The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-11
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF
SOLDIERS.


/ We copy from the Baltimore Sun the FOL.
towing account Of the second day IS proceed
ipgs Of the National Convention of Soldiers
Of 1912.
Mr.. Baldwin, of New York, submitted a
resolution that committee of one or more
members from each State and territory be
appointed to remain in this city and urge
upon the attention of Congress the impor-
lance of early action on the bill for their re-
| lief, which has received the partial delibe ra-
| ton of Congress. After discussion the res
| olution was unanimously adopted.
| Other resolutions, also passed with great
unanimity determined upon permanently or
| gauizng the remnant of old defenders in
| each State or Territory, and that hereafter
the style should be THE United Band of De
| Tenders of the War of 1872"
Speeches of great power, eloquence and
/ effect were delivered by Elk Governor Rit
ner, of Pennsylvania; MIR. Van Rensselaer,, OF
New York; Ex-Governor Sprigg and Maio,
Peter, of Maryland; Mr.. Taliaferro, now OF
! Pennsylvania, but on behalf of Virginia, and
| Mr. Gallagher, of Virginia General Coombs
of Kentucky. briefly addressed the meeting
after which Col. Tod, of the same State, was
loudly called for. That gentleman arose and
spoke for short time with deep feeling, anC
[ ELECTED high enthusiasm. Several other ad
dresses, in narrative form. were delivered
and rendered high satisfaction.
| The convention will meet sgajn.in Washington
| city on the Sth OF January, 1856.
very large and splendid silk American banne
was br9u ght in by three officers handsomely uni
| sermed. II was presented by the ladies of N Yorl
| . the veteran corps of that State. Mr. Van Rens
| aear and Col Taylor made speeches on its beip,
| here displayed, and the flag was welcomed will
/ six hearty cheers.
L fron tha II = Senate rapaiyef
| and read, inviting the members OF the Nationa
Convention to visit that body and occupy seats, a
| any time, without the bar.
| Resolutions OF thanks were unanimously tender
ed to the President of the IT, States Tor his corda
reception ofthe body on yesterday, and the elegan
| and patriotic address, IN which he so nobly ad
| verted to the "sovereigns" whilst he, himself, "a
| he expressed it, was but tenant. in the Elk
| ecutive mansion. To the U. 5. Senate for thei
| handsome resolutions this day passed and commu
| nicated to this convention. To the delegation O
| the District of Columbia and the committee of ar
| raDgements for their unwearied etforts in accom-
| poda,ing this body, and facilitating its business
operations. To the authorities Of the First Pres
| byteriau Church, for the cheerful use OF thei
| beautiful edice, in which to hold their delibera
| tions. To the Rev. Mr.. Sunderland, for bis fer
| vent prayer the commencement OF the pro
ceediDgs, and he is hereby respectfully requested
| to furnish a copy of the for publication
To Col Hickey, his officers, and the large body @
| well disciplined and elegantly uniformed troops
| VINO, on yebteTudys iOIIueu an tsCOil vi uouoI u
this convention Long will their patriotism an'
services be remembered by the members OF ,hi
body.
On motion of C. A. Grce, Esq, of Portsmouth
Va,
Resolved, That when this Convention adjourn
the members thereof all join hands and solemnly
renew our pledges, ia veal or in woe, ever to sup
| port the Constitution of the United States.
Resolutions observation-disclosures were also tender
ed to The presidents, officers and conductors OF th
several railroad companies for privileges of trave
conferred, we'll polite attentions of the latte
to render our journeys agreeable.
| colored man named George 0. Roberts, who
served under Capt Thos. Boyle, out OF Baltimore
in the privateer Sarah Ann during the war, by per
mission, ascended the platform and gave an inter
] esting account of the engagements which he parti
| cipated in, and of his capture and subsequent ex
change by the British.
| At quarter past three, after a thrilling speech
from Colonel Sutherland its worthy president, the
| convention adjourned to meet tomorrow morning
at the National Hotel, from thence to proceed tt
| Mount Vernon.