Telegraphic.

REPORTED FOR THE DAILY GAZETTE.

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BY WISCONSIN STATE TELEGRAPH LINE,

Office in Union Passenger Depot.

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CHICAGO, May 16.

At 12’o’cock the convention was called to order by Gov. Morgan, and after reading the call for the convention, Hon. David Wilmot of Pa., was nominated as temporary chairman.

Mr. Wilmot made an able and eloquent speech.

Prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. Humphrey.

A committee of one was appointed from each state and territory to report permanent officers.

Desultory motions and speeches were made, among which was a motion to accept an invitation of the Board of Trade to a pleasure excursion this afternoon on Lake Michigan, which was agreed to, and afterwards reconsidered and deferred, many delegates representing the paramount necessity of proceeding to business.

The Convention took a recess from 2 to 5 o’clock.

The Wigwam is crowded, and great enthusiasm prevails. The feeling is strongly for Seward.

NEW YORK, May 16.

The excitement about the New York postoffice defalcation continues unabated.—An investigation is getting on, which promises to develop additional frauds and implicate several employees of the department. A deficiency has been discovered in the accounts of the stamp clerk, amounting to $2,000. Mr. Fowler has not yet been arrested, and his whereabouts is not known.

NEW YORK, May 16.

Marshal Rynders, in company with his deputy, paid a visit to Wall street yesterday for the purpose of arresting a brace of operators who where charge with forging names on the pension office with intent to defraud the U. S. The parties implicated are S. Brainard, a broker in Wall street, and Joseph Lawrence, an attorney and notary public. It is supposed that their operations in the way of forged land warrants for soldiers, and sailors bounties and pension claims will reach $500,000. Commissioner Belts ordered them to be held to bail in the sum of $5,000 each.

WASHINGTON, May. 16.

On motion of Mr. Morris, of Ill., a resolution was adopted calling on the P. M. General to communicate to the house as soon as possible all the facts and circumstances relative to the defalcation of Mr. Fowler, post master at New York.

The Japanese paid a visit to the state department to-day. The house committee have waited on the embassy, extending to them invitations to visit the Capitol, but they declined at present, fixing no time for that purpose, nor will they reply to municipal invitations from New York and elsewhere before being visited by the President. They are particularly observant of etiquette.

LOUISVILLE, KY., May 16.

Display at Picket warehouse of two hundred and forty hhds. Of premium tobacco, averaging twelve hundred weight, under patronage of the Kentucky State Agricultural Society, said to be the largest display of fine tobacco ever witnessed in the world. Tobacco dealers are present from every section of the Union. Premiums well be awarded this afternoon.

HALIFAX, May 16.

The royal mail steamship Europa, Capt. Leth, from Liverpool on the 5th, via. Queenstown, 6th inst., arrived at this port at 11 o’clock last night and sailed early this morning for Boston at which port she will be du by Thursday noon.

The royal mail steamship Persia from New York, April 25th, arrived at Queenstown of Friday, 4th inst. The general news unimportant. Rumors were prevalent of renewed troubles in Sicily. Spain grants a general amnesty. Liverpool breadstuffs declined. Provision market generally dull.

The Market.

NEW YORK, May 16.

Flour market without striking change sales 16,000 bbls-5,20 super state; 5,2625,35; extra state; 5,20 super western; 5,25a5,60 common to medium extra western. Wheat without striking changes, sales 26,000 bush. 1,27a1,28 Milwaukee club 1,45 winter and red western; 1,55 choice white Michigan, Rye steady. Barley quiet and steady.

SOURCE: “Telegraphic,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 5.

Editorial Correspondence of the Gazette.

CHICAGO, May 15, 1860.

Since my letter of yesterday, thousands of republicans have arrived in the city. The railroad arrivals from every direction come with lengthened trains and burthened with their human freight. All night, or until two o’clock this morning, the streets were made vocal with bands of music accompanying the different delegations which were frequently arriving. It was a grand rallying of freemen from every hill and valley of the north and south.

Last night there was speaking in the great wigwam. It was nearly full and would have been quite so, if thousand had not been watching and preparing for the grand reception of the New England delegation which arrived at 9.45 P.M. All the streets in the neighborhood of the depot were crowded. Michigan avenue was illuminated. The arrival of the train was announced by rockets, the booming of cannon, and the loud hurrahs of the people. The Wide Awakes were out and formed a brilliant torch light procession, accompanying the delegates to their quarters.

