The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-09

months and more particularly. :a.rk. N. mast Jaw
weeks have felt the pulses N tho rsoraa tarouah
their leading representa- Ites nom svery quarter
ana ssser'slned .ne .tews Of the latter as to the
probable results Of . ss convention 30 7Ifsy 70
-. = ~ssIDBNT JOHNSON .ed' .rEe7te-ol
a aspirant for reelection and Ia stili
an, ~ Sopefnl Of obtaining the nomination,
'hough cyno means sanguine Of success. especially
since ne 'aas had reason to believe that many Of
tose WHO assured him OF their support were insin
cere u. their promises. Among the members Of the
prevent Convention he has in reality comparatively
pvt few friends; but thoseefcw warm and SYM
pathizns and win doubtless not only lend aim their
votes upon the first ballot, but VIII extend the COM
pliment stn further by claiming for him the right
to which ne doubtless considers himself eminently
entitled-of naming his choice of successor In the
event of his own defeat; and that successor ii Ii
known viii be the Chief Justice Of the United States
Mr.. JohnsOn's reasons for claiming such a privi-
lege are based upon his stanch adherence TO his
democratic principles and his sunerings in behalf OF
party The hrmness and wlfulness, however, of his
disposition, and his tenacity of purpose have gained
for him the antagonism OF Congress, while his reti-
cent nature and unwillingness TO accept advice,
joined with his diatory performance OF party pro-
jects have lost him the confidence and support of
many of his 1rmest friends and would render his
chances for reelection worthless. His moderate and
dignned course OF action however during his fira-
parchment trial, - and his subsequent acquaL have
worked a great revolution in public senti-
ment, have gained for him the reputation
Of one who suffers as martyr for his
principles, and together with the amnesty
proclamation" which has Just been issued-but too
late as In other instances to be OF any personal SER
vice to him IN his nominati0n-wlll entite him. new
ertheless TO foremost rank In history, with which
prospect he VIII doubtless be contentj and although
generally considered as selfish and ambitious man,
his steadfast course and firm devotion to his party
are SUFFICIENT guarantee that he will not allow him
self to be an obstacle in the path of their success.
BY some of the friends Of the President his choice
OF the CHIEF Justice, who is in some few respects his
opponent In political views, is looked upon a most
extraordinary circumstance; but 1t is observed by
clearer sighted minds evidence OF his usual sa-
gacit believing Mr.. Chase to be the only candidate
through whom the democratic party could hope to
carry the election. hsh AA
GEORGE h. PENDIRrCN aa ttaaEl
was week ago considered to possess great strength
and 1t was believed by his friends that if the ina
jorty rule' should be adopted his success was GER
tain; but since it has been ascertained that the
'rues Of 1884" which include the two.thrds vote,
TO- be enforced, they perceive that 1t will be i'm
possible for him to be nominated. 1t is confidently
believed that although Pendleton's friends would
nomination, yet the Convention would at once per-
ceive the folly OF adopting him as their nominee
against the powerful republican ticket particularly
as it is well known that he has swerved from
his unpopular principles of 1864.
M THOMAS A. HENDRICKS
who is another candidate, possesses much
strength in the West, but his compromis-
ing and vacilatng principles are such as to
warrant his friends in believing that he vii! have
little support in this COny ention. fds
GENERAL WINFIELD S. HANCOCK
mas, until lately, been very strongly urged
candidate, his principal strength lying
in Pennsylvania; and it has been believed
that he would, In great measure divide
the soldiers with Grant in the election; but al
though his record Is clear brilliant It Is not to be
expected that he will stand much chance against his
superior officer. The unfortunate afIar of Mrs Sur.
raft also detracts from his availability.
GENERAL FRANK P. BLAIR
nas ser s s w
friends In the West TO obtain the nomination, al
though matters have been conducted in the secret
force Of the under current has not been suspected
and its results are OF no ordinary character. His
letter. already published characterstically bold
and extremely aggressive in its tone, although the
time for such measures as are advocated therein has
gone by. such q bombshell fred by q popular can.
didate for the election, instead of the nomination
would have struck terror into the republican camp
but under the present circumstances serves rather TO
weaken General Bairs prospects as a candidate for
the nomination to the Presidency. though It may
strengthen them for the Vice Presidency; and it is
pleasing to his friends, and one to which he is con-
sidered by many to be rightfully entitled.
CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE,
II widespread rumor be correct win unquestionably
De the finally successful candidate for the nominal
which nomination win in his case, be equivalent to
the election. Although member OF the democratic
party his course through life has been undeviatingly
marked by principles OF honor and justice to his
udces This LIBERAL spirit has won for h m Arm a
ing suggested and urged as candidate by %
merous conservative republicans In place Of Grant
latter the votes il the coming election, more par
ucuary with the conservative element. .,.. 49,
The democratic nc party formerly SO powerful has
sistent adherence 70 their Old time principles 1t
up in this party for the development OF which they
require progressive leader--one who win soar
range Of thought and action aid in the reste e
sSn Of me party 70 re- sc s0r%sf powerful
Bs sought AFTER BY this 0 Convention i she
ana .na gifted With these
sr candidate upon the republican ticket The only
available candidate thus Ear named is the great
rty and probity which have characterized his entire
course while IN the fulhlment Of the duties OF the
e 4 den pero s snd the vsss
amount OF experience which he has consequently
been enabled to esquire, and which has always been
used with view to the undivided interests OF the
country, emnently entitle him not only to the first
consideration rom his own party but should secure
can people. sl-g tn lfw
Although General Grants life long political record
has hitherto been Of q democratic character he
having NOT moreover until recently committed him.
self as identified with the republican party and that
even now he has not frankly and boldly declared
himself an adherent to any republican platform,
yet he still possesses the confidence OF that party
Although he ia BY no means anything of statesman
and has no experience whatever In civil government
and could only be tool In the hands OF designing poll
the rebellion and HIS success In restoring peace TO
the land have won for him undyinR laurels, aud
would lead many to testify their gratitude by the
rendition TO him OF the highest gift within the power
OF the nation to bestow. Still Il must be admitted
that 10 the wisdom, foresight and administrative