Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-18
The Great Convention.
The Spirit and Enthusiasm,
INTERESTING DETAILS.

Special Correspondence Union and American.l
PHILADELPHIA, August IA, ISG6.-The
Wigwam is almost finished. Workmen are
engaged putting the finishing touch on the
roof Notice was given that the Convention
would meet at II NJ, to-day. Long before
the hour Of meeting arrived, the exterior of
the Wigwam presented a scene Of great ex-
element. Thousands were clamorous for
admittance, many of whom had made no
arrangements TO secure admission tickets. A
large police force was in attendance, and it
was with great difficulty they could keep the
passage way open for the entrance Of dele
gates and reporters.
The press Of the country is largely repre-
sented Seats had been arranged for one
hundred reporters. Up to last night, over
four hundred applications had been made
for desks. OF course, it will be impossible
to seat all the press corps on the floor. 1t is
now understood that portion Of the gallery
will be set aside for their accommodation.
Great rivalry exists among the different
newspapers Of this city, in regard to pub
fishing the latest Information from the Con-
vention. Several enterprising publishers
have put up a line Of telegraph, running
from the wigwam to their offices, and the
action Of the Convention is sent over the
wires as fast as the operator can telegraph
1t. One Of the dailies promise an edition Of
their paper every hour.
As the hour for the meeting Of the Con-
vention approached, the floor Of the build
ing was filled with delegates, and the gale
ries crowded with enthusiastic spectators.
The decorations Of the interior of the
Wigwam are magnificent. Over the stage
on which the officers of the Convention were
to be seated, two large flags were festooned
together, with the field of one adjacent to the
other Above was a large canvass banner,
with the name Of each State, in the form of
an arch, under which the following inscrip-
ton appeared, United we stand, divided
we fall" Around the sides Of the building
the National colors were festooned, with the
coat-of-arms Of the different States.
While the delegates and spectators were
filling up the Wigwam a magnificent band
was discussing patriotic airs, Dixie"
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" Yankee
Doodle" and Rally round the Flag Boys"
was received with bOisterous rounds of APP
plause. When the Massachusetts delegates
marched in, arm and arm with the delega-
ton from South CAROLINA, the grand out
burst Of applause shook the building to its
very foundation.
Before the Convention was called to order
cheering was the order of the day. Nine
cheers were given for ANDREW JOHNSON,
the same number for thirty-six States and
the Union"
General JOHN A. DIX, temporary Chair
man, on taking the stand, was received with
round after round of applause. His speech
occupied about twenty minutes, and was
greeted with the most extreme enthusiasm.
The call of the Convention was read by
the Secretary pro tenn, after which Commit
tees were appointed on Organization and
Credentials.
At 100 P. NJ. the Convention adjourned
until y o'clock tomorrow.
The country will not be disappointed in
its expectations Of the grand results to be
accomplished by this Convention. 1t GER
tainly combines more talent, patriotism,
and craftsmanship than any other body Of
like character ever before assembled in this
country.
The South have right to be proud of
their representatives. They are the purest
and best men of the country, men who COM
mand respect even from their political adj
versaries. The Northern delegation are
good and true, and are determined that
nothing shall transpire TO mar the harmony
of the Convention, that no dead weights"
shall be allowed to take part in its delibera-
tons The excitement about FERNANDO
WoOD. NALLANDIGHAAI and GEORGE FRAN
CTS TRAIN has blown over, and the way IS
clear for a harmonious session. WOOD,
NALLANDIGHAM and TRAIN will send in
letters of withdrawal, for the purpose of
creating that harmony required to make the
Convention a success. h.