The Portland daily press., 1872-06-05
Philadelphia Convention.
Immense Crowds in Attendance.
Organization of the Maine
Delegation.
Spirited Contest over the Vice Presi-
dency.-COlfax ahead.
DEDICATION OF THE wrGwAm
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Special to the Press by Western Union Line.
PHILADELPHIA, June 4.
The Convention tomorrow will be great in
numbers, character and enthusiasm. Hon..
Morton McMichael of the Philadelphia North
American newspaper will be temporary chair
man.
The contest for the Vice Presidency is sharp
and doubtful. At present Colfa1 is apparently
ahead, but Gen. Wilson is very close after him.
Gen. Jos. r. Hawley of Connecticut, is posi-
bic as compromise candidate. The Maine
delegation favors Colfax by large majority.
The Maine delegation organized tonight
when the following appointments were made:
Hon. Isaiah Stetson, Chairman of the Delega-
ton; Hon. Frederick Robbie, Vice President of
the Convention; Col. F. E. Shaw, Secretary.
The following appointments were made for the
various committees: John E. Butler, ESQ.,, on
Credentials: Hiram Bliss, Esq, on Permanent
Organization; S. I. Pullen, ESQ.,, on Platform !;
A. H. S. Davis, ESQ.,, on Rules and Orders.
Hen. VIM. p Frye, was selected as the mem
Der of the National Committee from Maine.
The Delegation will present the name of Hon..
A. G. Jewett of Belfast, for President of the
Convention.
S. I. Pullen was selected to act on the Ma
tional Committee, in place of Hon. John A.
Peters who is absent. e-E.E ..
The hotels are immensely crowded and the
tidings from every quarter of the country are
of the most hopeful and cheerful character.
Hon. f. A: Pike has not arrived, but the
delegation is full and everybody is for Grant
heartily. p w.
[By the Associated Press.l
PHILADELPHIA, June 8. -The Republican
National Executive Committee tonight decided
upon Morton McMichael for temporary chair
man of the Convention. The North Carolina
delegation urge Hon. Thomas Settle for perma-
nent chairman and say that the whole South
will back him. 500 't
Delegations from Kentucky, Maryland, Cali
fornia, Rhode Island and Michigan are expect
ed tonight; r-ill'l.. 79i %
The Massachusetts Grant Club, 1875 strong,
are here, and were the first to throw Grant
flag to the breeze. They will work hard for
Wilson for Vice President, and say they are
bound to succeed. VIM. b. Kelley was men
toned tonight for Vice President Senator
Wilson is yet the strongest man. 81
The Indiana delegation have elected Col. w.
r. Thompson delegate at large. They are work
ing hard for Colfax. The New York delesa-
ton tonight inf finally discussed the Colfax
and Wilson questiGu. .sNi =
A. B. Cornell has been appointed on the Ma
tional Executive Committee, vice Horace
Greeley, resigned. Benjamin F. Butler has
not arrived; his motives are subject to conjec-
ture.
Among the prominent arrivals are the follow
ing: Ex-Gov. Clafin of Massachusetts, Hays
of Ohio, Birney of Michigan, and Carpenter of
Iowa, Gov. Fairchild of Wisconsin, Hon. VIM.
e. Chandler, Ex-senator Cattell and George
Francis Train.
The statement that Ex-Gov Dennison of
Ohio, has written letter substantially with
drawing his name as candidate for Vice Presi-
dent, is denied by authority. He merely de-
clines to receive complimentary vote.
PHILADELPHIA, June 4.-The Lincoln Club
from Pittsburg arrived to-day and were escort
ed from the depot to the headquarters of the
Central Hartraft Club. s8'
1t is reported that the delegates from the
delegates from the States instructed for Colfax
show signs of dissension, and some belief is
expressed that Mr.. Wilson of Massachusetts
has a better chance. This however is not con-
coded by the friends of Colfax.
The Ohio delegation at the Continental Hotel
have banner for Grant and DennisOn.
There is great anxiety to know how the New
York and Pennsylvania delegates will vote
Preparation for the adornment of the Acade-
my are progressing rapidly. The Union League
building is beautifully decorated with bunting
and gas-jets The wigwam on Broad street is
nearly complete, and will be dedicated this
evening
LATER.-The Wigwam on Broad street was
ueuicdteu ILLS evening, Dy the nrlnS OF cannon
and large meetingof Grant men who made
their first parade with torches and music.
at caucus of the New York delegation to-
night, the friends of Colfax far outnumbered
those of Wilson. This indication that the vote
of the State will be for Colfax has overjoyed
the friends of that gentleman, making his sue
cess almost certain on the second ballot
A grand mass meeting of German Republi-
can delegates and people was held tonight DIR.
Paul Strahback of Alabama, presided and de-
ivered brilliant review of the political situa-
ton with reference to the good standing of
Germans in the South.
Speeches were made by large number of
Germans and the meeting unanimously endors-
ed Gen. Grant
The meeting of the Loyal League was the
largest since 1862, three hundred members be-
ing present t5t# ats