Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-14

The Fremont Convention Again.
The proposed Convention Of those in ia
vor of the nomination Of John C. Fre-
mont to run Sc an independent candidate,
has scarcely received word Of apProbs-
ton from Union sources, even from those
opposed to Mr.. Lincoln.
The only journals that have favored the |
project have been cOpperhesd jOurnsls
that are anxious to effect split in the
Union party. The very fact that they are
patting it, is one Of the strongest reasons
why it should be deprecated by all Union
men.
The New Nation, which spurs on The
movement, says it is understood that none
who are favorable to the denomination Of
Mr.. Lincoln need attend. The call is
signed BY number Of individuals, about
fifty in number, representing different
States. Most Of them are men whose names
have never before been heard Of, and who
assume to speak in behal offthepeOple.
The Convention is called at the instance
Of The aPeople's Committee" mythical
BODY existing somewhere in the Eastern
cities, but Of which the dear people, for
whom it assumes to act, know nothing
whatever. Like the Grand Vizier or an
African monarch, it sits wrapped in the
solitude of an over-swing and imPenetrs-
be mystery. The ressOns urged for such
a convention are ss novel as the People
Committee is mythical. Baltimore II
seems, does not have the essential condi
tons Of truly National Convention, fol
the reason that it is too near the politics
and commercial foei Of the country, and
will not therefore represent the people
Tha politicians will be present at Balti
more. But will the epoliticians be wsntini
in Cleveland2 The Convention at Balti
more will be packed, and therefore, say "
, politicians, let us pack another stCleVelsnC
! The Convention at Baltimore is SIS open
3 The friends Of Fremont as to anybody els'
: II the people about whom the New Nstio
e is eternally pr ting as being so dissati'
r fed with Mr.. Lincoln, want Fremont, the
4 are permitted to send their delegates
e Baltimore and nominate him. The spir
e exhibited by these boilers indicates yer
e clearly that they think the interests
I one man more important than the nation
5, They are ready to bring third candida
d into the field, however disastrous the col
re- sequences to a great cause may be, if the
ss can only crafty personal feeling.
is Itis also claimed by the signers Of Il
call for q Convention in Cleveland thstt
a, call TO the Convention at Baltimore is n
Ia sufficiently liberal This is to us . matt
s- Of great surprise. 1t is addressed to 81
ny Qualified voters who desire the uDcoR'
bs tionsl maintenance Of the Union, the
he premscy of the Constitution, and the 90
plete suppressi on Of the existing rebelli'
an with the cause thereof by vigorous vi
and ell apt and efficient means"
:. Now in the name Of common sense vi
- more radical policy than this can be 81
-. ed ? However snti-slsvery and loyal
he man may be, that platform is broad enou
to meet his thorough going endorseme
3, It contemplatcs the reorganization Of
- revolted States on basis Of freedom
,os equality. If this be true, what is the d1
Of every loyal man? 1t is to diseOun
nance all attempts to divide the Un
party. United we conquer, divided
CT may fall and the government pass over
'sn the hands Of the COpperhesds. This
lia' oOmplisbed, whom have the people
al thank Fremont and his psrtizan
the lowers, who are fomenting these distI
OF tions. The loyal liberty loving pee
est must remember that elections fuctu
'pi- greatly. There is an immense float
ard vote which often turns the fortunes Of
bic political campaign. A series Of reverse
ard the field, unless there be 8 united On
zee. party, may also prove ruinous to the Pc
the itself. What then occurs 2 At bes
mid miserable compromise with the South
nts entail another wer. More likely sep'
the ton. All our sacrifices of blood
ike wealth would then be unavsiling. II
ths is need Of union for Union.