The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-19
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PITTSBURGH.

PITTSBURGH.
Soldters' and Sailors Convention-
second Days Proceedings.
PrrrsBURaH, September lS.-This,
the second day Of the National Sol
diers' and Sailors Convention. was the
greatest ever Known in the annals Of
the United States. The clear sunshine
lent additional effect to the bright flags,
festoons, scarfs aud decorations Of all
kinds, which greeted the eye OF the
visitor on every side. The decorations
have been largely increased since yes
terday, both here and in Allegheny.
During the past two days hundreds
Of thousands were present from all parts
Of the United States, a1miring the
splendid effect produced by the univer-
sal decoration. 1t exceeds anything
ever witnessed IN any city Of the Union.
The procession to-day was the grand
est demonstration OF public display ever
witnessed in the United States. All
! the trades unions were represented in
the line OF procession, which was the
largest ever witnessed in our western
cities. 1t took three hours to pass a
given point. Nothing like it since the
davs of the rebellion. General Negley
was Chief Marshal Of the procession,
which moved over the route designa'ed.
every thoroughfare being densely crowd
ed. Windows and housetops were oc-
cupled by persons anxious to witness
the demonstration. The crowd gave
vent to their feelings of enthusiasm as
the novel features passed them. AS
they reached Friendship Grove meetings
were organized at stands erected tor the
purpose. A large number OF persons
have refrained from taking part in the
procession to>dsy, owing to the evening
procession, which is to he the grandest
ever attempted in the United States.
Universal good feeling prevails over the
the city. Fully fifty thousand strangers
are in our city. -, -.
The Convention reassembled this
morning at 10 o'clock. All was hustle
and confusion. Brass bands were
marching up and down the streets dis
coursing music. The Central Welsh
Glee Band occupied the stand with the
officers of the Convention, which was
called to order by General Logan. and
opened with prayer by Rev Dr.. Hess,
after which the Marine Band favored
the audience with selections OF music.
The Committee on Resolutions re-
ported the following:
We, the soldiers and sailors who
served in the army and navy during the
late war, 10 mass convention 10 Pitts
burgh embled, for the purpose Of
expressing our firm convictions upon
issues which are the logical results OF
the war, do affirm: -,
|. That it is q source Of unmingled
pleasure to meet again and revive the
memories OF our campaigns for union
and liberty. thence to draw Lessons for
present duty and 'uture guidance.
9 We reaffirm our devotion TO the
union of States which the decisive ar
bitrations of war has decreed, with one
| nation with one flag, with one liberty
for all men, and q Constitution to es-
tablish, protect and defend the liberty
and alienable rights OF the people.
8. We enter our solemn protest
against transferring the control OF
the army and navy, the Treasury and
the entire Government, the Constitu-
tional Amendments, with the execution
of the lava themselves, to an unholy
coalition composed chiefly Of the ele-
ment, but recently in open hostility to
them all.
4. We cherish no spirit OF revenge
toward our fellow citizens Of the South.
The magnanimity of our late Comman-
der-in>Chief on the field OF Apo
mottox was a sufficient pledge OF the
Union army that the bloodv chasm OF
war WAS closed, and with malice toward
none, but with charity Tor all, we ex-
tend the right hand OF fellowship to all
those who accept in good 'aith the re
suits of the war. We will extend to every
American citizen, OF whatever race or
color, the rights which are solemnly
guaranteed by the Constitution of the
United States and the laws made in
pursuance thereof.
5 Repoeing implicit confidence in the
natriotism and gratitude OF the nation,
we con6de to 1t everv interest OF the
Union soldiers, and We here express our
most cordial appreciation Of the unpsr-
allelled generosity Of the people as ex-
pressed through Congress in lava pro-
v,ding bounties and pensions, and we
fully believe that any inequalities which
may exist will be cheerfu.ly and
promptly corrected.
6 We gladly aed proudly reafirm
our enthusiastic confidence 10 the in
tegriiy, patriotism and ability O. Presi-
dent Grant; we point to bis message
for opinions and recommendations in
harmony with the most advanced polit
ical sentiments; We point to the con H.
ton OF the country IN all its relations,
foreign and domestic, for proof that its
laws are we'll administered and it honor
maintained; We rejoice tn see associated
with him the incoruptible and indefat-
gable patriot and representative Of
American institutions, Hon. Henry
Wiilson, OF Massachusetts,
7. We pledge our steady and earnest
support to President Grant and Con-