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nations at Chneinhaus
NEw YoRK, Nay 4.-The action of the
Cincinnati Liberal Convention in nomi.
mating Greeley for President is the sub
iect Of general comment this morning.
The Herald says the nomination will
excite surprise and interest. After ia
yorably reviewing Greeley eminent POI
sition, both in journalism and politics,
it asks the question: Has this Conyen-
ton really nominated the next Presi-
dent2 Will the enthusiasm which arose
Yesterday on the banks of the Ohio die
away or sweep the country like a tor
nado? Will the strangely homogeneous
and hostile elements which gathered at
Cincinnati, really form the winning
marty? These it considers doubtful ques-
tons, as also whether the many promi-
nent free traders who took part in the
Convention will submit to the nomina-
ton of g protective trader 1t further
asks if the Democratic party can be in
duced to support the hero Of forty cam
uaigns against the Democracy, and will
the Germans vote fer candidate who
deems intemperance crime. Against
this candidate will be nominated man
of rare fame and extraordinary services,
whose administration, with all of its
faults has won the nations confidence,
and behind whom there is an influence
of conservatism which pleases the peo-
Die. Greeley means enthusiasm. Grant
means strength. In conclusion, it thinks
the coming campaign will develop
whether the people are tired of Grant, or
whether the absence of enthusiasm for
him at this time shows that the people
are weary of his administration. 1t
closes by welcoming Greeley into the
campaign, and says, Whether we shall
support or oppose him must be decided
by himself. He has received the nomi-
nation, and if he avoids certain fallacies
that have embarrassed the usefulness of
his career, we will support him."
The World this morning opens by
saving, we will not affect TO dissemble
our disappointment at the failure of the
Cincinnati Convention to nonsinate
Adams. In estimating the situation, it
never occurred to it to measure Adams
strength against Greeleys, but only
against TrumbulPs, Davis and Browns.
Ii is, therefore, much surprised at the
result, as it had considered Greeley would
only receive complimentary vote. 1t
supposed the Convention would nominate
leading candidate with view to con-
ciliate the Democratic support, instead
of which it has nominated the most con-
spicuous dead-heated opponent of the
Democratic party in the whole country.
IfAdams had been nominated, the World
states it would have advocated his in
dorsement by the Democratic eonven-
ton: but in the case Of Greeley it has
no advice to offer. The Democratic Ma
tional Committee viii meet here next
week, and will issue regular call for
the usual convention. 1t says: I'VE
frankly say Greeley is not our choice,
and we regret his nomination. Our i'm
preston is that the Democratic National
Convention viii ignore Cincinnati and
nominate a new ticket We do not see
any possibility in the future Of the in
dorsement Of Greeley by the Democratic
party t-.E.rL., spr
Cincinnati Convention in nominating
Greeley. II thinks the really earnest
members of the convention were over
powered by meFaenary professional poll.
ticians. 1t says further that there would
have been something quite intelligent in
the nomination of such a ticket as
Adams and Trumbuli, but to nominate
man who is or has been opposed to
most of the principles avowed by the
best members of the Convention is a re-
suit which places the Convention in a
thoroughly contemplate position before
the world. II has not even the merit of
probable success.
A Ere broke out last night in the dry
ing-room Of Palmer, Embnry & Co.,
manufacturers Of parlor furniture, cor
ner of Sixth and Lewis streets; LOSE,
$4,000. Z
The nomination Of Greeley was ths
principal topic Of conversation at the
clubs last night. Several Greeley cam
paign clubs have already been organized
IN this city. The nomination caused
considerable excitement in Brooklyn
and Jersey City.
At the various hotels sad reading
rooms much excitement was visible At
the Astor House a large crowd Of politi-
tiQiRns, merchants, brokers and others
congFegated. On Wall street the excite
ment was greater than in any other part
Of the city. Business YEA parlally neg
lected. On the announcements 6f the
domination becoming known at Fifth
Avenue Hotel, numerous gentlemen and
leading meFchsnts discussed the nomi-
nation, many being tayorably impressed
By the choice OF the Convention. Crowds
OF officials surged in, through and around
the City Hall. A flag was run up IN
honor Of the new esndidatl ~