The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-09

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likely to prove fatal to their favorite.
An effort is likely to be made to abro-
cato the rule before the permanent
organization is effected. Tho oppo-
sition Of q majority Of eastern dole
gates, particularly of Now York, to
Pendloton is expressed with the ut
most opcnness. It is now calculated
from 1872 to 134 votes can DO cast for
Pcndlcton on first ballot.
Arumor tonight says that Church
dropped by tho New York delegation
who is said now to be for Gov. Eng
lish. Doubtful southern delegates
seem to have no particular preference
and dcclaro they will abide cheorfully
by decision of the north. Tho Ohio
delegation is working strenuously for
Pendleton, and o conference took
place this evening between this dolc-
cation and several other delegations
at 9Th Ave-, Hotel result not yot as
contained, Judging by conversation OF
delegates Seymour is not to be re-
gardcd out Of tho race. Prcst. John
son is much spoken of as a possible
candidate. Indications arc that bal
loting will be humorous beyond pre-
ccdcnt. Much quick work is being
done for Chase, and many claiming
to have accurate sources of informa-
ton bot freely he will be the nominee
Of the Conventions
Mr.. Seymour proceedodto tho plat
form amid great cheering and loud
continued choors, and in brief return
cd thanks counscllcd moderation, toll.
Grafton, and harmony; said most i'm
portant questions were forced upon
the consideration ofthis Convention
some Of thcsc were forced upon it by
resolutions of tho late Chicago Con.
vcntion. Discussed briefly tho Re.
publican platform accused that party
Of violating its own declarations
against reputation and unequal tax
alton, and thon asserted tho solicitude
for soldiers and soldiers widows and
orphans; no accused tho Now domi-
nant party Of extravagant, wasting
Of public monies, and tainting nation
al credit; impeding emmigation by
overburdening labor with taxation
and breaking tho guarantees of Re-
publican liberty. As denied the as
scrtion of the Republican convention
that tho principles Of tho declaration
Of independence arc now sacred on
cvcry inch Of American soil, form tho
ton States Of tho Union military
power suppressed the civil law.
Seymour closed amid great choor-
ing.
Biglcr, Of Pa, submitted a series Of
resolutions which were referred with
out reading.
Resolutions of State Conventions
Of Pa, and Mich, wsre referred with
out reading.
Nelson, Of Tom. moved tho ad-
mission of delegates from the Demo
cratic Convention of that State who
were appointed to memorabilia this
body in reference to grievances OF poo
pie there under radical rule. Adopt
cd.
Additional resolutions were roceiv-
cd and referred to Committee on rcso-
lutions from California, from New
York city, Hon. Erastus Brooks, and
from Pcnna.
Resolutions from tho National La
Dor Convention sent up and read, IA
yOring the payment Of public and
private debt in greenbacks, was re-
ceived with great cheering, as also
was ono against the further grants Of
publiclands to private corporations
and favoring their restoration for dis
tributton to actual settlers.
Letters were received with great
aughter from Susan B. Anthony of
Woman's Suffrage Association, urging
claims Of women toparticipate in tho
elections. Referred.
Tildon, Of N. Y, offered resolution
admitting delegates from territories
to honorary seats in tho Convention.
Agreed to.
The chairman of tho committee on
credentials reported that full dolcga-
tions wcro present from every State
in the Union, and recommended that
three delegates from each territory
and from tho District Of Columbia be
admitted to the floor without tho
privilege Of voting.
Cox, Of N. Y, moved to amend SO
as to admit the entire elcvcn dole
gates from District. Lost.
A delegate from California moved
the admission OF delegates from tor
ritorics to all tho privileges of tho
Convention except that each territory
shall have but one vote, which was
rejected.
Committees report thon adopted.
Kerr, of Ind., offered q resolution
that it is the duty of every friend Of
tho Constitutional Governments to
sustain tho President in his efforts to
storm the tide of Radical usurpation,
md commencing him for his course.
(Chccrs.) Resolution referred.
Fenton, Of Kansas, offered q resolu.
lion rcciting that the national flag
should protect tho adopted citizons
ovcrywhore, same at II docs nativo-
born. (Chccrs.) Referred.
Wright, Of Delaware, offered a
providing for q commit
Loo of ono from each State to consti-
Lutte o National Executive Committee
Adopted.
Hall, OF Now York, offered res
olution declaring that tho thanks of
Tho nation arc duo TO Chief Justice
Chase for his ability, impartiality and
idelity to constitutional duty in pre-
siding over the court of impeachment.
prolonged shouts.) Referred.
Mr.. Randall, of Ponn., offered q |
,esoIution in favor OF increasing tho |
oonsions TO soldiers and sailors, by |
paying thom in gold or its equivalent.
Slight applausc.) Referred.
Mr.. Reed, of Penn, offered roso-
ition recognizing the fidelity Of An
rev Johnson in unfolding the con.
.titution aud laws.
On motion Of Nj Richardson, Of