New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-23

tet ABOVE me biooWhk. On q Df1ck fonn96tton W al,
ng 10 the level Of the garden, is neat paIed fence
with handsome square posts, inclosing the front ald
lido Of the property. back building joins the main
d fee, and 10 the rear there is large garden: There
no sign of prctension any where visible. The build
irg s singu)srly quet-looking and cosy, just such
home teDsibe man 10 one OF our sensible Pennsy-
vsna towns would care to enjoy. Mr.. Llncoln's man
Der is in perfect keeping with these home Surround
ues, as found on personal experience Having been
specially invited to BIS room at the State House, to
dassist" as the French say, at the taking OF
his phy siognomy by a Boston artist Mr.. Thomas
NJ johnson, had a capital chance OF stud Ing
bis appearance and Judging OF bis ShsIac.sr. Inc
pjcnres which have been already published are but
slight remove from broad caricature. Mr. Volk bus;
gives the truest impression OF the head ana genera
hearing. But neither the Likeness by Mr.. hicks OF
N.wYOrk nor that by s ar; Bsx o. n,eseDt craycn
sketch by Mr.. Johnson II faithfully reproduced WIN
be On admirable picture. When Mr.. Lincoln Is en-
gagged in animated conversation the play OF the features
Is nitDct with Intelligence, the eye dilates WIN eon
erous rsdience, the cheek bones cease TO nave any
notice abe prominence, and the mouth, which IN tns
prints has been made distressing feature, II tul Oh
character and expression. HappeIAG to ask Mr. Ian
coin how it that none OF the arusu mao done MN
Justice he replied, with humorous smile; IL 10 I'M
possible to get my graceful moionsnthat the reAs IN
why none of the pictures like me In bin converse
tonsl language Mr. Lincoln gives abundant evidence
Of thorough sound sense, and ripened experience
On public questions be expressed himself with 40 un
reserved frsnkness. On European politics, be talked
with familiarity which only close Observation Oh
passing events could have impaired. The impression
which he creates in the minds of all who come in con-
tact with him is that of self-made, Independent,
honest thicker He rises far above the politician ne
is stranger TO all the intrgues which have cursed
patty p ltics; he is thoroughly imbded with the true
elements of craftsmanship, and, in the highest and
nobest sense he Is man.
"A meeting of the Fifth Assembly District Lincoln
and Hamlin Campaign Club was held as their head
quarters, Meropo an Hall, No. l7S Prince street. on
Tuesday evening last, the President, William f. T.
Chapman, in the chair, and notwithstanding that the
rain fell in torrents the meeting was numerouAly
attended After the TRANSACTION of such business as is
usual at the regular meeting on every Tuesday even.
rg, MI Conover addressed the meeting, stating that
he had been travelling throughout the State, and gave
il az his OF nion tina, was certain by large majority
for Lincoln and Hamlin. Supervisor s. B. butcher
next addressed the meeting upon the fasy OF the 30
called Democratic party to all its pledges Of honesty
the untfuhfulness of its very name, and claiming that
the Republican party was truly the democratic party OF
the country Charles G.. Waite of Illinois next ad
dressed the meeting, assuring them that Illinois was
safe by large majority, and concluded by relating
many anecdotes of Honest Old Abe" with whom he
is personally acquaine ed. The meeting then adjourned
great lOf Iuc Oduros
On the evening of the Goth large and enthusiastic
meeting of Republicans held in the open air at
Bethlehem, Pa. Ii was addressed by Col rtn, F.
s. White, Henry NJ. Bun. More than two hundred
Wie-Awakss and Elk hui bred others there from
Allentown. The Democracy are much shaken by this
and similar demonstrations daily occurring in Pennsyl
vaDis.
The Republicans of Greenport, Suffolk Co., L. l..
have formed Republican Club, of which the follwing
are the officers: President, Hon. ID. G. Floyd; LIST
Vice-President, Jeremiah Moore I'd Vice President
DR.. Z. d. Skinner; Recording Secretary, William
Whitmore; Corresponding Secretary, j. j. Riddell
Vigilance Committee Of ten has for its Chairman
John Litchard; for Secretary DR.. E. d. Skinner
Meetings held in spacious room, engaged for the
campaign, every Wednesday evening. A large "rai-
fcation meeting will soon take place.
On the 18th inst, at Mineral Point, Wis, great
Republican meeting occurred. Two thousand persons
were at the place. brought together without extraor-
binary efforts. The Hon. c. b. DEMO Of Illinois and
Gov Randall addressed the GRO I'd, and brilliant dis
play of Wide-Awakes was made.
"A correspondent in Middletown, N. Y, writes as
follows:
"A Wide-Awake Club tas been organized, with the
Hon. K. nj. Madden, esdent; Peter Hood, Secre.
tsry and Cory don T. King, Captain. II numbers
about 100 working men ia It's ranks. Germans and
Amerc, ns enrolog themselves under the Lincoln
and Hsmln banner, Notwithstanding the efforts OF the
Democracy and the Bell Everett leaders at coalition
The Republican Club has nsugurated series of public
meetings. at which of the most noted orators in
the country will be in atteu dance to address them.
We shall increase our always respectable maj -rity
largely this Fall" .4
The Ner- Orleans Bulletin describes a strange
pamphlet which is in general circulation 10 louisiana
at has representation OF rooster the right and
the American eagle at left side of the head with
the words, BIS Southern Platform. From the body
OF this circular quote the following: We do be-
rold ID, ugas or John Bell, or Edward Everett, goes
directly indirectly to strengthen the cauie Of Abo-
litioDism. We fear not an open and avowed enemy
so, GIVE US FOR PREsIDEsT LIscoLs IN PREFERENCE
10 DOUGLAS OR BELL. We dislike an enemy, but
despise traitor.
AT Conv sntion Of the Third Assembly District,
of Jefferson County, w. w. Buttsrfed of Alexandra,
ard John Gould of Clayton. were selected as Dele
gates to the State Convention. Toe foow wing rssolu
lions were unanimously adopted
Re.ored 1t is the duty Of Republican to watch With
Jealous those individuals eleysted to nbe offices BY
81 .es es aE al a1 Of
especially snsu sors the hanes OF our laws and the
Re.d We therefore heartily and approve Of
the vetse cur present GOysOI Of oil hSss nsf.oGs bills
the city Of New iOrk ana earnestly deaf Deeg,.sst
the State Convention their ut .desyos to
onioo be well assured hst cnstisneuts uld
support him with earAes enthusiasm In truth demand the
ilege voting efficient and heaosble
CfhctT.
kssed Tha. we review with H. deepest chsgia and
sure the course lat Les Of this State n Its obs
to ho. bills over the v-oe. add In sp
of the II their deep gwen Ia
thu essages of the The Of corruption and
bribery n hang the skirts OF all pdbhs oce who thus
de, sty eel show decent respect for the opinions Of
mankind BY all seInbsnce Of justice and right
PERSONAL.