The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-05-18
openinr Of the Conycnt,on.
Chicago, May Is. IL o.,

Chicago, May 10. IL U CLOCK.
Hon. E. d. Morgan OF New York, Chairman
Of the Republican National Committee, called
the Convention to order precisely at u o'clock:
On motion Of Mr.. Read OF California, David
Wilmot of Pennsylvania was chosen temporary
President.
The forenoon session Of the Convention was
occupied with preliminary business. -.
Mr.. Wilmot's speech on taking the chair was
earnest and eloquent, showing the duty and
objects Of the republican party, and was warm
On the call of States, the names Of Maryland,
Virginia, Kansas, Kentucky, and other slave
States to which there were responses, were greet
cd with great applause.
South Carolina created hearty laughter.
When the Chairman had called all through,
rs ne said he believed he had, q new voice broke
. out, "Call Cuba" (Laughter.)
Horace Greeley and Eli Thaycr responded for
The accordance Of the Board of Trades invi-
tation TO go on an excursion upon the Lake,
caused trouble; and the reconsideration and
postponement till after the close Of the Conyen-
ton, shows an intention to press business
through speedily.
Mr.. Giddings advocated pressing things
through, and aljourning tomorrow afternoon.
He said Il would have great moral force over
the country, in contrast with the Charleston
Convention. This was heartily responded to-
The Wigwam was crowded to oyerfowing at
the afternoon session, when the Convention
again showed determination to work before
play by declining to accept the invitation to
sail on the Lake ut O'Clock.
Hon. George Ashman's name for President OF
the Convention was received with great ap-
plause.
Mr.. Ashmun's speech on taking the chair
was brief and able, and showed at once that he
was in the right place.
When the Vice Presidents from the slave
States were announced, they were greeted with
great applause, especially Kentucky and Vir.
ginia.
mittee on Resolutions, for Oregon, was greeted
with great laughter and applause.
Chicago. May 1910 p. NJ.
The Convention Is very fine appearing body
of men. Il wears an aspect Of earnestness that
promises we'll for the cause. The feeling among
the delegates from the different sections Is very
friendly and kind. While they are earnest In
pressing the claims Of their fayorite candidates,
yet they are gentlemanly and courteous to all.
Mr.. Ashman's illusions, In his speech this
afternoon, were heartily appreciated and en-.
acted this afternoon was finished up very
promptly. The Convention is much pleased
with Mr. Ashmun's presiding.
The Committee on Resolutions Is regarded as
. very able one.
The city is alive tonight with professions,
marching in every direction, with the accom-
paniments of music and fireworks. AT the
principal hotels, speeches have been made by
various distinguished gentlemen.
Since the adjournment, and rs the time for
voting approaches, the contest between the
Seward interest and the opposition has been re-
newed with intensified zeal and interest The
pressure upon certain States is tremendous.
II is generally conceded that Seward Is losing
, ground, although his leaders keep their cour.
age up well and will not acknowledge the pos
sibllity Of defeat.
Illinois presses Lincoln hard. and he has GER.
tanly gained largely since morning.
Fessenien has some friends who are quietly
suggesting his name. They say that the Penn
sylyania delegation will 60 for him unanimous
IL when Cameron Is out OF the way; and II Is
admitted by the Indiana and Illinois delegations
that lie can carry those States rs easily rs any
other man except Lincoln, and shat New En-
gland is favorable towards him.
Vermont is undecided. and is claimed by Sc
veral interests.
The c, mmittee on Credentials, who will re-
port the FIRST thing in the morning, will report
in favor of the admission Of the delegates from
Kansas and Nebraska, without votes. A warm
opposition to this course Is anticipated by some,
and also on the admission of the Texas delegates
with rights to vote. A smart contest also is ex-
pected on fixing the number Of votes for ma
jority of the Electoral College.
Banks Is evidently strong as reserve or COM
promise man. His Massachusetts, friends keep
very quiet. II is said that one or two delegates
who left home strong for him, have cayed In.
In some quarters II Is thought that Wade
stands n good chance to come up when the Sew.
ard Column breaks. 80
Ohio presents three candidates, In this order:
Chase, Wade Lincoln.
The crowd has been increasing all day. II Is
estimated that thirty thousand strangers are
here, and II Is thought that by tomorrow tho
number will be great, increased.
One Of Stewards friends telegraphed to him
to-day, that the opposition was much stronger
than had been anticipated.
Henry J. Raymond is here, working for Sew
ard, and will support him II nominated.