Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-09-06
.rhe Snn1hern Union Convention.

The Southern tnioh NOhNSh'io"'
PHILADELPHIA, Sept, 3.
The Southern Union Convention met |
at National Hall this noon. The South ,
ern delegates were escorted to the Hall
by the Union League Club, the National
Union Club, and the Northern delega-
tions. Kentucky headed the Southern
delegates. Considerable enthusiasm was
shown on the route from Independence
Square to the Hall. The formal wei
come to the Southern delegates was
given by Charles Gibbons, in an address
which was responded to by Gov. Hamil-
ton. The Hall is finely decorated, and
is capable Of seating two thousand.
Shortly after l O'Clock the delegates
reached the Hall, entered, and seated
themselves.
Dispatches were received from Gov
ernors Low of California, Blaisdell OF
| Nevada, Gibbs of Oregon, and also Gov
ernor elect Woods of Oregon, endorsing
/ the Southern Union convention, and
praving their deliberations may promote
! the only wise plan Of reconstruction
! that proposed by Congress.
The delegates were then welcomed in
a few words by Charles Gibbons. Col.
Newness OF Kentucky introduced Col.
Stokes Of Tennessee, who read the call
for The convention.
| Dr. Sidney OF Mississippi then nomi-
pared Thomas J DurAnt, Of Louisiana,
as temporary President. Which was
adopted unanimously, Duran. thanked
the convention.
The temporary Secretaries were then
elected.
The proceedings were then opened by
prayer by Rev. J. W. Jackson. Of Mis-
sissippi.
Gov. Hamilton OF Texas returned
thanks for Ioyalists at the South, they
had hoped for some security for the fu
ture and to be permitted to return hom
peacefully, but the experience of tn
last twelve months had brought in bit
terness of heart, that the spirit whic
animated the rebellion was as rampan
today as the day the rebels first dre7
the sword.
Gov. Hamilton concluded at som
, length, stating that an administratio
paper had truly stated they dared nc
, hold their convention upon Souther
soil, that the only appropriate and sa
= place was in Philadelphia.
, After the speech Gov. Hamilton We
= presented with the speakers gavel, ust
: in the Charleston convention, which d
clared the Union Dissolved. The del
TT gates then marched to National Hall,
D. Committees on credentials and perm
$, pent organization were then appointt
The procession, while en- route TO I
a National Hall, halted in front OF I
y Union League House, where Govern
1T, Curtin and John Minor Bolts were lot
ted on the portico The processi
u formed into solid column and were
~, dressed by Mr. Gibbons, Chairman
D. the Reception Committee, welcomi
them as men with no loyal blood
ri, their hands welcoming them
~, as men who had held fast their integr
N' though their homes had been desola'
their pleasant places laid waste
en- themselves and children driven
20 exile.
l08 PHILADELPHIA, Sept.
The Northern delegations were to b
ort met this morning in Horticultural /
80. but the accommodations proving
ep,, small. it was resolved to have an o
air meeting in front Of the Lea
Vm. House.
Gov. Curtin presided. The repol
, P. the reconstruction committee Of
Congress was adopted.
N. On motion of Mr.. Kelly Of Penl
vauia, the convention adjourned to
381, at the call of its chairman, and in
Ron, meantime to attend the Southern
,.,,. vention and cheer on its members.
a'iin Sneeches were then made from
portico of the League House by
rity. ators Wilson of Massachusetts, and
,rity, of Indiana, Gen. Garfield of Ohio, J
i. NJ. Scovell of New Jersey, and othe
827, The New 4ork oeles ss rnn 0yaT,e
epre- ;ne ~ nea aSair nV SDeacbes were made
of them in the most uDcomprou
Wood spirit, by Governors Curtin o. Pei
.esen- vania and Morton of Indiana, and
ators Chandler of Michigan and va
las "a AiiIn0A'.
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