The candidate for the Presidency had not been selected, or
rather the election had not been reported, in time for our impres- sion. Up to Friday morning, it was understood that Mr. Blaine, who has just had a severe sun-stroke at Washington, had the best chances, more than 300 supporting him ; next to him comes Senator Morton ; next, Mr. Bristowe ; next, Mr. Conkling next, Mr. Hayes ; next, Mr. Hartranft ; and last, Mr. Jewell, the Postmaster-General. All these candidates have been regularly nominated, but it seems to be understood that if all fail, the " dark horse " shall be Mr. Washburne, the American Minister in Paris, who has just gone home ea a visit, and is believed to be a man of honesty and vigour. He has been free of all the pecuniary scandals of late years, and has been absent for eight years, and has, therefore, few enemies. Appearances, however, are in favour of Mr. Blaine, as Mr. Bristowe is disposed to coalesce with him, and become Vice- President, and he is supported by the politicians. The ballots, however, often reveal strong secret dislikes.
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