The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-09-13


plotting the good work for which they successfully fought
on land and BY prompt ana permanent restoration
of the Union. For that purpose they are all
invited 10 attend the National Convention at
Cleveland, on the 18th inst, oIico delegates The
delegates will be conveyed TO and from Convention
at reduced rates all the railroads leading 10 Ceve
land. AT that city ample accommodations have been
provided for the reception and entertainment Of the
delegates The circular is signed by Gordon Granger,
Major General; Henry E. Davies Jr, Major General; W.
W. Averil, Brevet Major Goneral John A. Dix, Major
General; H. 7. Mcmahon, Brevet Major General Henry
w. slocum, Major General; Charles X. Graham, Major
6eneral Charles G. Halpne Breyet Brgadier General;
and James F. Hall, Brevet Brigader General
Maryland Soldiers, aud Sailors Convention
Appointment OF One Hundred Delegates 10
she Cleveland Convention-Thc Meeting Disc
turbed by Captain Davis-He IL Driven
from the Hall and Fires npOn His Pursuers-
A Radical Plan Break Mp the Convention,
BALTIMORE, Sept IL 1885.
The soldiers and sailors Of State OF Maryland
In mass convention at the Assembly Rooms in this
city to-day pursuant to general call signed by large
number Of the veterans Of the late war; for the purpose
Of select delegates 70 represent them in the Cleveland
attended by officers aud prvates OF both Of The
service
At twelve o'clock Brgadier General Brown called the
meeting 10 order and moved the appointment OF Brea
der General John W. Horn as temporary chairman
which was carried by reclamation.
On taking the chair, General Hoas made few peril
nent and patriotic remarks, which were enthusiastically
applauded.
Lieutenant George w. johnson was then appointed
Secretary.
On motion Of General BROWN a committee of Ave.
consisting Of General Chas. E. Phelps General W. "
DR. Judson Gilman was appointed 10 report permanent
organization and resolutions for the consideration Of tho
meeting The committee as above reporsed retired,
when the convention entertained by Lieutenant
Hoyer In some extended remarks Dur ng Lieutenant
Heyers remarks he interrupted by the entrance Of
Captain A. Q. Williams, aiding the remains about forty
mem OF his old company Of the Fourth Maryland regi.
ment These received with most enthusiastic
cheering. Tho speaker then proceeded reviewing at
considerable length the policy OF tina radical party and
showing very ably the tendency OF that party to de-
Mr. Lincoln at the time OF his assassination and
contending that had he lived he would have been
violently assailed to-day as is Presa'n johnson, and
tracing the similarity in the policy ted by the one
and pursued by the Other. He wa frequently inter
ruped by applause plainly showing he had full
sympathy of his audience.
General Charles Z. Phelps Of the Committee Per-
manent Organization and Resolutions the part Of the
Committee moved that the convention take until
hail past i've O'Clock in order to enable the Committee
TO prepare their report and allow time for expected dele
cations from the interior of the Sta'e to arrive.
delegate suggested that previous to the adjourn
ment there ample time to hear from General Phelps
in response TO the calls made upon him.
General PHILIPS the stand, and entertained the
Convention in some extended remarks, reviewing the
political situation and arguing that the soldiers and sail
ors were now c0nendng for precisely the same prnc-
pies for which they battlcd during the war, and
lighting under the same flag with all Its stars emilia
zoned upon It. The General drew forth repeated APP
plause BY his many happy hits and strong arguments
against the radicals.
Al the conclusion Of the Generals remarks the Con-
vention took o recess until haf-past FIVE O'Clock.
session.
The Convention reasscmbled half past 1--WE O'Clock
The Committee Permanent Organ zation reported for
permanent officers the following For President Colo
mel VIM. r. Manlsby and . list Of thirty.sx vice
presidents including all grades, from private 70 colonel
On taking his chair the President proceeded to deliver
wsll-timed and most patriotic speech in advoca or
the policy OF the solders Of Maryland In the
Of his remarks he made naterng illusions the
part borne by the Maryland soldiers in the suppression
o. the rebellion During Inc delivery Of me 50 ech an
you in tho feld The President bcckoning with
finger said "Come here, my friend and will tell you "
'Never mind )" said the intruder; wbereupon rush
made towards him. amid OF "0rder Order ~ ..Put
him outi' go on" &c A general rush was made for
the intruder who raireaied without the hail. and them
on beng pursued, fired at the pursuers He then
seized and handed into the custody OF the police who
lodg him in tho lock up the President meantime pro-
ceeded with his remarks The impertinence of the
terrupton will be understood when u Is known that
Colonel Manls5y entered the army at the
OF tho war, remained duty until the term nat on Of
hostlties, At which time he was In command Of his
brigade In recognition OF these services, IL may be
proper 10 state hero that he was to-day nominated for
representative In Congress from the Fourth Frank
Thomas district OF this State HIS speech uncxcep
tionabe throughout and WAS frequently interrupted by
appiau5c-
General Phelps from the Committee on Resolutions,
reported series approving the policy Of the ad minis
trston OF President johnson, pledgng the support OF
the soldiers Of Maryland 70 that policy, and recommend
ing the appoin ment Of dele alton Of Indred to
attend the Cleveland Convention. The Chairman Of the
committee Supported his report In a speech some
length. The resolutions were adopted without a s.
sentng voice. and the delegation 70 Cleveland appointed
by the meeting.
After some further spcechmaking the Convestion
adjourned, with prolong cheering for johnson, the
constitution and the Cleveland Convention.
Captain Thomas Davis formerly OF the Fourth Mary
land reg ment the person who interrupted the Soldert
and Sailors Convention this evening, subsequently,
saved from the violence OF the members OF the Conven
ton by Of hts old comrades themselves members
Of the Convention. To them he admitted that plan
had been fixed upon by number Of radi ais TO break
up the meeting; that when be made his insulting inter-
rupton he supposed that bis conederses present
and prepared TO stand BY him When he found
they were not there, he disposed back
out quietly, but finding himself punued he resorted
his pistol In self defence His confederaies
have hsen armed for self protection we'll himself
The anair has created intense excitement In the city
but the prompt arrest Of Davis asd Tho disposition Of
the uenbe a The convention 10 protect their debe-
t0ns from interruption assurance that further
outbreak need BE- aDprehendsA Davis 10 sasd 10 Be
member Of the notorious raAicnl gang known the
rip rape,' and some time ago, n n alleged killed
man In PYAtt street. In this city.