There were about three hundred of the Wide Awakes—each man carried a torch held aloft by a staff, and wore upon his head a cap, and over his shoulders hung a black oil silk mantle to prevent the oil from the torches from soiling his clothes. They made an animated appearance, and are an institution to be widely disseminated during this campaign. They are a military company and a fire company, combined with political zeal; a compound sufficiently exciting to draw numerous votaries, and will give much zest to the approaching political contest.

The speakers at the Wigwam were Hon. Caleb B. Smith of Indiana, Hon. Thomas B. Van Buren of New York. They were all good speeches, were plentifully imbued with the “irrepressible conflict” doctrine. Mr. Coffey was especially zealous, and declared that the republicans could carry Pennsylvania with any candidate fairly representing their principles.

This was the first time he have attended a public meeting in the Wigwam. Its capacity is equal to the accommodation of ten thousand people, although its extension would not indicate it. The platform is large enough to contain the members of the national convention. There are roomy galleries, while under them, and in their front many thousand people can stand. The whole is built in the form of an ampitheatre, sustained by tall columns which reach to the roof which are festooned with evergreens. Around in front of the galleries are painted coats of arms of several states. The whole interior is elegantly decorated, and when lighted with gas and filled by an enthusiastic audience presents a fine appearance. The people of Chicago deserve and receive great credit for their liberality and taste in getting up with the Wigwam.

To-day has been spent by the thousands who throng the streets and the hotels, in discussing the nomination. It is carried on with zeal, but with perfect good feeling. The friends of Seward are by far the most numerous, and act fully in concert. They are in earnest for his nomination, believing that now is the time to nominate and elect him. Such is the judgment of his most cool and calculating friends. They are therefore working for him with a will.—They think they can count upon more than one-third of the vote upon the first ballot. It is believed that neither Bates nor McLean will have much of a show in the convention. Lincoln, Chase, Wade and Cameron are most mentioned next to Seward. The nomination will be one of these four with the chance much in favor of Seward.

The enthusiasm of the people along the various lines of railroad, especially in Michigan and Northern Indiana, is represented by the delegates to be great; while here it is up to fever heat, and will soon spread over the whole country.

There are whole sets of delegates from Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri. The majority of the delegates from the two former states are for Seward, and propose to fight the battle upon principle, rather than expediency.

The Missourians have brought with them a Bowie knife as a present to Hon. John F. Potter, which is of rather formidable dimensions. Including the handle, it is seven feet long; the blade is three feet and six inches in length, and three inches in width. On one side of the blade is inscribed “presented to John F. Potter of Wisconsin, by the republicans of Missouri—1860.” On the reverse—“Will always meet a ‘Pryor’ engagement.” This present attracts great attention and excites much mirth at Pryor’s expense. It is rather a significant instrument, and means a good deal more than it says.

A meeting of the Wisconsin delegates which was attended by quite a number of the citizens of the state not delegates, was held at their head quarters, opposite the post office, this afternoon. Mr. Schurz was selected as chairman of the delegation to give the vote of the state, and was instructed for Mr. Seward, as long as he shall be a candidate before the convention. Mr. Crocker was recommended as one of the presidents, Mr. Frisbie as one of the secretaries, Mr. Schurz as one of the committee on resolutions, Mr. Rann as one of the committee on credentials, and Mr. McGregor as one of the committee on permanent organization.

A resolution was adopted that the citizens of Wisconsin meet at 11 o’clock to-morrow forenoon at the head-quarters of the delegation, and escort the delegation to the convention.

The editorial fraternity is largely represented. The Journal of this afternoon reports 121 as already registered at that office, and this number does not include several registered since.

A long letter might easily be written noticing minor incidents connected with this convention, but the difficulty of discriminating, and deciding what shall be omitted,  comprises a task we can easiest avoid by declining to notice any.

The convention meets as 12 o’clock to-morrow. The canvass, as we have already stated, for President is a very animated one. Many of the ablest and best known republicans in the Union are present as outsiders, and if the convention fails to make a good nomination, the failure cannot be attributed to a lack of advice or want of positive opinion as to a proper person.

A day or two will determine the question of nomination, and until then we will waive all opinion on the matter.

SOURCE: “Editorial Correspondence of the Gazette,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 2-3.

The passage of the tariff bill . . .

. . . though the House by republicans, is hailed with great enthusiasm in the iron districts of Pennsylvania. Meetings were held and salutes fired in various places on Saturday evening on the receipt of the news.

