Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-28

BosToN, November 27.-The Harrisburg,
Pa, correspondent OF the Herald writes as
follows:
President Lincoln's fear Eat Ben Wade,
Chase, Seward and the other Republican
les6eTs were organizing a movemen nj to de-
feat his denomination is familiar his ory.
Mr.. Cameron was just home from Europe in
the midst If the Intrigue which SO dis urbed
the president. He called Gen. Cameron
to his side and rscountsd his fesrs that the
Republican leaders who were plotting
against him would defeat him for second
term. "It can't be DONE" was The emphatic
reply of Mr.. Cameron when Mr.. Lincoln hsd
told his story. "lhe sentiment of this couu-
try is overwhelmingly for you, and it must
ind expression before the convention meets"
"How can this be done% was the swift
question OF Mr.. Lincoln.
easy enough" said Gen. Cameron. 81
remember during Gen. ackson's frs; term,
white was building the Lake PonIcha rlrain
canal into New Orleans, L was called home
by Mr.. + atom, secretary OF war, TO assist in
the campaign for the reelection OF Jackson.
You will remember that sek son ad pledged
himself not TO run second time, and the
first point to be gained was TO decide what
means should be taken TO remove this obsta-
Gle. We had a consultsiion, and it was
suggested that some State Legislature
should start with j petition asking
Jackson to become a candidate for re
election. This could be followed by
others, until all the Democratic States,
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this an easy task. The Legislature of Penn
sylvauia readily signed The request asked,
aud the other States followed in quick tuc.
cossion. he could not, OF course, decline
such call, and he was elected. The peo-
pie naturally supposed it was a spontaneous
uprising in his behalf, whereas it was a care
fully prepared plan TO arouse and direct
public sentiment. This can be done in YOUR
case, and we will BEGIN with Pennsylvania,
We did with Gen. Jackson"
'Do you think it can be done, general?"
said Mr. Lincoln.
"Oi course" was the reply. 81 will show
you how easily" Aud the two then parted,
with Mr.. Lincoln very much pleased with
the abi1ing faith of his new ally.
Mr.. Cameron returned to Harrisburg, and
| in day or two sent Mr.. Lincoln the petit
ton of the Pennsylvania Legislature, asking
him 10 be candidate for re electioD and
pledgiug him the vote oil he State. Verv
soon State alter State followed this lead 10
rapid succession, and eSch additional recruit.
gave Lincoln great pleasure. II was not
long afierward before Gen. Cameron called
at the White House on a reception day.
Taking his place in the line, he was pushing
his way slowly to the place where the eXecu-
tive wac receiving his gueets. Tue latter
saw Mr.. Cameron some distance away 10 the
column. Holding up his great hand, encased
in cheap cotton glove, he indicated with
three long fingers the success of their scheme
and shouted: "Simon, We've got 'em
Tpree more Sales 10 to day"
The crowd looked at the president in as
Constituent, but they little knew how the re-
ceipt of the news from those hree States had
relieve the mind of Mr.. Lincoln. Another
phase OF this presidential contest of 1864,
which il just now interesting and exceed
iugly apropcs follows the story of how be was
convinced he was to be chosen for second
term. After he was Satisfied that his nomi.
nation was 4 certainty, he was very anxious
concerning the man who was to have the
second place on the ticket. After looking
the country over be decided that he would
like 10 have Ben Batter on the ticket with
him as vice president. He sent for Gen.
Cameron and asked him TO be his envoy in
carrying his desire 10 Gen. Butler, who was
then in commend near Fort Monroe. Mr.,
Cameron accepted the mission, ADD he, with
Henry Wilson, Of Msssachus stis, went down
in a government vessel TO inform Gen. But
Ter of Mr.. Lincoln's wishes. The meeting
with Gen. Butler, Mr.. Cameron said, was
exceedingly pleasant, but when Mr.. Lincoln,
desire was made Known TO him, his reply
was: 81 would not accept place on a presi-
Dental ticket with any man, although | APP
prsciate the compliment the president has
done me in makiog the request" But for
this positive declination of Gen. Butler
there is no doubt he would have been vice
president. and succeeded to the presidency
insie ad of Andrew johnson.