The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-15

the best records of the American nation.
The foremost men of all parties are here,
and the day is being spent in comforting
upon the most judicious course.
An arrangement has been settled upon
which seems to give general satisfactionto the
representative men of the various delegations
whatever disappointment it may be to some
who might have thought that the Convention
would be just the place where they would
have a full opportunity of delivering orations
they studied over and rehearsed in their little
political coteres at home. This arrangement
is that after the formal business of the Con-
vention each day the fullest scope will be
given to the more eloquent spirits of the
Southern conventionists to speak in behalf of
the several States of the South whom the
radicals in the late Congress have up to this
time debarred of their privileges and Of their
rightful representation in the halls of Con-
gress. In the most comprehensive spirit Of
Cancellation, and indeed as only their just
need, and in consideration of the claim they
have upon the honest feelings and sympathies
of the Union: as it was" loving men of all
other sections, this is pre-eminently just and
proper. This being SO, it is expected that for
efforts of feryid and patriotic oloquence on the
part Of the speakers, and the reproduction of
the same through the efficient staff of short
hand writers which the Herald and other pa
pers from all parts of the country have here,
the proceedings Of the Convention in this.
respect alone will be pointed to in future
times as another proof that, Notwithstanding a
war so devastating in its effects, the people
still cultivate to perfection the highest arts of
peace. ,t44a -
Valiandigham to Withdraw z
Philadelphia, August 14.-No official pro-
gramme has been settled upon for the open
ing of the Convention. The Executive Com
mittee are consulting together as to the pro-
priety of holding session for a temporary
organization to-day or delaying it till to-mor
row, when it is hoped the Wigwam will be
completed, as the rain has ceased falling,
though the weather is lowering. b e,
SECOND DISPATCH. ih9ta
Continental Hotel, Philadelphia August
14-There is the best authority for saying
that Mr.. Vallandigham has written a letter
withdrawing from the Convention.
The Convention will be organized at the
Wigwam. .D8}s3 ags Hfs& gsa4a
+ ss3C The WigWam. gefsE afx
The Philadelphia Press of Tuesday morn
ing say: .*a 81
1t is now almost certain that the delegates
to this gathering cannot meet in the WigWam
to-day, and some think they will not be able
to congregate there at all These delegates
were yesterday afternoon perambulating the
city for place in which to hold their au-
gust deliberations. saoifae F5.sss -,...f,.-
The Public Peace.
Among the goody denizens of our stately
Quaker City scarcely an apprehension exists
that during the session Of the present Nation
al Convention any popular disturbance will
occur t., interrupt the proceedings of the as
sembled delegates. Such chimerical ideas
can emanate alone from the prolific and unre-
strained inaginations of the especial cores
pondents" from the metropolis. Yet, on the
principle that IAN ounce Of prevention is bet
ter than pound of cure" ample arrange
ments have been made to guard against any
outbreak Of hostile sentiment
The police under the able command of
Chief Ruggles, are kept well in hand at the
various stations, SO that but few moments
would be required to C ncentrate hundreds to
assist the force assigned to the neighborhood
of the Wigwam.
Sentiment of the Different Delega-
lions.
There appears to be almost unanimous
opinion among the different delegates with
regard to the exclusion of Vailandigham from
the Convention. The Minnesota men are
instructed not to sit in the Convention with
Vallandigham, and the New England dele
gates have almost unanimously resolved to ex-
clude him The Illinois, Wisconsin and
Michigan delegates have formally asked him
not to be present, but it is stated that Mis-
souri, and Mary land will make common cause
with him. l7"a.a o s9 sef ga i.a 7s-ssI
The Maine delegates have resolved that
Ohio shall have what she wants, and are will
ing to admit or reject XaIlandigham as Ohio
sees proper. .a0 n2A so 4aa1s sisIz
The committee of which General Stead
man is chairman, have not yet decided upon
any positive plan which will have the effect of
keeping Vallandigham out. aeI
Chairmen of state Delegations.
The following delegates We're recognized as
chairmen of their respective delegations, and
may be regarded as the representative men of
the Convention r. ISL" a51ss.li .ag -aof.
Maine, Vim. H. Crosby; New Hampshire,
G. H. Bowers; Vermont, G. Fl. Simmons, Fl.
b. Smalley; Massachusetts, j. G.bAbbott;
Rhode Island, William Beach Lawrence; Con-
necticut, F. M. Brown; New York, s. j. Til
den; New Jersey, Joseph T.. Crowell; Penn
sylvania, Governor ID. r. Porter, Senator
Cowan; Delaware, j. 2. Comegys; Maryland,
Thomas G. Pratt; District of Columbia, Col.
James R. O'Bierne; Virginia, Thomas S.
Flournoy; West Virginia, Daniel Lamb; North
Carolina, Nathaniel Boyden; South Carolina
Governor James E. Orr; Georgia, R. F. Lyon;
Alabama, Governor Parsons; Louisiana, p NJ
Morse; Mississippi, H, F. Symrell; Arkansas,
William Byers; Florida, Thomas Randall;
Tennessee j. S. Bren Texas B. Fl. Epper-