New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-11

ana ears OPEN two months kefore tbe Cme~6o c""-
veuton met, as after II assembled II only remains 70
speak Of Illinois: When !, became kn'wn-% did
during the Wnter-that she would present Lincoln a.
her candidate no one needed TO be assured that che
would adhere 20 him throughout the struggle IN The
Convention.
Here then were seven States, castinr v tue Von-
vention ono hundred and eighty 80 Vocs OF "oo"'
two ffths of the whole number I'LL OF whose deie-
r",o. ,r;,b some half ,s1en exceptions, acted and
81 ooo;n.t se,-sd throughout the canvass at Chi
49, The n nocracy claimed all these States. Re-
nbca-s mad been accustomed of late to look upon the
e,.st Of them doubtful Every judcious in the
carly felt that the wishes Of these States in regard TO
candidate, ought 10 be conclusive with the Conven.
ton No one could hope to be nominated in the teeth
Of the persistent opposition of their delegations. Had
the personal friends and ardent advocates of Gov.
Seward known the facts we have recited, would they
have regarded his nomination as probable much less
certain These facts being patent to all candid seek
ers after truth, was not the only remaining ques-
ton this: Can the majority of the Convention combine
upon an acceptable candidate 2 Do Gov. Stewards
friends mean to have it understood that they regret
that those who doubted the expediency of bic nomns-
ton able finally to unite upon Mr.. Lincoln If
the facts be substantially stste them are not OBJ
jurgaions about the defeat Of Gov Seward at Chi
" cage" mere defamation, or something worse
JHne g. 1900 REPUBLICAN,
Mr.. WILLIAM D. Mummy formerly of this city,
now Of Albany was named by mistake as one of the
VcePresidents of the Lincoln meeting at Cooper In.
stute last Tbursday night. Mr.. Murphy was MEM
Der Of the late Old Gentemen's Convention at Bau-
more and is thus committed TO the support of Bell and
Everett provided an Electoral Ticket can be made up
for them.
The rail exhibte upon the platform at the great
ratification meeting in the Cooper Institute was one of
the veritsble ores split thirty years ago by Abraham
Lincoln. II was cent to this city by Col A. L. Chef
lain of Galepa, ILL.,, and is understand to be pre-
sented to the Republican General Committee at its
next e 7. m s.saI,Ss.
The Cincinnati Gazette says that "Cassius H.
Clay woa another victory for free speech, and struck
good blow in behalf Of Repubcanism at Richmond
KY, the county seat of Madison County, on the 4th
mat This was the day of the opening Of the County
Court and ST large number of people was Of course
present from the surrounding country. Mr.. Clay had
publicly announced through both the papers issued at
Richmond that he intended TO speak this OCCASION
and the subject was much canvassed in the streets
The more violent portion Of the Revolutionary Com
m,tee, we learn, wa. for silencDg him. At o'clock
D. M, The large CourHouse was packed TO lite utmost
cspacty. Mr. Clay took up the Republican platform
and read it, making suson TO The mob, but going
on 10 vindicate the principles laid down in that plat
form. Finding him prudent enough to avoid any nen-
ton of the mob one Of the violent OF them de-
| clared that Mr.. Clay should be shot through the
head Mr. C. sad be claimed the came equal rights
| % were allowed other parties, and that he would
stand or fall therer The clsmor against hin con-
| tnued but the great macs cried Go on! Mr.. Clay
then said: Gentlemen, zee what you after. II
not ing but fight will do you, ready for you
Now try it. Shall speak, citizens, Or not Yee,
yes go on was the response from the great majority
of the crowd. dozen voices cried out, No! no =
To which Mr.. C. replied, Then 60 out! lgreat ap-
plaus.l If you don't want to hear? Aud they went
out completely foed in their feeble attempt at assak
patton. Mr. Clay made strong speech, which told
with great effect upon his large audience"
When the news of his nomination first reaehes
Springfield, Mr.. Lincons friends rushed TO his hous'
and asked him how many guns they should FIRE
whether one hundred or one for each State "Wen,
sad he II must begin my administration the p,in
ciple of retrenchment and economy You had bette
fire but gun for each State"
| The Constitution, Mr.. Buchanan paper in Wash
ington thinks the Republican nominations are poo
and hopeless. j, admits that Lincoln will carry Hi
nois; but as Illinois is not be the especial battle
ground Of this campaign it is Of more consequence to
know how Mr.. Lincoln stands in Pennsylvania, New
jersey, New-York and Connecticut--all Of which al,
States that with harmonious Democratic presidential
| nomination, can be carried for the Democracy will
comparative ease"
Gov German Of Minnesota has publicly declare,
that if Mr.. Douglas 10 no. nominated at Baltimore h
will be an Independent candidate.
| The Boston Courier says that as Dir. Bell has &C
| certed the Baltimore nomination, Now gentlemen
the ticket is before You! Organize your States anc
| elect it,"
Major J. Donelson, candidate for Vioe-Presiden
with Mr.. Fillmore ia 1856, made speech in favor 0
Bell and Everett at Memphis on the 4th inst. HI
praised Mr.. Everett especially. abroad as well e.
at home, he is recognized as pure and gifted man.
he had done nothing else during bis d than TO give
the most perfect pOtrai:ure of the character of Wash
iDgop, he would have done enough 10 entite him I,
our gratitude. There is no sculptor in modern time
who has produced work Of such merit or one tina
viii last longer ne monument Of national patriotism
aid love"
| The LyRcb6avg Vrginian lie cheered by the re
| cent Bell sHd Everett meeting in Boston. "Our cans.
is onv ard in the Old Bay State and sincerely trus
that the dsy of her redemption draweth nigh. We
baye not doubt tina, if friends persevere they
have begun in Massachusetts,, they will carry the State
for our noble ticket"
The Montreal Pilot praises Mr.. Summers speech;
1T is," rays The P'lOt, the boldest and most un
compromising speech on the subjec; Mr.. Sumner ha'
ever delivered, and judging from the reply Of one Of
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