Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-05-23
The Chicago Convention.

The Chicago Convention.
The Convention at Chicago was by f
the largest and most enthusiastic that evC
assembled ia the United States. II
number Of strangers present was v%ariousl
estimated at from thirty to sixty Thousand
A greater contrast cannot be imagined tina
between 1t, and the Democratic Conventio
at Charleston, il the treatment received b
the delegates from the citizens of the tw
sites, in the action of the DELEGATES. and i
the ultimate result of the two Conventions
At Charleston, the delegates from siste
States were feeced as if they had bee
pirates, and the citizens of the town a Sc
of harPies. Double. treble and quadrupl
prices were charged for board. and the ac
Communications were miserable. At Chicag
the prices at the hotels remained the same
the accommodations were ample, and tb.
hospitality of the Chicageians unbOunded
at Charleston after unnumerable ballots
amid ineessant quarrcling. no nomination
was made at all, and the Convention broke
up in fragments At Chicago the nomina-
ton for President was made on the third
ballot, and that for Vice President on the
second. and both nominations were made
unanimous and the Convention adjourned
in the utmost harmony, and with the full
determination o. the part Of every member
to elect the nominees.
The report of the proceedings Of the
Convention on Friday the 18th, we extract
fOn the telegraphic report to the 0. s,
JoUERG..
MORNING SESSION.
CHICAGO, May l8.-A full hour before
the Convention assembled this morning, the
Wigwam was closely packed. Interest in
the PROCEEDINGS appears to increase as the
time for balloting approaches. The crowd
outside the building since 8 O'Clock. which
numbered many thousands, remain anxious
y awaiting intelligence from inside.
Arrangements were made for passing the
ballots up from the platform to the roOf0fthc
building through the skylight. men being
stationed above to convey speedy intelli-
gence to the multitude in the streets.
The opening prayer by Rev. Mr. Greene,
Of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Three o" four meetings we're being held
1t assistance outside, and during the silence
Of prayer, the roars and shouts Of these
meetings could be distinctly heard in the
Wigwam.
The President, On opening the proceedings,
begged the audience to refrain as much as
possible from applause, and to preserve as
far as consistent, the decorum and dignity
Of the meeting.
The President announced the motion
pending. to ballot for a candidate for Pres
idcot Of the United States
The Convention then voted to proceed
TO ballot fer a candidate for President of
the United States.
VIZ. d. Everts in order to bring bust
ness before the ConFention said beg
leave to offer as a candidate before this
Convention for President Of the United
S-ates, Wm. H. Seward, of New York.
loud and long continued ~applause-)
Nr. Judd, of H., said:-Mr President,
I beg leave to offer as Z candidate before
tins Contention for nomination for the
Presidency the name Of, Abraham Lincoln
Of Illinois.
The applause from the crowded audience
iere became perfectly deafening. the shouts
swelling int a perfect roar and being con
tiaued several minutes. The widest ex-
eitement prevailing. At the close of the
applause some Kisses were heard, but the
pressure appeared great for LiEeola-
Mr.. Dudley. of New Jersey, presented
the name of VA. L. Dayton, Qight ap-
rlsuse.}
Cos. Eeedcz of Pennsylvania, said the
State If PeansylFania desires 10 present as
her candidate the name of Simon Cameron,
ef Pennsylvania. (Applause)
Mr. Cartier, of Ohio, put forward the
name Of Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio
[ARplanse.l
ME-. Smith, of Indiana, Said I an in
structed by the State Of Indiana TO second
the nomination of Abraham Lincoln.
Aaotkero utburs of eRtlSsiastic applause
from the body Of the hall. mingled with
sOme misses.
Francis P. Blair, of Missouri, nominated
Edxard Bates, of Missouri. (A~pplause)
Mr. Blair Of Michigan. OF Ike part of that
State, said, Il desire to say that the Re-
4Gblicans Of Michigan second the nomina-
zion of MA. H. Seward of New York"
tremendous applause followed, waving
hats and bandkerrhiefs, and swelling ap-
plausc continued to roar through several
nnsrztes followed by some hisscz
Thefnends of ScwardeTidently rallied de-
aermined not to be out done in applause by
the Lincoln men on this second trial Of
their lungs. 1t was evident that the crowd
vas more excited than they first appeared,
although the Lincoln mcn had apparently
. majority.
Thomas Corwin. Of Ohio. nominated
John Mclean. (Applause-)
Carl Shurz. on the part Of his State,
seconded the nomination Of Wm. II. Seward.
{Seeae rcDcEcd.l
Mr.. North Of Minnesota, also seconded, on
Ehs part Of Minnesota, the nomination OF
NJ. Seward. (TrcmeRdous a%pplaRse-)
Mr.. Wilder, of Kansas second the
nomination of Wm. H. Seward Of New
York. (Renewed checrS)
Mr.. Delano, of Ohio, on the part Of large
zumbcrs of <he people Of ohie-ldesire 70
second the nonination-Of n who can split
rails and maui Denocrats-ABRAHAM
LINCOLN. Sounds of applause by Lin
coins men,
A delegate from Iowa also seconded the
a~ouination of Lincoln, on the part Of that
sta.e. amidst renewed excitement and ap-
plause.
A voice"Abe GRcOn hasit by the sound
NCbeers and hisses0