New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-05-20

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TrssEssKz......een John B. Rodgers Cap. H. b Hudson.
TEIs. Major A. H. LOns!ey. Dr. R. K Smith
VERMONT Gen Stephen Private Henry oongon
VIRGINIA II. A. Pierce Capt George Tucker
wksT yRGsIA....Col P. II. lockwood Capt W. j Pnuy.
wI.coSsIs. ......Gen Hamilton. Capt Henry Hsnhan
DIST Gen Chapman Private VIM A Short
Gov FairchId having announced that the father OF
Gen. Grant In the house, loud calls were made for
him. and he reluctantly responded and took his place on
| the stage the band playing "Hail Columbia" as MT.
Grant took his seat beside the Chairman The entire
Convention rose and In three times three testified tner
respect the father Of the nations cheftan speech
was loudly called for and Mr. Grant, adjusting his spec
taces rose and briefly addressed the Convention He
was astonhed that he who had done nothing In par
tcuar for great for the country should be called
upon by the braves OF the nation to speak TO them RE-
| plies by the Convention: "You had boy that Is
| enough.pl After exhorng the Convention to modera
ton and prudence in their proceedings the old gentle
| man took his seat under the widest plaudits
Gen. Logan was then conducted to his seat as Chair
man. and after BRIEFLY thanking the Convention for the
conferred declined the nomination In favor OF
Gov. FaIrchd, who then unanimously elected per-
manent Chairman.
Gov. Fairchild thanked the Convention for this new
honor and in conclusion said that The Committee on
Resolutions ready to report he would Introduce
Gen. John Cochrane Of New York. who would address the
| delegates.
Gen. Cochrane sad in substance, that every true sol
der ia the country would, he hoped sit as juror upon
the conduct Of the political traitors in the United
| States Senate, ana would give IN verdict
cashiering them and dismissing them from the
service Of their country. Senator Ross he once
was but he is now but dross. Trumbul has been but
the country him off, and the verdict OF the peo
direction DO not forget-sad the General-Fessenden,
who ranks himself with the traitors to ms country ana 70
dead Grimes aud bury him as deep as his acton while
up with 1.-THE Rogues March" nterruptng the speaker,
but to the evident satisfaction OF an VINO Yehemenuy
! cheered The General said, when the applause
had subsidized: fancy see column marching
through the streets OF Chicago, consigning these
city He called upon the soldiers OF the nation TO
remember always how they have been treated by the
positions and he hoped that they would see that they are
At the conclusion OF the Generals speech of the
Secretaries read communication from tho Common
Convention the hospitality OF the city vote Of thanks
TO the Council wasnnanimously adopted
addressed the Convention at considerable lenghh in
very happy strain aludng to the reereant Senators who
that greenbacks which the Democratic party 80
loudly deered had something to do with the aequtta OF
Col Hampstead offered the following which was re-
e W 10 t sy SS lss S S BE Ga being on.
employment aud they aad their hRis suffering Prvstoa by Of
s.S'ai By u, the soldiers RspubHe
that TO daty The Taons and
state Goysasuis carr into practical eject ,uetaa gratitude to
ss ~ noe Sss.S ne ss sP Ssps GsS o5s %
Id That he Chairman Of Coaysudoa copy
uos 70 ths ch.Saa o. the National Republican CSs,sha
dressed the Convention briefly expressing his belief that
recruiting Office should be opened In the halls OF Con-
gross 20 enlist Senators 20 prefer charges
against Andrew johnson and vote hun out Of the White
down 10 posierity covered with more damning shame
than was that Of Benedict Arnold, he hoped that the
senriiy which Justly enyeops every who turns traitor
TO his principles and his country Ala-on had been made
owed his c 70 the race and he could not be ugratefn
mo hoari " sesh nc1rot Ono hundred and nifty
thousand Of them fought for the Union and in every way
proved themselves good czcLs aud worthy Of the
belion and to them Is due the acknowledgements Their
efforts gnsd H.a tn9ss OF us.qn a w,e nsg ~ Yea
Union Negroes had proved themselves capable Of usng
party
Gen Logan, Chairman OF the Committee Resolutions,
reported a. follows
lrcd That the Soldiers and Sailors. seadst now as ever to the
Ard the Ps fully recognize the claims Of Gen ULYSSES
eosdsnce Of The American people and believing that
victories achieved under his guidance viii be illustrated
BY him in time, q BY such shall seenethe fruits Of
eIson and restoration Of the Union loyal basis de-
clare deliberate conviction choice Of the Soldiers
Union the Office Of President Of the United States
Rolcd That Of those principles which underI
Go,enms for which fought daring four Of
pledge and active support The Republican party the
osJ political organization which Judgment 10 toe prnci
pies Of oysly liberty and equality before the law
Ro That speaking for ourselves and the soldiers and sailors
who perI hr lives preserve the Uhon believe that the i'm.
peonent by House Of Representatives, for
high and emssnos oe and bis trial before the United
Senate have presented unmskebe proofs Of his guilt aud
may jgeH. Of the tribunal before which he
arsgnJ THE VERDICT or THE PEOPLE is GUILTY. and We
regard Nbo voted for acqa falling short Of the
proper discharge bis 10 this hour Of the Nations trial and as
unworthy Of the confidence Of brave and loyal people
Rssore Soldiers Sailors recognize difference between
and adopted citizens and they demand that the Government
protect abroad well those Of birth
After the reading OF the third resolution every delegate
TO his feet and three hearty 0roans for Andew
johnson aud me "Tditoro" Republican Senators, chile
the baud played ne "Rog,es March,"
On motion Of Gen w. NJ Gregg OF New-York the reso
buttons were unanimously adopted amid cheers for
Grant
On motion Of Col. II. c. Alleman of Pennsylvania, II
resolved that a committee of nine DO appointed 70
upon Gen. u. g. Grant, and present him copy OF
the resolutions the Soldiers aud Sailors National Con-
yenton
On motion OF W. s. Andrews, 1t was .r
,sored soldiers Of the Republic extend TO the loyal
sympathy and the promise Of support the
struggles yet them under the present administration before
they enjoy bere. Of citizens without fear Of prose
assassination and that necessary We stand ready 70 AID
them with strength have In the past
The Chairman announced the Committee OF nine, pro-
yded for ia Col Allemons resolution, follows: Col H.
c. Alemon Gen. W. N. Gregg, Gen. ID. f. Sickles. Gen.
John A. Logan Gen. A. Pleasonton Gen. j. T. Harteauft
Col W. B. Stokes, Capt A. Grant, and cow James W.
Hawley. f.l
Several resolutions of thanks offered and passed.
after which ON motion of Gen. sekes Of New-York the
Convention adjourned subject to the call of the Pres
ident
TX GOV BUCKINGHAM ELECTED TO THE SENATE. |
NEw-HAvEN May 19.-Ex-Gov. VIM. A.
buckingham of Norwich elected by the Legislature
this forenoon United states Senator for Connecticut to
serve ak years from March 1862 The vote stood In the
Housa: buckingham 1915 Dixon, i09-four Republicans