The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-01


gress. That body, however, refused to let him
take his seat.
MURRAY is the editor of the American Union,
a radical paper published at Griffin, Georgia.
He fought secession from first to last, and at one
time was entirely burnt out by the Rebels.
DUNNNG is an outspoken Union man. living
at Atlanta, where he owned an extensive foun-
dry at the outbreak of the war. Because ne
would not make shot for the Rebels ne was i'm
prisoned but to no purpose. He has been an
agent Of the Freedmen's Bureau since the war.
Kentucky.
The following are among the
srGNERs OF THE GALL
Charles Sanders lJ T. Comes
Thomas Bridges, John X. Chandler
W. bprodlln,
Louisiana.
The following from this State are the
sIeRERs OF THE GALL.
Michael Hahn, Henry G. Dibble
A. DostIe, Guy Duplantier
w p Judd, A r. Fie d.
j Hawkins, Rufus Waples
Eugene Staes. Judge Il Heistand,
Thomas W Conway, N, w Daniels,
James Graham, r. G. Richardson,
X. hing Cutler, A, b. Cooper.
John Tours,
HAHN, native of Germany, emigrated to the
United States in infancy. He has since been
resident of Louisiana, and is a lawyer by
profession. After the capture of New Orleans
by General Butler, he became an Outspoken
Unionist, and was elected to the Thirty-seventh
Congress, being awarded his seat at the close
Of the session. He was also elected the first
Governor of the reconstructed State, posi-
ton which he resigned 10 accept an election
to the United States Senate His seat in this
body is contested, but neither party has been
admitted as yet. The ferocioas assault made
upon HIM by the bloodthirsty Rebel mob
during the recent New Orleans massacre has
endeared him to the loyal people Of the whole
country.
DosTIE was one of the first and strongest
Union men in New Orleans. He was dentist
from New York, and bad been in New Orleans
since about 1856. He was forced to leave before
the capture of the city by General Butler, but
returned with the latter. His life WAS sacrificed
on the altar of liberty by the police thugs of
Mayor Monroe during the recent riot
CONWAY is a prominent merchant of New Or
leans, and an outand-out Unionst
GRAHAM, a firm Unionist, was appointed
United States Marshal by President Lin
coin. He has always advocated unqualified
suffrage. On account of his Union sentiments.
the present rebellious Legislature has refused
to confirm his commission as a Notary Public.
CUTLER is a native OF Illinois and has resided
in New Orleans for several years, engaged in the
practice of the law. Before the war he held the
position of Police Judge. After the reorganiza-
ton of the State Government he was elected
United States Senator but has not vet been
admitted to mis- seat.
ToURo has long been a resident of Louisiana.
engaged in mercantile pursuits. thorough
ha in No 0rIo
the Rebel occupation of the city; and when it
was captured by General Butler, was offered the
position of United States Sub-Treasurer by Pre-
sident Lincoln, which he declined.
FIELD is a native of Missouri. He has long
been engaged in the practice of the law in New
Orleans, being distinguished as a criminal
lawyer. He has been a firm Unonst through
out, and was elected to the Thirty-eighth Con-
gress, receiving his mileage and being admitted
to the privilege of the floor. He gained con-
siderable notOriety while in Washington by q
terocious assault on the Hon. William ID. Kelley.
WAPLEs has been a thorough Unionist, and
has held the position OF United States District
Attorney.
HEIsTAND is a true Unionist. He has been a
judge of several different courts in New Orleans,
and is a frst-class lawyer.
DANIELS was Colonel of a coored regiment,
serving in the Southwest through the war;
President Lincoln appointed him Collector
of Internal Revenue, but owing to his
radical sentiments his friends deserted him, and
refused the necessary bonds to enable him to
enter upon the duties of the office.
Regular delegates TO the Convention have
been appointed in New Orleans, and perhaps in
other sections OF the State. But so great is the
terror inspired by the recent massacre, that they
have been afraid TO make known their names,
and it is doubtful ii many of them will attend,
as they must do so II at all, at the risk of their
lives. Among those who are certain to be pre-
sent is
THOMAS J. DURANT, long a resident of New
Orleans, and lawyer of deep culture and great
ability. He has been firm Unicnist from the
first, having remained in New Orleans during
the Rebel occupation. On the capture of the
city by General Butler he proceeded at once to
call Union meetings, and since then has been
very active and outspoken. He was constantly
in consultation with Generals Butler, Banks and
Shlpley while these officers were in command
at New Orleans.
Maryland.
This State sends her most radical statesmen
and politicians as follows:-
DELEGATES AT LARGE.
John A. j. Creswell, Charles G. Fulton,
Francis Thomas, Col. Samuel G. Graham,
John IL. IhOmas DR., George w sands,
j. Lee Chapman, Samuel NJ. Evans,
General Dennlson, Alfred Mace.
DISTRICT DELRGATRs
/. Jacob Tone, Curtis Davis,
Henry T. Torbet, Ezekel Cowgirl,
Joseph H. WeerJ Daniel L. Orem,
John X. Thompson, Cadmus Dashiell,
Rev. Richd Chambers, VIM. II, w. Farr0n.
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