The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-20

ctHtt5 auIIIIttu IhtO tllG UnOn Nnd IuflSl proper
credentials admission to the Convention on par
with their white brethren. There are very few col
ored delegates here as yet.
Arrival Of Delegatcs-Object. of the Soldiers
and Sailors, Conveution--Thc Candidates
for the Vice Presidency-The Republican
Platform and the Financial Question.
CHICAGO, May II, 1865
The arrivals OF the trains nom all directions this
morning brought In large accessons to the list Of
delegations previously arrived in view Of the
National Convention to be held ON the goth inst.
Great enthusiasm appears manifested by the repre-
sentatves Of the different States, and the early ar
rival OF SO large number Of those sent here to repre-
sent the interests and views OF the republican masses
OF the country indicates remarkable degree OF
hdence. The New England and Middle States dele
cations reached here In advance OF all Others while
the Western and Northwestern States will be fully
represented tomorrow. The Soldiers and Sailors
Union Is already under way The crowd OF outsiders
s not 30 large as anticipated though it IL expected
by Tuesday night the city will be full.
Up to this time no formal action has been taken by
any OF the delegations as to their action in the Con-
vention. Tomorrow has been set apart as caucus
day, ana some conclusions it Is expected will have
been attained foreshadowing the nominees Of the re-
publican party In the campaign OF 1868. From all
that can be learned in conversation General Grant
seems to receive universal appreciation as the choice
for the Presidential nomination. The fight,
therefore, win turn upon the selection Of q
candidate for the Vice Presidency In the out
start, without allusion to names, storm ap-
pears to be brewing. The Soldiers ana Sail
ors' Union as have said, are here In astonishing
force numerically strengthened by their record as
the heroes OF the late war; and mailing not only from
every district in the country but representing also
military ORGANIZATIONS 10 noetu Owa
In this separate body of delegates is the influence Of
the Grand Army OF the Republic. OF this of the
more powerful Posts in the different sections Of the
country are specially represented and will WELD an
important weight in the action Of their comrades.
The soldiers and Sailors as Is known, propose to
hold convention OF their own the 10th inst, the
day before the gathering of the delegations repre-
sentng the civil portion Of the population. 1t Is
now proposed by the soldiers and sailors to act in
dependently OF the regular Convention, and to nom
nate ticket OF their own, which they design pre-
sentng for the adoption Of the regular Convention.
1t Ia not likely this will meet much favor, judging
from opinions already expressed, and 1t remains to
be seen what action will then be taken by those with
whom these preliminary nominations will come In
conflict. To members Of the Soldiers and Sailors
Union say they propose to have the Convention
nominate their men, while the civic delegations as
far as opinions have been pronounced declare they
WIN uOt uc lOTCtu IutO uuy uOnuiuduOuS anu Will
oppose any suggestions except such as are In mar.
mony with their own views. This, therefore, will
resolve the matter into question OF backbone.
Soldiers and Sailors Union, backed by the Grand
Army Of the Republic, which perneates every com.
munity in the Northern States will certainly.be
cognzed as entitled to material consideration. But
their views coming into conflict with those who pro-
nounce themselves as the legitimate convention may
lead to counter spirit despite the wish Of the
national delegates to yield with some Difference to
the wishes OF the soldiers and sailors OF the late
1t so happens that the names generally mentioned
by representatives Of the latter not to be fouUl
in the list mentioned by the others at all. The SOL
d.ers wish soldiers ticket straight through. sher
dan, Geary, Ulman, Logan and Others are put for
ward for the Vice Presidential nomination,
accepting Grant for the. first place on
receives a single thought from the civilians, VINO
think but fair to reserve ono place on the ticket
Tor civilian There is some tax on me part OF inc
Convention ignoring their nominations, to demand
conference. This may be accorded, though the pre-
sent feeling the part Of the civilians IL quite the
reverse for the reason they repeatedly declare that
they are the legitimate nominating convention, and
The emphasis with which the soldiers wing expresl
themselves will necessitate considerable backing
down or breach Of harmony, II their declarations
to be made the spirit OF their convention. The
civilians say they also have rights which must be
spected, and between respect for the respective
rights OF the two parties large share OF disrespect
win be the reward, unless matters are adjusted In the
start.
Judging from casual conversation, nothing more
reliable can be had until some caucusng has taken
place on the subject. Wade's chances Of nomination
to the second place the republican ticket do not
appear SO certain as generally supposed. Wilson
and ColIax come here about equal in strength.
Hamlin Is talked OF, and 1t is understood at this
time In the event OF his withdrawing for the Senate
his friends viii support Wilson. Fenlons friends
are bringing strong pressure from outside, but not
as yet sufficiently developed to indicate any decided
chances. Curtin, OF Pennsylvania, who IL also
spoken Of by few persons, Is not likely to secure
the unanimous vote OF the delegation OF his own
State the first ballot. The representatives from
the western sections OF Pennsylvania are par
ticuary severe upon him and characterize his
political career In no choice terms Win the matter
early TO speculate upon the chances OF any one man.
The Eastern men are exceedingly anxious TO have
one OF the nominees from their own section, recog
nlzng Grant rs from the West. IL Is generally I'M
derst00d they Will 60 to some lengths 10 secure their
end and VIII only yield to the memorable demands
at work before they will recede from position which
they consider one OF unquestionable right and far
ness. The split which IL limited at In the Ohio dele
cation the vote for Wade Is considered favorable
to an Eastern man, a. the person upon whom the
one c9n nx .ne,s vote WI ~. ce Raaed oy a oppo
Very little has been said as yet on the subject or
platform, and It would seem this important matter
which will enter largely into the issues of the next
campaign Ia looked upon with evident signs OF TIM
Sas een ress npon this subject The
time consumed In the impeachment trial. It. Is de-
cared. might have been In q party sense better, II
country a satisfactory financial policy. Hut the con-
test has come and the most important question the
people will ask must be left blank. Those who are best
advised and Will be vested with authority In sur
mounting this diniculty are themselves divided
on the financial feature of the platform.
Some say nothing had better he said on
the subject at all. This Independent course
IL met by the suggestion that something In the
way Of declaration will be expected on that score.
In order TO get out Of the dilemma there Is quite
talk OF inserting general proposition that the re-
publican party advocates such financial policy as
shall be In accordance with the laws OF Congress-"
This, therefore, will allow an Indefinite margin upon
which the party can work. whether Congress prefers
to allow the present confusion to pervade the
finances Of the country, or to lay out new policy
declared by immediate party necessities or designed
to be permanent The tariff question receives cold
shoulder all Sides except OF course, where thisis
the peculiar sectional necessity There does not APP
pear however from present Indications that there In
any probability Of the question being taken up at oil
The vote on the eleventh impeachment article has
turned out quite daInper upon many who came
here anticipating that they would be overtaken by
the electrifyng announcement OF the conviction OF
the President The result so far wide III their expec-