This may be regarded as a sure omen of the glorious triumph which awaits the republican banner in the Keystone state.

SOURCE: “The passage of the tariff bill,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 3.

Short Of Money.

The New York Herald wickedly insinuates that the reason why the Charleston convention adjourned so soon was because the delegates had not money enough to pay their board any longer; so that they had no alternative except to leave or run the risk of being sent to jail for debt—the laws on this subject being very strict at Charleston.

SOURCE: “Short Of Money,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 2-3.

All Sorts Of Paragraphs.

The Jackson (Ill.) Journal says the severe frost of Thursday night has destroyed the prospect of the fruit in the vicinity. The farmers say that nearly all their apples, peaches and cherries are destroyed. This destruction of the fruit together with the entire loss of the fruit crop will be a serious calamity to Morgan county.

The Charleston correspondent of the Philadelphia Press says that during the excitement occasioned by the withdrawal of the cotton states from the democratic convention, Senator Bigler visited the Kentucky delegation and urged them to withdraw also promising that if they would do so a portion of the Pennsylvania delegation would do the same.

A destructive fire occurred at Nebraska city, N. T., last Saturday afternoon, consuming nearly all the business portion of the town, consisting of forty-two prominent houses, including the post office, with considerable mail matter, and the government land office, with nearly all its papers; also the Nickals House. Loss estimated at $150,000; insurance $75,000, mostly in Hartford and St. Louis companies.

A man named Rorke murdered his wife in the town of Norway, Racine county, Wisconsin, last week. He beat her to death while excited with liquor. He has not been arrested.

The Pennsylvania railroad company have lighted one of their cars with gas, and are preparing to introduce it generally.

A correspondent of the New York Herald writing concerning the expected execution of Rev. Mr. Harden, says he will probably make a confession implicating others.

The Massachusetts commissioners now believe that unless some spread of the cattle contagion unknown to them has occurred, they have got the disease at North Brookfield and vicinity entirely under control.

The keeper of a drinking saloon in Keokuk, Iowa, last week, pushed the wife of one of his customers (who had come to take her husband away) out of doors, throwing her down six or eight steps, tearing the skin and flesh from her forehead till it hung over her eyes and injuring her terribly.

COMING TO AMERICA.—Master Albert Edward, a promising young man of eighteen years, and heir to the English throne, is intending to visit America the present season. We hope Americans will be Americans; treat the young man with cordial hospitality, but not enter upon any obsequious ovations to him, as if he were a divinity.

In North Carolina the contest for governor is turning strangely upon the negro, who is the political pivot there as well as at the north. The question is whether he shall be taxed upon his value as property, or as a personal poll. The democrats are in favor of the latter proposition.

The bill for organizing new territories, reported in the House of Representatives by Mr. Grow, provides that, whereas slavery has no legal existence in the said territories, “nothing herein contained shall be so construed to authorize or permit its existence therein.”

Two professional well-diggers, while digging a well near Dayton, Ohio, last week were buried by the caving in of the sides at the depth of sixty-four feet, and could not be extricated. They leave wives and three children respectively.

SOURCE: “All Sorts Of Paragraphs,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 4.

An old friend in our sanctum yesterday . . .

. . . one of our most staunch and reliable republicans, speaking of the tenacity with which a portion of the northern democracy adheres to Stephen A. Douglas, said it was a most striking reminder of the poor fox in the fable, who, after having nearly the last drop of his life’s blood sucked from him by a hungry swarm of flies, implored a friendly swallow that proposed to chase them away, not to do any such thing; for, reasoned the forlorn, but still cunning Reynard, this swarm, now partially satiated, may be succeeded by one still more voracious, by which I may be entirely devoured. Buchanan and his hungry swarm of office-holders have depleted the treasury, very nearly or quite to absolute exhaustion; Douglas would finish up the business of the body politic with his more numerous and more craving swarm. What the country needs and desires now, is an entirely different breed of insects, one whose natural and leading instincts are not for blood and spoils.

SOURCE: “An old friend in our sanctum,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 1.

The nomination and election of a republican president . . .

