The Van Buren press., 1871-09-19

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Correspondence Of the n. 7. ess.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. g.
The Hon. Horace Greeley toek the
train In Lafayette, Ind, this morning q
2 o'clock, and arrived in Chicago in time
for breakfast. He was received BY the
Hon. John Wentworth and the Hon.
John B. Grinnell, ex. Repressntativ iron
Iowa. and conveyed to the Tremost
House in q acarriage. The gentlemen gave
Mr. Greeley an elaborate breakfast.
Their welcome OF Mr.. Greeley was very
cordial, anil the conversation which the
three distinguished Americans enjoyed
was very interesting. The gsntlsmsn
looked upon Mr.. Greelsy a. probable
candidate for tho Presidency, asd Co.
graduated him upon the likelihood Of his
nomination. Mr.. Wentworth said:
Grant has not the shadow of . chance
for even the nomination.
Mr. Wentworth adds that throughout
the whole West, and particularly in llli-
nois, there is quiet feeling Of
CoSrxMP7 ron THE xEPorIsT
that cannot be overcome. Beth Senators
Trumbull and Logan are openly and
avowedly Grants enemies, the latter par.
tcularly so. Gen. Logan says that his
whole influence shall be directed to pre-.
vent Grants denomination. Mr.. Grin
nell said he could promise the State Of
Iowa for Mr. Greeley, il he world allow
his name TO 80 to the Convention. Al
this Mr.. Greeley smiled complaccstly,
and said that he was in charge OF bic
friends. SO far as he was concerned, f.
was Of no account whether Grant was
nominated or not, but politically hs was
opposed to the nominaticn. Mr.. Greeley
added: III we nominate Grant, We shail
certainly be defeated. The public will
stand no more horse jockey and present.
taking Presidents; We have had enough
of them. l tell you, gentlemen. W must
TAKE A NEW DEPARTURE,
and can assure you that we Of the East
are determined that it shall be done. ]
have beon rather quiet about it 30 faT.
but want everybody now to understand
what think. When VIC take hold Of
Grant, it will not be with silk gloves on
our hands. 1t has got to bs done. We
must throw Grant overheard or We shall
be defeated. /" "a e'
"But." said Mr.. Grinnell ~ though
asking for information, what would you
have US do, Mr. Greeley Suppose We
throw Grant over what can we do2 You
know our people don't want to jump out
Of the frying pan into the Gre. New Il
you will give ne the slightest hope that
you intend to put your own name for.
ward, we woull willingly
THROW OUT GRANT.
At this Mr. Greeley looked rather
mysteriously at Mr.. Grinncll and said |;
"All want Is to have q good man
nominated, who IL elected will consent
to give up the Office at the end Of hls
term. Besides, want to nominate man
who II elected will elevate the Office TO
where 1t WAS in former days; man who
will not take presents or use the military
or his oAics-holdsrs to advance bis own
aspirations for second term, and in the
mean time neglect the interests Of those
whose ruler he 10. Besides, want maa
~ho 10 above mere pleasure. hunting; .
man who will not dawdle away one.fourth
Of his term amid the follies and frivoli.
ties Of watering place, and ono who,
when called upon for IN expression Of
his views on political and other subjects
of national interest, can give them In
clear, comprehensive language. That's
the kind Of man the people want, and"
bringing his fist down on the table,
" that's
THB KIND OF MAN WE nAvx'T
now. l want you, gentlemen, to tell
your people here in the West that We ars
going to fight against Grant 70 the sx-
tent Of our ability. We win not remain
passive or indifferent, but, to use his
own words, We are going to light It cut
on this line. !" s.i
MIR. Wentworth seemsd delighted a
this expression Of Mr.. Greelsy's views,
and promised that he would circulate
them far and wide wherever II was nso.
essary.
Mr.. Greeley took the train for this
place at 10 O'Clock. and was met At the
depot by large deputation Of citisens
lie speaks tonight in tho Music Hall,
and an immense audience Is anticipated.
The city is full Of strangers to see the
races. and all express great desire to
see the lecturer At this hour, 8 o'clock,
not ticket is to be had.
Mr.. Greeley goes tomorrow to Osh-
kosh and Green Bay. On the way ho
will stop at Bethesda Springs, and hold
a consultation with Chief Justice Chase,
who is there, and whe has expressed .
desire to see him.
R- Govsrnop Hoffman opened the