The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-08-16


Colored Infantry, and since ieavin
IS Cairo lost iiity-nine cases with c cltolers
J. CINcINSArI, August l4.-EighSy.si
r deaths from cholera the last twanW
four hours.
New YoRK, August l4-Only two
cases cholera to-day in New York and
five in Brooklyn.
Special to the New orleans Crescent
p PmLADE1pHIA, August 10, - NJ
The Convention was called to order
at noon. The wigwam was crowded
with delegates and spectators. A
large number of ladies were present
Gen. Dix was in the chair
Mr.. Blair, from the committee on
organization, announced Senator Doc
little FOR President, which was receiv-
ed with great applause.
i PnILADELPHIA, Aug l5.---A national
convention the soldiers of the North
and Southis arranged to take place in
September in in Cincin natl.
Leading officers of the Union and
Confederate armies are active in this
work. 1t will be a movement co.ope-
rative with that of the Union conven-
ton
New YORK, Aug. 15,--The Bavaria
has just arrived from Southampton.
Five deaths from cholera occurred on
the passage, She is detained at quar-
antine, having four cases on board.
PHILApELpHGA, Aug. 15.-The con
vention assembled to-day under the
most auspieious circumstances.
The decorations of the wigwam had
been improved, and the gigantic au-
dienee filed the building from floor to
ceiling
Persevering individuals clambered
to the roof and obtained their view
through the openings in the cornice
work
The tout ensemble was truly impress
sive.
When the committee on organization
reported the name of J.AR. Doolittle !.
for permanent President, the enthusi
asm of the meeting burst out in one 5
continuous cheer.
The great Wisconsin Senator adj '
dressed his fellow citizens Of the Uni |
ted States in q brief and impressive {
speech. His reference to the incident .
of the previous day, when the Massa- .
chusetts and South Carolina delega-
tions entered the hall arm in arm, u
ELECTED perfect storm ofapplause. q
Every person on the floor rose to his "
feet, hats, handkerchiefs and papers u
were waved in the air, and the enthu- u
siasm Of the audience evinced their y
hearty determination, and their en- u
lorsement of the Presidents policy e'
When Mr.. Doolitae supposed the o.
whole population Of the United States c'
to be present at the deliberations, and p'
their concurrence in the m
every heart beat joyously q
1t the thought, and every mind seemed u
o realize that the work was done. b'
After the vice president and secreta- NJ
les, (prominent among whom were d(
Bullitt and Alex. Walker, til
'feyery State had taken their positions Ia
N the stand, General Steadman. pre-
ented a report on credentials. Ia
President Doolittle announced the tn
.eneral as the Senator from Ohio, ac- ell
ording to the custom in the United tn
tates Senate. The mistake created 10
considerable merriment and was re- eX
eived in almost as good part rs if it Sc
ad been Steadman's correct title co
In three cases Of contested election, trt
be rejected delegates were admitted ad
D honorary seats. In other instances all
oube delegations will be admitted, co
nd this, the only stumbling block in la'
ne way of success, has been entirely pr
emoyed, to the satisfaction of every th'
arty concerned. WI
The reading Of Yallmdigham's let 'or
n of withdrawal was greeted with I'M da
ounded applause The author was TIN
lr greater in his modest absence than The
reat abilities could have made his 20
resence.
The reading of President Johnson's gr'
.legram was received with storms of sec
eartfelt applause. VIII
A motion by Colonel Babeock that ter
a address to the people of the United in
tates from Southern delegates of st;
ew England birth be spread on the an'
inutes ofthe convention, was adopted bra
ithout dissent res
John Ray and Joshua Baker, of i.n' e
ouisiana, have been appointed mem ~. .po
srs of the committee on resolutions. H tiie
his committee reports tomorrow, 20
I'd the general feeling is in favor Of 1t.
adjournment Immediately after :,
ards. the
The Louisiana delegation has been Nil MI
creased by the presence OF W. r. srr
'hittaker and Alex Beal. Ella. III
The following dispatch was receiv- des
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