The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-02

BLooxrNcroN, May 29.-The largest and
most enthusiastic Convention ever held in
Illinois is now in session at this place.
Nearly every county in the State is repre-
scented, and the utmost harmony prevails.
Many counties have as many ~ so delegates.
Ex- Gov. Reeder Of Kansas is here. Most
intense excitement prevails in view of out
RACES. The morning before the organisation
was consumed in listening to ardent speeches
which were loudly responded to by the
crowd, Great numbers Of the most distin-
gushed citizens from all parts Of the State
are here. Mr.. Emery Of Kansas, addressed
the meeting, Mrs. Gov. Robinson is here,
nnd large amount Of money has been
placed in her hands. Gov. Reeder speaks
Tonight.
The Convention organized permanently by
the election Of Jno. N. Palmer, of Macoupin,
to the chair, and an appropriate number OF
Vice Presidents and Secretaries.
Hon. w. II. Bissell, Of st. Clair, was NOM
mated for Governor by reclamation, and the
nomination was ratified by nine rousing
cheers. f. A. Hoffman, OF Chicago, was
nominated for Lieut.. Governor in the same
way, and with . like reception. The Con-
vention then adjourned for dinner; but Hon.
Richard Yates 10 now speaking, and the peo-
| pie will not leave their seats.
During the afternoon session the follow
ing candidates we're put in nomination sue
cessively: For Secretary Of State, o. M.
Hatch OF Pike CO.; for Treasurer, james
Miller of Mclean CO.; for Auditor, Jesse N.
Dubois OF Lawrence CO.; for State Superin-
tendent, VIM. Powell Of Peoria CO. Presi-
Dental Electors and Delegates to the Phila-
delphia Convention we're also appointed.
During the afternoon speeches were deliv-
cred BY .. H. Browlng, Abram Lincoln, John
Wentworth, Owen Lovejoy, B. G. Cook, and
N. B. Judd.
The Convention adjourned with nine cheers
for the nominees. During the afternoon a
dispatch was received from the Republican
Convention at Columbus, Ohio, congratulate
Ing the freemen Of Illinois on the nomination
Of Col. Blssell. 1t was road with tumultu-
Gus applause. Gov. Reedef is now address,
ing the largest audience ever known in this
region Of the State.
real, states in . morning journal, that he
was in the gallery Of the Senate Chamber,
at the time of the assault upon Mr.. Sumner.
That he saw Brooks approach Mr.. g., but ON
his side, and address some words to him ia a
low tone, and at the moment Mr.. Sumner
raised his head, turning one side to listen, he
poured down on him blow after blow with
the greatest rapidity. Mr.. s. struggled sew
CA. times 70 sTiso from the ssat, but was evil
IDENTIFY 50 much hemmed in IS to be utterly
incapable Of rising until he had by great ef-
fort torn his desk from its fastenings, and
then he pitched forward insensible on the
| floor.
While the assault was progressing, Keitt
stood with one hand aourishing large canc,
and with the other holding pistol behind
him partly under his coat, but which Or.
Bunting saw quite distinctly projecting from
betMeen the fAps Of his coat -
DR.. B. says he was, from his position Ia
the gallery, above the actors in the scene,
enabled to see Brooks very clearly. During
the attack Douglass stood within 5 feet OF
Mr.. Sumner, with his hands in his pockets
Dr.. Bunting assisted to dress Mr.. Summers
wounds.
WAsHINoroN, May 29.-Gen Lane, Of Ore
gon, was the bearer Of challenge from Mr..
Brooks TO Senator Wilson. The latter re-
piled that he used the language complained
| Of because be q that time believed, and new
believes il Was strictly true, and denounced
the character Of the assault on Mr.. Summer.