The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-05-25

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Maine, John /. Stevens; \. H.. B. F:
Martin VT. f. ID. Mason; Mass, Samuel
Hooper r. l.. A. b. Durfee; Conn: Geo.
H. Noble y. T.. A. ID. James \. j., II.
\. Conger Pa, William ID. Kelley; Del.
J. c. Clark MARYLAND. W. p. Erwing Va.
J. &. jenkins Ohio, X. NJ. Corwine: n.y.,
Lewis NJ. Dembi,z; Ind, Walter Marks :;
Mich, ID. c. Buckman Ill.,, J. \. Marshall: +:
Wis. Elisha Morrow Mimi. S. b. Jones ::
Iowa, Reuben Noble Mo-. Thos. {. Fletct-
er Cal, J. c. Hinckley Oregon. Eli Ihay-
er Kansas, \. &. Proctor Nebraska. 5. IL.
Elbert District Columbia, Jos. Dearheart /;
Texas. &. Meyer.
The rules of the United States House of
were adopted for the gov
ernment of the convention.
Horace Greeley, delegate from Oregon,
moved that the roll of states be called, and
that the chairman Of each delegation present
the credentials thereof and if there be any
contest, that the same be carrie>: TO the COM
mittee on credentials.
Mr.. David H. Garter Of Ohio moved to a
mend the proposition of the gentleman from
Oregon or New lork-hc did not know
whicil-so that the credentials he preseatct!
to the committee.
Horace Greeley-l accept the amendment
of the gentleman from MARYLAND or Rhode
Islaud,-I am not particular which. loud
laushter)
Tic motion was adopted.
The Board Of Trade having invited the
delegates to an excursion on Lake Michigan
at j p. H.. Judge Aaron Goodrich Of Mime
sofa, in moving the acceptance OF the invita-
ton, paid compliment 70 the people of
Chicago for the liberality and enterprise dis
PLAYED in Tic erection ard decoration OF {
fine hal .or the meeting OF the convention.
An enthusiastic delegate here proposed
three cheers for the ladies o: Chicago, anC
the convention compromised the matter witt
one cheer.
Mr.. Carter OF Ohio, moved for a commit
tee ot one from each state and territory OF
the platform. After discussion the motion
was laid on the tab.c until permanent or
ganization was effected.
y long discussion took place or motiol
that VIXEN TIE convention adjourned that
be to } O'Clock P. H., which eventually pre-
vailed
Joshua X. Giddings of Ohio. was received
VIII. loud cheers. IL moved TO consider th
vote accepting tie invitation of the Board O
Trade, ard Called attention 10 the action OF
another convention which had weari,c III
public mind with the length OF their discuss
ions. He hoped this convention would fms
all It's business 10y , O'Clock tomorrow ai;el
noon. cloud applau>el
The vote was then rc-constcred and
committee appointed to confer with the Boar
Of Trade and fix future time for TIE cxcur
SION
The convention then adjourned to five o
clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The W!swam WAS again crowded TO ovel
flowing, i Hood of people pouring in ,hroug
every door As soon as they were opened, II!
inS the hall almo>t instantly with a densei
packed mass from the platform 10 the door
The galleries were also well filled with lad!e
though not SO compactly as at the mornirl
session.
Mr.. Morrow Is. Lowry Of Pa. report,
that the Board OF Trade had prepared lars
feet for an excursion on the lake. and wuuI
wait til 6 O'Clock for the convention. II
moved tie convention aitchd The excursio
at SIX. Lost amidst applauses from the bod
OF the hail.
Mr. Horton Of Ohio. from the commi,;s
on permanent organization. reported Ii
nar.c Q! George Ashmun oi Mass. tcr pc
niane!it Pres.,:e!lt. Ike report WAS receive
with loud applause.
Hon. Preston King o. \. \. and Ia
Sohurz Of Wisconsin were appointed a COZ
Hiittee 20 con:.uct the president 10 the cha
Mr. A>hmun. on taking the chair. "
greeted With immense applause, tie de.egat
rising and giving him six hearty cheers
When order was restored he spoke as +,
lows:
GENTLEMEN OF THf CoNvENTioN :-Rcpu
licans and Americans : my first duty is
express my deep scnse of TINS Distinguish,
mark Of your confidence, and in the spirit
which il is offered | accept it. am sen>ii
of the difficulties which surround the po
tion. bat ain cheerod and sustained by {;
faith that the same generosity which broug
5 me here Will carry NE through the Gi>char
O. nv duties. will not shrink from I
posi,lon, which is at the same time pt
of danger as well as of honor. Loud i
plause.
; Gentlemen. We have come here to-day
r the call Of the country to fulfil great a
imperative duty. No ordinary call has br
. US together. Nothing but momentous qu'
; lion would have called tl.is vast multltu
:. together. Nothing but the deep sense
4; danger into which the government is E
. running could have rallied the people til
in this city. to-day. for the purpose Of resi-
l. ing the government: from the deep desra,
: ton into which i: las fallen. Loud ;
S plause. We have come here at the can
the country to prepare for the most $
emn duty that treemen can perform.
l. have here, in our ordinary capacity as dc
k gates OF the people, TO prepare for the ios