The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-06
Convention Gossip.

Calasn.
Convention Gossip.
Most ofthe editors OF the provincial papers in
tOwn hut their issues are about the same old two
andsixpences as when they were at home.
Johnson stock is looking up. Alabama goes for
him; while Doolitte, Cooper Parsons and others OF
the Presidents most intimate friends are working
xeaiOusly in his behalf
The Presidents amnesty proclamation does not
create much sensation among the delegates. Most
Of them were prepared for it, John c. Breckenridge,
who is expected from Canada, has not yet taken q
seat In the Convention.
Dependence and trust are placed by the Southern
ers upon the action Of the New Y 0fk delegation.
Among the 'solid men Of Boston, in the delega-
tlOn from that city is Peter Harvey able and in
nuental representative Of the commercial nsrests
Of New England and the confidential friend OF Dan
ie Webster
several OF the most active and energetic young
men in the republican party OF New England are
here zealously working for Chase.
Colonel George w: McCook, chairman Of the Ohio
delegation, was strong friend OF Douglas, but says
occasional he is the leader of those who are
sworn to support Pendleton, the sympathzer with
that rebellion denounced by Douglas every hour he
lived after Sumter fell.
Colonel Thomas B. Florence, Major Jo Severns, OF
Pennsylvania; Colonel James NJ. Cavanagh, OF Mon
Der of other delegates are at the Westminster.
Sanford Z. Church has many strong friends in the
Convention
Mr.. Vallandigham telegraphs from New York to
his paper the Dayton LEDGER that the prospects Of
harmony TO the platform and candidates are
eood;, that the Pendleton men are bitter Hen
bricks and Seymour, and that the South will &C
quesce in the nominee, whoever he may be; that
Pendletons chances seem the best, and that at a
nf tho htn Aa1a ofipr In dac nf
Mr.. Hendricks was officially announced. The latter
statement needs confirmation.
The Pendletonans were in higher spirits last even
ing They feel that by introducing Judge Thurman,
Mr.. Pugh, Mr.. Vallandgham and two or three others
of ability and political adroitness into their deega
ton, In lieu OF Of less note, their strength will
be enhanced. But is there not danger Of going down
one side as well as up on the otherf Whether
they like 1t not vallandigham's addition 10 the
delegation will be taken as evidence that he and
Pendleton are In the same boat and urged along
upon the same unpopular anti war current. There
fore the harder will 10 he for Pendleon TO work him
self up on the war tide.
Chase has undoubtedly ninetenths OF the members
Of a number OF delegations; but they have been so
canvassed, manipulated and humbugged that 1t is
doubtful whether he will make much OF a show in
the early ballotings. The idea OF majority OF the
Eastern delegations is that with Chase they can
carry number Of Congressional districts and re-
deem several State governments-even radicalridden
Massachusetts. The idea OF most OF the Western
delegations Is that Chase cannot carry single State
West Of the Aeghanies and will be an incubus to
their cause.
The Church movement produced some sensation
yesterday but as the democrats have always been
opposed TO the alliance OF Church and State 1t Is
doubtful whether IL will end successfully. The Old
and the New School birthstone Presbyterians have
been so long discussing unnecessarily, the subject
Of afilaton that similar effort the part Of such
old political sinners the hard shell and soft shell
democracy ID a problem not easily solved.
Some OF the delegates declare that the New York
and Pennsylvania delegations mean to put up the
Convention at auction and sell II out to the highest
bidder
Several active Chase men have retired from the
neld temporarily possibly TO recuperate.
General Frank Blair, Jr. gathers all the strength
Of Hendricks far the labor eight hour move,
ment lie concerned. That movement should not be
despised ignored by the Convention. II It is IL will
endanger the success OF the democratic ticket 10
more than one state. Blair will have Missouri and
Maryland TO start with and more in prospect.
Kentucky pronounces for Pendleton; 30 does Iowa,
with a squirt towards Hendricks.
Several wcked'de democrats unused TO such thing
actually went 10 church yesterday.
The Connecticut delegation Is mostly quartered at
the Worth House. with Eaton as the grand high
cockalorum. Eaton thinks the change In the Ohio
delegation means work. That's what he himself likes,
with his coat OF.
English, OF Connecticut, IL modestly talked OF in
some quarters as the third or fourth choice
The question is gradually assuming this shape
Not much whether Chase, Pendleton. Hancock
Hendricks or anybody else shall be the candidate:
but whether greenbacks the bondholders or the
ploughholders shall rule the day. The penholders
are not taken into account.
IL is thought the ballotings will occupy two or
three days; therefore good many delegates will
probably not be ush they have been for several
costive.
Important Letter From Chief Justice Chase
HE views ON the suffrage Question.