The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-15

delaware, D. r. Comegys, A. Stcklyi Marylan9, |
Reverdy Johnson, j.. p. Chrisdeld; Virginia, r.
II. Parker, L. Meaeher; North Carolina, Will
liam A. Graham, N. BoYden; South Carolina,
B. s; Perry, - MCGOWAN; Georgia,, ]. r. Wright,
B. w. Alexander; Florida, William Marion,
Governor Call; Alabama, g. C. Langdon; Louis.
lana, John Ray, - Murdock; Texas, p. H. Ep-
person Arkansas, William Ryers, M. l.. Bell;
Kentucky, Garrett DAVIS, 2. Hess; Tennessee,
s. w. McCook; Indiana, J. s. Davis, 7. A. Hen
bricks; illinois, o. II. Browning, 8. $. Marshall;
Michigan, W. P. McCleary,. Q. Z. Stewart; WIS
consln, G. A. Eldridge, j. II. Steele; Iowa,
Charles Mason, T. II. Benton; Kansas, c, W.
Blaine, w. A. Dallas; Nevada, George g. NJ.
Beebee, G. W. Barnum; California, v. j. Walker
Senator McDougal: Oregon G. S. Curry; District
of Columbia, Richard Merrick; Idaho, c. F.
Powell, II. W. Depugh; Washington Territory,
Edward Randall; New Mexico, G. P. Esty; MIS-
souri, j. o. Brookhead, A. A. King; Mime sota.
Henry NJ. Price, D. Norton; Dacotah, A. j.
Fourke.
A resolution was then offered, and referred
under the rules to the Committee, for recon-
mendng the revision OF the neutrality laws.
The Convention then took a recess, while the
Committee on Resolutions were retiring for
deliberation.
At IL O'Clock to-day the scene inside the
wigwam battles description. 1t becoming
generally known that the Convention would
assemble at the wigwam, notwithstanding
announced for the commencement of business,
the spacious edi6ce was completely filled, not
an available seat was vacant, and such perfect
sea of human heads as presented itself to the
sight has rarely been seen in this city.
large number of ladies were present, and
many of them were accompanied by children.
The ladies and children were furnished with
seats in the gallery at the western end of the
Wigwam.
In addition to the notables mentioned, we
noticed the following gentlemen on the main
stand:-
Maior.General Alexander Mcdowell McCook
and Major-General S. Wylie Crawford; the noted
Captain Isaiah Rypders President OF the New
York Empire Club; and Hester Clymer, ESQ.,,
Democratic candidate tor Governor of Pennsyl
wanna.
When it was announced that Senator Doolttle,
of Wisconsin, had been selected as permanent
President, the applause was deatening and long
continued. When General DIX, the temporary
Chairman, introduced Senator Doolittle to the
assembled multitude, it was some time before he
could speak, so intense and enthusiastic was the
reception that greeted him.
Senator Doolittle's speech, which will be
found below, was delivered with great preclsness
and effect. Every word was slowly and dis
tlnctly uttered, and the speaker displayed ora
torical requirements OF no mean calbre. The
enunciation of sentiments that found response
in the feelings OF those present was greeted
with perfect whirlwind OF applause.
The alluson to the circumstance that the
present Congress would not be returned was
received with great favor. The applause was
prolonged, and interrupted the progress OF the
speech.
The contractors for the Wigwam have in.
formed us that the building will accommodate
$1,000 people; if such is the fact, there were
$1,000 present; for while Senator Doolittle was
speaking there was not nook or corner in the
vast auditorium that did not display a human
head.
Just before Senator Doolittle commenced his
speech there was considerable excitement in the
galleries near the main entrance on Girari
avenue, and for a time 1t was thought that
riot was about to ensue. Everybody ump ped to
their feet and those nearest the doors made a
rapid exit. The ladies and children were
| greatly alarmed, and much cont usion ensued for
| a few minutes. The exact cause of the difficulty
could not be ascertained, but however, order
was soon restored and delegates and spectators
| quietly took their seats.
| The decorations of the Wigwam have been in
creased since yesterday. The main entrance
| has been beautifully ornamented with American
flags studded with shields of the different States,
| and silk flags have been added to various parts
| OF the building.
Mr.. Groesbeck, of Ohio, created great excite
ment by advancing towards the Speakers desk,
| and announcing that he had letter from G. l.,
| Vallandigham, which he desired read 1t was
soon whispered around that the letter contained
his withdrawal as delegate, and, anticipating
its contents, storm of applause broke forth
The letter was handed to the President, anC
by the President to the Secretary, when the
President announced that as the letter was {
resignation, the unanimous consent of thu
Convention was necessary. Mr. Campbell, o
New York, then opposed the reading Of tht
letter, which action was greeted with ap
plause. manifest desire was exhibited
to hear the letter read however, and ReVerdy
johnson rose and moved that the rules be sus
pended, and that the letter be read. This wa
carried almost unanimously, and the letter wa
then read. That portion of his letter whicl
| contained his resignation was received will
tumultuous applause, which pervaded ever
portion of the building.
Erom Havana and Mexico.