The New York herald., 1866-09-04

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Mr. THOMAS said that with that understanding he would
Withdraw his motion. He withdrew his motion, and
Dr. SIDNEY came forward and said Mr.. CHAIRMAN Ann
GENTLEMEN or THE CoSvKsrIoS--As I understand tho
organization of conventions becomes necessary for Us
10 select as presiding officer for the time being until
our organization Is perfected what s termed tempo
rary chairman and as Mr.. Stokes has very properly
remarked II T. matter OF very little importance who ~
temporary chairmanwth single proviso aud that is
unquestioned loyalty Applause.I We must have IN
the subjects upon which called deliberate
class OF men who have not only proved their loyalty 10
TINS government by word but have many OF US
have, proven by lying Ia loathsome prisons and. upon
the battle fields Of the nation. But will not de'ain
you will come Immediately 10 the po'nt and nomi-
nate for temporary chairman that re- tried and unnch
ing patriot Thomas j. Durant, Of Louisiana. tAppause
Mr. STOKES put the motion OF DR. Sidney, and II was
carried unanimously.
or THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
mr. nuRAM came forward, and, on taking The chair
loyal men OF the South thank with sentiments OF
the deepest gratitude. The nonor you have conferred
upon me now VIII long live in recollection in after
years y shall nger in the grecnest spot Of mcmory's
waste For more protracted discourse time nor place
do now allow We should rather, and appro
priately proceed ut once to the execution of that
patriotic and solemn duty winch has called us together
from the various and remote regions Of beloved
south tApplausc.I will therefore invite you to make
suc motion as will complete that temporary organiLa
ton which Is necessary for the preliminary purposes OF
This convention. presume IT will be necessary, In the
first place. TO appoint temporary secretaries
TO record your proceedings.
THE TEMPORARY SECRETARIES
the following temporary secretaries were elected -
western Flint, OF Missouri f. c. Taylor OF Georga;
Thomas W. CONWAY, OF louisiana; A. NJ Crane, Win
chester West virginia; A N Campbell, West Virginia;
g. BAYLOR, OF Georgia Judge Ianman, OF Tennessee,
and Albert Mace OF MARYLAND
Nr DuRAT arose and said that in accordance with
custom never, he hoped, TO be devated from in con
vention OF loyal men, the proceedings Of this body
would be opened by prayer
THE rRocrEDiNGs OPENED
he introduced the Rev J. ". Jackson, OF Phiiadei-
pha, who offered the following
PRAYER
Q Lord, our Heavenly Father, the high and mighty
Ruler OF the Universe Creator OF all Mcn We approach
Thee Thy name, and pleading the merits OF tho Lord
Jesus hrst, the atoning sacrifice ~ the ntcreedng
Hi1h Pres, for al men. In Thy good Providence these
men % the South faithful 10 the government of thor
fathersto the principles OF civil and religious liberty
embodied IN the national charter proclaiming ne
civil lights OF all mcn-have met in tho
brtn-phce OF tho milton TO confer with
their brethren nf the Norsh in relation Ia
the great questions growing on, Of the bloody
s,rife of over four years, inangnrated in the IN
teresis OF tho colossal sin OF American slavery Bless
the deirrations Of this body. Inspire the understand
ings OF the individuals comprising this convention that
their speech may be such bccomcth dcbcrating
IN the tear Of God over the mpered interests Of cons
tuional government. We give Thee humble and henrty
thanks that Thou hast preserved their lives in tho
DIST n past dangers too terrible for human speech 10
portra. For the sake OF the Union Of these States
upon principles OF liberty and equality they have
a7arnd property personal liberty and yea even NE
itself Many OF them pinad in dungeons. fed TO
caves and caverns OF the EARTH wandered from the
homes Of their childhood the graves OF iber ancestry
accepting willingly bonds, scorrgngs, imprisonments
exile deah rather than surrender hrr constitutional
brhrEht the Inheritance Of continent ecnSecrated
TO republican government upd9 one iag-the home or
the oppressed OF all nai'onafes They weep for bro
the. fallen In the conflict. they tremble before the
futre threatening the loss OF all for which patriots have
suffered and died. Iift up their bowed down heads
Srentphen their hearts, for the Lord God Omnipotcnt
reigneth. Thou wilt not permit that the dead fallen
10 struggle SO holy shall have died in vain The voico
Of brothers. blood--niariyrs for Liberty and law ~
