Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-05-25
LINCOLN AND HAMLIN
1sAO Come Againll

United States, and everywhere the an
nouucement has been received with un-
bounded enthusiasm and rejoicing. The
campaign of ls4o is to be re-enacted, and
the rallying cry from Maine TO California
and Oregon for LINCOLN and HAMLIN,
will be irresistible. Below we give few
dispatches from various parts of the country.
Let Lincoln Clubs be formed Immediately
in every school district. Erect your poles
and hang out your bannersl light up the
council fires and enter upon the campaign.
Chicago, May 1s.
The nomination of Mr. Lincoln for the
Presidency by tho Republican National
Convention has been received by the party
| in Illinois and the Northwest with an en-
thusiasm unparalleled since the days of
l1S40.
The excitement which has conferred at
the wigwam for the last three days, has
scattered throughout the city. The Wide
Awakes this evening are marching in pro-
cession, numbering over 1000, with torch
flights banners and transparencies.
All appear to have laid aside their grav-
ity and become again boys. Bonfres blaze
on the street corners, meetings are being
held in front Of the fremont and Metropol-
itan hotels. A large and enthusiastic meet
ing is also being held at the wigwam.-
Speeches by Hon. Joshua R. Giddiugs and
other prominent men aud delegates TO the
Convention. The Press and Tribune es-
tablishment, whose publication of the de-
bates between Douglas and Lincoln in the
Senatorial campaign of 1858, gave to the
latter much of his national reputation, is
splendidly illuminated in honor of the sue
cess of their favorite candidate Other
buildings in various parts of the city are
brilliantly Illuminated.
The announcement of Mr.. Lincoln's NOM
ination was made at Springfield at noon
to-day. That city tonight is in a blaze of
excitment. A large and enthusiastic meet
ing assembled at the State House tonight,
and were addressed by several prominent
citizens The meeting adjourned at 9
o'clock, escorted by Young America Band,
aud proceeded to the residence of Mr.. Lin
coin. His appearance was the signal for
immense cheering When it ended Mr..
Lincoln said that he did not suppose the
honor of such visit was intended particu-
larly for himself as private citizen, but
rather to the representative of great par
ty In reference to his position on tho po-
litical questions of the day, he referred his
many enthusiastic hearers to his previous
public letters and speeches. The speech
Throughout, which was very brief, was
loudly applauded.
Rochester, May 19.
A salute of 100 guns was fired here this
afternoon in honor of the nomination of
! Abraham Lincoln.
Dayton, O., May Is.
The nomination of Lincoln created the
widest enthusiasm among the Republicans
of Dayton Cannon were fred and large
circular rail fence was erected at the juno
ton of Main and Third streets, enclosing a
huge bonfire. A large and enthusiastic
ratification meeting was held at the Court
House, and was addressed by Hon. r. G.
Schenck, Hon. VIM. B. Walker, Samuel
Craighead, Esq, and others; all fully and
heartily endorsing the nomination.
The nomination of Hamin was received
in the midst of the meeting with loud
cheers. Old rails are in demand.
Indianapolis, May 1e.
One hundred guns were fired here this
afternoon in honor of the nomination OF
Abraham Lincoln. Bon-fres and speeches
tonight Great enthusiasm prevails.
Springfield, O., May Is.
There is grand Lincoln demonstration
in progress here tonight. Cannon are be-
ing fired, and very large meeting is be,
ing held at the City Hall. The greatest
enthusiasm prevails.
Detroit, May 19.
A salute of ono hundred guns was fired
this afternoon on the receipt af the nom
ination Of Lincoln. There are bon-fres and
iluminations this evening in different parts
of the city, and much enthusiasm is smanifest.
Buffalo, May Is.
Upon the receipt of the news of the
nomination of Lincoln and Hamlin at
Chicago, salutes were fired at Buffalo, Roch-
ester and Albany. At the latter place the
most extravagant demonstrations of Joy
were INDUCED in, the like of which has moi
been since the Atlantic cable affair. Burn.
ing tar barrels gave to State street the ap-
pearance Of sea of FIRE, the red glare oI
which illuminated the heavens.
Toledo, May FL.
One hundred guns were fred this eve
ming, and procession headed by bands o.
music was parading the streets. Speeches
were also made in honor of the nomination
of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamln
Great enthusiasm prevails.
Boston, May 1s.
Mr.. Lincoln's nomination for President
caused some surprise, but was we'll received
} by the republicans, who hailed the an
nouncement with salute of one hundred
guns.
Concord, N. H., May Is.
The Republicans of this city received
= the news of Mr.. Lincoln's nomination with
/ great enthusiasm. A salute of one hund
red guns was fred, and bon-fres lighted
this evening, DC.
Bath, Me-, May 1s.
A salute of 100 guns, fireworks, ringing
J of bells, and a street procession, with mu
, sic, inaugurates the Republican campaign
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