Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-06

Ane cnhnces are toout equAiiy ulSioeo oe-
tween Wilson, of Mass and ColfaI The
friends of both seem equally confident of
success. H.
SECOND pIsPATCH.
4 P. M.-Henry Wilson, of Mass, was
nominated for Vice President, on the 6rst
ballot, t,-3842 for Wilson, to 32l4 for Colfax
H.
PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-A little after
noon ex Governor ClAfin, of Masssoh use IT'S.
called the convention TO order and in g brief
speech introduced Morton McMichsel as
temporary chairman of the convention
Rev. Alex Reed, Of Philadelphia, addressed
the throne of gracs, asking divine blessings
on the nation and this asse bl&ge. Mr.
Nc Michael WAS then conducted to the char
by Hon. H. S. Laue, Of Indians, J. II. PlAit,
of Virginia, and Mr.. Lewis, colored.
He wss we'll received, and thanked the
convention in 8 brief speech.
Tho chairman ordered a call of States for
the nomination of committees on creden-
| tials, permanent organization, and rssolu-
tions.
| After the appointment Of the committees
the convention resolved itself iEto com
mittee OF the who'e On the safe of the
nation, and was addressed by Senators
! Logan aud Morton. Gov Oglesbv, Gsrril
Among the speakers we're several colored
men.
The commit on permanent organiZa
tion reported Judge Settle, of North Caro-
/ lima, for permanent chairman, and Il. II.
Bingham, of Philadelphis, permanent sec
retary.
Judge Settle was escorted to the chair
but declined making suyfxteuded remarks
until the convention had disposed of Il q
business for which it had been called TO
getber.
The convention then adjourned till 10 A
M. tomorrow.
! DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PLATFORM.
| PHILADELPHIA, June s. The platform
TO be adopted at the convention is exciting
but little interest. The committee on reso
lutions have had submitted 10 them two O.
three drafts for platform, and have agreed
upon one Of them tonight.
| DISSATISFACTION AMONG MEMBERS.
PHILADELPHIA, June Some disAp
pointment Is prevalent among the delegRtei
tonight at the little reAi work done in tn
convention to-day. 1t was eIp ,cted ths
Grants nomination would have been msde
at least, so that to morrow would enable IN
convention to adjourn.
A DELEGATE sECEDEs AND GOES FOR GREELEY
PHILADELPHIA. June 5.-Governor Piel
repont, OF West Virginia, seeded from III
delegation Of that State 10 the convention
I l. L. IL L i L
preference for Greeley, and said Il hA
hoped. when selected without solicitation t
come as 8 delegate to this convention, ther
might be still an opportunity to save tn
party by the nomination of an Acceptshl
presidential candidate, one who would ODE
the laws and respect the popular will. Br
it is now evident that it was hoping againl
hops--that this is not meeting for delibe
alton as TO the interests of the Repubhca
party or the country, lu: meeting to ODE
/ the exscting demands of an arrogant poV
81. Neither the admonitious Of Cincinna
nor of Sumner are needed, and it is resolve
to destroy the organization to crafty q mel
. personal government. | therefore withdrs
from the delegation and give you this time
notice to Eli my place. | shall then be frs
q to give my earnest support 10 Mr.. Greeley
q PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-A double-lesde
editorial from Forney's Press this mo:niu
on the situation in Penusy lvania is exoitin
great attention. Colonel Forney, in explai
ing his position, says the present state non
nations must Ieven tn ally lose the StLte to Il
party in October, and asks whether, In tn
l. event, Grant will be able to succeed IN n
I. yember. The sentiment received from II
/ -. I al q
IT strongly adverse - the HartFantl cket. "a
onei Forney adds tina; the local dItheulh
have been caused by q personal rule whit
has oppressed the party and is now seekir
, to pack delegates to the National Conventit
!, BY complimenting a candidate tor w
President whose only merit is that be Is Il
son of the head cf the de potism m-Senst
Cameron.
CHICAGO, June 6.-Tbe annual meetll
of the Stockholders of the Chicago. Ro
Island & Pacific railroad vas held in tt
city to-day. Fifteen millions Of stock "
Do represented. TT g directors whose term
n Office expr,d wers unanimously reel .
- and at q meeting Of the directors. John
!. Tracy was re elected President, HuRh RI
4, die, Vice President; F. Il. Tows, Secrets
and Treasurer.
SPR1SGFIELD, ILL.,, June A IN accordan
hs with the call of the chairman, the Dem
n cratic State Central Committee met here
day at IL NJ There were prese1': N.
r. Fuller, FRS, district A. NJ. He ngt'
Second district; f. NJ. Shannon, Third d
ts. trict, by proxy Gen. John A. McClernan
,.s George Edmunds. Jr., Fourth district;
W. Seaton, Fifth district; John ". Smi
Seventh district; E l.. Merritt, Eighth d
lie srict; A. A. Glenn, Ninth district s.
lBaokmsster, Twelfth district; W. q. Gre