New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-03
FROM FLORIDA.
Union Meeting at JacksonviIlc-Deiega gates
Chosen 10 the Baltimore Convention.
Correspondence Of The ". Y. Tribune.
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Cores ondenee Of The N. Y. Tribune.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. May 20. ls6i.
Since the battle of Olustee, very little has
been heard OF the Union men Of Florida; and with
some Of the public prints at the North it becoming
fashionable TO ridicue the expedition to the State,
especially as n movement having in view the immediate
reorganization Of the State.
Below give you a copy Of the proceedings 81 Con.
ycnton held at this place day before yeserds - te
election Of delegates the Baltimore Convention and
to give expression the sentiments OF loyalty and
sympathy Of the people with the Government Of the
United States. This Convention was decidedly most
creditable affair A large church filed with the
loyal voters OF Florida before tho War; and none but
the old citizens participated in the proceedings.
The number coming In and taking the oath, has con.
ssntly increased, that now II is believed regiment
be raised OF loyal white natives If the Govern
ment but give proper encouragement Of its intention
to hold this portion Of the State. The experiences OF
this people in cvacHations has been bitter, that
fear Of lis repetition has acted great drawback on
the Union movement deterring the citizens from COM
hitting themselves 10 incur the dire vengeance OF
Rebel tyranny, should they be left exposed again.
The people Of Florida are resolved now 10 organize
the State Government at the soonest possible moment.
and 10 assist the Government Of the United States in
firmly establishing its authority throughout the State.
RALPH.
THE PEOPLES CONVENTION.
In compliance with call issued May Is, by
many citizens Of Florida Convention Of the loyal citizens OF
tie State assembled Jacksonville the Path day Of May
for the purpose choosing delegates to the National Uuon
Convention be held in Baltimore the 9Th Of June, FOR
the nomination OF candidates for the Presidency aud Vice
Presidency of the United States. The military authorities
kindly ordered steamboats, Fernadns and ST. Augustine for
the transportation the delegates from those places
The Convention assembled II o'clock in the Meth
ODDS. Church Church street 1t called 10 order by
John w Price, esq OF Jacksonville, who stated tha, the
boats from Fernandina and St Augustine had yet arrived
and suggested that tie Convention adjourn Ill, p IN. mo
ton that effect carried unanimously
At O'Clock p. M, the Convention resssembed. The
spacious edhce well hled with delegates fso all parts OF
kas. Florida.
C. L. Robinson esq Of Fernandns chosen President
vcePresdon,s Paran Moody Of Jacksonville, w. Rogers
Of Baldwin, the Hon. W. s. Dek OF Orange County, H. $
Joiner OF Duya County Charles slager Of Silver Springs
Marion County.
Secretaries J. C. Snowfall of Baldwin Fred snedcrs and
Jones Of Duyal County.
The President briefly stated the OIL Jet Of the Convention
and asked how the delegates to the Baltimore Convention
should be chosen II voted that they should be selected
by nomination from the hoor
The nominations Submitted TO the Convention and the
following six gentlemen received each unanimous
Smith of St. Augustine, John W
Pce Of jacksonville C. L. Robinson Of fernandn, John $.
anms of Jacksonville Philip Fraser Of St. Augustine PaIan
Moody Of Jacksonville
The Hon. Isaac N Rutland Of Orange County formerly
member Of the State Senate and delegate the State Con
senon 1861 which passed tho Ordnance Of Secession
,ganst which steadily voted the last Being nominated
delegate he declined In pointed speech in which he
smphtcay declared he would leave the State until he
had assisted in driving the last Rebel from Orange County
The following substitutes then selected by the Con-
sention: Charles Slayer Of Silver Springs d. X. Durham
g. Augustine j. Remington Of ST. Augustine j. NJ saa of
Ferlndiua Charles Apple of Fenandna j. C. Snowfall Of
Baldwin.
On motion Of John W. Price Committee Of five was ap.
pointed prepare resolutions expressing the OF this
Convention. The following named gentlemen appointed
IN said Committee: John W. Price. j. n. Rutland, J. NJ.
aita Charles Slayer and Wan. $. Dek who through their
Chairman presented the following preamble and resolutions
which unanimously adopted
Uhcyea', call has been issued by the Naii,ual 3D..
Committee for the ass.nblng OF National Union e.
II Baltimore the 1th day Il June next, the pc
putting IN nomination candidates for President r.
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