 . . . will do more for the restoration of confidence in a financial point of view and revival of business and trade than any thing else can do. When the rulers of the nation lose their integrity; when they descend to low party intrigue; when a corrupt administration makes use of the public funds to procure the enactment of measures repugnant to the wishes of the people, then it is that business confidence sympathies with that in the government, and distrust and stagnation take the place of hopeful enterprise. Under such circumstances, almost any undertaking is hazardous, property becomes unsafe, its value is fluctuating and unreliable, and the baleful influences of the government are felt in every department of individual economy. Change the government, let only its legitimate functions be performed and confidence is at once restored and business undergoes an instant revival. What business man, tradesman, farmer or mechanic does not desire a radical change in the administration of the general government.

SOURCE: “The nomination and election of a republican president,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 1.

Half-Fare to Chicago.

EDITORS GAZETTE:—The Chicago & North Western railway will sell tickets to Chicago during the republican convention at half-fare—commencing May 14th, good until Saturday evening train from Chicago, May 19th.

Yours, &c.

H. E. PATTISON.

SOURCE: “Half-Fare to Chicago,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 3, col. 1.

The Douglas meeting . . .

. . . held at New Orleans last week, to endorse the action of those who stayed in the Douglasite convention, and denounce the seceders, is described by the Delta as a fizzle. It says there were hardly enough people present to organize a territory under Douglas’ doctrine of squatter sovereignty, which we believe is about one hundred and fifty. It was a “muss meeting” in the open air. Speeches were made by Messrs. Morse, Heisland, Hahn, and Clack.

Hon. Mr. Morse said that if Stephen A. Douglas was not elected the next president, William H. Seward would be—a sentiment which may be safely commended to the consideration of the weak-kneed republicans.

SOURCE: “The Douglas meeting,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 6.

Mr. Caleb Cushing.

This gentleman has returned from Charleston in a very bad odor. The Boston Herald, a democratic organ, asks, “who had the baseness to vote for C. Cushing as a nominee for the Presidency?” who, it proceeds further in no mild style, to characterize as “a puling suckling of democracy,” and “a man appraised from the slough of political chicanery.” This is a painful domestic broil.

SOURCE: “Mr. Caleb Cushing,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 1.

George W. Thompson* to Senator Robert M. T. Hunter, May 24, 1856

[WHEELING, VA.?], May 24th, 1856.

DEAR SIR: I have had a somewhat desultory correspondence with my old friend Linn Boyd.¹ He thinks it likely, he will be put in nomination for the Presidency by Kentucky. I do not think he has much hope beyond this. You are his first choice when his claims are disposed of. I wrote him last week a letter intended to satisfy him, that the danger was in the nomination of Douglass whom he very cordially dislikes for various reasons, and that his true policy was to get the nomination from K[entuck]y and to hold on to it until Buchanan and Pierce were out of the way, which I think will soon be the case and then to give the fruits of the game to you. He has no respect for Mr. Buchanan and a decided hostility to Pierce and Douglass. His choice after you would be Rusk.² But I hope he can control the Kentucky delegation and if he can I think it most likely that at an early stage of the game he will go for you. I deem this important as our own state from the division which exists will be measurably impotent in the Convention and as their is a growing jealously of our influence in the nominating Convention by Ohio and other states. I cannot but think that most of the south must take you in preference. The state-rights party all over the south must prefer you, if there is any reason in mens preferences, before any other man named either north or south and I have been inclined to think that the Pierce movement was for your benefit only. But I intended only in this note to write you in relation to Boyd and to suggest a cautious movement on the part of your confidential friends towards Boyd's K[entuck]y friends in Con[gres]s. The manner of this approach I cannot suggest for I cannot anticipate the actual condition of things which may make it proper or improper. If I hear that Boyd himself is at Cincinnatti I will go down myself if it is possible for me to leave. Russell is for Buchanan first from choice. He is for you on the second. Neeson I understand personally prefers Pierce, but must go for "Buck," but "Buck" and Pierce being pitted and killed by the same operation he will then I think go for you. But we will soon know the result.

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* A Democratic Representative in Congress from Virginia, 1851-1852.

¹ A Representative in Congress from Kentucky, 1835-1837 and 1839-1855; twice elected Speaker of the House, 1851-1855.

²Thomas Jefferson Rusk, a Senator in Congress from Texas, 1845-1857.

SOURCE: Charles Henry Ambler, Editor, Annual Report of the American Historical Association for the Year 1916, in Two Volumes, Vol. II, Correspondence of Robert M. T. Hunter (1826-1876), p. 195

Erastus T. Montague to Senator Robert M. T. Hunter, June 9, 1856

WASHINGTON, [D. C.], June 9th, 1856.