eeh 70 Thee from the ground and precious shall their
blood be In Tty sight Thou wilt hear; judging the
poor oi The people, saving the children OF the needy
breaking In pieces the power OF the oppressor. Oh
God Thou hast been good unto this nation and for ~
NY goodness how terribly have we rcanited Thee With
high hand and outsirrtchcd arm have
sianed. framiug iniqnity by law expressing the
poor .iohblng the hireling Of hls wages pervert-
ns iuden and justice. aud degrading Thine image
INTO tbinv W be bought and sold n The market place
arm, mast delivered US Thou didsf make The path of
Justice The only Of national safety aud The wrath OF
man 10 praise Taee Ia the unoosng Of every yokethe
breaking OF eycrs bond Now. oh God wc look 10 Thee
warned by Thy Judgments Incline hearts 10 learn
righteousness Teach this people that Righteousness
alteh nation and that sn y : rerroarh TO people
that governments arr o,daled by Thee 10 BE- terror 10
es doers--t execute wrath upon HIN who dOeth eyi'-
70 be praise to them at 40 we'll that n we obey not
Thy voice, Thou Wit utterly cast rs OFT Teach tbs
people, 10 whom Thou hast committed the reins of civil
government as 10 none otter execute righteous Judy
IN all people to whom Thou hast In Tiny providence hp
pointed this land for heriuyc III bIessipgs 81 equal
rights before the law. Bicss, pras Fbce this our
goycrnnentb by the people In is executive legislative and
judicial departments that they 10 whom committed the
anthor, and interests Of great nation lead pence
able and quiet lives In all godlness and honesty learn
Ing the will OF the people and tho will Of God Inspire
the entire people sith love OF country thNt many
waters cannot quen.h, nor The floods drown Keep US
M nation, faithful 70 The interests Of hnmsny in the
preservation Of that form OF government whose per-
petutty can only be secured Ivy equal and justice
u all. Oh, our Father submit 10 Thee all
tional ana social insercats The earth hno aud the
kingdoms thereof End0w these. Thy servants In con
vcut'on assembled, pentco"sly with heavenly gifts
Grant them In health and property long 10 live and
finally after this lie, 10 attain everlasting joy and
fecv. Preserve the lives and health NJ their families
during their absence Ovr,rue the strife and debate
among as q people, 10 the honor and glory OF Thy
great the e.,abi shment Of Justice the assurance
n domestic tranquility, the promotion of the public VOL
classes OF the people, and 10 their poserty forever.
Amen.
coxMnIgr os rrxpgxrnrs
Mr. WArsArH. Of Louisisns, offered a resolution Tor
lhe appointment ola COMMITTEES by tho Char OF nyo
members on CREDENTIALS
An amendment moved that o committee ne
cced consisting of one from each d,lcgaon and fhs,
ech delegation have power 20 select its committee
he amendment, was accepted, and the motion agreed
ri' following u the COMMITTEES on cfedeniIas,--
jams A. Bell, Of Texas; General Harris Thomss,
mer; vmAnia General r. 4 Nothrop. wes, viigipis;
" y n.,, W a,ssam Georgia; =. Bingham, Alsbr-nai r.
Genrral W.De.u.son, Maryland; John Adarns Della.
war;; 2 I Ro''n'-n, Florida; D. g forney, District Of
Columbia
On motion a Committee o. pe,m,pe,t l,r,.rtx,,toc
consisting or one from each dc.,,,a, Va ,s,,c,n,sa
each delegation u choose its own Isrnber r,e foa,
.ng Is tho committee
Tenne.see A. . Fletcher; Georris. t.,,.. r,
ming. Mississippi X o. sidney; Texa 4. c.fd..,i.
West Virginia, John VI Aknsoni nistrte. .,f o,n,,s'
Nav couhcm Missouri General Madison S,egr. ",rs
iana Henry stockbrifge: forda Cornell, 'c.r,,s
Alabama Jerome . Hinds; Arksnsas, Genera r,asrr,
Delaware John A. Aldrronee; North Carolina, Dariai
~ GoOdiO. Louisiana, ". q Warma'h; Kenttcty n
How a. virgin a, Georre Rye, ~ Norfolk.
After The announcement ~ the committees, Tie Con.
yenp5n adjourned to meet al ten O'Clock forryw
msrnips
FvfrKNce
r.c assembling of the Convention proved hov,om.
niete : Izzie THE pretended s'ioyal Southern
,nent H. II would have bsrn far Effective hs the
bl4k ioysts represented Ia their proper pgs.n.
Not over 200 prssrnt and the sham charF'ef ~
sons ~ these was Transparent. Az the minor tsates
orcas onaily on the representation of "a start.
lug drama force of gentlemen Of the iaiied
romrapv vln appear rpon the stage Ia
a. trrnchmeu, and m the next, with petit
coat thrown over their shoulders and tnrbsn n lher
heads A. Turks Tho meazrne~s Of the conmny 10
tha exhihOn ncceasi,sted similar arrspssnisrt, and
s4fstl a A. .tn2aas ~.