Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-06
An Adjournment till To-Day.
PierpOnt, Of W. Va, Bolts the Con-
FentiORs

PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-The day
opened cloudy and cold with appearances
of rain, but it looks as If it would clear up
by noon and become pleasant. The great
crowds are increased by the arrival last
night Of several clubs from adjacent places.
This morning
The vIce.Presileney
is still the exciting question among dele
gates. Wilson's friends are greatly en-
couraged, and say they feel confident of the
success of their favorite. 1t is thought there
viii be little delay in the organization of
the convention, and there is a general
opinion that an adjournment will be had
in an hour or two, though there are those
who believe that the convention viii con-
clude its lahors to-tiay. Several statements
viii not now be a candidate for the Vice
Presidency. In that case, Henry Will
son viii receive the vote of the State.
Although FOrnsy's Press figures up 2s6
votes for ColfsX, 34I fer Wilson Siiid 81
scattering, the friends Of Colfax seem firm
in the belief that be will be selected. ...-....
The Pennsylvania delegation helda caut
Gus this morning aay.la aSlaa resolved to suppors
Wilson for tilTe Vice Presidency. Wilson's
trieTc,ds how claim 420 delegates. niinoi,
VIII give Colfax 19, Wilson 2G. Ohio,
Wilson go. 0olfax IA. ..........-...-.,.,.,..
A double loaded editorial in Forney's
Press this morning on the e....-............
- Situation In Pennsylvania
is exciting great attention. Col. Ferney
in explaining his position, in effect says
that the present State nominations must
inevitably loose the State to the party IL
October, and asks whether y That event
Grant will be abe 20 succeed in November.
The sentiment received from interior coun-
ties during the past few days is strongly
adverse to the support of the Hartranft
ticket. Col. Forney adds that the local
difficulties have been caused by tie personal
rule which has oppressed the party and is
now seeking 10 pack delegates to the Ma
| tiensi Convention by complimenting can
didate for Vice President whose only merit
| is that he is son of the head of despOtism,
Senator Cameron. The people expected
the State Convention to declare for Schuyler
Colfax or Henry Wilson for that office. 1t
was missled by order.
From opinions derived from Republican
sources as to the views of the delegates on
the Liberal movement, it appears there is a
feeling among them that
The Greeley Movement,
even if endorsed by the Baltimore Conven.
! ton, would not be able to in any way
change the prospects Of Grant. New En-,
! gland men differ upon the question whether
or not the speech of Sumner would affect
| the general result in their section.
ll:30.-Delegates are assembling rapid
| ly in the Academy of Music. Enthusiasm
is already at fever heat, finding expression
momentarily as either Of the two military
bands located in the gallery play familiar
national airs. Among the numerous spec
tators croRding all available space is the
Democratic Chief Justice Thompson, o
Pennsylvania.
Wilson has been gaining for the Vict
Presidency all the morning. Every indica
ton is that he will be the successful man
Ohio to-day stands 81 for Wilson to IA fO
Colfax. Pennsylvania hhving decided tC
oppose Colfax, it is thought he cannot now
| possibly receive the nomination,
Long before the hour of twelve immensu
crowds gathered in and around the
Academy of Music,
the place where the Convention met. Tn
delegates were in bodies, each State arriving
at the Hall in rapid succession. Cheer
greeted them on their arrival in the Hall
which was literally thronged for hours be-
fore the time appointed for the assembling
of the Convention. The delegations car
Tied banners bearing their RESPECTIVE
names, and amidst the cheering of specta
tors and discoursing music the Academ
presented gorgeous spectacle. The inteIiO
decoration could not be surpassed for mas
nifcence, plenty of every thing carried OF
in the finest order as to preliminary al
rangements, 1t was fully
1915
before the delegates were fairly seated, a
though the hour for their assemblage wa
fixed at u. The stage was crowded wit
distinguished persOnages, together wit
the private boxes on Ell ther side.
Ex. GOV, CIRfin
calling the Convention to order said:
Gentlemen of the Convention: Elected a
cording to the usage of the Republica
party in conventions of the people held
every State, you have assembled for Il
purpose of placing in nomination cand
dates for the two highest offices in the gi
of the American people. You represent
party founded on the bI oadest principles
freedom, Justice and humanity, and who
, achievements have been the wonder ar
admiration of the civilized world. II
promises made four years since of progre
and reform have been faithfully fulfilled
, tie guarantee by the nation of lual righ
, to all, in the reduction Of the public e.
penditure and the public debt, and the
crease of the public burdens, in the in
provement of the public credit, in q
establishment of the public faith, that 1
, act of reputation shall ever stain the sta
? ute book and securing peace and ord,
f throughout the entire republic.
You are summoned to declare anew yOl
fidelity to those principles and the purpGs
, which have brought such beneficent rule
4 the nation. We will not fear that the pc
pie will desert those who have been faithf
in their high trusts, for other men al
: other organizations, although they IN;
J adopt our principles and propose to adhe
to our policy. Let US go forward Wi
confident faith that our cause will trump
notwithstanding the unexpected detection
over all combinations however skillful
planned, because in its continued succe
/ are centered the bests interests and hghe
hopes of the country.
d In conclusion, he called upon Rev. Ale
t Reed, of Philadelphia, who addressed t
D Throne of Grace, asking the Divine bles
ing on the nation, and this assemblage
t representatives.
! Music by the band.
d Here Mr.. Claflin nominated Hon. N
McAfichaeI temporary Chairman. Hon.
e S. Lane, H. Rhett, of Virginia, and Lew
d colored, of Louisiana, conducted him
e the chair. [Applause.]
i McMfchaeI's Address.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION:
thank you for the privilege of presidiI
/ even for the brief period that | shall enj
n that honor, over such an assemblage
e this. ! am more gratifed, because, a
= delegate from Pennsylvania, and reside
e of Philadelphia, it gives me occasion
: welcome you to our State and city; to
to you all how glad we are to have
among us; how careful we shall be to p
|, mote your comfort while you remain W
us; how desirous that when you leave
IS YOU will leave with such impressions as
e induce you to frequently return. UnC
IF any circumstances, the presence OF
many distinguished men gathered from
Ie parts of this mighty land, VIII
crows and stretches so rapid
N that in these recurring quadriennial cOnv,
,s tious new States, new Territories al
N bannily for the cause of humanity and p