New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-24
Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.

PITTSBURGH. Sept %. 1906
Delegates to the fighting Soldiers Conventon,to be held
here on Tuesday commencing to arrive Already qusds
from nearly every State the Union are here They are
the advance guard make arrangements foraccomo-
daon of their delegations Everything indicates great
and grand Convention. None but real fighting men, those
who fought for their country, when she was threatened
with destruction, and who when they had conquered
returned peacefully to their homes instead OF running
after public offices and making capital out OF thelr
pretended patriotism all for hlthy lueIe' NO
any attending tins Convention that they
do for any tay emOument. They are true patriots
who ALWAYS stepped forward when their country was N
danger The citizens making great preparations for the
meeting of the Convention over Ijl ladies' engaged
in decorating the hall whore the Convention Is to meet
Every loyal citzcu will have open house for every true
loyal soldier Radical Pittsburgh is noted for her love for
the patriotic.
Others of the Houscrs Gen. Seight Of Libby Prison
fame, Gems Tom IL. Bennett Daniel McCauey ). g.
Vale, T. Brady and Ed. 4. Mchler, all Of Shermans old
army JAS Stewart Of Ncw-lerey is here 20 provide for
the bows in blue from bis state. Gen. McAhser, AZ The
head Of the Jersey deegation,w arrive tomouoT Gov
and Gen. Farchd Of Wisconsin, onearmed soldier, Is
here to make way for the Wisconsin boys, including
tAe eagle Old Abe, OF the famous olh Wisconsin keg
ment Gen II. Is. Sargent and Col Ihos Durham, Of
Massacht sets here. Gen Ben Butler VIII BE- here IN
tie t1oming Gen. Banks viii also BE- on hand HE bay
State will have large delegation here. Gen. walter
Hartman of New Hampshire here to prepare for bis
d"lrgation Cen. G. n. + Coils Of Philadelphia arrived
to-day and secured quarters for 20 boys IN blue. 10 arrive
Tomorrow night Pittsburgh will almost contain an army
D. \.
morning. 1t very probable that Gen. Logan will be the
permanent President the Convention, with Gen. Butler
temporary President. This - the ticket OF the boys
already here The weather is beautiful here aud every
thing looks promising.
STATE DELEGATIONS APPoISrED-THR soLDIRRs AND
SAILORS or HLSoIs-SEEcH oP CHS. PALMER.
Special Dispatch Go the =. y. Tribusc.
CHIcAOo saturday Sept. ~ 200
The State Mass Convention 81 soldiers at Bloomington
was largely attended aud very enthusiastic. More than
400 soldiers were present representing l53 regiments
Major Gen. Jno. NJ. VI. Palmer was elected permanent
President BY aecamation Vioe-Presidens, Gen. j. III.
Moore of Macon County, Major 4. GOOldbruke al Dewitt
County Gen. }. j. Bloomfield Of Mclean County, Col H.
B Hatch Of Adams county, and Capt y l. Moha OF STE
phenson County Secretaries Col r. X. Roe Of Mclean
county aud Lieut. w. C. Ftzhugh Of Sangamon County.
Gen Palmer, taking the chair made brief bat eo-
quent speech.
He remarked that he bat two weeks from the front
that he had come here 10 eEen soldiers and deal
with grave and solemn responsibilities citizens He con
rasd tue past policy Of the President with the present.
ScS 70 The adynntlge Of Nj johnson lie declared
scenes witnessed by the who had participated
in 90 many battles had well prepared them to
would vote and according lessons Of
The radical Of the President attempting to put
power the hands Of unrepenant Rebels Jonsons party
includes all the who Mclean and elsewhere roiced
when and children wep who concealed themselves
bounty Jumpers. deserters and men who resisted
the draft. Soldiers can you cast your lot with
For the time Of determining course was very
short the blue long 20 put the gray.
this moment the cheering became perfectly Wild The
men mounted the benches and gave themselves 20 the
most emphatic demonstrations II several minutes be-
fore the General could proceed He concluded by
ayowing his determination TO go with men who
prayed for the success Of our army and encouraged
and aided those left home He then alluded 10 the design Of
the Pittsburgh Convention and mentioned the objects OF the
present meeting Al the close Of his remarks be read dis
patch which stated that the Cleveland Convention had
sent greetings d meeting Of Confederate soldiers at
Memphis. This greeted by storm Of Kisses and
Rroans OF radical and warlike resolutions
adopted and q delegation of ll6 instructed 10
represent Illinois Pittsburgh Al the head Of the delegation
stand Gov Ogesby and the following include those Of
Logan Paone Webber. Leb Rlmer kg0re Shaf-r. Chit.
lam Jaque- BlTney, FanswOrlh Hubut. stewart HAYNES
McGee Davis Beyeridge. Ducat White Cook, Fuller,
Marsh Lippncott Harding. and others. equally well
known Us fighting men of the Logan and 0glesby
school. When the business ended Gen. Palmer
invited all who could sing TO gather about him
ON the stage and sing Rally Round the Flag
one man the audience aud there went chorus
werb Journey 10 hear. In the evening there was talking
meeting with I0using speeches from Gen Palmer, Gen.
Moore and the Hon W III. HerndOn. Al midnight the ast
three threes and tigers given for the Union
Congress iorelcr for Gen Grant for iOy Osesb Tor Gen
Palmer Gen Logan. and for the PITTSBURGH Convention,
aud boys dispersed IN temper that VIII be felt In No
sfube