The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-07

Special Ielegr0phic Correspondence Of The EveHing
IelegTaph "-
. HARRISBURG, March THE rays of political
interest, which in ordinary times are difuscd
over the whole State, have now converged to a
focus. at the Capital. The caldron, which has
been smmering Tor months, is now boiling, and
excitement and enthusiasm are at white heat. All
of the leading politicians, and very many whom
overadulation would term leading, have been
drawn from their homes to Harrisburg, and
stand to-day onl all the corners, caucusing
and arguing for their respective candidates
There is one noticeable feature, and one, too,
which Is cause for congratulation. 1t is the
general prevalence OF the desire to avoid a
breach in the Union ranks--a wish to leave to
time and quiet argument the settlement of all
issues on which there is difference. A well
known Senator well expressed the desire of the
mass of the Unionists when be said to me, ''The
true policy OF the party is to avoid all internal
dissenslons, sacrifice all personal opinions pre-
serve unity at every hazard, for with division will
come certain defeat" Although radical in
his sentiments he expressed not only his will,
ingness but his wish to compromise and leave
all side issues alone, fighting in common
cause against common enemy. With such a
uulNeIbu l6tituB, i Is BbIuly utCGSodIJ lOI nC
to add, that the prospects look most bright and
the party is most joyous. ult
There can be no question but that the nomf-
nation will be made unanimous, and the indica-
tions are that platform will be adopted to
which every member of the party, radical or con-
servative, will yield willing assent.
The satisfaction expressed here with the nomi
nation by the Democracy of the Hon. Hester
Clymer is universal The Democrats are re.
joiced because of the personal character and
representative record OF that gentleman; while
the Unonists are jubilant ever the selection of
an opponent whose political career presents so
many vulnerable points as that of the Senator
tor Berks. Mr.. Clymer is well known by repu-
tation to many of your readers, if not personally
He has seldom spoken in Philadelphia. He Is a
tall, dignifed, and remarkably fiue-looking man,
of probably about forty years of age. He has
ever been bitter and vrulent adherent to the
doctrines Of the party, his continual selection
to represent Berks county testifes. He receives
the congratulations of his friends with perfect
sang jrojd, and evidently has considered his
choice certainty for some time past. Richard
Vaux and the rest OF the delegation to the party
convention have either left the Capital or will
in the course of the day. So much for the oppo
sition. r-
By every train, for two days. members OF the
Onion party have poured in until every apart
ment, from the billiard room up, is filled. The
''Lochiel House" monopoliges the great part of
the custom, and its coRrteous proprietor is un
eeasng in his attention to his guests. All of the
leading candidates for the nomination are in
the city. Major-General John W. Geary is stop
ping at Jones'; Hon. James K MOorhead at the
Lochiel; while both Mr.. W. W. Kstchum and
Mr.. John Cessna are in town. Simon Cameron
and A. K. Mcclure are also among the leading
spirits. The personal feeling OF the friends of
rival candidates runs high, but there appears to
be nothing but banterinG and braggadocia. No
llwill. The "Geary Legion" from Philadel-
phiA, have been pouring in for two days. and
yesterday paradsd the streets, preceded by full
brass band. The friends of MOorhead, not TO be
outdone, have large delegation from Pittsburg,
with the "Great Western Band" as their accom-
paniment. By the first train the Union Club
commenced to arrive. They turned out very
strong, and after assembling at the Capitol,
paraded the streets, as had done their predeees-
sors, with band and banner. In fact, it seems
as though Philadelphia had been transported to
Harrisburg for on every side we see faces
familiar. All of the pothouse politicians OF the
lower wards are lobbying and prophesying, and
meriting and receiving contempt.
Nearly all the members of the House and
Senate are here, of course, and we notice mem.
ber of the Congressional delegation FROM the
western part of the State busily working for
Moorhead Cameron is always surrounded By
clique OF admiring fellows while each cele brity
has group of satellites.
From present appearances II seems likely that
no nomination will be made to-day, but that
after the preliminary business is transacted an
adjournment will be effected, to give the Com
mittee on Resolutions and the one on Creden-
tials time to prepare their reports. No less
than three friends Of as many candidates
have taken us mysteriously aside, and advised as
to make point OF news by telegraphing that
first, General Goary, second, General Moorhead,
and third, Mr. Ketchum, would surely be nOmi-
mated. When such perfect confidence is felt byeash
party, IL is impossible to decide. But we think
il may DO considered pretty certain that If ne