Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-09-19
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FROM CLEVELAND.
Second Day of the Soldiers and
!of' Sailors Convention.

occupied yesterday by spectators was va.
Icant. The scenes of yesterday were re-en.
acted prior to the opening of the Conven.
ton, large amount of enthusiasms being
expended in cheers for favOrite gen.
erals. The band played various tunes,
which attracted no particular attention
until it struck up "DiXie," which called
out cheers OH all hands, the New York del
egation showing particular affection for II
also extended on 8ll sides. Calls followed
for " Rally round the flag. boys" which
was played In response and greeted with
cheer after cheer, until the chorus was
reached, when delegates Joined In with the
words, "The Union forever" ETC., and con-
cluded with another enthusiastic outburst
of applause. "a r.
The committee on Permanent Organiza-
ton, after the meeting had been called to
order, reported the following as officers OF
the Convention:
President-Gen. Gordon Granger. .- ,.,
Vice Presidents-Maine. Gen. A. S. Dag
gett; New York, Gen. VIM. F. Rogers
Maryland, Brig. Gen. John w. Horn Dis
trict of Columbia, Lieut.. II. G. Gooding:
Pennsylvania, Sergeant Cyrus Shark Vir-
ginia, Col. James d. Brady; Ohio, Gen. A.
Med. McCook; Indiana. Gen. John Love
Wisconsin, Gen. II. G. Hobart; Michigan,
Gen. A. A. Stevens; Missouri, Gen. M. L.
Smith; Kentucky, Private d. T. Mony-
penny; Tennessee, Capt. r. G. Carter
Kansas, Col. o. A. Bassett; Nebraska, Mai.
II. w. Chadwick; California, G. e. VIM
ter; New Mexico, f. Y. Commager; Hi
Dois, Col. Jason Marsh ), Louisiana, Col. L.
NJ; Joel; Georgia, Major Il. S. Fitch: .,
Observation-Disclosures Col. A. w. VIII
liams; Maine, Captain j. C. Furbish; New
York, Col. Chas. A. johnson; Pennsylvania,
J. B. Hays; Maryland, Capt. w. III. BOYLE;
Virginia, Serg't S. B. Kinney; Ohio, Capt
J. F. Sanntemeyer; Indiana, Col. w. p.
Davis; Wisconsin, Capt. M. N. Fitch; Mis-
souri,, Capt. S. o. Fish; Kentucky, Major d.
English; Tennessee, Lieut.. w. #. Fowler;
New Mexico, Capt. J. w. Howard, Nebras-
ka, Gen, Fl. II. Heath, Colorado, Capt. Sam.
Carnage; Illinois, Capt. Thomas G.. Barnes;
District of Columbia, Capt. e. M. Mclean
The names of the prominent officers were
enthusiastically received. . .--- a.
After motion to amend by Col. Camp
bell, which was finally withdrawn, tire re-
port was adopted with enthusiastic cheers
At this stage dispatch was received,
dated at Albany and signed by Ii. G. Nor.
ton, who announced that he had left the
loyal Southerners and would be in Cleve-
land tomorrow to expose them. [Cheers
and cries, "Rats leave sinking ship,''
"We don't want any rats"l 81
A committee, consisting of Gems. Steed-
man and Custar, and COLL. ID. Campbell,
escorted Gen. Granger to the chair, when
he spoke as follows: -r,. -t -r.
Fellow SOLDIERS. AND GENTLEMEN OF
THE CONVENTION For the high compli-
ment you have paid me in designating NE
hwVwV wVNNNN NtN..g,
this immense gathering Of the Union SOL
diers and sailors of the Republic, | beg
leave to tender you my most grateful ac-
acknowledgements. 10 be selected for this
position, to preside over body of men
representing the great army and navy OF
the Union, which by their heroism and
achievements have made the American SOL
dier and sailor respected throughout the
world. is an honor of which any man might
be Justly proud, But to be called
to such position at a time like the present,
when the Government is imperiled, when
the duty of saving our country 'front.' re.
newal of strife, when the obligation Is i'm
posed upon the patriotic and brave men OF
this nation of preserving tho Constitution
of our country In all its integrity; requires
experience and ability which do not flat
ter myself possess. But, comrades, with
an earnest and sincere purpose to aid you
in your efforts to secure peace and pros
perity to our beloved country, l promise
you my best efforts to discharge the duties
you have imposed upon Inc. Again thank
ing you for the manifestation you have
given me of your respect and confidence,
enter now upon the duties OF the Chair.
On motion of Col. l.. d. Campbell, the
following committee on Resolutions was
appointed, delegates from the several States
selecting:
Maine, Col. A. w. Bradbury; Massachu.
setts, Col. W. P. Cowell; New York, Major
Gen. Thos. A. Davies; New Jersey, Major
Chas. O'Connor; Pennsylvania, NJ. VIII. Da-
Wis; Maryland, Gene. E. Phelps; District OF
Columbia, Gen. G. P. Este; Virginia, Col
Jas. P. Brady; Ohio, Col. L. d. Campbell
Indiana, Gen. James r. Slack; Wisconsin,
Gen. E. s. Bragg: Missouri, Col. James
Peckham; Kansas, Col. Peter Mcfarland
Kentucky, Governor Thomas e. Bran
lette; Nebraska, Gen. II. II. Heath; New
Mexico, Capt. John Sheridan; Georgia,
Major III. s. Fitch; Tennessee, Lieut.. r,
M. Dallon; Illinois, M. r. NJ. Wallace
California, Gen. j. w. Denver; Minnesota,
Gen. Fourtalette.; Michigan, Lieut.. A.
Camera; Louisiana, Gen. W. p. Benton.
The Chair announced that General Wool
would be compelled to leave, and the latter
made short valedictory address, which
was unanimously applauded. Cries to the
band for "Hail to the Chief" were re-
sponded to by playing that air, the audi
ence standing and cheering. st. r.r
/ A resolution was adopted to go in body
and escort General Wool to the depot this
evening. Ia7
A dispatch from John A. Dix and Doug
las Taylor, of New York, was read and
loudly chPered, announcing the success of
the New York Union meeting.
The following dispatch was also cheered
enthusiastically, and afteri Its reading, three
cheers for Ned Forrest were called for and
given: .ara
y ''MEMPHIs, Tenn, Sept. II.
$50 the President of the Soldiers Convsntio,b
Cleveland:
ESoldlers of the late Confederate army
met here to-day and deputized the under
signed to congratulate your Convention in
your effort to restore peace and quietude
TO the country, and express their deep SYM
pathy with your patriotic purpose, and
further to assure you that Confederate SOL
diers are entirely willing to leave the
determination of their rights as citizens of
States and of the United States to the sol
diers of the Union. On our part we pledge
security of life, person and property, and
freedom of speech and opinion to all. A
mass meeting will be held here tomorrow
(Tnesday) night, to give formal expression
TO these purposes and sentiments.
fSignedl N. b. FORREST,
LEON TRUEsDALE,
M. G.. GALLOWAY, ...
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