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bloody — the victories trifling and indecisive. The most important part of the news relates to the Chicago Convention; Lincoln and his pulley have received a heavy check — that convention chose McClellan — the man whom Lincoln endeavored to keep dLincoln endeavored to keep down — the man most able to repair his errors and arrest the ruin plainly impending over the great republic. It will be observed that the convention speaks of the reservation of the Union as the principal object. But this declaration would have hadfore their military strength is entirely broken. In this view, they would be more inclined to treat with McClellan than Lincoln. But the Northern people will see less cause for change when Lincoln's administration brings success. The London NLincoln's administration brings success. The London News says: In presence of the great movements in the field, the proceedings of the Chicago Convention are of much less importance than otherwise might be. McClellan's platform is friendly to the Union, with efforts for its pacific re-establish
d "hospitable graves" for many of Grant's cut-threats, black and white. What will be try next to. Why, we suppose he will manufacture a bulletin, in which he will announce the most splendid success, and which will set the whole semi-barbarous generation represented by him and his army to screaming, dancing, throwing up their hats, and shouting for old Abe. That is all he has done since he has been in command of the grand army, and it is pretty much all that he can expect to do hereafter. But that will not take Richmond, although it may, and no doubt will, assist greatly in electing Lincoln. The sudden abandonment of Fort Harrison by our troops was a sad affair. It proves that none but tried veterans ought to be entrusted with the defence of outposts, liable at all times to be suddenly attacked and to be overwhelmed before the arrival of assistance. The Yankees will represent the capture of this post as a great victory, of course. But time will show whether it is so or not.