Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-22
Chicago.

.~CHpoAGo, Nav 20, 3 p.m.--The Sol
diers and Sailors Convention on yestar-
day was very largely attended. The
proceedings were characterized by much
enthusiasm and no little disorder. The
speecbes made we're rather ordinary,
The great burden Of all was the vote OF
the Republican Senator'S for the acquittal
of the President. Those recreant Sena--
tors, as they eretermqd, were denounced
as infsmoHE traitors. $500. !,
The meeting at night was attended
with much disorder. and some OF the
speeches were Of low grade. r aggL r
TIE attendance on, the Republican
Convention to-day is immensely greater
than was anticipated. Thousands who
came here expecting to witness the pro-
ceediugs of the Convention are greatly
disappointed.
About-I2:3e p m.the- Convention was
called to ORDERLY Marcus} L. { Ward, Of
New Jersey, Chairman Of the National
Republican Committee. His speech,
read from manuscript, was far below
what was expected by The Convention.
Carl Shurz, Of Missouri, was elected
temporary chairman His speech on
taking the chair was better. received an d
loudly applaudeds He urged that the
marty should secure the victories won in
the past, NJ asst take no step backward and
crush corruption wherever found IN the
party as well as out Of it.
Quite q squabble arose in appointing Q
Com miltee on Credentials. The seats OF
delegates from California and Delaware
.Haa. a.
we're contested. z =. fCu.c
A motion to sdmitthe delegations from
all the States was passed. A motion TO
admit Colorado, after, some sharp dis
cussion, prevailed TWAS commended by
some that all the territories had the same
right TO representation as Colorado,
These matters were finally disposed OF
by being referred to a committee on cre-
dentials. A delegate from West Virginia
moved to reconsider. the vote By which
delegations from the lSouthefn States
were admitted. II was laid on the table.
The eolored delegates occupy seats in
the Tennessee and Lopisiapa delegar
tons.
The regular proceedings Of the con-
vention were much delayed by objections
and interruptions at various stages, CIV
ing rise to windy discussions. At 2:lS
N. the business of the temporary or
eanization being gcommenced, the con
yention adjourned, until 5 pm.
CHICAGO, f:30 pm The Convention
was 10 session rom 10 pm. after The
permanent organization was completed
The chief feature was speech from ex-
Gov. Brown, Of Georgia, who declared
himself a RECONSTRUCTED rebel and Al
original secessionist His presence and
remarks ELECTED the widest enthusiasm
and the most lusiy cheers. asri'sH. OF
The contested eases we're settled, AND
delegations from all the States and'terri
tories allowed the right to vote
The utmost impatienee % nominai'
4 candidates for President and Vice fres
ident prevailed, but The Fulesreported D
the committee on the order Of business
\ rearired the ConventionT 10 adopt u
platform and resolutions before maxim
nominations. lsAn attempt 10 alter thl
rule. 40 AZ to proceed TO roommate caDdl
dates. failed, and the Convention I'D
harmed until ten o'clock tomorrow.
I:Grsl-sContrary 70 al expeotatiol
there are no public speeches being mad
to-nirht The suhjeet which seems 7
excite the greatest interest among n
different delegations is the candidate 70
fthe Vice Presidency There seems !
be someuhat more Of q dispontlon I
unite on Hamlin after the hrst oailonn!
! The claims Of othsrs. especially " 20
= and Fenton, VIII, hogever. Dc strong
: urged, and the contest tomorrow % IN
. question promises 20 Be 40 exciting en-
} T. Il l. not likely q single vote va
castin opposition 70 Grant ~ candieai
. Cor ths Prssideucy.-Specfdi . Iout'