The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-06-02
WHAT THE ST. Lor.s nuLLrrrS.sArs.

WHAT THE ST. Lor,s RuLLETINssAYs.
The st. Louis Builetia Democratic pa
per has the following:
Now that the Black Republicans have
nominated Abraham Lincoln, the DOUGLAS
ties are claiming that. as Douglas is the on
ly man who can beat him in Illinois he should
receive the Democratic nomination. Con-
ceding that Illinois is of SO much impor-
lance that nomination must be made with
special reference to success in that State,
we have no proof that Douglas can obtain
majority over Lincoln in Illinois. In the
only contest between them, when Douglas
stumped every portion of the State, though
he succeeded in carrying majority of the
Legislature, he was in minority of FIVE
thousand on the popular vote. AS the
President IS elected by a popular, and not
q Legislative vote, the weight of the argu-
ment is in favor of Lincoln ability to beat
Douglas, which we have no doubt would
turn out to be the case, should they be pit
tied against each other.
WHAT THEY SAY AT WASHINGTON.
The Tribune correspondent saws: "Du-
ring the period of suspense, groups were
collected in different parts of the hall, dis
cussing the probabilities, and Senators and
! Members passed between the two Houses,
comparing notes aud exchanging such i'm
perfect information as had been procured
Finally, when all doubts were removed, an
evident sense of relief was visible on all
sides, and then began comparison of
opinions as to the policy of Lincoln's NOM
nation. He is well known here, and left,
on retiring from Congress, the reputation of
an able. genial, and worthy man, of unques-
toned integrity and great popularity. A
| Wing of the olden time, he was devoted to
the principles and policy of Clay, and was
always regarded among his most earnest
supporters.
''Mr. Douglas spoke of him in presence
of Republicans and Democrats as an up
right, gifted, and popular candidate, who
had great strength in the North West, and
would carry Illinois against any other can
didate but himself, by 10000.
"The conviction has already spread that
the whole Northwest and East are certain
: beyond doubt. Pennsylvania and New
Jersey take the nomination kindly. and
; with the tariff plank of the platform intend
i to win.
"Mr. Toombs and others who were here
tofore we'll disposed toward Douglas, con-
slider this nomination as disposing of him
: effectually, because his main pretension in
: the Free States rested upon his alleged
strength in the North West, which is now
completely extinguished. On this score
+ there is hardly difference of opinion, be-
q cause the States which preferred either
+ Seward or Bates ia that section, concur
through their representatives here in the
belief that Lincoln will call out a larger
vote than either.
Another correspondent says: The nom
ination of Lincoln has been received with
; remarkably unanimous and hearty express
sions of satisfaction by the Republican
members of Congress.
"The Democratic members are equally
unanimous in asserting that Seward should
have been taken. The conviction is every
where expressed that Lincoln will make a
clean sweep in the North West, carrying
every State in that section. The opinion
that no man has been named among all the
candidates who possesses greater running
qualities than Lincoln, finds prompt assent
in all quarters. There was strong desire
and expectation that candidate for the Vice
Presidency would be taken from Pennsyl
vania, it being believed that such a course
would strengthen the ticket in that State;
4 but confidence is felt that the Convention
has acted wisely, it having the means of
OcCluiuS upon IhS PloPiiSUJ Va euo1 W. &C.
Hamin is considered wholly unexception-
able candidate, and one possessing unques-
tionable clements of popularity, with no
drawbacks. All things considered, the ac-
ton of the Convention is regarded as emf
nently satisfactory. The enthusiasm of the
North western men knows no bounds
/ The correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga
zette says:
The Republicans are generally pleased
with the nomination of Lincoln. Stewards
friends feel somewhat sore, but they will
support the ticket. Western men are elated
beyond measure, and Pennsylvanians are
delighted. They say Lincoln will carry
their State by handsome majority. The
New England representatives are satisfied.
The Democrats pronounce the ticket strong
one; and the friends of Douglas say he is
the only man to face this bold and popular
move. Douglas, on hearing the news, re-
marked Lincoln and had bard words
when we run for the United States Senate
in 1859, but be is able and honest"
How the People generally Received the
Nominations.