Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-08-16
IT E l. E q r. A p H 10.
The Philadelphia Convention.

six hundred delegates to the Convention
have arrived. Among the most noticeable
persons are ThurlQw Weed, Dean Rich
mond, Secretaries Randall and Browning
Gen. SteadInan, Cornelius Wendell, Fer,
nando Wood, Vallandigham, Governors
Orr, Sharkey and Perry, A. .. P. Mich.
olson, and Senator Guthrie. There il
considerable excitement about the admis
sion Of VaIlandlgham, Wood and other
peace Democrats. There is no reason
however, to doubt that all the troubles
will be adjusted tonight. Fernando
Wood will decline to 60 into the Conven-
tion, if necessary to the harmony of it.
| The programme is as yet unknown, but
no third party will be formed. The Con-
vention will probably adopt series of re-
solutions indorsing he policy of the Pres-
| dent and denouncfng Congress, and an
address be issued to the country which
will EN- body the principles set forth in the
call converting the Convention. R. c.
| Winthrop, of Massachusetts, or Gen. Dix
will preside.
PHILADELPHIA, August l3.-The rain
| falling to- day has materially interfered
| with the completion of the wigwam build
| ing, which will not be ready tomorrow
| for occupancy. 1t is understood tempo
rary organization will be had at the Ma
| tonal Guards Hall at noon tomorrow.
At Insulation of the chairmen of
| each delegation, held to-day, with the
| Executive Committee. it was declared that
| the organization would be com posed OF
two gentlemen from each delegation, as
Vice Presidents, and the same mum Der of
euch as a committee on resolutions and
credentials.
Orr, of South Carolina, Parsons, of Ala
hama P. II. Morse, of Virginia, and
Browning, of Illinois, are among those
who will have official prominence in the
Convention. 1t is generally believed
Senator Hendricks of Illinois, will be APP
pointed temporary Chairman
1t is also understood that the business
of the Convention will be confined to the
enunciation of principles, without refer
ence to any political party now in exist
ence.
Vallandigham will positively present
himself TO the Convention. Fernando
Wood writes a letter stating his reason for
not appearing as delegate.
Especial by Telegraph to the New Orleans Times ]
WASHINGTON. August 13-Quoen Emma,
Of the Sand wich Islands, arrived here this
evening. She was received by Attorney
General Stanberry, in absence of Secretary
Seward.
She will be received by the President
to morrow evening.
1t is said Gen. Howard, of the Freed
mems Bureau, will resign because CT the
report of Gems. Steadman and Fullerton.
PHILAD. LPH1A, August l2.-The con-
testing delegations to the Convention from
Louisiana have met in spirit of conclia-
zion and harmony, and Joined together as
one delegation.
WASHINGTON, D, c., Aug. l3.-Gen Will
liam S Roscranz, BrIgadier General in the
Regular Army having rendered his reslg-
nation, Major General Daniel Sickles, u
S. VoluD teers, it is understood, under the
late order, will be nominated to the va
cancy.
WASHINGTON August 18.-Major Cen
eral Candy to-day assumed command of
the Department of Washington.
CINoINNATI, August l3.-There were
fifty four deaths on Saturday and sixty
eight yesterday of cholera.
The Board of Health declares the disease
epidemic.
New York. August lS-Evening.- Gold
closed at l49M. Cotton closed quiet at
84@36c.
BY the Atlantic Cable.
LONDON, Aug. l3.-The a1mstice be-
tween Italy aud Austria which expired on
Saturday last has been renewed for four
weeks.
The armistice between Italy and Aus
tria has been renewed on the basis of the
eession of Venitia.
Napoleon asks Prussia for an extension
Of the French frontier to the Rhine The
demand WIS opposed in Berlin and created
much excitement. Ominons military prep
arations are in the meanwhile continued
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. l2.-The United
States naval officers made their oticialen-
try into the city on Saturday, the 18th
inst, and had grand reception.
Five thousand persons turned out to
witness their entrance.
They were welcomed by magnificent
ovation with music, the display of flags
and thousands of hGnkelchiefts waving in
all directions.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed. The
Hon. G. NJ. Clay, our minister to the
Court Of st. Petersburg, gave a brilliant
entertainment at his hotel to the diplo-
matte corps, the heads of the departments
and distinguished citizens, in honor of the
naval officers.
A ball and supper were given by the
Yacht Club, which was attended by the
grace ana beauty OF the city. All the pup
lie buildings were dressed in Union colors
and brilliantly illuminated with fire works
which tended to produce lively sensation.
Altogeth the whole affair WIS splendid
tribute to he American.
BERLIN, August IL. Prussia has in
formed Austria that she (Prussia) will
maintain the right of Italy to Venetia.
VIENNA, August 1.-THE Austrian Min
lister Of Finance has resigned. The Aus
trian Am AMBASSADOR to Rome has arrived in
the city.
BELo UNI, August Ill News received in
this city from Vienna says great excite
ment exists there. Four hundred and |
two men are to be tried on charge |
of high treason.
Crowds Of people on the streets have
hailed the Emperor Francis Joseph with |
shouts of"Abd cate abdicate 70
FLORENCE, August l2-The armistiee
between Austria and Italy, of five weeks
duration, has been signed.
1t will continue in force after the expirA-
ton Of that time unless notice Of cessation
is only given by either power.
A line of demarcation between Austria
and Italy has been agreed upon. The
Venetians who have been compelled to
from Veneta as part of Aus
tria, can now return.