New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-08-16
DISPATCH FROM THE PRESIDENT TO CONVENTION
Hearty Observation-Disclosures

PHILADELPHIA, August 15.-The convention as
sembled to-day under the most auspicious circum-
stances.
The decorations of the wigwam had been i'm
proved, and the gigantic audience filed the build
ing from floor to ceiling.
Perseverng individuals clambered to the roof
and obtained their view through the openings in
the cornice work.
The tout ensemble was truly impressive.
| When the committee on organization reported
the name of j. R. Doolittle for permanent pres-
dent the enthusiasm of the meeting burst out in
one continuous cheer.
The great Wisconsin Senator addressed his fel-
low citizens of the United States in a brief and
impressive speech. His reference to the incident
Of the previous day, when the Massachusetts, and
South Carolina delegations entered the hall arm
in arm, elected perfect storm Of applause.
Every person on the floor rose to his feet, hats,
handkerchiefs and papers were waved in the air,
and the enthusiasm of the audience eyinced their
hearty fraternizaton and their Endorsement of the
Presidents policy.
When Mr.. Doolittle supposed the whole popu-
lation of the United States to be present at the
deliberations, and expressing their concurrence in
0 the movement every heart beat joyously at the
thought, and evefS mind seemed to realize that
the work was done.
Il After the vice president and secretaries, (promi
e nent among whom were Cuthbert Bullitt and
u Alexander Walker) Of every State had taken
= their positions the stand, General Steadman
il presented report on credentials.
is President Doolittle announced the general as
is the Senator from Ohio, according to the custom
lie in the United States Senate The mistake created
:. considerable merriment, and was received in al
! mostas good part as if it had been Steadman's
lie correct title.
In three cases of contested election, the rejected
delegates were admitted to honorary seats II
!. other instances double delegations will be ad
,e mitted and this the only stumbling block in the
way of success has been entirely removed to th'
ed satisfaction of every party concerned.
ID The reading of YalIandigham's letter of with
- drawal was greeted with unbounded applause
ve The author was far greater in his modest absence
al than great abilities could have made his presence
es The reading of President Johnson's Telegram
An was received with storms of heartfelt applause.
y ~, A motion by Colonel Babcock that an addres
ra to the people of the United States from South
ng ern delegates of New England birth be sprea'
ely on the minutes of the convention, was adopte
" without dissent
n. John Ray and Joshua Baker, of Louisiana, hay
lor been appointed members of the committee {
me resolutions. This committee reports tomorrow
me- and the general feeling is in favor of adiour
'nu ment Immediately afterwards.
FIJI The Louisiana delegation has been increased
the presence of W. R. Whitaker and Alexand
his Beal, Ella.
n PH1LADEkPHIA, Aug. 15.-The committee
ny credentials reported in favor of the admission
OLD Gen. Crosby's Maine delegation.
ST. The letter of Yallandigham met with great a
plause. After stating that the Ohio delegati
IRA. had passed resolutions indorsng him as du
sea elected delegate, his patriotism and fitness to
rite present his constituents and declaring their rea
ness to stand by him in the assertion of his Tigl
as delegate should he deem it proper to prese
our himself to the convention, he says:
rth- "Yielding my own deliberate conviction of du
tail and right to the almost unanimous opinion q
ap- desire of friends whose wisdom and soundness
IS a Judgment, and sincerity and purity of motives
may not question: to the end that there shall be
in pretext even from any quarter any eontrovert
to questions disturbing element in the conventit
to mar its harmony, or hinder in any way
Xhn Of
IN m Union and public liberty, which shall follow fir
eau its deliberations and its action, hereby withdE
oul from the Ohio Democratic delegation, and decl
i1ns taking my seat in the convention. am +
o foundly conscious that the safety and magnitl
20 of the interests involved in the present polit
WIZ" canvass in the United States are too immense
on to demand a sacrifice of every personal consif
l4'S alton, in a struggle upon the issues of VII
w. depends, as solemnly believe the present pc
sts and ultimately the existence of a free replbh
siar., government on this continent"
In conclusion he trusts the proceedings
be harmonious, the action wise, and that the
Nv suits will be crowned with triumph.
The following dispatch was received from
no of President:
es of Hon q H Browning and Hon A. W Randall, COnvv
Mr. Philadelphia
thank you for your cheering and encGnra
dispatch. The finger of Providence is une
AS and will guide you safely through. TAe pl
the must be trusted, and the country will be rest
ages NV faith is unshaken as to the ultimgte sucee
,cting ASDNF." johns
every The convention has adjourned until tome
,mery at 10 O'Clock, when the committee on resoll
mt re. will report. Senator COWan is the chairman
latest PHILADELPHIA, August Is The commit
ent Of resolutions ard address were still in sesso
lotber o'clock toXight. 1t is generally believed
will agree on the addrf,as tonight and that