New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-29
Pennsylvania Union STATE Convention.
Special Di,p,tch 20 The n Y. Tribune.
HARRrsBuRG. 1hursday. April 2s. ls0i.

Special Di,p,tch 70 The " Y Tribune
HARRISBURG, Thursday April 2s. 1904.
The Convention having met, Henry s. John
son OF Lycomipg Wa, chosen temporary Chairman.
After a short preliminary meeting and temporary adj
iournment upon reassembling George V. Lawrence OF
Washington County was elected permanent Chairman.
The speeches Of both Chairmen were well received
When the permanent President alluded TO Mr. Lincons
denomination great applause followed. Gen. Cameron
Col A. Il Mcclure, NJ. b Lowry. and Winthrop W.
Kotchum were elected delegates a; large Tho deega
ton is very strong in point Il ability Both wings OF
the party Of this State are fairly represented Mr.
Cameron. election Ws- entirely unsolicited. He had
95 ont Of 3l votes. petition signed by over hund
red delegates has been circulated IN the Convention
asking that A. X. Mcclure shall DO appointed Chair.
man Of the State Central Committee On account OF his
successful conduct Of the campaign Of l-Go The sp
pointment will be made by the permanent President OF
the Convention. The Convention by acelomntion
elected Thomas = Cunningham aHd Morton Mohichaei
Electors at Large.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The Convention held night session
preamble and resolutions we're submitted. and adopted
proclaiming strongly that Abraham Lincoln IL the hrst
and only choice OF Pennsylvania. Every allusion to
President Lincoln was received with loud applause.
Gov. curtin Wa iAuO4seN INV H-N
lived with great applause. Morrow Il. Lowry, one Of
the Electors at Large, made brief speech upon the
resolutions II was bold and stirring W W. Ketchum.
another Elcctor al Large. mnde tersc, smooth, and
ponted speech. Mr. Mcclure. alec al Elector. spoke
with much spirit and strength Of statement and clear
nes. Of style unusual in public speakers lie is one Of
the frs, men in the State in mental power WIN. b.
Mann District Attorney OF PHILADELPHIA spoke briefly
The most stirring speech the which worked mp the
blood 10 fever heat, was mode By young delicate
looking man. named Mcyeagh. from Chester. The
Convention adjourned amid much enthusiasm All
seemed determined TO win victory Pennsylvania Is
sure 10 indoroe the Baltimore nomination by large
majority
To the A,socis,ed Press 90. a.,
- UITgI-puRG Pa. Thursday. April q, 1867.
The Union State Convention called Tor the
purpose OF placing In nomination an hi'FWrm uCn '
and selecting Delegates at Large L" TUE NaohH I'm
yentIon and TO take such action as u may deem proper
in eference TO the approaching Presidential campaign
met here to day.
There il u full attendance.
Henry johnson Is the temporary Chairman.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Committee on Permanent Organization
made a report nominating Mr.. WIN. Lawrence "
Washington County for President ana the nsu nuIn
her nj Vice Presidents and Secretaries The report
uns odopted and Mr.. Lawrence took The chhr anu Nv
lyered an address in which he euoglled inc onion
MARTY as being the only able u save tne Couhif
He aid that ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS oil all the rolueIS
The army belonged the organization and avoreu ne
reelection Of braham Lincoln Applause Tor
resolution adopted that the Electors u, ,aa
he instructed 10 support Abraham Lincoln ioT ffesl
dent and 10 oppose all efforts TO postpone the Bhinoie
Convention. and that Of the hardest Do"s ihat
could b inflicted the Rebels would he the ceItauJ
of he reelection Of a brahvIn Lincoln. ~,
Mr. Penny moved 10 proceed 10 ballot Tor iour ue'e
yates IN the baltimore Convention and Simon Caine
ron Alexander Mcclure Morrow b. Lowry ana W.
! w Kctchan were declared elected g.,
The Convention then proceeded to nominate two oe,
| n,oriol Electors and Thomas Cunningham Oh pea'pI
and Morton McMichsel. were Unanimously chosen ~
I 8ccametiOD
EVENING SESSION.
The District Electors and members OF the
State Central Committee were chosen. Nh
| Tie Committee on the Address made report ING
address sets forth that the honor and glory oil the p1Po
arc sufficient for urging the reelection y, a.
Lincoln whose Administration has presenteu al Wv
nowers and resources Of the Government IN their strong
eat light II il necessary for the successful
OF the war that there should be no chahHe III ino ~
ministration ct Washington. , ,o,,
resolution Of thanks to the loyal Senators anu cn
her, Of the Legislature for the faithful performances o
their trust and especially for giving the rgnt VI
suffrage 10 the soldiers. was passed. III,
re,olution was also unanimously passed.; Ri'ihs
thanks 10 our brave soldiers In tho held VINO nau say
ricad the comforts Of home for the maintenance OF the
principles OF our Government. u IN.
Senator Lowry was allied on for speech. 1e Is
sponded, and was followed b Mcssrs Mcclure he'en
| and others. ,.,a hon,
Tho Convention continued in session TO late hour
| and adjourned sine die