Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
TELEGRAPHIC.
lRHPoRTED ExPREssLY FOB THE IoURNAL.l
DOINGS OF THE COPPERHEADS
AT CHICAGO.
Gov. Seymour President Of the
Conventional Batch Of Peace
On-any-terms resolutions adopt
ed--ROw in the Great Snakery.
Mcclellan Nominated for the
Presidency and Pendleton for
Vice President.

| CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-The Convention
was called to order at noon by Mr.. Bel
mont, Chairman of the National Com
mittee, who, after short address, nom
mated Ex-Gov. Bigler as temporary
Chairman of the Convention. After
taking the chair, Mr.. Bigler thanked
the Convention for the honor conferred.
Proceedings were opened with prayer,
by Rev. II. H. ClarksOn.
On motion, f.. o. Perrins. of New
York, j. M. Tower, of New Jersey, and
Nj. NJ. Terry, of Wisconsin, were ap-
pointed temporary chairmen.
A list of delegates was then called by
States, and each chairman presented the
credentials of his delegation.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Til
den, of New York, that one delegate be
appointed by each delegation to report
resolutions for the consideration of the
Convention, and that all resolutions be
reported by said committee. Adopted.
Mr.. Cox, Of Ohio, moved that COM
mittee be appointed to report rules for
the government of the Convention, and
that in the meantime the rules of the
last Convention be adopted. Carried.
Mr.. Powell, of Kentucky, stated that
the contesting delegates from that State
had agreed to work harmonious in the
Convention, and he therefore moved
that one member of each delegation be
appointed on the Committee on Resolu.
tiOns-the two to have but one VOTE
Adopted.
Mr.. McDougal, of California, moved
| that three gentlemen from each organ
lied territory be admitted in the Con-
vention and be allowed to participate in
debate, without power to vote.
Morgan, of Ohio, moved to amend by
extending the same privilege to dele
gates from seeded States and the Dis
trict of Columbia. The amendment was
accepted and the resolutions referred to
the Committee on Credentials.
A communication from the Sherman
Louisiana delegation was received, set
ting forth that the national committee
had refused them tickets of admission,
and asking to be admitted. Referred ia
the proper committee.
They profess increased devotion to the
| Democratic cause and desire the adop-
ton of a peace platform and are hopeful
of the success of the nominees of the
convention. The letters were laid on
the table.
| Each delegate, through the Chairman
named members of the respective com
mitteeS.
Odds, of Ohio, moved that commit
tee be instructed to report what action
if any, is necessary for the convention
to take in regard to the late military or
der of Gen. Heintzelman to prohibit the
people of the Northwest from purchasing
arms and ammunition. Referred.
The following resolutions were then
offered and referred to the Committee
on Credentials, by Gov. Hunt, of New
York.
"That in the future, as in the past, we
will adhere with fidelity to the Union
and Constitution and insist on maintain
ing our national unity as the only solid
foundation of our strength, security and
happiness as people, and as the frame
work of government equally to the well
fare and prosperity of all the States, both
Northern and Southern, and with a
view to terminate the pending conflict
land restore the blessings of peace.
1--WE are in favor OF an armistice and
earnest, honorable efforts to adjust terms
of settlement and Union on the basis
of the Constitution of the United States,
and for final solution of all differences
we would recommend convention OF
the States to review the Constitution
land adopt such modifying amendments
as may seem necessary more fully to in
sure each State the enjoyment of all its
rights undisturbed.'
Aldrich, of Penn, offered resolution
that we can not view with Indifference
the open reputation of the Monroe
doctrine and the establishment of an
| Empire on the ruins of a neighbOring
Republic, and that we view with alarm
and distrust the fearful strides our Ad-
ministration has taken towards despot-
ism in it's repeated interference with
State rights, the liberty of speech and
press, and the rights of private citizens,
calling on all patriots to lay aside party
proclivities and assist in changing our
present rulers.
The eXcitemen: continues. The Com
inittee on Resolutions held a meeting
tonight, at which Mr.. Guthrie, of Ken
lucky, was chosen Chairman over Val
landigham by four majority.
Mcclellan favors Gov. Hunts resolu-
| tons, but Eailandigham and Others
hold that it is not strong enough, and if
adopted in committee, the minority will
| make report.
Peace men concede the nomination of
Mcclellan, but will insist on a platform
demanding an immediate cessation of
and no more fighting.
| A sharp fight is anticipated, and bolt
not improbable.
| CHICAGO, Aug. 30.-The Convention
was called to order at 10 o'clock by the
Chairman. Proceedings opened with
prayer by Bishop Whitehouse.
The committee on credentials reported
against the admission of delegates from
the territories and the District Of Co.
lumbia; also to admit both delegations
from Kentucky, each delegation to cast
| half vote.
| Mr.. Hughes, chairman of the commit
| tee ON organization, reported that the
committee had unanimously agreed up
on HOratio Seymour for President, who
took the chair amidst prolonged APP
plause. One Vice President from each
State was also appointed.
| On motion of MI. Cox, OF Ohio, Amos
Kendall, President Of the National
Conservative Convention, had leave to
present communication containing the
proceedings and action of the Conserva-
| tive Union National Convention held in
this city Saturday. The widest APP
plause followed the reading, by the Sec
rotary, of the resolutions recommending
| Mcclellan for the Presidency.
Mr.. Guthrie, Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Resolutions, stated that the
several resolutions referred to, by said
Committee yesterday, had been referred
to subcommittee, and there was rea-
son to believe they would be ready to
report this afternoon furthermore,
there was fair prospect of arriving at u
harmonious conclusion, and proposed a
recess until O'Clock. After considera-
bic discussion, the motion was put and
carried.
The attendance to-day, both inside
and outside of the Convention, is even
greater than yesterday. The enthusi-
asm seems to be on the increase.
In the afternoon session, on assembly
at 4 o'clock, Mr.. Guthrie stated that the
Committee on Resolutions had agreed
and were ready to report.