Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-09-01
Thr Philadelphia rOnvenllOn,

siyo asspnb'lgc Of the times has
done ils work md adjourned not
ouly In harmony bat with cnihusi.
ustlc hopclulucsa IT The object IL un.
dcrtool, 10 advance IN crises When
liberty II IN danger sued, meetings
are the only reliance and while
they are possible the succr-s NJ free
institution. will Ice almost certain
The last words IT the Convention
were u protest against usurpations
by Federal power on the rights Of
the Statcs-a declaration that the
Southern people would be unwor-
thy ot their lineage IL they submit
ted IL the unconstitutional cXactions
which had been made OF them by
IN unconstitutional Congress, a.
like partzan aud sectional, that bo'
DIV had presumed 10 the utmost up
m the unrcy0lulionarv ronscrva-
,ism Of the people; but their pa
ticncc was well rewarded in the
spectacle of the delegates Of ma,
ton in session at Philadelphia,
showing, MS it did, the united deter.
mination of all sections to put an
end to dcspotism by the ordinary
legal method,
The Union Of conservatism and
enthusiasm in the Convention was
we'll cXhihitcd in the closing scene.
Men from all parts Of this broad
land, who had been separated by
the bloody ridges Of baltic, re
suItiug from the long continued
Vaccinations of evil and designing
politicians, and who felt all the
grandeur and happiness OF the hour
swelling in their hosoms, kept tear
full silence as an eloquent official adj
dress rccountcd the errors Of the
past, dwelt upon mutual forgive
ness, and presented the magniii-
cent prospect which was revealed
hv the re, union, until it eliminated
in the majestic assertion that all
authority which attempted to DIES.
troy the fellowship and equality of
the States was spurious and DIES.
,ructive and must be overwhelmed
then swclled to heaven the ire
pressibie and inarticulatc endorse
ment, which shall be re-cchocd from
every part Of the country, inspirit-
ing the patriotic and overawing the
corrupt, until the principles on
which alone the welfare and perpe-
tuity Of the country are dependent
shall be rcinstated in their righttul
authority.
The Wigwam Of the Convention
was beautifully decorated, and the
immense audience filled it from
floor to ceiling at every meeting.
The appearance Of the Convention is
said to have been the most impress
sivc sight ever witnessed by those
who had the good fortune to be
present.
Great enthusiasm greeted the an
ff0nnctment Of Senator Doolittle as
president-a worthy tribute to the
purity, patriotism and courage which
he has shown in leaving and de-
nouncing powerful party on &C
count Of its violations Of the Con-
sttu,ion. The alIusion in his speech
to the incident Of the Massachu etts
and South Carolina delegations en-
tering the Convention arm in arm
cliciting tremendous applause, A
dispatch says every person on the
floor rose to his feet, hats, handkcr-
chiefs and papers waved in the all
and the enthusiasm OF the audience
witnessed the hcarticst fraterniza-
ton.
The reading of Vallandingham's
letter was the signal for another
burst of applause, 1t was a cheer
ing sign that the only difficulty
which hal been apprehendod would
be easily settled. The audience
seemed to feel chat the writer of the
letter was made honorabIy present
even by his absence.
The Presidents telegram was re-
ccived in a manner which showed
how deeply his courage and self
rs the standard bearer of
the Constitution in II fierce and
trying conflict had placed him in
the popular heart. The dispatch
expressed the confidence that the
unerring finger Of Providence, a
trust in the people by the leaders of
reform would restore the country.
A motion that an address to the
people of the United States from
delegates of New England
nativity be spread on the minutes,
was adopted without dissent.
The object of the Convention was
very clearly stated by Con. Dix,
Chairman, in this Ian
guage: "Ten States have yet no
representation in the Legislature OF
this country, and it is this wrong
we have come here to protest against,
and, as much as is in our power, to
redress"
We have the same authority for
saying that it twas composed of the
people of all the States" and that,
'.if its proceedings were conducted
with harmony and good judge
ment, rs they certainly have been,
.there could be no doubt it would
lead to important results
Finally, the Convention was first
proposed by the President at the
moment when his conflict with
the usurping Congress had produc.
ed encouragement in every mind
but his own II was taken up at
the right moment by pure men who
had shaken off party allegiance, and
was afterwards endorsed by the