The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-05-18
THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.
specuiations rs to Candidates.
GREAT GATHERING OF SPECTATORS
Withdrawal of John @. Fremont.

CHICAGO, May II.
From Chicago this morning we have little
else than speculations. The most important
fact is the rumored opposition to Gov. Seward's
nomination. II seems almost certain that the
Convention win be forced, by the delegates
from the doubtful States, TO select some other
standard bearer from among the list Of distin-
guished names offered. The California delega-
ton has the authority to withdraw the name Of
John c. Fremont.
+ On the first ballot, II Is thought by one or
two correspondents, Gov. Seward will have
from eighty 10 ninety votes. Bates, OF Missou-
ri. il is said will be the next highest.
The city is filed with strangers, New York
alone contributing upwards of two thousand
outsiders. The weather is pleasant and every
thing bids fair for pleasant, harmonious Con-
vention. The balance Of the New England del
egation were TO arrive last evening"
The German Republicans yesterday held an
informal meeting 10 consult about the best
mode of securing plank in the platform Of the
Republican national party, recognizing perfect
equality and protection to all citizens, at home
or abroad.
A strong effort is being made TO secure the
nomination of Bates Of Missouri. This inter-
est is headed ly Frank Blair. Sem, who has
already arrived.
Thurlow Weed Is advocating The claims Of
Senator Seward. However, there is yet too
much uncertainty about the result to form any
opinion Us to who will be the choice of the Con-
yention. For our own part we are willing to
take anybody they may select, feeling certain
that a nomination is equal TO an election.
my Telegpphl
An informal gathering Of the German Re-
publicans from the different States took place
to day, to consult about the manner and how
best to secure the largest support Of the foreign
born citizens to the nominee Of the Chicago
Convention. The resolution arrived at was to
endeavor 10 obtain from the Republican Ma
tional Convention plank in their platform re
cognirng perfect equality and protection to oil
citizens, ut home or abroad, and declaring
against any extension Of the present term Of
naturalization, and against any discrimination
between native and adopted citizens as to their
qualifications as voters. Messrs Chase, Sew
ard, Lincoln and Wade were the Presidential
preferences of the gentlemen present.
The idea OF holding q convention during the
sitting of the National Convention seemed to
meet with no favor.
The committee acting for Edward Bates have
issued an address giving the reasons why that
gentleman should be nomin.ssd for the Prcs-
dency. They say Judge Bates, though both q
theoretical and practical emancipationist, Is q
native and long-life resident Of slave holding
section Of our common country. HIS nomina-
ton would be signal refutation Of sectional
ism, so unfairly yet effectively urged against
the Republican party. and would render the
hre-sating threats of disunion, in case Of Re-
publican triumph, ridiculous. .--... ...4
lie Is tho tAvorite candidate Of the entire OPP
position party In Missouri, and will be sup
ported oy them with confidence and success
Inc nomination OF Judge Bates win dissolve
the organization which has presented Bell &
Everett for the highest Offices In the nation. and
cause nineteenth, OF those known as Ameri.
cans, old-line Wings, Union men &C.. to CO.
operate heartily with us In rescuinr the country
from the hands into which Il has been nerm;t,
ted to fall. Pennsylvania and New Jersey can
Be kept united by the nomination of Edward
bates, and Illinois, Indiana. and Oregon car
ried, and . triumph in November is thus placed
beyond contingency.
In conclusion, We entrcat you TO present the
name Of Edward Bates rs the Olive Branch 10
the various parties which earnestly desire the
overthrow Of the hllibustering, slavery-extend.
ing. sham Democracy, as q proder Of frater-
nisation and kindly regard. Do thisina gener-
Gus and magnanin,ous spirit. and you will have
yindicated your cause f,om the unjust but
damaging imputAtion OF sectiona,ism.
The address Is signed by y. p. Blair, John d.