, 1860-05-24
TIE NOMIN ATOMS.


Endorsement Of the Republican Press.
lfTsm the n. y. TzibuceJ
We devotc large portion Of our pages this
morning to extracts from the newspapers of
every portion Of the country, 50 far as We have
yet received them, commenting on the nomina-
tion Of Lincoln aud Uam1in. In these widely
scattered md differing manifestations Of opin
ion, next to the confident enthusiasm uud satis.
faction whlc1, everywhere breathe from tile or
gans Of tue Republican party, the most striking
feature is the admission Of u large proportion
ofthe Democratic journals that Lincoln is not
merely the most formidable candidate TINT the
Chicugo Convention could hare presented, but
that there IL very great probability Of bis
election. Thus the Douglas papers say that if
their tavorltc Is not nominated at Baltimore,
Lincoln Will certainly bc elected; while those
who are hostile 10 Douglus say that if the little
Giant is nominated, the man who beat him be-
fore the people Of Illinois in 1858 will not taiI
to repeut the triumph before The people of the
United States in 1860; at the same time. ncith-
er the friends nor the enemies Of 21r. douglas
seem to take any pleasure in calculating; the
highly possible contingency Of two Democratic
Candidates in this election: On the other hand.
and the B1ttinore Ame' ican, which are IRE.
trieTably committed to tile cause Of that hope
lesB third party which has put III nomination
Messrs. Bell and Everett, with the impofsibilitr
OF electing them confessed at the rery outset,
assail The Chicago nominees with jealous ma
li.nity that ai1ords the best testimony not only
tV their high character rs men and statesmen.
but also to the cheering prospect Of their sue
cess. With such suspicious omens the cam
pAign is opened. Let putr1olic men of ali par-
ties who desire above ati things else to give
peace 10 the country and security to The Union
Join in carr5 ing the contest to Ieneiceut 1ssue
bS the election Of Lincoln and Hamliu.
1E1om the New Haven Paladuml
"uonest Abe Lincoln" as everybody calls
l. m where he is best known, is lust the man
that this soreiy swiudled and disgraced nation
ut eds for President. lie is man Of stainless
purity-his whole life is spotless os the driven
tiLle-server, but an honest, brave, straight:for.
ward, able mna, who will restore the govern.
nit Mt to the purity Of practice aud principle
Wl ich characterize its early days under the i'd
mi aistration ofthe Revolutionary Patriots. For
this reason chiefly the heart Of the nation. as il
lm2e[led BY an orerruling power, has been
drawing silently lut irresstib1y toward him, in
spite OF powerful combinations, abie manage.
ment, aud frequent teIegraphio dispatches and
sprcuEationB 10 the contrary, and the deem en-
thusiasm with which his nomination is hailed
shows how strong hold lie has upon what is
true,t and best i'll the american heart. Ia
The candidate Of the people and not of the poll
campaign in enthusiasm, and We believe will be
crowned with as glorious and complete yic.
tory.
From the Troy Daily T1ms..l
Mr.. Lincoln is d representative Western man:
one who owes what be is to his own exertinns
and who comes fresh from the ranks Of the peo.
pie. He has not yet occupied Il national posi-.
tion-but his gallant run tor the Illinois Sena-
torshp against Douglas, whom he overcome on
character, and indicated his immense resources.
slr. Lincoln ia d candid, devoted and earnest
advocate Of Republican principles, IN indeEati-
gable worker, aud be is free from all those
prejddices which weaken and overthrow erea.
men who hare been long in the field of politics,
With united cilart, and undivided zeal, the
election Of the Illinois rau candidate" will be
certain.
lFfom The Cuea Mc'n!1e ucrall.]
In Abraham Lincoln the Republican faith
finds an eloquent exponent. NJ truer repre-
sentative of ill that is best and nob1est in it.
lives. lie is no mere shallow availability, ,take1,
up as dernier resort, but statesman Of tried
worth, selected by reason If his inherent
strength. Ilia fame has reached the remotest
corner Of the Republic. Every schoolboy from,
Maine to Ca'lforuia has read the story of his
Giant prorel him to be the equal OF that plot.
ting demagogue, in the eloquence that moves
masses-his superior in sferner argument. By
al1 who have ever heard him he is pronounced
one Of the most impressive orators Of the day.
In energy Of character, in indexibility Of viii,
in native vigor Of intel]eci, III moral courage
aud personal integrity, he has few peers.
