Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1866-10-03
THE CLEVELAND CONVENTION.
Last Days Proceedings.
CLEVELAND, Ono, Sept. Is.

Last Days Proceedings.
CLEVELAND, Ono, Sept Is.
THE CONVENTION AFLoAT.
The weather could not have been more un-
favorable Tor the purpose of the Soldiers and
Sailors Convention than it was to-day if
Thad Stevens were in Heaven and had sole
charge of the shower department up there
The rain fell in torrents from early in the
morning, and by 10 o'clock there was good
opening for gun boat feet under and around
the tent, and general air of being drowned
in it seemed to have taken possession Of every
body.
FULL TENT.
Notwithstanding this untoward circum-
stance, the attendance OF delegates and spec
talors was quite large as on yesterday, and
quite equal to the ca oacity OF the canvas
spread between them and leaky Clouds
GENERAL WOOL RETIREs.
The Chairman then rose and said that Gen
Wool wished to retire from the Convention
as he was compelled to return to his home
Gen. Wool came forward, was loudly cheer
ed, and said
Mr.. PREsIDENT-I have to announce that
ON lilg 10 UuSlIlGSS L can remain no
longer with you I thought I would have
but one day to stay here, and so communi-
Gated to my friends I came here not 10 seek
position or Office, but to do whatever I could
to aid in the great cause in which you are
engaged, to save the country, TapplauseE to
save the Uni.n [applauSe,l and If there are
any people in this country that cen save it,
it is this patriotic band that is here. ZAP
plause.
II have the utmost confidence in the pa
triotism of the officers, and sailors I am sure
they never will be wanting, when their coun-
| try is in danger, to stand by it. TApplause I
THE manner in which l have been re-
ceived here has filled me with deep emotion.
had no iIea Of the wealth of Cleveland, and
! the character Of the reception have met
with I might have expected for many of my
compatriurs IN the armies with whom I have
! served. but I could hardly have expected it.
| From the men I have seen here-men who
have distinguished themselves again and again
| it the field OF battIe-I have received nothing
but kindness: and I am sure I shall never
forget it. but l shall remember it as a most
precious incident Of a long life"
Great applause followed, and he band play
ed " Hail to the Chief, by request.
GENERAL GRANGER's SPEECH.
FELLow-soLDIEEs AND GENTLEMEN OF TIE
CoNvENTToN-For the high compliment you
have pail me in designating me- by your
unanimr u vote, ~ preside over his immense
gathering OF the Union soldiers and sailors of
the Republic beg leave to tender you my
most grateful acknowledgements
- To be s, lected for tbe position TO preside
over body Of men representing the great
army and navy of the Uuion, which by their
heIoism and achievements. have made the
American solliers and sailors respected
throughout tie world. is an honor OF which
any man might be justly proud But to be
called TO such position at time like the
present, which the Government is inperiled:
when the duty OF saving ohr country from
renewal Of patriotic and brave men OF this
nation of preserving the Constitution Of our
country in al its integrity requires expert
ence and ability which do not hatter my
self possess.
But, comrades, with an earnest and sin
cere purpose TO aid you in your efforts to Sc
cure peace and prosperity to our beloved
country. l promise you my best efforts TO
discharge the duties you have imposed on
me
"Again thanking you for the manifestation
you have given me your respect and conf /
dence, l enter now upon the duties Of the
Chair"
MESSAGE FROM EX-CoNFEDERATE SOLDIERS.
The following dispatch was also cheertd !
enthusiastically. and, after its reading, three !
cheers for Ned Forrest was called for, and
given:
:" MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept II.
Z" To the President Ofthe Soldiers Conven- !
ton Cleveland, Ohio:
Soldiers of the late Confederate army |
met here, to-day, and de7nted the under |
signed to congratulate your Convention in
your efforts to restore peace and quietude to |
the country, and to express their deep sym
pathy with your patriotic purpose, and fur
ther to assure You that the Confederate SOL |
diers are entirely willing to leave the deter
mination Of their rights as citizens Of States |
and Of the United States to the soldiers OF
the Union.
On our part we pledge security Of life.
persons, property and freedom of speech and .
opinion to all. A mass meeting will be held |
here tomorrow (Tuesdar) night to give for
NAL expression to these purposes and senti-
ments. n. B. FORREST
LEON TRUESDALE.
NJ c. GALLOWAY.
MARCUS JORDON.
l. HARVEY MATHER.
JAMES R. CHALMERS.
L. J DEEPSIE.
THE REPLY TO MEMPHIS AS APPROVED.
A response to the Memphis telegram was
read and approved by the Convention as fol
lows:
Soldiers and Sailors Convention, C}eve-
land. Ohio to n. B. Forrest, Marcus Jordan
and others, Memphis Tenn.
The National Convention Of Soldiers and
Sailors assembled here, are profoundly CRATE
iul for the patriotic sentiments expressed in
your dispatch
We hail with pleasure every effort to re-
store peace. property and brothery affection
throughout our country. War has its victo-
ries. but peace and union are blessings Tor
which we win maniully contend until harmo-
ny and justice are restored under the Constl-
ton. GORDEN GRANGER.
Pres. Of the Convention,
G. A CUSTER
J. B. STEEDMAN.
J. Z. WOOL.
THOMAS EWING, Jr..
THOS. L. CRITTENDEN. I
THOS. E. BRAMLErTF.
coMMIrTEE TO PRESENT THE PROCEEDINGS TO THE
PRESIDENT.
a delegation of one from each State and
Territory, with General Granger as Chair
man, was appointed to lay the proceedings
Of This Convention before the President, at
Washington.