The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-16

Broad street, Tor the purVepse OF having an in.
terview with the late VisssPresideut OF tao Con
tederate States, Hon. A9c cxdnder II. Stepbeua Of
Georgia. Mr.. Stephens lett his home IN Graz
fordsville, GeorTia, 4 short time since. and
without making any stoppagcs, except the
necessary change OF cars, proceeded direct to
Washington.
Arriving there, he had short interview with
President Johnson, and lett Washington yesteV-
day morning at eleven O'Clock Tor Phila.ielp phia,
where he arrived las, evening, about six O'Clock.
The arrival OF Mr. Stephens was known to bat
very few, and Il few select friends met him at
tie depot, Broad and Prime streets, and es-
corted him in a carriage to the residence above
mentioned.
MIR. stephens was greatly exhausted on his
arrival c. Mr.. Arundcrs residence. and retired
carly to bed in order, II possible, to gain azfn-
c'ent strength to visit the Convention ths
morning.
During the night, however, the ex.vice Presi
dent was seized with severe attack of diarrhoea.
and woke up this morning greatly enree5lod. 80
much so IN TACT that It was not deemed ad ylsa.
bic for him to leave the house
In answer TO questions proposed by oar re.
porter, MIR. Stephens stated that he came for
the purpose of attending the Convention but
alter arriving, doubted the advisabilitv of
making his appearance at the Wlgwam. His
main objection appeared to be, this morning,
that his health was in such an cnfeebleG state
that he could do nothing more tnau be a
"looker'on in Venice,n should he make his
appearance, and he stated thar he fearel belng
called on to make speech, which he did not
feet able to do
He 'aid that whatever he might say while In
this CITY would be comprised in very lev
words and intlmated that he might give eXpres-
sion to those words before the people ere be
departed for his home.
MIR. Stephens was called upon this morning by
the Georgia delegation to the Convention and
he received all visitors with as much cordialty
as his poor physical condition would permit.
He stated that ne thought he would remain in
Philadelphia during the remainder of the week,
when he would return home, via Washington.
Appearance Of MIR. stephens.
Mr.. Stephens il a remarkably singular looking
man. Any person who has seen likeness of
HIM would readily recognize him. His features
are very marked He is remarkably dimmutive
III stature, and while standing bends forward
and slightly tGemblcS, though the eXartion
OF standing on his feet was too much for hls
phySique.
He has dark piercing, dcep-set eye, the most
| etriking feature in his face. His complexion "a
| very sallow, and his skin not very clear. He
| has II very cadaverous look and has evidently
| undergone q great deaf OF sickness. He was
dressed this morning in full suit of blRck
d. lcss coat and large turnover collar, aui strag
| gling black cravat He is a man that once seen
| would not easily be forgotten. There is something
| remarkably striking and peculiar III the ex-
| preston oil his face, and he appears to be all
| intellect with q very limited modicum OF physl.
| cal Development NJ. Stephens expressed him.
sell greatly pleased with the action OF tue Con
vcntion, and gave utteraucc to hopes that much
GOOD would result from its deiberatlon.
The speakers stand this morning received the
additional decoration OF an American eagle
suspended directly over t. holding in her talons
| two silk American flags.
| The attendance Of ladlc7 this morning was
| unusually lurae, and they watched the proceed.
! ings with the greatest interest
The Convention, with good taste, passed
resolution thanking 5Iayo- Mc1lichael for the
excellent police arrangements through which
efficient aid all confusion was avoided, and any
thing like disturbance npped in the bud.
The passage OF the resolution was unanimous,
| here remark that very strong police force was
on duty outside the Wigwam, and they we're
placed like sentines az convenient distances, at
| different points i'll the interior.
The motion for a final adjournment was made
| by Mr.. John Hogan, of Missouri, after which
Mr.. Robert j. Holmes, OF New York, proposed
the thanks OF the Convention to the members
of the Press for their truthful reports, which
! oil
The thanks Of the Convention were voted to
the officers of the same and also to the ctizens
| of Philadelphia for their kindness to the mem
bers of the Convention. The latter motion was
made by Mr.. James G. Rollins, OF Missouri.
A delegate from Na,sachusetts-M Alger-
moved an amendment to Mr.. Hogans motion,
to the effect that when this Convention adjourn
they do so with three cheers for the Union and
the Constitution of our fayhers, and the President
of the United States, Andrew johnson. Unani.
mously agreed to.
The President, after thanking the Convention
for their kindness and courtesy TO himself, then
| finally introduced the Rev. Mr.. Elliot, who pro-
nounced the parting bencdiction in few we'll
| chosen and ieryent words a deathlikc stiffness
| prevailed during the Dcnediction. when the Con
vention rose to its feet and gave nine hearty
cheers, and then quietly dispersed.