DEAR HUNTER: I presume you have heard ere this of the action of the Cincinnati Convention and its utter abandonment of most of the great cardinal principles of the Democratic party.

I have never before despaired of the Republic but I confess that since ascertaining the nominee and reading the platform and addendum, I have but little hope for the future. The constitutional party have been basely sold for the contemptible consideration of office, and what is most humiliating our hitherto honored state seems to have taken the lead in the treacherous proceeding. It is true some of our friends resisted. But in my judgment they should never have yielded but rather have withdrawn with a protest. From all I can learn, there was a perfect understanding between the friends of Mr. Buchanan and the Internal Improvement men and Fillibusters that if elected he should favor all their wild and unconstitutional measures. That Virginia should have contributed to such a result is too bad to think about.

I returned on Saturday but deferred writing till today that I might inform you whether the Senate would do any business of importance this week and I learn that nothing will be done for a fortnight except making speeches for home consumption.

Judge Butler has the floor for Thursday next, in reply to Sumners abusive tirade. The Judge is still alone Messrs. Mason and Goode being still absent.

But few of the members of the convention have returned. I have seen but one, Houston of Alabama. He is quite as much dissatisfied with their proceedings as I am.

SOURCE: Charles Henry Ambler, Editor, Annual Report of the American Historical Association for the Year 1916, in Two Volumes, Vol. II, Correspondence of Robert M. T. Hunter (1826-1876), p. 196

Roger A. Pryor* to Senator Robert M. T. Hunter, June 11, 1856

RICHMOND, [VA.], June 11th, 1856.

MY DEAR SIR: We are to have a ratification meeting in this City next Friday night; and I write to entreat a speech from you on the occasion. Your presence is absolutely indispensable, not to the interests of the candidates, but to the fortunes of our wing of the party in the State. You will understand me without further explanation. Come, with the warmest speech your conscience will allow. Bring Mr. Mason and others of our friends. Bob, by all means come yourself. Write me an affirmative reply. Don't disappoint me and neglect your own interests.

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* A Representative in Congress from Virginia, 1859-1861; editor of the Richmond South, 1857-1859.

SOURCE: Charles Henry Ambler, Editor, Annual Report of the American Historical Association for the Year 1916, in Two Volumes, Vol. II, Correspondence of Robert M. T. Hunter (1826-1876), p. 196

Not To Be Called Back.

The Philadelphia Press, with other Douglas papers, objects to any movement for calling back the seceders [sic] from the Charleston Convention, on the occasion of the adjourned meeting at Baltimore. The Press says the seceders will not dishonor themselves by returning while their alleged cause of secession remains; the majority who refuse to adopt the slave-code policy will not dishonor themselves by changing their votes for such a purpose; and finally as the seceders withdrew, as their withdrawal was accepted and the convention requested their states to elect new delegates, the convention will not allow them to come back to disturb its proceedings.

SOURCE: “Not To Be Called Back,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 3.

Hon. Benjamin F. Wade On Disunion And Home Protection.

A Washington correspondent gives the following extract of some remarks made by the Hon. Benjamin F. Wade, of Ohio, at a gathering of some southern gentlemen in Washington, recently: You ask me what the north will do in case the south should attempt to dissolve the Union on the election of a republican president. Gentlemen, I have no fears that the South will attempt anything of the kind. In such an event, however, I will frankly tell you what I would do if I had the disunionists to deal with. With Cassius M. Clay to act with me, I would take up my line of march and make my appearance among the disunionists with an armed force that would make no child’s play of the matter, and I would not return to the seat of government until I had strung up every disunionist in the land, wherever he might be found—either north or south—and quarters would be shown to no individual nor state until they had repented in sackcloth and ashes. That is what I would do with the disunionist, so help me God!

Mr. Wade also expressed his views on home protection as follows:—I heartily concur with the gentleman from Pennsylvania in saying that we should have a protective measure of some kind. The more I think of the matter, the more am I convinced that we must inaugurate some protective system, in order to save us from bankruptcy and ruin. That there should be a change of some kind in this respect, none ought to dispute. The most prosperous days of this republic were, when we were living under a protective system. Not only does the Iron interest of Pennsylvania and New Jersey require protection, but also are the manufacturing interests of every kind, throughout the county crying aloud for a national shield to our home industry which ought to be headed.

SOURCE: “Hon. Benjamin F. Wade On Disunion And Home Protection,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 5.

