Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-27
Gen. Grant Unanimously Nominated.


order at 2:3O by the Chairman of the National Com
mittee Six hundred and thirty-eight delegates and
/ as many alternates occupied The floor of the house
and about seven hundred representatives of the
press, though but small proportion Of the number
were on the platform. Only about fifteen hundred
spectators were admitted An eloquent prayer was
offered by the Methodist Bishop, Simpson He
closed his petition with the Lords Prayer the del
egates repeating it with him.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Chicago, III Nay 2O-At the caucus OF The Ten
nessee delegation this morning the vote for the can
didate for Vice President stood as follows Fenton
u, Colfax !, Wade 3, Wilson l. Another meeting
will be held TO night, when the delegation will prob
ably cast solid vote for Fenton.
THIRD DISPATCH.
Chicago Ill.,, May 2O.-Carl Schurz Of St Louis
appointed temporary Chairman He was
greeted with enthusiastic cheering when he appear
ed upon the stage and his remarks were frequently
and loudly applauded. His remarks that justice
should be done TO the national creditors wa received
with unmistakabe applause.
+. S. Richards was chosen one OF the three tempo
rary secretaries.
During the appointing OF the Committee on Gre
dentals the question Of admitting the Southern
States was virtually decided by an overwhelming
vote of the Convention ordering that one from each
of those States be appointed
FOURTH DIsrAlCH.
Chicago May 2O-Colorado asked admission TO
the roll of States the grounds that it has been
twice admitted 10 the Union by Congress, and is
only kept out by the Presidents veto Admitted
An EFFORT 30 have the Southern States stricken
from The roll was made by West Virginia delegate
but tailed.
FfFIH pIsrATCH.
Chicago, Nay 20.-Hermaun Bokuni arrived this
morning, 10 confer with the various delegations and
prominent men, regarding immigration matters
The afternoon session opened ut five clock
Gov. Joseph r. Hawiey, Of connecticut was enthu-
siasticslly elected permanent Presdenr lie was
conducted to bis seat by ex Cows Solomon of Wis
consin, and Brown, OF Georgia. Cheers were given
for Hawley and also for Brown.
Lincoln's name was mentioned casually IN Gov
Hswleys speech, which WAS vocferousy applauded
His speech was fine and heightened
Immediately after General Siclles entered and
was received with tremendous applause and cheer
ing
sIArH DISPATCH.
Chicago M CA communication from the
Soldiers and Sailors Convention was formally re-
ceived, and ked, by resolution, the nomination
Of Grant for President. The soldiers were cheered
heartily.
II was with the greatest difficulty that the nomi-
nation Of Grant by reclamation, could be delayed
until the Committee on Credentials reported
While waiting for the Committee to report Gov.
Brown called out and compelled 10 take the
platform. He was raptuously received as n recon
structgd rebel
The Committee on Credentials reported in favor
Of admitting al the Southern States 10 full rep
rcseutStion and the territories 10 two votes each.
CEicago Nay 2I-Tbe Convention was called to
order n 1918 O'Clock Prayer by Rev Dr. Guilt
yer, Of Chicago.
The President announced that the Committee on
Resolutions had jus. sent word that they would not
be ready before ! O'clock.
Mr.. Spencer of New York, moved that the reso
lutons Of the Union League presented yesterday be
spread upon the records.
Mr.. Conway, Of Louisiana, called for beir reading
Mr.. Spencer said his motion looked to matter Of
courtesy only be awaited the pleasure Of tho Con-
vention.
Mr. Spencer, of New York. move. sir that th,
resolutions of the National Council of the Union
League of America, which we're yesterday presented
to this Convention, and by the temporary chairman
referred o. the Committee on Resolutions take the
same direction rs ghe resolutions and proceedings OF
the Soldiers and Sailors Convention and be spread
upon our records, and made part Of our proceed
ings
] think that this courtesy is due 10 She National
Council OF the Union League Of America which is
to-day lndursiHg Republican ascendency in the
South upon whose efficiency NE depend for South
Republican preservation in the coming election,
and which, " any southern States shall fslter ct
fail that We will supply It's place by the Radicals Of
South Carolina. Cheers
Dir. Conway moved that the resolutions be recall
ed from the Committee on Resolutions to which
they were referred, with a view b, being recorded
il was desirable 20 make record Of the fact that
these resolutions had been presented. The resolu-
ticns were read they declare the [ nion League of
vital importance 10 The success OF the Republican
party pledges The loyal North 10 uphold and pro
tect the legal people Of the South express high
appreciation of the ratance and torheaTance Of the
Negroes Of The South their devotion rs Union sol
ders during the WIZ, and declare them entitled 70
the ballot declare impartial suffrage a cardinal
principle OF tho Republican party. indorse Con
gress consider the hour passed for hesitstion com
promise snd ieniency toward those who support aud
defend truitors, denounUe President johnson and
the Senators who disappointed Tie hopes Of every
loyal heart IN the laud by voting for the acquita
Of President johnson when they Knew him 10 DO
guilty Of the crimes charged hnslly, they recon-
mend the nomination 0t Grant
point OF order ans raised, thai the rules ndop,-
cd yesterday require Al resolutions 10 be referred
without debate and that il is noi competent now 70
bring them up for discussion.
The motion 10 recall them tabled
Mr. Spalding, oi The Committee on Resolution.
said the Committee was not yet ready 10 report and
moved 10 proceed o. The nomination 81 Gen Grant
for President Loud cries of " No notl
Gen John NJ. Pslmer. oi Illinois was called out
aud received with great applause aud proceeded
with gDphic ana ior,ible review ct the political
l'sues Of the last si1 ycau and The present freedom
Of speech equal rights uHver-sl liberty throughout
The country.
On nation, John W Forney .snnouneod as An
lfew JohHsons dead duck was invited 10 spcsk
bat d cined bocsusc he WIS hosrse.
After great desl pf hlibustering The Committee
n Resolutions appeared and Hon r. W. Tbomp.
on. chairman, reported the platform