Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-03-01

W hen the names of the committee were read
almost every name, particularly those from the
southern states, the territories and California
were greeted with loud applause.
Mr.. Dayton moved that a committee be ap-
pointed to ascertain who are members of the
Convention and prepare list of their names
Also to make proper arrangements to seat the
delegates in the Hall Carried.
After considerable discussion on point of
order, the Chair appointed the following gen
tlemen as the committee contemplated in the
motion just carried =
j. Dayton, New York
John A Foot, Ohio
l.. l.. Lord, Pennsylvania.
Hon John Allison moved that instead of adj
iourniug, the Convention invite the Hon. Il. L.
Spaiding, of Ohio, to address them.
Judge Spalding declined to speak. He came
there to hear, only
Loud cries were now made for "Greelev I!
Greeley p
The white-coat and broad, bald forehead of
the Tribune editor, was seen moving towards
the Speakers stand, and, as he mounted it, he
was greeted by perfect whirlwind of applause.
The excitement having caImed down. MFR
Greeley said he was glad of the opportunity
sing, to make few suggestions which he wish
ed to be understood not as coming from HIM
self so much as from oar true friends at Wash
ington, where he had been of late soourning.
They asked him to present few thoughts for
the consideration of the Convention, not given
dictatorially, but merely as friendly sugges-
tions.
First said Mr.. Greeley, extreme caution is
in ourt /
a very cautious man (laughter) Our friends
at Washington think we are bound to act so
as not to seem actuated by ill-will towards that
part of the Union which does not sympathise
with us
Mr. Greeley proceeded to say that not only
our acts but our words should indicate an alb
sence of ill-will towards the South We should
not only be, but seem to be, acting for the in
terestS of the whole country He stated that
in the South were many friends of this cause
who ought not to be irritated by our impru-
dence or harshneSs. Col. Benton is openly act
ing and sympathizing with u.s. (Applause
n second suggestion presents itself, said Mr.
Greeley. This American question cuts across
us and cmbarrasses us seriously. We must
treat that question with prudence and forbear-
ancc. There are hundreds of whole hearted
Republicans in in the American ranks. But
the American, as a National organization, is
not friendly to u.s. Who believes that the Con-
rention at Philadelphia will come out unequi-
yocally for free territory or place free state
men in nomination.
In any event, the National American orga-
nization is hostile to us. | never have been
attached to that party, and have opposed its
doctrines from the beginning, but | would
counsel forbearance and the adoption of such
course as honest free-soiI Americans will APP
prove-such as will induce them to act with
us. If man be a good anti-slavery man,
Will not inquire into his native notions. He
cited an old maxim" treat your enemies so
that they will become your friends, and your
friends so that they will remain friends" Ap-
plause)
MIR, &. advanced third suggestion. There is
much anxiety with our friends at Washington
tAat this convention shall not appoint a time
'' pace i"C nominating for the Presidency