The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-10-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

PHILADELpHIA, Oct. 12-Election progressing quiet.
~; voting rapid Registration ten thousand less than
Hast year. a "A "a es ss ez@az z 4ss .5.s4ss
LOUISVILLE, Oct 12-The Opera House, where the
convention met, is splendidly decorated With ever.
greens and everything arranged for the comfort of the
members. The delegates to the convention came in
squads OR singy, and it time before all of
them made their appearance After little delay be-
yond the time fixed for the proceedings commence
ex- President Fillmore, Gov. Stevenson of Kentucky
and Mr. Chas Anderson, formerly Lieut.. Governor Of
Ohio arrived The presence of these gentlemen drew
plaudits from the assemblage, when the convention
called to order by exGov. Anderson of Ohio who
said, substantially: Gentlemen, desire to call the
convention to order by the simple remark hope that
it will be characterised by the energetic effort to
restore our country to its pristine vgor and prosper
fly" Prayer by the Rev. E. 7. Perkins Music BY
the great Western Star Band. During the music ex.
President Fillmore was conducted to seat on the
stand by Blanon Duncan amid the applause of the as
sembly.. After the music Gov. j. w. Stevenson. OF
Kentucky, introduced by Gen. G. W. Chill
ton, amid enthusiastic paudits. Gov. Stevenson ad.
svanced and spoke in substance as foows ay#
Gentlemen-The scene presented by this assembly
is strikingy, might add touchingly impressive. So
many from noble, proud commemorative, in consuta-
ton upon the soil of Kentucky a mighty host of
great men, coming from different States of the Amer
confederation to consult upon questions touching
material prosperity, that civil liberty may be per-
petuated There is joy in your coming the very scene
be lowering their walls and the sainted spirits of
our foreathers seem to bid US God speed. Applause
All hail your coming we rejoice to receive you and
make you the recipients of our hospitality. Thrice
welcome to our homes and hearths and may you meet
when the intellectual and physical energy is active
and grand. In the result human faith falters at what
is to be accomplished during the next decade. The
Atlantic is no longer barrier to communications mes
sages are hourly passing between London ST. Peters
burg and Washington. That sneering skeptic against
the Atlantic cable must shrug his shoulders and
witness greater achievements. The music OF the loco.
motive will soon resound through the cliffs of per-
petual SHOWS.
Before to morrow's setting sun the world will be
called to witness the greatest achievement time has
ever known There will be gathered the crowned
heads to witness the completion of ship canal across
the sthmus Of Suez, and through that channel ships
will pass, loaded with the wealth of the world. and
bring the rich and opuent ports of the oriental nation
in direct communication with US. closer and holier
union may yet alleviate that achievement Tie fol.
lowers of Mohammed and Jesus will be broughtn closer
and who would dare deny to day that
canal may not be the instrument Of good-o supplant
the Koran of Mohammed for the Bible Of Jesus AID.
plause I ~ : = +2S ~ ~ q
Nor has America herself been standing still Every
where in our own loved land the sgus Of
and more progression seen from the sunny slope
OF the Pacific to the surgng Of the Atlantic and
from which magnificent railroads are no. stretching
Peace has now suppanted war, and trust, in Gods
name, takes the place of dscord The ray of glorious
peace gilds every home. We have now only one rail-
way to the Pacific but it wal not be many wears till
we have another II is your duty see that it is not
delayed Then will our country pierce through all its
avenues from the Atlantic to the Pacific
In the Diet3of Holland similar dispute to yours is
going on They are hesitatng where that line of eteam
ers shall have its terminus. say Norfolk: Kentuck
says Norfolk. Applause. No jealousies There is
not heart am addressing that desires the aggran.
iisement OF one section over another. Come then,
throw all your moral influence III favor OF Norfolk
There is another feeling that comes over nv heart
which prompts my desire for Norfolk She is in |
Commonwealth which reflects her grandeur and nobil.
y from every FIBRE She gave to this world her George
Washington Great questions will devolve upon YOU
gu must meet the question Of labor and emigration
7ou must see to it that capital be not centralized in the
arge cities, at the instance Of few capitalists who
Know section and although the stars in our e,n.
'lem, ike the stars above differ in glory We have one
onsttutlon one history and let prove to the world
hat in developing internal grandeur, and prosperity
through State soyereigntes, will try to make our
whole country the guardian angel of mankind @s
Col. Blanton Duncan said that the pleasant duty
lad devcved upon him to nominate ex President Fill
more President of this convention which was receiY-
d with deafening applause, and unanimously adopted.
iov Stevenson then in solemn and ELOQUENT language
Introduced exPresident Willard Fillmore
President Fillmore being introduced was received
nth prolonged applause. and said: gsrs
Gentlemea, Of the Communion Il appear without
reparation Had prepared speechsI should have
Impressed 1t after the eloquent addresses Of your Gov.
ries,s 9Th all the undeserved honor nv conntry.4
len have conferred upon me, assure Jon nothing
as been so gratifying as this. The war has ended |
it'll its logical events questions hare been settled,
trust, never to disturb again. ha We yenera. +
on for the Constitution Of the United States be-
eve it to be the best organic law that has ever been
rmed You know when occupied the Presidential !
lair, the fugitive slave bill vas passed. freely .
'nfess it was against my feelings I examined it i
refuly, but found no defect in it. II was constitu
ona and although knew when signed ii, / knew .
signed my political death warrant signed il. and !,
ould hare done so had it taken my right arm. IAN.