The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-12
THE HARRISBURG CONVENTION.
MORE CoLoRED MEN In COUNCIL.
Proceedings Of the Pennsylvania Equal
Rights State Convention in Sss.
sion at Harrisburg.
Tho Distinguished Colored Men and What
They are Doing and Going to Do,
&C., &C., &C.
Our Harrisburg Correspondence.

The Equal Rights State Convention convened mere yes
terday morning. in Wesley church, Zion connecuon'
Among the leading spirits in this pow-wow Is Rev. 'no'
Peck Pittsburg an aged and highly
OF unmxed African origin He is man OF influence az
home highly respected for his integrity and is treated
with consideration by oil classes wherever no is known.
He has jolly round face, venerable aspect, great
deal OF dignity but in his old ago is regarded
rather counsellor than active leading spirit in the
public affairs Of his people. He has been among the
foremost in all affecting their welfare in other
days. Few have spent more money in the interests
Of his race whose hospitality has been more proven
bal than Nm Pecka He the president Of the conven
tion and performs his functions with considerable
knowledge Of parliamentary usages.
PROFESSOR GEORGE b. vosHoN,
of Pittsburg is the bellies res gentlemen of the States
He is quiet, unassuming parsonage, of mixed blood,
with expressive cast Of features which rendered
notable by pair Of gold spectacles His classic ease
and chaste dction throws a credtahe reflection over
the deliberations OF the convention He is lawyer by
profession having been admitted to practice in the State
Of New York, and for some time was one Of the pro
fesscrs in meanwhile College He is at present the
O. RUsnLL,
of Philadelphia dark mulatto, with tolerably sharp
features intelligent cOuntenance an expressive eye
about five feet inches in height, with an unusual
Of persp Guilty in conversation, and much clear
Of any rhetorical Gonrlshes. Mr. Busti never speaks
but when he has something Of utility to say-a virtue
which his brethren would do well to initiate.
JACOB C. WHITE, JR,
Of Philadelphia would scarcely be noticed by stranger
in consequence Of his excessive modesty and unassum-
ing pretensions His countenance blends dignity with
thought He is no debater, but gives to every move
ment which receives his cooperation considerable
amount of brains and great perseverance.
G. CHAPLAIN
the artist Of Huntingdon who has travelled extensively
European countries to perfect his profession, is here
His eccentrices coupled with his exquisite elegance OF
manner have rendered him object of much spec aton
among his mystaed brethren He has executed several
handsome paintings, to the credit Of himself and race
He is one Of those who attract but little attention in the
convention but is worker who casts his bread upon tho
waters which is seen and gathered after many days
Daniel Williams, Of Hollidaysburg, why politician |;
William Nesbit, discerning personagc Aaron L. STILL
Of Reading practical thinker; O. G. Hughes Of Harris
burg n tedious haranguer and c. II. Vance, of the
place a troublesome member, are the most prominent
delegates in attendance
The proceedings Of the Convention yesterday were not
Of q very important character Among other business
was the adoption Of the following resolutions
REaOEUnoSs OF THE CONVENTION.
Resolved, That the League petition Congress- to so
amend the constitution of the United States rs to pro-
inhabitants Of these United States account OF
color and that all such legislation now In existence be
thereby declared null and void
Resolved That the solicitors be and hereby autho
rized TO forward blank petitions to every league church,
lodge other association within the State requesting
them to fill the blanks with their name and mem
ber and forward the petition to Congress as early as pos
sibls.
solicitors every member OF the League and to others
Interested and they hereby requested TO have tho
blanks filed with tho name of their city, town or VII
lage and gned by their citizens, without regard u sex
color forward the petition 70 Congress as early as
possible.
Secretary to the National League and TO each state
League with the request that they be adopted by them
tional League every State League, every auxiliary
League every church. lodge other association, and
every city, town village in oil these United states
vrrnite heir nfu Congress
the nation for justice and equality before the law.
The Convention then adjourned, TO meet in the even.
ing, which consumed In amending tbs constitution.
The night session protractcd until nearly midnight,
when II adjourned, to meet this morning.
Personal Intelligence.
Tho Newburg IN. ~ Journal OF the 9TH relates the
following. under the head OF "a Peculiar way OF I'm.
employees Of the Metropolitan Insurance Company, New
York. having been granted two weeks leave from that
concern has just completed trip to this city in sk'
having rowed the entire distance from New York in
three days. and returns back to New York day. per-
forming II in the same way
daughter of the celebrated American sculptor, Pow
ers is married Of the richest merchants Of Shelf
field England-Mr. Ibbetson-and Is the most accom-
plished lady in that part OF England
The wife Of the American banker Morgan, in London,
successor Of Mr. Peabody is daughter Of tho Rev John
Pepont the poet and 1t is said resembles her father
In poetical disposition.
John Bean, Of Salisbury, n. H., aged seventy three
years. and his wife, sixty nine DID, and their elcven
surviving children, in Concord on the 9th nlt
and had their portraits taken all on one plato They
have had thirteen children OF whom eleven survive all
of whom are married and have families, and all are
members Of visible churches The aged couple have for
tyonc grandchildren and six great Their
golden wedding celebrated on the 18th OF Nay last
Arrivals and Departures.
ARRIVALS
LvrRrooL-steamshipy irsinis;Ewm De GSrmo; Mr. and
five children, Mrs Mulnsux Mr. and Mrs Muldor, Carl
Calf, Hoare, Capped, Mr. Redmond, Rulings Gors,
Wnberp. and Miss Shopper, Halshain, Combs NJ
strauss, sechel, Ksnngsbnrgcr, Baurst Tuitle
sop w ii Onensendt, Msi Tate, Mr. and Mrs Young, II
Nutting lady and two children Mrs Mason Mr. and Mrs
j n Ford and Eve children. Miss Mason, Mr. and Mrs
OBren--and SIS In the seerage.
Died.
CoNYKrIY.-On Thursday, August 10, JOHN CoSNE1LY,
aged 20 years and months
The relatives and friends Of the family respectfully