The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1864-09-07

cessation of hostiIities by Federal authori-
ties would end war aud restore peace.
Chicago, August 27, Midnight.-To-
night has been one Of great excitement and
enthusiasm The Court House was brilliant
~ Illuminated with transparencies as high
up as the top of the immense dome, and
presented brilliant spectacle, To this was
added u brilliant display Of fireworks, hl-
minous bonfres, thousands of small flags
covered the Court House.
The sea of spectators flooded the entire
square and extended up each of the streets
leading to the square. Not less than 20,-
600 persons were present.
Speeches were made by Coombs, Perrin.
of New York, Norton, Corcoran, and otLl
ers At the same time speeches were made
from the balcony of the Sherman House,
directly oppoeite, by Reed Of Indiana, Val
landigham and others, also tonight the In
vincible Club were addressed by Marshal
Rynders, while at Bryant Hall George Fran
cs Train addressed an immense assembly.
advocating Dix for President and John B.
Weller for Vice President He claims the
Territories for these nominees, but the Ma
tiOnal Executive Committee this evening
decided that delegates from Territories
should not be admitted to seats in the Con-
vetttion
1t is now after midnight and yet the I'M
terrified pack the streets and yelling Liber-
ty and Constitution.
The platform will state as already intiina-
ted, that the incoming President shall cx-
hau<t every measure known to civilization
and humanity to stop the war and restore
the country to peace.
1t is at this hour predicted that the Con-
vention will adjourn on Wednesday at one
o clock.
CnIcAGo, Aug. 28.-A reliable messen-
ger arrived here to-day, direct from Wash
ington with information. thats11incom has
consented to decline the Baltimore nomna-
ton. On this information the Chase radi-
Gals who have been here secretly operating
on the Convention, all adjourned to Joliet,
in this State where they are now in cOnsulta-
ton AS to future action They are expected
to return here on Monday Senators
Spmguc and Pomcroy are among the party.
At this hour. 4. NJ. the New ork del
cgation decided to postpone voting for Il
Presidential candidate until this Sunday
morning. ,
The Convention will he called to order to,
morrow at II NJ. Delegates and reporters
are to LIE admitted 10 seats by tickets. Ad-
mission to the gallery will be free. ..
1t is not probable that anything will be
done en- Monday aside from organization -
There has been considerable maneuvering
this morning.
The following letter from Mr.. Fillmore is
being circulated: i
BuFEALO. Aug. II. lSG4
My DEAR SlR:-Your favor OF the 18Th
came to hand during my absence, but | was
greatly delighted to see, by the papors, that
you had 50 large an enthusiastic d meeting
for Mcclellan. Isincerely hope that he will
receive the nomination by the Chicago Con-
venti0n.
| see my name occasionly alluded to in
connection with that Convention, but ] can
not think there is anything of it, for | be-
Hove all know that do not desire the nom
nation, and | cannot think that any great
number desire me to have it.
Truly Yours, % a ....
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Thisappcars to set Ex-Prcsident Fillmore
aside; and the indications are now that the
entire opposition will unite on Governor
Seymour.
On the evening of the nomination, the
Democratic Invinciblc Club of Chicago will
hold grand ratification meeting in which
the most distinguished Democrats of the U.
$, will participate. There will be grand
procession, with display Of fireworks in
the Court house yard, and ut points along
the line of march There will be speaking
at sufficient number of stands to allow
all to hear from all the great men in the
city.
The Democracy of Chicago have cxpcnd-
ed over 100000 in preparations for this con-
vention. There will be four bands Of music
in attendance at its sessions.