The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1866-08-17
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special to the New orleans Crescent.

Inc OOnFentlOn was called to order
at noon. The wigwam was crowded
with delegates and spectators. A
I 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.
BERLIN, August, ia treaty of
alliance between Prussia and the Ger
man Governments with which she is
on terms offriendship has been sign
ed by several, and will be by others in
few days.
PvRIs, August 13.-The Constitu-
tional says while France has the right
to compensation from Prussia, her
true interests is not in insignificant
territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, but to aid
the reorganization of Germany for the
interests of Germany and Europe.
1t is stated the Government of the
United States has preferred claims
against certain persons in France,
who have disposed of public property
belonging to the Southern Confedera-
cr.
LONDON, AuSust 13.-W. Bates,
iron master of Tunstad, has failed
His liabilities amount to $500, 900
sterling
The cholera is rapidly decreasing.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. ia national
convention of the soldiers of the North
and South is arranged to take place in
September in in Cincin att.
Leading officers of the Union and
Confederate armies are active in this
work. 1t will be 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.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15.-The con-
vention assembled to-day under the
most suspicious circumstances.
The decorations of the Wigwain had
been improved, and the gigantic au-
dience 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. R. Doolittle
for permanent President, the enthusi-
asm of the meeting burst out in one
continuous cheer.
The great Wisconsin, Senator adj
dressed his fellow citizens of the Uni
ted States in a 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,
elected 4 perfect storm of applause.
Every person on the floor rose to his
feet, hats, handkerchiefs and papers
were waved in the air, and the enthu-
siasm Of the audience evinced their
hearty determination, and their en-
dorsement of the Presidents policy.
When Mr. Doolittle supposed the
whole population of the United States
to be present at the deliberations, and
expressing their concurrence in the
movement, every heart beat joyously
at the thought, and every mind seemed
to realize that the work was done.
After the vice president and secrcta-
ries, prominent among whom were
Cuthbert Bullitt and Alex. Walker,
of every State had taken their positions
on the stand, General Steadman pre-
scented q report on credentials.
President Doolittle announced the
general as. the Senator from Ohio, ac-
cording TO the custom in the United
States Senate. The mistake created
considerable merriment, and was re-
ceived in almost as good part as if it
had been -Steadman's correct title
In three cases of contested election,
the rejected delegates were admitted
to honorary seats. In other instances
double delegations will be admitted,
and this, the only stumbling block in
the way of success, has been entirely
removed, to the satisfaction of every
party concerned.
The reading of Vallandigham' let
ter of withdrawal was greeted with I'M
bounded applause The author was
far greater in his modest absence than
great abilities could have made his |
presence.
The reading of President Johnson's |
telegram was received with storms of |
heartfelt applause.
A motion by Colonel Babcock that
an address to the people of the United
States from Southern delegates of
New England birth be spread on the
minutes ofthe convention, was adopted |
without dissent.
John Ray and Joshua Baker, of
Louisiana, have been appointed mem
oers of the committee on resolutions
This committee reports tomorrow,
and the general feeling is in favor of
IN adjournment Immediately after
wards. --E
The Louisiana delegation has been
increased by the presence of W. R.
" hittaker and Alex. Beal. Ella.
The following dispatch was receiv-
ID from the President;
500 WASHINGTON, Aug. IA, 1866.
Hon. o. H. Browning and Hon. A. ".
Randall, Convention, Philadelphia
I thank you for your cheering and
Encouraging dispatch. The finger of
Providence is unerring and will guide
.ou safely through. The people must
'e trusted. and the country viii be re-
tored. Ny faith is mistaken as to
he ultimate success.
81 -2 esa-- = ANDREW JOHNSON.
lex - =.