The Delegates.

There is a great army of earnest men in Chicago to-day, brought together from all parts of the country by a common impulse and for a common purpose. Every free state in the Union, and several of the slave states are largely represented and by men who belong to the very best, because the most intelligent and liberal, class of citizens in their respective states.

If any one has settled into the belief that the nominee of the Chicago convention cannot be elected, we think the presence of this earnest multitude, representing the hosts of freemen, and reflecting all sections, ought to dispel the illusion.

Never before has a national convention been attended by more of the representative men of the people, and never has such a firm, determined purpose been exhibited to wrest the government from hands that have proved unworthy of the trust of a great people.—Chicago Journal, 15th.

SOURCE: “The Delegates,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 5.

The Convention.

The eyes of the whole nation are turned upon Chicago to-day, and every truly patriotic heart beats in sympathy with the grand movement there to be inaugurated. For eight long, disastrous years has the country been misgoverned, its true interests sacrificed to the selfish schemes and peculations of the most corrupt and diabolical cabal that ever grasped the reins of an enlightened government. Every day, almost every hour, brings to light some ignoble act, more infamous that the last, till it seems the lowest possible depth has been reached. Is it strange that the people should begin to enquire earnestly when and where these things are to end? Nay, is it not passing strange that they have so long and so patiently borne with this crushing weight of corruption? But it has been endured, and today have come together, from all parts of the country, from almost every state in the Union, good and patriotic men, who see and appreciate the perilous condition in which the country is placed, to deliberate up[on] the best means to extricate it from this condition, to devise measures to stop the downward progress of the government, to stimulate the people to unite in hauling from power the men who have disgraced their positions and made the name of a republican government a reproach and a by word to all nations, and to join in placing men in their stead who will rule in accordance with the principles of freedom, justice and honesty. It is no wonder that this great movement should constitute the all-absorbing theme of conversation and enquiry. It is no wonder that the people have become thoroughly aroused; that they are looking with fixed earnestness at the means that are to disembarrass the government and disenthrall the nation; that are to displace the unfaithful servants who are wasting the substance of the public treasury for selfish gains and party favoritism, and to secure a return to the first principles of our republican government.

May the deliberations of the Chicago convention, commenced to-day, be characterized by that intelligence, harmony, moderation and foresight which we have a right to expect from men chosen for such a purpose, to promote such a good cause. May nothing occur to check the good feeling and enthusiasm with which the delegates and attendants upon the convention have come together, and may no result transpire to dampen the ardor with which the people are prepared to enter the canvass.

SOURCE: “The Delegates,” Janesville Weekly Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 16, 1860, p. 2, col. 1.

The Georgia Democracy.

AUGUSTA, GA., May 13.—At a Democratic meeting at Atlanta on Saturday, the postmaster defended the Charleston Secessionists and denounced Douglas as a traitor to the Democracy and the South.

B. C. Yancy made a lengthy and similar speech.

The National Baltimore Democracy was defended by Col. Gaskell. The meeting adjourned for a week.

SOURCE: “The Georgia Democracy,” The Press and Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Tuesday, May 15, 1860, p. 4, col. 7

Politics in Alabama.

MOBILE, Ala., May 14.—Thirty-five leading and prominent gentlemen of Mobile sign a call for a state Convention, to meet at Selina on the 4th of June to select delegates to Baltimore. It is signed by Gov. Winston, Mr. Forsyth, Dr. Nott, Mr. LeBaron, Judge Makinstry, and others.

SOURCE: “Politics in Alabama,” The Press and Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Tuesday, May 15, 1860, p. 4, col. 7

Musical Union Concert.

The greatest musical treat of the season comes off this evening at Metropolitan Hall. The “Musical Union,” which recently gave the “Haymakers” with so much success in this city, is again out with a rich programme, embracing some of the choicest gems of song. Among the prominent performers on this occasion, we notice the names of Mrs. THOMAS, one of our best Sopranos; Mrs. Mattison, the finest Contralto in the Northwest; De Passio, whose Baritone is not excelled, and well-known  and popular Basso, J. G. Lumbard, and H. Johnson, which, together with the choral strength of the Society, and the orchestra of the Light Guard Band, the whole under the direction of J. G. Gird, conductor, make up an entertainment rarely equaled in musical efforts.

SOURCE: “Musical Union Concert,” The Press and Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Tuesday, May 15, 1860, p. 4, col. 2