Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-05-08
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sketch which should commence this letter,
and plunges at once into the engrossing
topic Of the coming National Convention,
Shouting the battle cry of freedom"
He thinks not-and thus commences.
The political battle just opening is not
to be a one-sided affair. The Democrats
intend to make bold and vigorous fight,
and contest every inch of the ground.
This is acknowledged by the shrewdest
men of the Republican party, and hence
they are all coming to the Chicago Con-
venton They believe the vitality of the
party depends greatly upon the course of
that body, and will be here to offer their
advice. There is no question as to who
will be the Presidential nominee-but by
whom will he be supported, and upon
what platform shall he be placed? These
are the topics engrossing the attention of
old stagers, and which will bring to Chica-
90 such crowd as was never seen here
before.
Thurlow Weed who has made and un-
made more politicians than any dozen men
in the country, has already secured rooms.
Horace Greeley and his white hat will be
seen everywhere but in Thurlow's apart
mcnts Wendell Phillips and Fred Doug
lass, who seldom attend such gatherings,
are 10 address the people Sheridan and
Sickles-whom Andy deposed-are coming
with the crowd; grave senators and elo-
quent representatives will be almost as
numerous as they now are in Washington,
and finally it is stated by gentleman re-
Gently from the capital, who has superior
facilities for obtaining information. that
should Andrew johnson be impeached, he
too will join the throng, and here in the
very camp of his enemies, make his long
threatened "appeal to the peoplep'
Wouldn't that be a rum un."-(no refer
ence to an illusion ANDY appealing to
a crowd of excited Republicans fresh from
the nomination of Grant Whether John
son comes among US at this time or not,
there is no doubt he intends to take the
stump if impeached, and we shall probab-
ly hear him during the campaign. But
this has nothing to do with the convention
so "return we to our muttons."
The entire strength and ability of the
Republican party will be represented in
Chicago, and those who suppose there is
to be no discussion or excitement because
the Presidential candidate is already Sc
lected, are greatly mistaken. The second
place on the ticket is expected by a score
of men, fwhile the friends of Wade and
Colfax are each certain of their favorite's
success. The opposition to Wade is be-
coming very bitter, and the Tribune of
this city denounces him as undignihed,
vulgar and profane. But the real objection
is his views upon the tariff question.
WoAa io vahnpnor,t opotanticnict yx,h .la
Colfax is free trader,-i. e., in favor of
tariff for revenue-hence the Tribune and
western papers Of its class oppose the for
mer and favor the latter. But the East
has its candidates, and though differing as
to tariff measures even more than the
West, your correspondent inclines to the
opinion that the former section, or more
properly, the Middle States, will obtain
the position. But he has reason for pre-
dieting that Governor Fenton will be the
man. Grant and Fenton would make
strong ticket, and Republican readers
should thank your correspondent for plac-
ing them in the field even if the Conven-
fails to ratify the nominations.
But these are not the only questions to
be discussed. A negro-suffrage plank has
already been prepared for the platform, and
will be boldly pushed by portion of the
delegates, seconded by such outsiders as
Phillips and Douglass, while others will
oppose or endeavor to avoid the question.
Then there are the finances, about which
opinions differ, and discussions may be
expected SO that those who remain at
home, fearing that the convention is to
prove dull affair, will lose the opportuni-
ty of seeing one Of the largest and most
exciting gatherings ever held in the coun
try.
Numerous parties in every state in the
Union, and every county of the West have
already organized for the visit, and present
indications render it almost certain that
quarter of a million strangers will be in
Chicago during the session of the Conven-
ton. 1t is known that fifty bands of mu-
sic will be here from abroad, and the num-
Der will probably be greater. In short, "a
high old time" generally may be expected,
and as all railroads centering here offer
half-fare tickets, those who desire to visit
Chicago should improve this opportunity
Many of your readers will doubtless do
so, and your correspondent therefore offers
the following suggestions In the first
place, discard trunks and valises, and pack
your change of linen into the smallest pos
sible compass. Give wide berth to no.
tells, unless your purse is very long, and
turmoil and confusion is preferable to peace
and quiet. Plenty of rooms may be rented
in the city and suburbs at moderate prices
and one is then at liberty to go and come
when he pleases, and to eat where and
when the inclination oyertakes him.
And now reader, word in your private
ear. If you come to the Convention, don't
take too many observations of the sun
through inverted glasses, as the practice
produces dizziness and nausea of the stom-
ach; avoid the acquaintance of nice young
show them, because such things sometimes
terminate with moose; and follow not af-
ter the fair Aspazia who smiles lovingly,
and beckons you away, for like the liquid
mentioned in the Good Book ''in the end
she biteth like serpent and stingeth like
an adder" In short, abe virtuous and
You'll be happy" and your visit to the
Garden City will prove pleasant and mem
orable.
1t is getting so it is dangerous to be safe
in Chicago. Cutting, shooting and robbery
are of daily occurrence, and murder is no
uncommon affair."
On Thursday night, a gentleman from
Davenport, Iowa. was robbed and murdered
within few rods of the great Central De-
pot. No clue to the assassin has yet been
obtained.