The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-08-14
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PIrTsBURG, Aug. H.

PITTsBURG, Aug. III.
National Convention assembled at 10 o.
clock at Masonic Hall, crowded to excess, at
least 1000 persons present and many others
were unable to gain admittance. Many Ia
dies present. Sam Lewis Chairman OF con-
ton. called convention to order and explain
ed that the called convention was intended
TO include all friends of freedom under what
ever name known.
In abiding to the fact that Garrett Smith,
Lewis Tappan, Giddings and several other
distinguished men, with several delegates from
slave States, were present the announcement
each name was read with applause. TaPpan
of N. Y. explained that the objection of him
self and other anti-slavery men at once de-
clined attending a convention, because the
call says to those opposed to Buffalo Plat
form, which he did not approve. The mat
ter having been explained satisfactorily,
withdrew his objection, and hoped they
would be able to form a platform which no
man would jump from without breaking his
neck.
Judge Spaulding of Ohio, was called to the
chair, and Mr.. Booth, of Wisconsin, was ap-
pointed secretary. Judge S. on taking the
chair, briefly returned his thanks, and accept
ed the post, one of both duty and honor.
Rev. Mr.. Nevins addressed "throne of
grace" A resolution was offered by Mr..
Woodman of Me. to appoint committee on
organization, which was accordingly appoint
ed
A banner was brought into the hall with
the following inscription, "No compromise
with Shareholders, or Doughfaces by the del
egates from Ohio" There was great cheer
ing.
List of States called, and list of Gents.
names called as committee on organization.
Mr.. Buffum, of N. H.; WOODBURY., Me-; F..
w. Burr, Mass; J. r. HALEY, Ct; ID. b.
Harris, r. l.; N. Windham, Va; c. o..
Shepherd, n Y; A. Plat, N. j.; VIM. Chan
dler, Del; DIR. ]. ID. Snodgrass, Nd; Chas.
C. Jackson, Pa; VIM. G.. w. Seeds, Ohio;
o. o. COPELAND, Mich; ]. III. Hayne, Wis;
J. Kingley, Ind; Abner Smith. ILL.,! G. r.
Witham, Iowa; ]. Parkins, Va; ]. II. Roll
1ans, KY.
Mississippi will be represented, but no del
egates arrived. A despatch was received
from Alliance, assuring us that 100 delegates
would arrive this evening, representing 8
States.
Mr.. Lewis of Ohio, moved the appointment
of committee on platform one from each
State. The amendment was proposed to
give each State three representatives in or
der to allow an equal representation of DIFF
ferent States in committee. Mr.. Tappan
moved the committee consist of l or 3, as
committee desired.
On motion, convention adjourned to IL o.
clock, to give delegation time to consult, to
meet at Lafayette Hall and give up Mason
ic Hall to general mass meeting.
The mass meeting was called to order
The Hon. Mr.. Converse was called to the
chair Hon. Adds Walker of Mass address
ed the meeting, he declared that the present
was most important time in the history OF
parties. That both Wings and Democrats
have bowed the knee to slavery.
The damnable deed has been done to OBJ
tain crumbs Of office. There is no difference
between these parties, for both have surren-
dered the great principles,
BUFFALO, Aug, l3,-P.M NJ.
Flour-The Improvement manifest yester-
day is good to-day, and the enquiry is fair fol
goood brands for home trade. Sales noticed
this morning; Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, al
an average of 50 so; So Is $50 bbls Ind
and Ohio, sold at So 37aaa so. 800 extra
Michigan sold at So so to A 90.
Wheat-There was middling demand fol
Wheat yesterday and good enquiry continues
Sales of 1900 bush mixed Ohio at 74ac, anc
5000 bush white at 81; 1900 white Michi
gan at 7Sa, 1000 bush mixed at 75c.
Corn-Spring corn is good request ant
scarce, holders made an advance this morning
in view of the short supply, which was main
tanned. $4,000 bush sold at 52aa53c.
Oats firm and in fair demand at 35ic
Whsky-sleight advance, sale at l94aac
New YORK, Aug Is.
Flour-Market better, So S7a3 81 for low
ergrades, 81 12a4 Is for fancy Michigan an,
Ohio.
Wheat not plenty, market buoyant ant
demand fair prices range from 65 to So.
Oats lower. sales at 44a44k.
Corn better, good mixed So.
Whisky, market steady and in good de