American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

the Herald, Mr. Coll.) We were very
politely assigned seat by their senior col
league. five aye not much mistaken we
were not the only out slider who was ad-
mitted to a seatinside the Hall. 1t is but
Just to the gentleman with whom we went
into the convention, to say that, exhihi-
ting prudence rather rare on the occa-
sion, he did not disturb that body by
any 'lengthy remarks" but sat quietly
as though contemplating the beauties of
nature from some elevated spot, from
which his eyes were charmed by the land
scape around him, in early May, with
the exception of an occasional variation,
when some spouty orator would in the
couase of his remarks happen. to get of an
excessively vindietive epithet on "Abe.
Lincoln, or an exceedingly tender and af-
fectionate expression towards the Rebel
leaders or their cause, on which occasions
rising to his feet-his lungs inflated to
their utmost tension--he would give vent
to burst of extetic joy!
" are free to admit that we felt some
what unplesent in being in such close
proximity to such an unpatriQtic assem-
bly,, we did not remain long however,
within the Hall, but quite long enough
to form very unfavorable opinion OF the
sentiments and doings of tho convention.
After they had adopted set of resolu-
tions, which, though not so bold as those
of the Democracy of Ohio and New York,
still had the same ear marks-a motion
was made, that copy be sent to the Gov
ernor of each of the Southern States to
be by him laid before the Legisl ature OF
the State this motion was passed unani-
mously. Some one, however,a "a little more
shrewed than his fellows, perceiving that
this was exhibiting the cloven foot too
plainly, moved to amend by including al!
the States--the motion was taken 10 be in
order and passed unanimously. A third
motion, however, that copy be sent to
"Abe Lincoln" was voted down by the
most emphatic responce yet heard. One
delegate near us, feeling that one vote on
the negative of this motion was not enough
repeats, "no d-n him, aee roa't recog-
nize him" After the taking of this vote
many members made for the door, as
though they felt quite comfortable having
relieved themselves of the accumulated
venum of some months. We supposed
that, having once more reached the open
air, they would not return, but in this we
were disappointed, for in short time they
made their appearance, their throats fresh
ly moistened and their vocal organs all
| re diusted for another hours emphatic
voting on almost any subject on which
the Convention might chance to deliber-
ate. About this time we left with strange
feelings, when rejecting on the charac-
ter of the Convention 1t is true, there
was talent there and doubtless some pa
triotism too, the latter however, seemed
sadly out Of place.
We have thus given to the world, what I'M
der different circumstances, we would not
have felt at liberty to write, being partly of
a social rather than political character ;
but being called upon to produce this piece
of personal history, we have done so ho-
ping that it may be satisfactory. If any
thing further is wanting, our neighbor of
the HeraH will please let us know