The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-23
The Philadelphia National
Convention.
GREAT NATIONAL REUNION,

On Tuesday the 18th inst, the day
appointed for the meeting of the Con-
vention, it was estimated that about
1900 delegates from all parts of the
Union were present, and many thousands
visitors who had come as anxious spec
tators from all parts of the country. The
large Wigwam, which had been prepar-
cd for the accommodation Of the Con-
vcntion in the N. w. part of the city
near Girard College, was not quite fully
completed on Tuesday.
About noon the members began to
reach the hall, and great enthusiasm
was created by the Delegates from Mas
sachusetts and South Carolina entering
arm in arm, headed by Gen. Couch Of
Mass. and Gov, Orr Of S. G., the bands
playing national airs. There was great
waving of hats and handkcrshicfs, clap
ping of hands go. Thus the Conyen-
ton seemed TO meet under favorable
auspices.
Mr.. Randall, p NJ. General, called
Convention to order, and nominated as
temporary Chairman, Gen. John \. Dix
of New York. Gen. Dix then caml
forward and made a most admirable ad-
dress which was received with great
applause. Rev. j. n. Mcdonald being
introduced, delivered an appropriate
prayer. Four temporary Secretaries
were then appointed. The call for the
Convention was read by Secretary Pcrine
Of n. Y Rules were adopted for the
government Of the Convention. On
motion Of Gen. J b. Stcadman, Of Ohio,
a committee Of thirteen was appointed
on credentials; aud on motion Of Hon,
NJ. Blair. Of Nd, committee Of one
from each State and Territory was ap.
pointed to report permanent officers.
The Convention then adjourned to
Wednesday at noon.
Hcaneaioy. Aug. 10 The Conyen-
ton was called 10 order at noon The
Wiewam was crowded with delegates
and spcctators--mauy ladies being pres.
cnt, Major Gen. Dix in the Chair
Rev Mr. Hollslingcr, Of Tenn, opened
the proceedings with prayer.
MIR Blair, Of Nd, Chairman Of com
mittoe on organization, reported as per
maucnt officers, Senator Doolittlc Of
Wisconsin, President, and one pcrsou
from each State and Territory Vice
Presidents, and the same number, Sec
ret5riea Maryland bad for Vice Pres
ilcnt Gen. Vickers, Of Kent; Secretary
DR.. ". W. Walk
Gen. Dix then introduced Mr. boo.
little, who was received with great MP.
plause, aud delivered short address,
conceived in the best spirit aud which
produced tho finest effect. similar TO that
Of Gen, Dix.
Gen Steadman, from the Committee
On Crcdcdtials, reported no seats con.
tested, except from Maine, Delaware
aud New York which were soon AMIGA
bly, settled
\ letter Of dcclcnsion from Mr.. Val
laudishan, Of Ohio, was received and
read. The Ohio delegation bad canee-
dcd lis perfect right 20 saal tut 10
consequence Of probable objection hy n
few members Of the convention, Doe pJa-
lcrred to decline as hc did wish any.
thing to mar the harmony Of the meet.
ing. Mr. Fernando Wood. OF Now
York, had previously declined in the
same spirit
On motion OF Senator Cowau, of Pa,
a committee Of two from each State aud
Territory WIS appointed to prepare res
olutions aud the address Hon Edgar
Cowan, Chairman; member, from Mar
ylaud, Hon. Rcyerdy johnson aud Hon.
John w. Cbri.GcId.
Despatch from the President.
The Chairman then announced q tclc.
graphic despatch from President John
son, aud directed the Secretary 10 read
it. The announcement was the signal
for the whole Convention aud part Of
the spectators to rise to their feet and
cheer ychcmcutIy for Andrew johnson,
After the applause had subsidized the
despatch was read as follows
WAsHSGroN, August II, 1865.
10 HDiL o. H. BroumDg and HoM H.
" Raad Il, Coarsattoa, Phiiadei-
1hia
/ thank you for your cheering aud
encouraging despatch. The finger of
Providence is uneuiug and viii guide
you safely through The people must
be trusted and the country viii be res
tored. My faith is mistaken as to the
ultimate success.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
The Convention then adjourned to
Thursday at 10 O'Clock
Wurs}og Iny 1G.-Tho Convention
met at 10 o'elock. Every seat in the
immense auditorium was fllcd--more
ladies in attendance than at any preYi-
GUS time. lrayer by Rev. Mr.. Snyder