Journal Of CommsYce.
While we have no desire to detract from Mf.
ilneoln's position as respectable citizen OF
Illinois, we are not aware that he possesses, in
ary considerable degree, tie qualifications de-
manded for 80 elevated positiou as that OF
Chief Magistrate of the United States. Prob
ably an attempt will DO made TO raise fac
tious Issue, to preseut him as "honest Abe
Lincoln" nominated in tho Wigwam, the can
didate who can 'sPlit rails aud maui the Dem,
ccrats'' There will ba a great excitement
throughout the land, and "Wigwans" will be
built now, as log cabins were in 1910; the pas
sions instead OF the Judgment of the people
viii be appealed to, aud the attention of the
public diverted, as far as possible, from the