The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-05-16
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
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Exclusively for the Journal.
CHICAGO CONVENTION.
From Chicago.
SPECIAL DISPATCH To THE TRIBUNE.


SPECIAL DISPATCH To THE TRIBUNE.
10 P. N. May 14-The confusion this
evening is great. The confidence of the
Seward party Is iirmer than ever. His
friends claim 50 electoral votes for him on
the first ballot and his nomination on the
fourth by the aid OF Ohio and parts OF Penn
sylvania, New Jersey, and Illinois. On the
other hand, New England is dislodging
from Seward, and lie is not likely to hold
half her votes perhaps not one-third will
stand by him.
CmcAGo, May -, p. M.-harge acces-
sions TO the number in the ci:y are made on
the arrival OF each train. The delegations
on arriving are received 10y committees
with bands and carriages, and conducted in
procession to their quarters.
Greeley, Blair and the Missouri deiega-
ton have issued circular giving the rea-
sons why Seward should be dropped, and
Bates nominated. The result is said TO have
been decidedly detrimental to Dates, and
created reaction in Stewards favor
Some influential Republicans doubt the
policy OF nominating Seward. The feeling
10 the main body Of delegates and outsiders
is ia his favor, and the chances now favoyhis
nomination after Il brief struggle. Bates
and McLane are now evidently out of the
field and b. +. Wade is spoken of as a can
didate, with some prospect Of success, should
Seward fail
The entire day WAS spent in demonstra-
tiOns. An excursion was given to the del
egates to Hyde Park in the evening. A
grand rally took place in the Wigwam,
which was crowded TO overfowing, -four or
five thousand persens being unable to gain
entrance. Speeches were made by Gen.
Nye, of New York, and Kelly, of Penn
sylvania. -...s ...--s
Lots of enthusiasm was displayed by the
audience. \ dinner was given at the
Richmond House toe day, by Draper Grin
nell, to the New York delegation. Ray
mond aud Webb met on friendly terms in
the committee room Of the New York dele
gation. 4 silk flag was displayed bearing
likeness Of Seward, with Union notices
beneath
In Missouri room a monster Bowie
knife was displayed, bearing on one side the
inscription, presented to John T. Potter,
ouri > on the other side, viii always meet
a Prior engagement The knife was
eight feet long,
The delegations all held meetings to-
night Much excitement was manifested as
candidates in opposition to Seward led
on by Greeley, David Dudley Fields, aud
Francis p. Blair, were very bitter.
Some delegations have drawn protests,
stating that they can do nothidg if Sc ward
is nominated. At present there is no con
centration any other candidate
Each State having its own choice,
chances appear to be that the superior tact
Of Seward Is friends, and the distracted State
of the Opposition, will carry him through
successfully.
The Americans and radical Democratic
Republicans, Of New York present, as IA
general thing, warmly favor Seward.
Corwn is spoken of for President this
afternoon.
Large crowds assembled in front of the
fremont House, who were addressed by n
man who made Douglas speech.
After a short time the speaker got quar-
relsoT, in consequence of interruption, and
was arrested. The struggle will probahl V
take place early in the Convention on the
question whether double votes be allowed
from each delegation. In case of Stewards s
success, Trumbul of H., will he pressed for
Vice President.
Lincoln and Wade seem the most promi-
nent candidates after Seward.
The German Republican Convention met
at , P. u. The meeting was largely at
tended.
VIM. Kopp, of n. Y, was appointed
chairman.
Resolutions were adopted requesting the
National Convention to condemn all meas
ures against the rights adopted by citizens,
such rs the Massachusetts amendment to
declare in favor of the Homestead bill, as
passed the House of Representatives,, and to
give any slavery plank platform the most
positive Interpretation.
Several other questions will be considered
at the meeting tomorrow.