New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-05-21
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C,ucAGo. May cO-The first day of the session Of
r,c Republican National Convention was character
;,ed NV nnoninity and enthusiasm. Although the
Opera House in which the Convention was held ac-
commodated only about 4,OO0 persons, nearly twice
that number were packed within the building The
house was handsomely decorated, especially the
stare which was set apart exclusively for repre-
sentatves of the press, officers of the Convention,
and distinguished gentlemen attending the Conyen-
ton as visitors Among the audience We're many OF
the delegates wives and daughters, who took as
much interest in the proceedings the men. The
delegations entered the building arm in arm, and
took their seats allotted TO them by the Committee
As some Of the prominent men entered they were
loudy applaGded, Gen. Sickles being received with
the most enthusiasm. The Convention was not
rallied TO order until some time after the hour APP
poutcd--2 o'clock-and little Impotence was man
ifestcd by the audience.
When Gov. Ward stepped forward he was received
with applause and his speech was listened TO with
close attention. Ills assertion that nelthOr armed
treason political tTeachey could prevent the fn
hllmcnt Of the mission Of the Republican party,
thrilled the audience who arose and gave three ire
mendous cheers. When Grants name was
first mentioned the greatest enthusiasm of the
audience burst forth. Then Bishop Simpson
followed in q forvent and eloquent prayer, after
which Gov. Ward said that the NATIONAL Executive
Committee had agreed upon the nomination OF Gen
Carl Schurz as temporary chairman, a nomination
which wac unanimously approved.
As Gen. Schur2 assembled the PLATFORM escorted by
Col Thompson Of Indiana and Lyman Trcmaine OF
Ncw-Yolk, the Convention rose and gave him three
cheers Ills speech was excellent. cOgent in state
men and bold and brave in spirit 1t very highly
cOmplimented His assertion that we did not know
how much we lost by the death of Lincoln until we
found the ltleess of johnson was accepted with as
wild enthusiasm as was the declaration that the
Republican party must 90 on in its mission until
justice is secured to the soldiers who fought our
battles justice the Southern Union men, Justice to
the colored race to whom promised liberty, and
Justice 10 the creditor who saked his credit upon the
success Of the Government 1t was here observable
that the Convention was not impregnated
with the financial theories of Pendleton but that the
delegates were uualterably in favor Of paying the
bonds in their letter and spirit. Thus was fore
Swallowed the policy which was TO be incorporated
into the platform and If there were any opposed to
it they remained wonderfully dumb
Then the question Of appointing Committee on
Credentials came up and the Committee was ordered;
anu Mlen OallIOIOld was GdeO u6i6Sdto liOhi lha'
State objected from her exclusion from representation
on the Committee because she had cOntesting dele
CATION He asserted that the persons cOntesting were
Democrats last year, and were not representatives
of the Republican party. He was proceed
ing in his speech when Gen. Van Zandt
raised the point that the debate out Of order as
it should take place before the Committee on Gre
dentals. This point being sustained, the calling of
the roll was continued Thomas NJ. Conway of Lou
isiana asked why it was that the States were not
called in alphabetical order, and why it was that
Arkansas and Alabama had not been Tecognizedf
This was an important question, mainly on account
of the exceedingly animated contest for Vice-Pres
dent, it being predicted that severe stmg
gle would be made TO keep the Southern States
out Gov Ward replied that the call for the
Convention provided for delegates only from States
represented in CQnggess and that the National
Executive Committee had concluded to submit the
matter TO the Convention. TheTeupOn Mr.. Charles
S. Spencer of Hew-York moved that all the
unrocousiructed States have their names called
and their delegates admitted to the GoRyegtion
in full fellowship. This motion received an
enthusiastic. response and At tie same time
inclingd the Southern delegates toward Gov tentoh'
Tie iriendsof the Governor missed no point during
the day by which they could make ealII9! l9r lleer
candidate. They We're Enthusiastically the live dele
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siasm prevailing Of their instigatiQg. Aftey few
moments question was raised about the admission
of delegates from Colorado delegate claiming that
that State was simply in the same condition as the
Southern States both being governed as Territories.
motion to admitthe Colorado delegates was tabled
aud subsequently referred to the Committee on
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1t was previous to this that Gen. Cochrane OF New
York relieved the Convention of great stumbling
block-its deliberations, IFS want Of rues-by NOV
ing that the rules Of the House of Representative.
he adopted This was carried. and the wisdom of
the motion was soon made apparent The Commit
fee ON Resolutions and Rules were then appointed,
after which the Convention adjourned until o'clock.
During the recess the Committees Permanent
ORGANIZATION and Credentials met In the first named
Committee there was contest over the permanent
Presidency in which the names OF Hawley ana van
Zandt. Sickles and Tremain were embraced. Hawiey
Van Zandt aud Tremain were WITHDRAWN ana the
vote between Eawley and Sickles was tie without
committing the vote Of Hamilton Harris OF New-lork.
the Chairman He east his vote for Hawiey' winch
made him President
Gen Hawley was chosen He was escorted 10 the
chair by Gov. Solomons Of Wisconsin and Joseph L.
Brown Of Georgia. Gen. Hawley's speech was Ie'u'
and II too enioyed reception as enthusiastic as that
which greeted Gen. SehuIzs, especially those paris
of in which he asserted that the national debt in
spirit and bond, should be invioiate
and sacred as the graves Of the soldiers.
The name Of Lincoln drew forth thImders OF APP
plnuse When the list of Vic Presidents were being
read some one asked whether H. d. FesscnJen OF
Maine brother of the Senator, believes AS the lat
ter pTeends to believe and positive denial was re
ceived, with tremendous cheering. Then MI.
Swift amid much meTriment nominated Grant,