The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-08-23
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leries appearing anxious to join in.
The Pre-ident-The Secretary will
now read the names of the members OF
the National Union Executive Commit
teee:-
The names OF the delegates from
each State were announced-alao the FOL
lowing as the
RESIDENT EXECUTIVE CoMaITTEE AT
WASHINGTON.
Charles Knapp, of New Jersey chair
man.
Montgomery Blair, of Maryland.
Charles Mason, of Iowa.
Ward II. Lamon, of the District OF
Columbia.
John r. Coyle, of the District OF Co
lumna.
Samuel Fowler, of the District of Co
lumba.
Cornelius Wendell, of the District of
Columbia.
Col. James r. O'Beirne, of the Dis
trict of Columbia.
A. +. Perry of the District of Columbia.
Hon ReVerdy johnson. was appointed
chairman of the committee to wait on
the President.
Charles Knapp, of the District of Co
lumbia, was appointed chairman OF the
committee on Finance.
Mr.. Hogan-This Convention-so glo-
rious success, has now accomplished
the purpose for which it met, ana l
move sir, in view of its harmonious ac-
ton, that the Convention now adjourn.
The Before putting that
motion the Chair desires to announce
two or three things connected with
what has TRANSFERRED.
A number Of members here rose to-
gether, each anxious to secure for him.
self the honor of proposing one of the
usual closing complimentary resolutions.
For a little while there was considera-
BILE confusion, which did not appear to
be greatly diminished by the vigoror.
Gus shouting of "Down," and "order,
indulged in by some members. AT
length Mr.. Doolittle's gavel restored or.
der, and the floor was awarded to Mr..
.Schell, Of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Schell-I move that the thanks
of this Convention be rendered to the
President and officers of the Convention
for the able and impartial manner in
which they have dis harged their duties
The resolution Was unanimously adop
ted.
Mr.. Holmes, of New York; think
it due to the members Of the press tina
the thanks of this Convention should be
awarded them, in connection with thell
reportorial duties. for the manful, cor
rect and honest manner in which they
have performed their task.
The resolution Was unanimously adop
ted.
The Presida nt-The Chair has received
from Mr.. Geo. Martin, President, ant
Mr.. c. w. Alexander secretary, on be
half o. the Johnson National Club o
the city of Philadelphia, gavel mad
# no A.,f trttr Mi, ~,
Major j. s. Rawins, of Missouri
move that the thanks of this Conven
ton be extended the citizens of Phila
delpnia for their hospitality and kind
ness to its members during our delibe
ratiOns.
The resolution was unanimously adop
ted.
A resolution was then passed tina
when the Convention adjourned it SHOULD
adjourn by giving nine cheers for tn
Constitution and the Union of our faith
ers, and for the President of the Unitet
States. and that this Convention ma,
secure an enduring Union for all time
The Chairman Before putting tn
question for adjournment the Chair de
sires to announce mat Il note has beef
received from MAJOR General John A
Dix, who presided over the prelimina
ry proceedings - H.. Convention.
The letter wa IL en- read AS fOllows:-
WlGwtM, August Is, 1866.
To SAMUAL j. LIEN, ESQ.,
DEAR Sir All Obliged to return t
New York t:,is afternoon on urgen
business. The t.n.i'abie spirit of har
mony and coii Ion which pervade
the COnventioh aadeis my presence un
necessary, ai},i e..~.-~ me no other re
greet than tina .;-iny unable to wit
ness the close az. proceedings so au
spiciOusly commenced and SO full o
promise for tu:ll GOOD.
Very truly .ut,r~.
JOHN A. DIX.
The perusai ~ tt:s letter WAS followed
by hearty and a..ilest uprOari0us ap
plause.
The Charm. .-;Ienlleinen of THE Con
Vention-Foe az. Ni.ldt,tss and courtesy
with which Nou .:iyu sustained the chair
and to which :. your resolution vol
have been pis....si 20 alluds, | return
you my siic,i, .iuiik>. Before putting
the motion Which viii terminate the
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