The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-28

NEW YORK, SUND4
The Ohio delegation reported TO be about equally d..
l vded In It's ohoice
The Disagreement between The coutestlns Kentucky
delegation has not been adjusted VIII probably 20
me Convention for decision.
The New York delegation held their lrst meeting for
consultation this afternoon General Mcclellan unioubt.
| edly has a reliable majority among the,n
Tho stu.ional unon men are now organizing their
| mass convention.
mend rather than to rominste General Mcclellan 10 the
| Democratic Convention.
New York, New Jersey, Penney Illinois, Indiana
Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa and Minnesota with two or
three Of the New England states claimed as certain
for Mcclellan. Some Of these States, however do not
| vote . unit. pt
Our Special Washington Dsspa,en,
WASHINGTON, August 81, 1864
Private advices received here from Chicago today
say that General Mcclellan will bc Nominated without
d'ifcuty by the Democratic Convention.
The friends OF President Lincoln say in No event
VIII he withdraw from the canvass, and that, notyth-
standing the recent consequent upon
approaching Democratic Convention at Chicago, IL 10
believed that he with be trumphan,ly re. elected
The political campaign will be vigorously prosecuted
from this time until the day election and confidence
Is expressed that existing dsaections viii be hushed up
at least until after the election republican party
act as a united and consolidated Organization.
Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts, and Chandler. o,
Michigan and Hon. Thaddeus Stevens or Penaayivania
with other leading republicans are in the city IL ia IN
derstood to consult with reference 10 the Presidential
campaien.
Fremont and Lincoln Invited 70 yVith-
draw tfOm the Canvass.
LETTER FROM NAssACnUsErTs ABoLIrrogrsrs To
GENERAL FREMONT
Bcsror Angust 60 1854.
slR--You must be aware OF the wide and growing dis.
satisfaction, In the republican ranks, with The Presi
dental nomination Bsmore ard you may have see,
noees or movement, inst commenced. TO uDue tho
thorough and earnest friends OF vigorous
., 'ne war new convention which shall represent the
To facilitate that movement is emphstcaily advise.
more should withdraw leave tne leld entirely free
for such united effort Permit us sir 10 ask whc her
in case Ar Lincoln will Withdraw Won will do 90 end
JOIN your citizens n this attempi 10 ace The nd
ministraion basis broad as the patriotism Of The
country and - its needs i
GEORGE l.. srEARSs,
S. r URBINO.
.ai JAMES NJ. STONE
FIJZUR WRIGHT,
EDWARD HABCH, 7.
vW SAMUEL G. HOWE 9
snIRAL rEEMoST's REPLY. III
NAuAHT August Is 1884
GESrrnyS-r have to acknowledge ihe RECENT Of your
letter OF the goth, addressed to me 10 New York \
your letter we're in effect an appeal only my own
sentiments In favor OF reunion OF partes should not
hesitate to renouncs any personal views bn would
entirely ready to defer to the public opinion which your
But the conditions are no longer the same as when
expressed my readiness to retire in the Of
ing now dehantIy accepted the Cleveland nomination
have not the right to act independently OF the truly
any event. it would he necessary arss 20
consult with them. l, might besides only the *
the object Won have in view II we shous
fore first processing to organize something better.
10 ~ sns sna direct saor. o. made 70 90
OF the Baltimore SUD Cleveland nominations in orrer ia,
the friends OF boh may coascc aud unite uor early
day for holding snch convention you p-ol,oss avn
satisfied that GO not too much saying tha. nv
friends VIII unite heartily in such movsmsst
resly popular convention broad and liberal
basis. 80 that IL could be regarded eenvocsfon in
mss- o the peone and NOT the work cf poscsos woald
comnisnd public conhdencc srch cca~os,or acting
IN the largo and liberal spirit which !. az caei
without considerations Of pol:tesi o,uos
Of the occasion and tskng hc coodtiors the country
as they present themselves TO day could safely be
ed 70 propose snch policy aud 1leb man rs
should and undoubtedly would. receive the coraigkgnd
united support OF tho patriotic Of the people 10
the great body OF these nv hcfrnnon allows
mo TO form any opinion think ha, the following propo.
eitiops wOnd be acceptable ~
Respect for the practical liberty and the cons,si
tional rights and dignity OF the citizea
The maintenance of the dignity Of the United States
10 th cir relations 10 foreign Powers.
g. The establishment OF the linton; peace II !, f.
pos5ible by war The employment Of peaconi measures
cannot be made to rucceed
Much has been said OF n.e shout peace and you will
therefore excuse me say hsre what understand oy H.
Tor me, peace signifies the integral establishment or
the Union without slavery because is the Source
OF all orr political dissenons, and because the nst
tion Itself condemned by the enlightened and liberal
spirit OF the age. These 10 The essential cUldi
tinrs OF peace II Is practicable TO attain this rtsni
would mot be paying too dearly for --takng also
consideration the nsieris strength which hc Soath
been permitted TO acquire by the conduct OF the wnrio
make upon points Of secondary import
auce, such that OF paving indemnity for their
slaves TO those who have remained inss ot
condition during the unhappy war which has convuised
!ne u would certainly be gain 20 reduce IL
simply TO question * money. r4
lf spite or all these efforts 70 the South hn
initiation losses of capital likely TO be severely
felt. the political chiefs who direct the South persist
IN war then the policy OF the Convention sbond BE- 10
pronounce In that for With all the .crce snd
energy OF the nation For peace upon any terms aud
peace merely be cause IL s peace-a peace recosnizB5a
North and South-~ould not bring about siabe eqG
orum. II would only prepare the way FOR new strnt
ges ard for q condition ~ disastrous anarchy.
The paramount question rs the Onion BY resce VT
be hcuorable and right termsby wsr, II The
political leaders who directing the South ins'st rpda
f.F.
The situation OF our country unqueatonably crtcai
II demands the de, and too patriotism ~ Ell who
really 1--we their conrtry and u s one OF those moments
when ni personal sspirtoSs should vanisb tc face o,
the great qncsliops q principle aud national existence
.sss 700. gentlemen for the evidence which your
letter gives your confidence IN my deposition to ~
everything my power for the interests q the eonri
am, very ,ruly yours, &c rEEMoNT I
Eatensive Fires tn the Lake superior
correspondent OF the Ch,sago 7ftpae. writing Gon,