Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-19
reception Of Lincoln,s Nomination.

COLUMBUS, Ono, Nav 18.-0ne hundred
guns were fired here on the receipt of the
news of Lincoln's nomination. Large bon
fires are burning, and great enthusiasm pre-
walls. -I-r.-g .'df 9t-gt
ALBANY, N. Y, May l8.--One hundred
guns are now being fred by the Republic
cans in honor of the nomination of Lincoln.
The greatest excitement prevails. The streets
are alive with politicians, and groups are gath
cred on State-street and Broadway discussing
the subject of the nomination. rroh l
The nomination of Mr.. Lincoln was en-
tirely unexpected by the Republicans of the
city; they were confident that Seward would
be the man, and when II was announced that
Lincoln was the nominee feeling of disap-
pointment was felt. .. ..,.f 1859 f.- Z
At first the intelligence was not credited,
but these doubts were of short duration.
This feeling still exists but they say they
abide by the decision of Convention, and will
give a hearty and cordial support to Lin
| coin. 70 .F. 90 O.. H'o't
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, May ls.--A salute of
one hundred guns was fred here in honor of
the nomination of Mr.. Lincoln. -t .''i
DAYTON, OHIO, May l8.-The nomination
| of Lincoln created the widest excitement
among the Republicans here; cannon were
fred, and large circular rail-fence was
erected at the corner of Main and Third
streets, inclosing huge bonfire. "A large
and enthusiastic ratification meeting was
held ut the Courthouse, and was addressed
by Hon. r. G. Schenck NJ. B. Walker, and
Samuel Craighead, Esq, and others, fully in
dorsing the nomination. s,- .ri :.
The nomination of Mr. Hamlin was received
in the midst of the meeting with loud cheers.
Old rails are in demand. -, 1-'- eit
INDIANAPOLIS, May lS.-0ne hundred guns
| 6red-bonfres and speeches to-night--grand
ratification meeting tomorrow night. NI'S
SPRINGFIELD, S. c., May 1s.-There is a
grand Lincoln demonstration in progress
| here tonight. Cannons are being fred and
a very large meeting is being held at the City
Hall. The greatest enthusiasm prevails.
BUFFALO, May Is.-Upon the receipt of the
news of the nomination of Lincoln and Ham,
lin at Chicago, salutes were. fired at Buffalo,
Rochester and Albany; at the latter place
the most extravagant demonstrations of joy
were indnlged in, the like of which has, moi
been seen since the atlantic cable affair
Burning of tar barrels gave to State-street
the appearance of a sea of fire, the red glart
of which illuminated the heavens, I'D, ;,..-
The demonstration at this place was of 4
more sober but probably none the. less hearty
character. The first impulse of the public
was to wait for the mail for confirmation 0
the telegraphic rumor, but as the truth brok'
in upon their mind the demonstrations be
came wild in form. They consisted of th'
firing of a salute and the upshooting of 4
| solitary rocket, which went out with a blusl
at the thought of its loneliness, and left tn
world to darkness and the telegraph opera
tors g -i,. ,,;lt. ,a
DETROIT May I8.-A salute of one hundre,
guns was fired in honor of Lincoln's nomina
ton. Bonfres and illuminations are th
order of the evening.