Sprngipg from the people. nurtured in the hard
but useful school Of curly poverty, be has
achieved eminence By virtue Of his native en-
ergy. With such a STANDARD bearer, victory is
surel
Equally happy has the Convention been in
the selection Of Z candidate for Vice President.
Senator uamlin Of Maine is a statesman oft1ied
worth and distinguished eminence. His long
services in the councils OF his own State and
those Of the nation, his unllirchiug fidelity to
free principles, Ills spolfrss private character,
render Linn peculiari, fitted for the high post to
which it is proposed tt elect him.
which it il nom;nated. To their support we
may with confidence invite the American peo-
pie. They represent those great principles
which form the life Of our republican institu-
tions. Let the good work commenced at Chi.
cago be pushed to j victorious conclusion:
From the uasf:sd Couzan,.]
'"Abe Lincoln" combining the intellectual
power Of Il giant with the simple habits Of q
backwoods farmer: the genuine whole souled
nlnal1ess Of ken,ucky-born, Wesierp.rajsed.
scl-educated, aud self1nade man, will be hug
Eed to the peoples hearts like second Andrew
Jackson. tie has the magnetism Of genius in
him; his mein is genial and dignlded his wit
is natural aud unaffected, and be drops ia the
the most casual way soma Of the most tcrse
and epiLrumnic expressions that ever fell from
hunlaH lips. He reasons in abroad, candid. md
simple way that wins ir1esistibly. The speech
be made in the City Hall in this city last March.
Tre IA nrn fttt.r All, D.,
publican speech ever made in this citv. Ii was
4 most manly specimen Of logifnl lreatme Mt Of
aEreat subject. Mr. Lincoln delighted 1l via
heard him, and he fascinated all who conyersed
with him.
The Chicago Convention has done its duty, in
q most happy selection Of the very man il all
the United Siates. best fitted by nature and CIR
cuustunces to carry the Republican flag in
triumph into the halls Of government at Wash
ington.
lFrou the Newark Daily Aave1tise4.1
Mr. Lincoln deserves aud will have the sun,
port Of the common people, for he is one Of
them. Born aud bred in poverty, he had M
time for the educa:ian Of the schools Waat be
possesses he has got by hatd knocks, as he has
his position in Fociety, by untiring self cutira-
ton, industry, and effort. lie is one Of Senator
uammoud's mud-sils, improved indeed into a
strong Ionic piur in the State
Mr. Lincoln has strong claims to The support
not only Of the Republicans, but Anne, leans.
Union men. and Democrats everywhere. His
personal history md ris+ are so extraordinary
and even romantic RS must touch the iearts Of
the great mass Of the people. Tbey must lore
the manliness that has thus won its war amid
discouragcusents. want Of early advantages. and
want Of patronage. They, indeed, are the lot
Of thousands; but who like him hnye overcome
their blighting power?
Then he is n conservative and safe man.
Whatever he does is judicious and marked with
sterling common Fense-a staunch friend Of our
institutions, the Constitution and. the Union;
With him at the helm, the country can hare nj
fear either Of external enemies, or of the more
dangerous domestic ones. who, while pretending
to be friendly. are plotting all the while for dis
union and d,smcmberment. So conspicuous is
the character OF our nnminee for the prudent
and patriotic constituents that distinguished the
old Clay Nh1gs oi former da4s that va look for
the eequiescence Of Mess1s. He'll and Everett in
the Nomination Of Mr.. Lincoln. Certain it is
that it has in the general opinion taken the
tongue out Of the Bell OF the Union partF, 70
thatit cannot be longer sounded to any purpose
The nomination Of this eloquent and popular
man has taken politicians by surprise. 1t cross.
ed the wishes and et1crts aud caDt1adicted the
predictions Of some Of the most managing and
sk.iltul in such things. The pfop}f NAV be said
TO bare made it themselves, and will rrefore
take care to make his election sure. Wherever
tne news Was received II was &c ebrAted with
real enthusiasm. This city was a scene Of tn.
multuous jubilation,
We have left no room to speak Of Mr. Hamlin,
who has been for many years leading actor in
the business Of the Senate. With q splendid
exterior. he possesses within, to oar personal
knowledge, all the high qualities necessary for
the second Office in the Government. HIS expe-
rieoce Is great. having been long ia public lie,
though ouls ffty. one years Of are. His char
acter is marked bE solid Judgment, prudence,
caution and conservatism.
-, tfson tie Boston Daily Atsrt.er] -:
It IS Impossible to deny that The nomination