, 1860-06-22

The steamer Pacific arrived at Victoria
on the l4th inst, days from San Fran
cisco. We are under obligations to Purser
Lowell, Of the Eliza Anderson, for files oi
San Francisco papers.
The great Overland Mail, with date,
from S.. Louis to the 18th May, arrived al
San Francisco on the 7th inst. We clip
the following summary Of news from the
Alta California Of the 9th inst
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Chicago, May l6.-The Republican Ma.
lional Convention assembled to-day at the
Hall The doors were opened at Il o'cpk
but long before that hour large concourse
Of people had gathered around the entrance
numbering many thousands more than could
gain admittance As soon as the door.
opened the entire body of the wigwam be
came solidly packed, and the seats in the
galleries densely crowded. The interior Of
hall is handsome decorated, and not less
than ten thousand persons are in the build
ing
At IL NJ, the Convention was called tC
order by Governor Morgan, Of New York
Chairman Of the National Committee, who
made an appropriate address. He nomi
nated Hon. David Wilmot, of Pennsylvania
temporary chairman, which was received
with great applause
Mr. Flournoy addressed the convention
He read the call issued by the nationa
committee, for a national convention to bC
held at Chicago on Wednesday, the l6tl
Of Mpy, for the nomination of candidate tC
be supported for President and Vice-Presi
dent.
Gov Morgan then moved Hon. David
Wilmot temporary President, which was
carried unanimously. Judge Marshall, oi
Maryland, conducting Mr.. Wilmot to the
chair, introduced him as a man who dared
to do right regardless of consequences, with
such man there was no such word as fail
Mr.. Wilmot briefly returned thanks for the
high honor conferred upon him.
Mr>Spooner, of Ohio, moved the follow
ing as temporary Secretaries: Fred. Has
sersack, of Ohio; Thomas Pomeroy, of n
York; Henry t. Blow, of Missouri.
Rev. Mr.. Humphreys, Of Illinois. -tber
delivered the opening prayer. -.
Mr.. Judd, of Illinois, moved that q com.
mittee Of one delegate from each State and
Territory, be appointed to report off.
GERS for permanent organization, which was
adopted.
As each Southern State and Territory
was called, loud cheers were given.
Delegates from the absent States were
then called, Alabama, Mississippi and S
Carolina being received with Kisses.
Horace Greely, delegate from Oregon
moved that when the roll Of States were
called, the chairman Of each delegation
present his credentials, and If any contest,
the same be referred to committee on Gre
denilals.
Mr.. Ashman took the chair, and was
greeted with immense applause, and made
a brief speech.
Judge Iuners, on the part Of ]. G.
Thomas, a worthy Republican of Chicago,
presented the chair with handsome gayel.
He saidTit was not the wood, silver and
ivory that made it valuable: it was precious
in consequence Of its associations, being o
piece Of oak from the flagship Of the brave
and gallant Lawrence. Tremendous
eheering 1t was an emblem of the Re
publican party-sstrong, but not noisy; the
motto it bore was one which need not be
urged upon the Republicans: "Don't give
up the ship" He hoped that at the end
of this conflict, the Republicans would be
able to say with another great commander,
We have met the enemy, and they are
ours" Immense applause.
Mr.. Tracy, Of California, moved that q
committee Of one be appointed from each
State aud Territory on resolutions, and that
all resolutions be referred to said commit.
tee without debate. Adopted.
The convention then adjourned till ten
o'clock TOMORROW.