Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-09
THE LINCOLN CONVENTION.
Plots of the Politicians.
A Spicy Dish Of Personal Gossip.
Especial, Correspondence of The. wOrld.l

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experienced large influx of well-to-do
| politicians and office-holders, who are here
| to attend to the many little arrangements
| which naturally precede nominating Con-
yention. and to be on hand at the OrganiZa-
| tion tomorrow morning. Ofcourse it is
generally surmised and acknowledged that
| the nomination of Lincoln here is fact al
ready fixed by much too explicit arrange
ments to hang at all doubtful in the
balance of events. But other and Important
though minor matters must come up Tor
consideration, concerning which there IS
much more discussion, and about when
there will be in caucus or in the Conven-
tion ITSELF no inconsiderable amount OF
quarreling. ym EE Ef .
THE AFRICAN AND OTHER LIONS OF THE con-
vENTIoN.
The lions of the Convention will be the
delegates from the rebel States-South Car
olina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas,
| Arkansas and Tennessee. Measures are on
foot for grand demonstration to be given
| in their honor, which will probably take
the form of a banquet. The negro gentle
men from South Carolina will of course
participate in this love-feast on equal
terms with the rest. At the banquet Sena-
tor Sumner will preside. Fred. Douglas
(black MANI has been asked to be one OF the
Vice Presidents, and to respond to one Of
the toasts. His reply has not been receiv-
ed. But distinguished colored gentleman
of this city, who is quite an oracle in his
way, SAYS Fred. will not be here ut all, or at
least will have nothing to do with the con-
vention. dat ar nigga" says the oracle,
''hab no confidence in Mr.. Lincum," senti-
ment that prevails universally here among
the colored element.
HOW WILL GREELEY ACT?-HIs CHANCES FOR
NOMINATION.. ..s.
Mr.. Greeley's name is also mentioned in
connection with the nomination for the
Vice Presidency, and those who 40 SO re-
pudiate in strong terms the assertion that
Mr.. Greeley ever desired to run on the tick
ct with Fremont. am assured, however,
that Mr.. Greeley will not, in any event, be
nominated as Vice President on the same
ticket with Mr.. Lincoln. On the other
hand, 1t is said by those who know Mr..
Greeley best that the Tribune will, after ALL
support Fremont unless Mr.. Greeley is sure
of ''some very good thing from Mr.. Lin
coin. And from what have heard to-day,
| would bet, if / was betting man, that
the New York Tribune will support Fre-
mont any how. U.
FREMONT, CHASE. AND GRANT.
y There is a considerable party here in ia
vor of Grant; or rather who use the name
of Grant for the purpose of defeating Lin
coin. Let me assure you of this, that there
is no earnest enthusiasm for Lincoln IN this
Convention There is no rallying cry either
referring to the man or any principle he
represents, which appeals to the popular
heart. The cry of 'loyalty" is stile and
false, and the charge of treason against
those who honestly differ with the Admin
istration, has become senseless and sicken-
ing to intelligent people who understand
that the criticisms most jealously urged
against it. do not refer to its severity to-
ward rebels, but rather to its tardiness, inn
becility, and corruption, in the conduct OF
the war. have heard no single argument
uttered here i'm favor Of Lincoln except that
of party policy and expediency. The Ohio
delegation do not conceal that their first
choice was Chase.
Colonel Guthrie, of the Ohio delegation.
said here: II do not care who knows it,
Chase is my first choice. have used my
whole influence for him; but must support
the candidate of this convention, for the
party must not be disorganized."
One of the delegation, when asked if
there was not one man among them who
had the manliness to stand up and state its
feeling said; yes, there was one man, and to-
day (Monday) in the Ohio caucus that man
intended to make a rigorous utteTdnce in JdUor
of Chase. but the delegation were instructed
to 90 for Lincoln, and itwould not probably
amount to anything. .t.
APPREHENsIoNs FOR THE CHAMPION.
There is much apprehension on the part
of Lincoln men, as to the prospects of their
candidate, notwithstanding their assumed
confidence. Mr.. Lowery, delegate at large.
from Pennsylvania, who is said to be work.
ing for Mr.. Cameron said, that if Grant
should take Richmond and the Democratic
party at Chicago should take Grant, moth
ing could prevent Lincoln's defeat. And
again, he said that If the Democratic party,
for instance, should adjourn at Chicago
without making nomination, leaving the
confess between Lincoln and Fremont |
we should soon see how many of the Re-
publican party preferred Fremont to Lin
coin, viewing the question simply as one OF |
personal popularity and principle, and net |
Of policy. In such a contingency, he said. |
he should prefer Fremont, and he believ' d |
Fremont would be elected. But, he said,
that on the question of expediency, Ii i.
coin was ahead. ...H .....ut
WHY 1T is RIGHT TO WORSHIP LINCOLN.
In response to the remark that the Re
publicans had made God of Lincoln, and |
worshiped him, he said that there was 10 |
scriptural Injunction against it, as the COM
mandment would not apply to him. for b,
was not in the 'likeness OF anything in thu |
heavens above, the earth beneath, or the |
waters under the EARTH"
TOD sPEECHTYING.
The Union League, "a secret organization, |
held meeting to-day at the Maryland In |
stitute with especial reference to the con-
yention. Their influence will be cast fol
Lincoln. The Seventh Ohio. regiment par.
AIDED in front of Barnnm's tonight and
were addressed by Governor Tod, Governor
Dennison. DIR. Dorsey, State Treasurer OF
Ohio. and others. All took strong ground
for Lincoln. Tod said Lincoln was man Of
ordinary ability, but thank God in this coun-
try man of ordinary ability might be Presi-
dent. Ohio, hesaid, went in body and breech-
es for Lincoln, and no delegate from Ohio
woulu dare to cast a vote against him. DR..
Dorsey said he was Breckenridge Demo-
crat, but was determined to sustain Lincoln
until he crushed the rebellion. He believed
that by the help of God Almighty, Grant
(cheers) and Hancock, and Old Abe 1t would
be crushed. Three rousing cheers were
given for Grant. Some one called immediate
iy .sThree cheers for Old Abe" which was
responded to by two or three voices. The
speaker continued by saying that he con-
sidered the election of Lincoln of much
more impoitlnce than the victories of
Grant, Sherman, or any other General.
ass WILL FREMONT BE WITHDRAWN?
If any thing is certain in this uncertain
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