The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-08-16
From our Special Correspondent.



The Philadelphia Union Conservative
Convention assembled to-day in the great
wigwam. 1t was one of the most imposing
asSemblages of men | ever saw, as well for
its numbers as the appearance OF rcSpccta-
bility which characterized 1t. what Is
better, it was earnest and patriotic-nay,
enthusiastic. | am more than borne out
in my prediction TO that effect by the har-
mony and unanimity which prevailed, and
by the kind and fraternal demonstration of
feeling towards the South. Listening to
the speech Of General Dix, tho auditorwas
deeply impressed with the SinglcneSS of
purpose which actuates the northern por-
ton of the delegates. The main object,
that which carries all others along with it,
appeared TO be to restore to the southern
States their equality in the Union. When
ever the speaker uttered sentence an
nouncing this object Of the Convention,
cheers long and loud rent the air. There
was q hcartiness in these demonstrations
that dispelled all doubt and incrcdulty as
to the deep-seatcd and strong determina-
ton on the part of the Convention to exert
all the power and influence at its command
to defeat the Radicals and rcGstabliSh re-
publican government according to the
Constitution.
THE ORGANIZATION-A SCENE: MASSACHt-
SETS AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Convention met at the great wig
wan at II o'clock, the asscmblage present
numbering, it was supposed, from five to
seven thousand. The Hon. A. W. Randall,
Postmaster General, in calling the Con-
ycntion to order, announced that the dele
gates from Massachusetts, and South Caro-
lima would come into the Convention arm
in-arm. This announcement caused aper-
feet furore Of rejoicing and cheering.
never saw body Of men so perfectly
abandoned to tumultuous and wild eX-
pressions of Joy. Amidst all this, CO.
vernon Orr, of South Carolina, and Gene
raj Couch, of Massachusetts,, walked for
ward to the stand, the remainder of the
delegation following arm-in-arm. This
scene was quite dramatic, and produced
great effect. When the delegation had
taken their seats, and the cheering had
subsidized,
Mr.. John Hogan, of Missouri, proposed
three cheers to hrty-sir States, which
were given with great energy. Cheers
were, i'm succession, given for Andrew
johnson, for the Union, and other national
things and sentiments. All these proceed
ings were intcrSperscd with some very fine
music by the large band engaged for the
occasion, which played Dixie, among other
national airs.
Mr.. Randall then proposed the Hon.
John A. Dix as temporary chairman OF
the Convention, which was unanimously
agreed TO.
Mr.. Dix, being conducted to the stand,
made very appropriate and national
speech, which all, both in the North and
South, may heartily adopt and sustain.
lSee yesterdays DiSpotch.l
At the conclusion of the speech, which
was cheered tremendously almost ut every
sentence, several secretaries were APP
pointed.
Resolutions for the appointment Of COM
mittees on credentials and upon the per-
manent organization were adopted. =
General Steedman, Of Ohio, who Mas,
with Mr.. Fullerton, made such faithful
and fair investigation of the condition of
the negroes in the South, and of the adj
ministration Of the affairs of the Freed
mems Bureau, is not only prominent
member of the Convention, but is evidently
one Of its most jealous aud efficient. He
moved the resolution on credentials, and
is placed at the head of the committee on
the subject. That committee consists of
thirteen. The Committee on Organization
consists Of one from each State. Colonel
i. S. Flournoy was appointed on it from
Virginia.
The call under which the Convention as
sembled was read by Mr.. Perrine, from
New York, principal secretary.
On motion Of Mr.. DOolittle it was re-
solved that all resolutions and propositions
relating to the organization of the Conyen-
ton, and to claims Of persons to seats in
1t, shall be referred TO the Committee on
Organization. This resolution is designed
to prevent controversy and discord. !
hope, however, that 1t will turn out tohaye