New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-21
REFUSING TO BE SOLD.

REFUSING TO BE SOLD.
To ne Editor " The NJ Tribune.
SIR: A number Of adopted citizens residing in the
18th Ward, who bave always voted the Democratic
ticket met together since the bargain has been con-
cuded at Syracuse, and determined to vote for Abrs
ham Lincoln.
They are working men, and cannot be sold by cor
rupt leaders who are willing to sink principles for
Office. NJ
Nsp York. Aug. 20, 1860
Fifteen thousand Republicans assembled at Yps-
lanti, Mich, Friday, Aug. H. Delegations OF the
farmers of almost every town in the Counties OF wayne
and Washtenaw were present, bringing their families
with them, and forming series of most picturesque
impromptu professions. At 2 o'clock all gathered at
grove near the village to listen to speeches from Gov
Chase, the Hon. w. A. Howard, and Others. The
scene here was very animating. Twelve thousand
people were on the ground. The wagons OF the sev-
era delegations disposed about the outskirts OF
the crowd among the trees. Three thousand OF the
audience were ladies' and directly in front Of the stand
was a carriage containing thirty three of the most
charming young women that Wayne could furnish.
In the evening there was more speaking from three
stands. The wagons were drawn up in immense cir
ces round the stands, and huge bonfire was lighted,
which, with the torches and rockets produced won
deIfully brilliant effect. During the evening there
was great display of the Wids.Awakes, of whom
there were $50 in attendance. The Detroit Tribune,
reporting the meeting, Gays Of this:
"After the procession was formed, Capt. Robertson
gave the command to light up and in the space OF
fonr minutes every torch blazing. The battalion
was formed in two files and after going through with
the manual, the pieces were brought to shoulder
al IL nd ,,rza To r,a OF
which order four files were formed each containing
about l25 men, The manner in which the battalion
was formed caused the files to reach for about one
third of mile. The command was given to march,
and the bands striking up, the long rows OF light were
moving along in regular order through the streets
which were so densey crowded that it was with the
utmost difficulty that space enough could be procured
for the evoutions Over the bridge and up the hill the
lights gded along, making most magnificent display
the effect being heightened by the sharp and quick COM
mands of the captain and their repetition by the lieu
tenants aoDgthe ne the inspiring stains Of the bands
aid the continued cheering Of the accompanying crowd
Of spectators. As the procession Deared the ground
where the speakers were addressing the assembled
thousands the crowd in the streets became more and
more dense. until not place was left vacant, and all
that visible the of heads and torches way
ing to and o and the rockets they sped ahwar the
sky, and as the procession came In full view OF the
speakers stand such mighty shout went up that the
very buildings shook, and every Democrat for miles
around choked and trembed in fear at the evidence
that bis uDrighteous party was 80 nearly at deaths
door. The shout was repeated again and again, and
ended in three souinsplring cheers for Lincoln and
Hamhn."
In the following letter Gov. Pennington declines
being a candidate for reelection to Congress:
To The Opposition Electors Of The Fifth Congregational District
"A custom has so long obtained among US to con-
tnue Representative Tor two terms, that, 1t may be-
persons are resting under the Impression that my
name will be again presented for their sufrages at the
coming cleo ion. deem my duty to avoid any sueb
conclusion, by declaring to you my purpose not 10 be
candidate for reelection. This has always been my de-
termination and as far as practicable, made known to
my friends A seat in the House of Representatives
was not desired by me, and accepted at the last
election only in Difference TO the strongly expressed ie-
sire of large body Of highly respectable and honora-
bic men, whose wishes, for one term felt bound TO
obey. And desire TO say that this Discrimination on
my part arises from want of respect confidence in
the House of which am member, for beside doing
the great honor of selecting their presiding
officer it has been my good fortune to have been treated
with great kindness in my difficult position by the mem
bers on all sides Of the House, for which am truly
grateful but the energy, activity and excitement incl
dent to House constituted that is feel at my time
of life might well be excused from. My friends will
hope consider this communication decisive on the
subject. cannot omit TO express to you, and to all
who may have honored me with their suffrages, my
grateful acknowledgements for the noble support given
me when a candidate before them. Everything prom
ised at the Convention at Elizabeth by all parties
Nerdrk, NJ j., Aug 20, 1862 "WM PENNINGTON.
Mr. A. G. Riddle, who received the Republican
Congressional nomination at gainesville, Ohio, on
Friday, was welcomed by the Wide-Awskes of Cleye-
land on his return to that city in the evening. He
spoke for few minutes, and was followed by others.
From all parts of Iowa come glowing reports of
Republican meetings. and whether the immediate pur-
pose of the gathering be the erection of Lincoln flag
staff, the dedication of a wigwam display of Wide
Awakes, or a simple Republican conference the same
spirit of enthusiasm warns all hearts.
"A Wide-Awake Club has been formed in Sparta,
Randolph County, Illinois, and the citizens of that place
and vicinity are thoroughly organized.
The atlanta Ca COnfederdcy publishes the fol-
lowing lucid and liquid but terribly startling state
ment:
"The American people are beset with pestilence aud
famine The Black locusts of the North threaten TO
consume the last fructifying germ of that frgd cline
The clear and limpd fountains of Southern vitality
have been poisoned by assassin hands; and the chau
nes which once marked living pathway TO the ocean
of nationality, has been slogged with the debris of
schbm, and the banks are now covered by noxious
weeds, emiDating uiasm, disease, and DEATH"
The Republican Convention to elect delegates to
represent the Hid Assembly District of this State in the
Republican State Convention at Syracuse adopted the
following resolutions, after spirited discussion:
Rored That nasmuch the unanimous wishes of the Re.
pubcans of this Assembly District that his Exceency
Gov Mogn shall again preside the political destines Of
the State that delegates the Republican State Convention
requested their exerions his renomi
nation
Roired That the noble integrity and hrmness Of Gov Nor
his bold and impartial maintenance Of the chartered rights
Of our city and his ndeatbe labor and ability in the admin
ittion of the law vndicate the Republican party from the
ISLANDERS smed against it, and commend him to its respect and
gratitude
Rored That in the withdrawal Of the Hon James s wads
worth Of Geneseo IN favor Of Gov Morgan notwithstanding the
high claims which he might Justly assert to the nomination for
Governor this Convention again recognizes the patriotic aud dis
interested conduct hch marked his bs found
of the Republican party and that lie Is deserving Of its pres
ent esteem and future honors
On the 18th inst. there was an immense Republ-
can gathering at Williams .urgh, Iowa County, Iowa