The New York herald., 1868-05-21
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Now York. Thursday, May 81, 1868.
THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.

4AG VaACh0O VON VEN AAON'
The Republican Presidential Convention assembled
at yesterday in Crosby's Opera House, at Chi
cago the building being crowded to its utmost capa-
city. Governor Ward called the Convention to order
and made brief address. General Carl Schurz was
appointed temporary chairman. On calling the roll
OF delegates, the credentials OF the two Cali
fornia delegations were referred to the COM
mittee. The Southern States, on motion, were ad-
mitted on the cal OF States~ and Colorado Ter
ritOry was also called, in expectation OF her
admission into the Union as State in time to vote in
the Presidential election Committees on rules, resO
1utons and permanent organization were appointed,
and a recess was taken until five O'Clock.
In the evening session Governor r. Hawley was
appointed permanent president, with compliment
tary list OF vice presidents and secretaries from all
the States. Several motions were made to nominate
General Grant by reclamation, but they were over
ruled, and after some further business, without
making any nominations, the Convention adjourned
until this morning.
The struggle for the Vice Presidency still goes on
with unabated vigor among the delegations. The
New York delegation are confident and hard at work
for Fenton. Wade is apparently far in the back.
ground, the unexpected defeat OF impeachment hav-
ing marked effect in diminishing the number of his
friends. Wilson and lIamn are held somewhat in
reserve, but may make good fight In the breach
between the other candidates. The Northwestern
States rather favor Cofax.
few ofthe republicans OF this city, to the number
probably OF nfty met in the rooms OF the General
Committee, on Broadway and Twenty-third street,
last evening, to await developments by telegraph
from Chicago A few kilograms, containing no news
OF Importance were received, several speeches were
made, one by drunken soldier, who was wounded
nine times, but would be mortally wounded If Grant
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CONGRESS
In the House OF Representatives yesterday q bill
was reported for the construction Of canal at Pass
4 arOutre in the mouth Of the Mississippi. No quo
rum was present, and after Mr. Ingersoll had made
another personal explanation In rebuttal OF various
eports about his position in the impeachment mat
ter, the House adjourned until Saturday to permit
the hall to be placed in summer trim.
EUROPE
The news report by the Atlantic cable is dated yes
terday May 20.
Napoleon announced to the Legislature, through
the Minister of State, that free trade would be sus
tanned as the commercial policy Of the empire and
the Golden treaty would not be allowed to expire
The German Zollverein refused to tax petroleum.
The Emperor of Austria signed the Religious Equality
bill. The British government forbds the deposition
OF Bishop Coenso OF Natal.
Consols 94sS OAK for money. Five-twenties TX
In London and 76,s In Frankfort.
Cotton heavy at decline OF y OF penny. Bread
stuffs quiet and upward. Provisions dull. Produce
easier.
THE CITY.
The panoforte makers, the carvers house painters
and window blind makers held meetings at their
several headquarters last night and transacted busi-
ness oi drect importance to the members of these
trades
The Kelley North American Gift Concern was be.
fore the courts again yesterday. One Ellis Elias
claiming to have invested $1,000 In the enterprise
applied for an Injunction restraining Kelley from
continuing the occupation he having, according to
the certificate appropriated Mr.. Elias money to his
own individual use. Numerous letters from dupes
OF the concern were read and Judge Brady decided
the enterprise to be an unmitgated swinde and or.
dered perpetual Injunction restraining the firm
from receiving letters directed to them He also said
he would restrain the publication Of Keieys Weekly
an illustrated paper, II on examination 1t proved as
he believed to be in the interest OF the concern.
The trial OF Theophus G. Callicott, late Collector
OF the Third district and John 8. Allen, deputy col
ector occupied the attention Of the United States
Circuit Court, Brooklyn, yesterday, before Judges
Nelson and Benedict. The principal testimony was
In relation to the character Of the bonds received by
Mr.. Allen. large number Of persons, whose
names were attached to the papers as their genuine
signatures were examined and testified to the
naudu'ency thereof. Indeed, 1t was shown during
the investigation that many OF the alleged sureties
had no existence or, II they did exist, were not
known to the witnesses.
An action was brought before Judge McCunn yes
terday against the city corporation by citizen Of
Seventh avenue praying for an injunction restrain
ing the defendants from completing contract for
the laying Of the Stafford pavement in certain nor.
tions Of that avenue. 3
son Of Zeno Burnham, the auctioneer, com.
menced . suit before Judge Cardozo yesterday
against the Police Commissioners for $1,000 damages
to his business and reputation by the action Of de.
PENDANTS in placing policemen in front Of his store
to warn the public that It IL Q mock auction. He
also applies for perpetual injunction.
The further hearing Of the case Of Archibald NJ.
Pentz vs. The steamer Ariadne was resumed yester.
day M the Admiralty branch Of the United States
District Court, before Judge BlstchfOrd. The libel
liant claims damages for the loss ofSshe bpag william
Edwards which wss hn property. snd ives sunk, y