The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-06-13

CHICAGO, May 27.-Noon.-The Convention had
just adopted n platform without much discussion,
under the previous question. The resolutions JUS
tIfy Impeachment, favor the protection of natural
lied citizens, congratulate the country ON the sue
cess Of the reconstruction policy; say the guaranty
of equal Suffrage in the South in n necessity, and
denounce all forms of reputation.
The chair then announced nominations in order.
Gen. Logan SAID: In the name of the loyal cit
liens, soldiers and sailors of this great Republic
in the name of Loyalty, Liberty, Humanity and
Justiec-in the name of the National Union Re-
publican Party-l nominate, as candidate for
Chief Magistrate of this nation, l.. ;. Grant.
The nomination was received with n perfect
frenzy of applause and cheers. The roll of States
was called, each State casting n solid vote Tor
Grant. Stratman cast the vote ofCalifornia. He
said that ten delegates had come 6OOO miles TO
cast n vote for Grant. 65O votes were cast IN all.
The nominations for Vice President being in
order, Virginia nominated Senator Wilson; Indiana
nominated Ben. Wade; New York nominated Fen
ton; Maryland nominated ex-senator Cresswell;
Pennsylvania nominated Gov. Curtin; Iowa nomi-
mated Senator Harlan; Maine nominated Hannibal
Hamlin; Kansas nominated Pomeroy; Kentucky
nominated James :. Speed.
The first ballot resulted as follows: Wade, l49;
FentOn, l25; Wilson, 1l9; COlfax, ll2; Curtin, 81;
Hamlin, %; Harlan, l6; Speed, %; C~resswell, IA.
FDM BdHOf.-A break occurred in favor of
Colfax, Iowa leading off, followed by Pennsylva-
nia, and Others rapidly falling into line, until the
NOMINATION WAS nladeu IsiulinOus.
Wade's strength had gradually increased, until
it became evident that the contest was between
these two.
The Convention very soon after adjourned.
CHICAGO, May 2S.-General Grant was serenad-
ed last evening. After the band had played Hail
10 me Chaef, Grant appeared nj the door of his
residence. In response TO loud calls. Mr.. Bout
well, OF Massachusetts,, introduced the General TO
the crowd. General Grant said:
GenfIemen-Being entirely unaccustomed to
public speaking, and without a desire to cultivate
that power, it is impossible for me to find Ian
guage to thank you for this demonstration. All
that l can say Is that to whatever position | may
called by you, i will endcavor TO discharge its
duties with fidelity and honesty of purpose. Of
my rectitude in the performance of public duties,
you will have to judge for yourselves by my record
of the past.
Three cheers were then given for Grant. Hun
dreds entered the House and congratulated him.
The procession moved to the residence of Speaker
Coliax, who appeared in response to calls, and
was introduced by Mr.. Pinke, of Maine. Mr..
Colfax made n short speech, congratulatIng them
ON the suspicious opening of the campaign, pay
ing n high eulogy 10 Grant and warmly endorsing
the platform. He concluded by predicting II COM
pletc victory in November, and a return To peace
and prosperity which should eclipse the most
brilliant annals of the past.
The morning journals all declare the ticket
nominated yesterday a strong one. The Tribune
lituitNs IdH = HidJoIitN OH tic IOpuidT uiiu
electoral vote will exceed iiucoln's over Mcclellan.
European.
LONDON, May 16.-Despatches from japan
state the civil war is progressing. The Mikado's
army had arrived near Yedo.
ATHENS, May l6.-Despatches state that the
mountaiDeers of Crete claim that they have de-
ieated and driven the Turks to the coast in the re-
cent conflicts.
LONDON, May l6.-An Ecclesiastical deputation
waited upon the Queen at Windsor Castle ycster-
day, and presented an address from the Hierarchy
Of the Irish Church giving their views as to the
great changes contemplated.
PARIS, May 1S.-The Emperor has been i'll, but
his condition is now much improved.
PARIS, May l9.-The news of the a~cquittal OF
President johnson on the llth article was receiv-
ell on Saturday evening, and nearly all the papers
editorially speak on the subject.
The Temps DemOcrat) says johnson was saved
by legal forms only, but has been deposed in the
mind of the country.
The Journal dhs De6dts says while johnson has
been acquitted the vote Is such rs TO render him
~lOwerloss hereafter.
The Epoch was opposed to impeachment from
the beginning, and bames the Republicans for at
tempting the removal of the Executive ON grounds
80 slight, and says a great political party could
not have more clumsily lost It's prestige.
The Press (Austro-C atholic) ventures no decid-
III blnulOl. u pIlllAlt lIr IL itllllTillsbnI
of the vitality of the Republican institutions,
which permits the Chief Magistrate of 40. 200 900
of People to be brought to trial without bloodshed
or national disquiet.
LONDON, May l9.-Hungary asks the treaty
making powers To negotiate with the United States
of America for IA convention by which she may
fully participate in the benefit of the treaty for
the protection of naturalized citizens recently con-
cluded by the American Government with the
North German Confederation.
LONDON, Nav 2l.-The Government has for
hidden the deposition of Bishop COlenso.
VIENNA, May 2l.-The Emperor has given his
assent to the law establishing the legal equality
of religious scots.
LONDON, May 22.-Thc despatch concerning the
action on the question of Scotch reform in the
House of Commons last night was incorrect.
Following is a correct report: Mr.. Baxter, mem-
Der of Montrose, on Monday night moved as an
amendment to the Scotch reform bill, that the
number of Scotch members of the House of Com
mons he increased by taking the Franchise from
some of the small English Boroughs. This
amendment which was opposed by the minority
on Monday night, but carried on n division, was
last night accepted. The PRIMER subsequently,
proposed on the part of the Ministry Il new clause
providing that persons excused from payment of
rates by reason of tLeir poverty, 10 not entitled
to vote. Further consideration of the bill Wa
then postponed.
ioNpoN NAY -bCHphtOhc p'mS etuN
that the Pope has invited the Roman Catholic
bishops of the United States to raise l 900 volul-
teers for the Papal army, authorizing them to
make such terms with the recruits as they Day
deem necessary and proper.
Latest Cretan accounts say that a battle was
fought on April 4th. on the Plain of Heraoion.
8 1000 Cretans repulsed a vastly superior number
of Turks, who were supported by regular Orcas-
sian calvary. On the 9th, the Cretans achieved
another victory. 60 1000 Cretan refugees ire in
Greece, exposed to great misery. The Greek
Government has spent 80, 200, 900 to save them
from, . aryotinn