Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-02-28
Republican Convention at Pittsburgh.
Large observation-disclosures Procec dIngs


The Repububcan Convention temporarily
organized at 10 o'clock; very large number
being present, Mr.. Brainard, OF Vermont, called
the assembly to order, and moved the election
of John A. King temporary chairman, and DIR.
Stone of Mass. and w. Penn Clark, of Iowa,
Secretaries
Mr. King made brief address, thanked the
convention for the honor conferred on him.
committee on permanent organization consisting
of one from each State, was appointed.
During the absence of the committee several
delegates were called upon to address the meet
ing. Horace Greeley, Giddings and several 9TH
crs addressed the meeting briefly.
A paper was submitted by Francis Z. Blair,
of Washington, containing the sentiments of
southern friends. 1t warns southerners against
endangering their property by taking 1t into the
territories, considers that every issue should
merge into the Missouri Compromise, and re-
commends all parties to meet i'll convention, and
nominate candidates for President and Vice Pre-
sident.-The address was received as the SEN
timent of Southern friends, and ordered to be
printed.
During the afternoon session the committee
on organization, reported the following dispatch
from Philadelphia:
1.-The American Party are no longer united.
They raise the Republican banner. No further
extension of slavery. The Americans are with
you" Tremendous Applause.
passmore Williamson, (Judgc Kane Is victim
was called for, and was received with great ap-
plause, but excused himself from speaking.
AFTERNOON SESSION.-In consequence of
the non-arrival of thei cars containing delegates,
Mr.. Draper of New York moved to adjourn
until the evening, and in the meantime to hold
an informal meeting. Mr. Ripley of New York
approved that motion, and Mr.. Foote of Ohio
opposed. The motion was lost.
On motion of Mr.. Burroughs, Of New York,
the President was excused till o'clock in the
evening, in order that he might be present at
the Committee meeting. Gov. Bingham, of
Michigan took the Chair.
Mr. Sackctt. of \. l., called up the resolution
to present plan for national organization. The
committee on plan of organization then re.
ported.
After some unimportant business relative to
committees, number of members were called
on for speeches. Among them. Passmore Will
hanson, Chandler, Spaulding, A. Oakley Hall,
Preston King, Giddings, and Julian addressed
the convention; it then adjourned till l.2 to-
morrow.
PITTSBURGH, Feb %.
! Convention assembled this A. NJ President
absent on committee, Mr.. Sherman of \. J. in
the chair, Ranney of Illinois, stated that the
various committees were not ready yet TO report,
and moved the convention be addressed by one
delegate from each State. Messrs. Stone of
Mass, sBrace of Vermont, Burroughs of New
York, gave encouraging statements of the con-
diton of the Republican party in their respcc-
/ tive States
Mr. Cloppane, of the District of Columbia,
spoke commendingly of the efforts of the Wash
ington Republican Association. Gov. Bingham
read long letter from Cassius NJ. Clay to the
Washington association.
Doct. Gazzam, of Pittsburgh. spoke briefly of
the progress of Anti Slavery in this quarter he
invited the members of the convention to attend
the Kansas aid meeting tonight.
Mr.. Julian of Indiana, Chairman OF the Com
mittee on Organization, made report recon-
mending the appointment of an Executive Ma
tional Committee of one from each State, and
that National Convention be held at Harris
burgh on Tuesday, 9TH OF June next, with re-
representatives. from each State, dou de that in
Congress, delegation TO nominate Presiden-
tiai candiGatei recommends organization of
Clubs IL every township throughout the Union
The report was accepted after several motions
and good deal of discussion on the subject of
the place OF holding the convention Harris
burg was stricken cat and Philadelphia sub
stitated, the motion being carried almost unani-
mca>lv.