CHAPTER XV

.

THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF 1864.

The political and military successes of 1863--The Cleveland convention--Nomination of Fremont and Cochrane--Renomination of Abraham Lincoln--Resignation of Secretary Chase--Peace negotiations at Niagara Falls--The Wade-Davis manifesto--Nomination of McClellan--Mr. Chandler's conferences with the disaffected Republicans--Resignation of Postmaster-General Blair--Withdrawal of the Fremont ticket--An overwhelming political triumph. 263

##