Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-04
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
The Philadelphia ..Loyar. convention

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3-The city in all parts
is decorated with flags; The hotels are overflow
at the Brigham House.. The new establishment
built by the Adams Express Company opens
every opportunity for the accommodation Of the
crowd. The Press publishes the following:
SAN FRANcIsco Sept. Ito Hon. A. j. HAMIL-
TON, of Texas. and j. W, FoRXEY, of Philadel-
pbia: The Pacific States send their cordial con-
graduation to your convention. May your de-
alterations promote.the adoptionof the only wise
plan of Observation-Disclosures proposed by Con-
gress. Signed, Z. I. Low. Governor ofCalifornia,
n. G. BLAIsDALL. Governor of Nevada. g.
GIBBs, Governor of Oregon, and GEORGE WADE,
Governor of Utah
The Oregon Union League, about 500 strong,
assembled at the League House, and formed in
procession, and while marching down Chestnut
street were Joined by the members OF the National
Union Club, each having. a. band and banners,
and IN abundance Of flags. They entered indie
pendence Square, and forming in line listened to
speeches. Hearty cheers were given for the
Southern delegations. as well as delegates from
Northern States. Generals BUTLER and BURN
SIDE, and Governors SPRAeUE and BROwNLog,
FRED DOUGLASS and others were welcomed with
cheers. The procession then formed on Walnut
Street. headed by the Union League, the National
Union Club followed. eseorting the Southern
delegates. Kentucky came first and followed by
Tennessee, IS In number. headed by q carriage
containing Gov. BROwNLOw and other prominent
delegates. Other Southern States followed, in
sSSdbng rs FrsNn 0r,i Maryland ga R9es%Sre
Louisiana and Texas, boys in blue carrying some.
tattered flags that passed through the war. and
also handsome stand OF co!Ors preceded the dele
cations from the Northern States. the prominent
members ofwhieh. were cheered by the spectators.
the Republican Inyincibles. 500 strong. followed.
carrying guidOns, and were succeeded by n large
delegation of fremen, with several hose carriages
and one steam engine, beautifully decorated with
flowers. Large delegations from Delaware and
Allegheny counties. and from New Jersey and
Wilmington, Del. The New Jersey delegates had
numerous banners with notices Of welcome
20 the Southern delegates. The procession
marched down Walnut street to Third, up
Third to Chestnut, and then up Chestnut to Broad
street. Chestnut street is most literally decorated
with bunting, and the sidewalks were densely
packed with spectators throughout the line Of
march. The formal welcome TO the Southern
delegation took place in front ofthe Union League
house. An address was delivered by CHAs. GIR-
hons. and responded to by Governor HAMILTON,
Of Texas at the National Guards Hall.
PHILADELPHIA. September 3.-The Southern
delegates have Just entered, and occupied seats.
ten delegates in front. Gas. GIBBONS in a few
words welcomed the delegates Col NEwNEss, of
New York. then introduced Col. STOKES, one Of
the ten who read the call for the Convention Or.
SYDNEY, OfMississippi, was then requested by the
Chairman to announce the temporary officers Of
the Convention. He nominated thus J. Dr.
RANT, of Louisiana. for temporary President.
The nomination was received with great
(applause,) and the nominee was unanimously
elected. Mr., DURANT replied in brief speech 70
then nominated and eiacted TIE Proeeed Ma
were then opened with prayer BY the Rev J. w.
more, has been selected by the Maryland delega-
ton to represent that State in the Committee on
Resolutions, Special committees on credentials
and permanent organization we're appointed.
At about quarter before y o'clock. the process
sion from Independence Hall passed in front Of
the Union League House, on Broad street, which
in company with several directors Of the Union
League. 6ov. CURTIN. ct Pennsylvania. J. MINOR
Boris. OF Virginia, and others; The procession
was headed by platoon OF police on foot, who
were followed by mounted squadron OF boys in
blue, wearing broad blue sashes. Then came men
on foot, with bands Of muic and singing patriotic
han frsaif hot ka
men marching past, he was loudly eheered. An
open Earouehe containing Gov. HAMILTON. Of |
Texas and Gov. BR0wSLow Of Tennessee. headed
by the Southern delegation, were cheered with |
much enthusiasm. The Southern delegates form /
ed in front Of the Union League house. The /
crowd hllsa up me whole space, which had been zen
Gen. 5EARY and for Gov. CURTIN as the next 4
Senator from Philadelphia.
AMER some time. while the procession was stu 1
in motion with music playing and banners 4
moving. the reception speech was delivered by 1
Mr.. CHARLES GIBBONS, Chairman OF COMMITTEE
of reception.
There must have been over ten thousand Peo-
pie in the street while Mr.. GIBBoSs was speak
Mr.. Gmnoys greeted the delegates from the
Logalssts. FsIlo,o-C stisens. Frieaa. ond Breta--
rea. There was no loyal blood on their hands and
their souls were free from the guilt OF treason.
their homes had been desolated. their pleasant
places laid waste. and themselves and their wives
and cliidren driven into exile Inc - - I
which the men Of the North felt for them az that
time was flashed from a million Northern bay
0nets and proclaimed By the mouths OF Northefh
cannon. de proclaimed il as the honest senll,,
ment OF the North that when the South returned
70 her duty. she must come in robed VITA new
for liberty equality and justice. lea y
her own loyal uniouists, who are free IRON me
Enilt Of treason. fCheers.l What hope had they
IN the future, and what security had they; y w
punished aud inpenitent traitors 70 the efose5,n
nent are 10 be reinstatcd in their former nsaS
sy tbs arbitrary and bes0ttcd viii o. one mALs
under . Constitution Deliberately lore VII
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