The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-30

81 my teIlsw citizen Will be best manifested ~
toper discharge the duties OF the position 70 VOICE.
bsntlior in one assuming temporary presidenc,
OF the Convsnton that ta shd enter upon any general
Sooa,sion OF our oouptry brief siusion to the 90
sasiou andpurposes OF our assoanoaSe Is all that wal
n America with mighter objects before them,
or 10 which such vast proportion Of the Amer.
aures TO promote the welfare OF the country vsrce
their Individual happiness. Tie dsuns
sons between the States and the people TIE elevation
OF sectional party authority at Washington; The cu
minaton OF long INDUCED, acrimonious OF crimlns
Zion and recrimination between extreme men at the
North and the South were promptly followed by dissou
tbe outworks Of civil liberty have been mperiiied and
fhe whole abric brought to the very verge dearuc-
zion. And now At the end gilmore than three years
war unparalleled in mgdcru times for its magnitude aud
for Its harbarous deshstious two
after the land has been literally drcnched in fraternai
blood and walnRt aud ameu ations heard in every
Union-our cherished objsct-are in NO wise i'm.
prCy proved ,. tho me, mon now IN authority, through
or bind fanaticlsm ABOUT institution 10 OF tho
aies aad IN relation q which they have 90 duties to
capable OF adopting the proper means 20
QitioD Then. gentlemen II s apparent that the first iu
9spensabie step to the accomplishment Of this great
work the overthrow by the ballot OF the
nnstration aud the Inauguration another stead
which will wisely and ealousy, but temperatey and
3cs w n,n ~ ns and power Of The govern
eroubies the PRINCIPLES OF the constitution and on
terms nonoIable and ina TO all ssctions-North and
by civil nd religious liberty, one which instead OF re-
lyins solely on its peculiar dsmas and doctrines the
xavages OF the sword will refer the troubles 10
She peop'e the fountain political authority and the
States under the forms OF the constitution which
Wl have no conditions precedent to tho restoration the
Union, but will diligently seek result a. the eturn
OF permsnent peace among the people Gentlemen, you
have been commissioned BY the people to and
initiate steps TO accomplish these Objects to select
en- agent and agencies in this good That the task
VIII be well performed have upfaltcrng faith
she peorle sanction and God may those means
20 the desired end Is my sincere prayer.
Al the conclusion Of tis remarks he introduced the
Rev Dr. CLARKsoS, Of Chicago, who offered up prayer
for the OF peace the permanent happ
mess OF tho country.
On motion, Messrs. &. o. Perrin, G. u. Towers and
Moses Strong Of Wisconsin, appointed temporary
Secretaries.
The list OF delegates was then called by States As
each chairman presented the credentials Of hi delega
ton be was welcomed with loud applause
Mr. T,LDsN, Of New York, moved that ono delegate be
appointed By each delegation report resolutions for
che consideration Of the Convsntion and all resou
sions be referred said committee without debate
Carried.
Mr. Cox, OF Ohio, moved that the Committee Organi
cation be instructed to rules the government
OF the Convention aud that In the meantime the rules OF
She last convention be adopted. Carried.
Er PowsL, Of Kentucky, stated that the contrasting
delegates from that State had agreed and were harmo
niols In this Convention He rose, therefore, to move
chat member from each delegation DO appon ted on the
Committee on Resolutions. They to have but
voto Carried.
Mr. McDouoAII, Of California moved that there be ad
ned 70 the Convention not to exceed three gentlemen
known TO be members OF the democratic party, from
each OF the several Terrtores said delegates PER
vote
conorsl MoncAS, Of Ohio moved TO amend by extend
Ing the privileges or the resolution delegates
SOY. aern States District OF Columbia.
MIR. McDorGAIL accepted the amendment.
II was manifest that gentleman cnr designated
by the Convention who here accredited tous and
t6ey may or may not represent a constituency. 1t
mil IL BE- otherwise In regard TO the Territories There
may be gentlemen accredited from them al are; but
luton would in his Judgment. be productive only OF
fusion aud disorder lCheers.}
On motion the resolution was referred to the Committee
Aocmmunication, signed J. L. Riddle Chairman OF tho
81, ia sero properly sscrsasd delegates
Lou lana, Notwithstanding which the National Com
raiee bad refused them tickets admission. Referred.
Governor wcxLIrpE, Kentucky, banded up two let
Gers which wore readone from John W feathers, and
sucky, IN which they explin their Absence BY saying
thai they the victims OF military desposism arrested
without cause Imprisoned and denied resort TO the legal
measures guaranteed by the laws Of the state and the
70 establish their innocence They profess
adopoa OF peace platform and are hopeful for the sue
cess OF mo nominees o. the Cow cntion
The letters laid on the table .
On noton each deleraon through Its chairman then
named ia selection OF members OF the respective commit
tees Us follows:-
IS Rsan,i,; Ma.sacsusetis. John Bail Vernon, 4. Il
Alien Sew York ssndsoIa csu-eii New Jersey Daniel
Hahn Ma rgnsssS John ransa Renusy Nssans
Wof onio Asssnaer Long indisn. Alfred Z h EdSe.
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so sa'c12 Leanor isrc; andcpa iowa
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N ery or saaas ae Snoa New ,ers A.
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Baidwin. Missouri vs. A. Hail; Minnesosa y o Msmn;
%esr .'I K aEs nn xcDow. r.soa STARK
Mr lins ef Ohio moved that inc Committee on Reso
buttons 10 ios,ruced 70 rcpor, what action any, ne
Cesary this Con take 10 regard TO the late
military order OF General Hentzeman prohibiting tho
people Of the Northwest from purchasing arms apd am
The following resolutions wore then offered hy Cover.
Husr Of New York, and referred 10 the Committee
on Resolutions
Rsso we'd, That in future as in the past we win adhere
with unswerv fidelity the Union and constitution and
Inst % Maintaining our national unity n the
ONLY cold lounaMion e q, our ra
OF government conducive to the welfare and
both Northern and Souther
and with view the pending conflict. and
atcre blessing peace favor OF armsce,
and and honorable Efforts 70 adjust terms o. set
}nmapt union the bas OF the constitution OF the
Uncd states; ahei solution Of all differences
would alton Of the States to review
adopt amendments and modihca.
lions 10 fully insure TO each
te Of al is r.shts and The constitutional
of It's domestic according 10 the original in
tent All purposes OF the federal compact.
Mr.. I0so OF Ohio ocsred the Following
Resolved, That committee, composed OF member
fro State this Ccnvenon IN bo select
thereof he appointed for