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TIIE W PARTY
Monster Convention Next Tuesday
TOO THOUSAND POLITICIANS IN
COUNCIL.
The Palace In Which They Will Assemble
A Marvel oi Boards and Dolts.
SKETCHES OF LEADING DELEGATES.
Their Proclivities Personnel Popu
larity Social Position and Prospects.
"MEETING OF THE WATERS."
Vallandigham and Raymond Blair
and Stephens Wood and Doo
little Winthrop and Wise.
TEE SOUTHERN DELEGATIONS,
Aim and Knd of Ibe Lader Tliej
Woik to be Accomplished
Heeulntlouiiaud AClietuesi.
ORIGIN AND PROURESS OP THE
NEW MOVEMENT.
The Causes Prime Movers Political
Antecedents of the Delegates.
THE RADICAL AND CONSERVATIVE.
The Iwo Great Parties of the Present
and the Future.
OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN.
Complete Lists of tlie Delegates.
THE GENERALS.
Adams Battle Bend Ix Benton -Bialr
Burnett Cass Oobb
Cochran-Coucn - Crittenden
Custer-Davis-Oick-Dix-Ent
-Featherston-Fellowes
Cordon Cranbury
Harris Herron - Loo
mis McCalmont
- McCowan Mere
dith - Morgan Mott
-Price Pryor Runyon
Rust Shield s b locum
Smith btevens sweltzer
Taylor Terry- Walker Ward
Warren Williams-Wilson- Wise,
THE JURISTS.
Bigler-Black-Blair-Brady-Broadhead
Brockinbrough Browning Camp-tell-Carmichael
Cope Cowau
Crisfield- Curtis-Daniels-Davis
Dixon Denio Doolittle
Ewir g-Forsy th-Guthrie
Gilliam Hogan Hen-dricks-Bughes-Hall,
Oakey Johnson
Kalbflei6ch
McDouaiall
Orr Par-sons-Patton-Pendleton
Perry Pierrepont Por
ter Powell Pruyn Pugh
Pratt Rives -Rollins - Russell
Seymour Swann Sharkey Val-landigham-Voorhees-Waldo
Ward-
law Winthrop Wharton Woodward.
THE CONVENTION.
When the political history of the Administra
tion of Andrew Jfhnon comes to be written
calmly and dispassionately, the measures and
principles by the adoption of whbh he and the
Nutional Conrc-a were curried in opposite ani
conflicting directions will form a subiect of
absorbing and almost romantic interest. At the
present day, however, it is almost impossible to
deal with this grave subject without viewing
it from one's individual stand-point of bias
and prejudice. Yet in the following article we
purpone to make a simple and can iid statement
of the facts, the prime object of which .-hall be
to impart to the public gome slight knowledge
ot the character and object of the men who are
to assemble in our midst on Tuesday next.
THE ORIGIN OF TUB CONVENTION
is involved in no mystery, altuoueh it Is embar
rassed by a great deal of confusion. It had Its
inception far back in the recent session ot
Congress, Almost from the opening of the
session it became evident that there would be a
disagreement between the controlling malonty
and the President upon most of the questions
ailecting the vi'al Interests of the country. The
speech of the22d of February, and the successive
vetoes of the greedmen'e Bureau and Civil
Bights bills widened and confirmed the breach.
Mr. Johnson succeeded, even in Congress, In
carrying with him or retaining with htm. If
that comes nearer the truth, as is claimed a
number ot Republican members of decided
ability and unquestioned patrlo im. These nieu
were naturally thrown into each othr's coun
sel.' For ibe purpose of bring ng system Into
their deliberations, and to make an energetic
attempt at prosely ism, they formed themselves
info an association which assumed the name of
the "National Union Club." The Hon. A. W
RuuohII, of Wisconsin, th' n the Assistant Post
11 aster General, became it Presi Jen1, and re
cognized leadtr ou'Hlile the hulls of Cousjre's.
About the same time another association was
foimcd in Wafhln"ton under the title of the
" National Union Johnson Club," in which the
leading spirits wete Montgomery Hlalr: the lion.
Charles Miison, of Ohio; Charles Kuap an 1
Ward II. Lamon, of Washington; aud Colonel
Thomas B. Florence, of Plula lelpbia. Most of
the mtmbers of this new asociation were of
Democratic antecedents, although there was a
sliuht sprinkliLg ot Republicans among their
number.
These two associations worked together in
harmony, but without any special attempt a
co-operation, for so.iie months. The lending
object ot both, as a matter of cotir;e, was to
gain a controlling iulluenco In the political
pu'ronaee of the Admirl-trai 'on, and at the
same time to prepare the way for the founda
tion 4 of a nt-w nation 'i 1 organization, which
shou'd, through this pat'onage and the support
of the masses or the people, henceforth control
the destinies of the rcucUc.
For the better and more speedy accoranlisb
ment of these grand objects, they dually deter
mined to unite their numbers and energies. The
name of ''National Uniou Club" belug that of
tbt association first organize.', it wa retained
as the title of the new one. The following gen
tlemen were elected:
(tflictrn of the National Uulon Clalt.
TRKFI DENT.
Hon. Alexunder W. Itandull, of Wisconsin.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Hon. W. F. Johnston, of Pennsylvania.
l.on. L. S. Norton, ot Miuncsot;i.
Abiaiu Wakeman, ol Ne York.
Hon. Clianes 13. I'hclps, of Maryland.
Hon, Tbaddeus Welles, ol Connecticut,
liou. A. J. KuyaciiduU. ol Illinois.
Hon. W. C. (iuodloe, of Kentucky.
James J5. Smith, ol Wisconsin.
Ceueral James if. hWdinan, of Ohio.
Charle B. Wilkinson, ot Missouri.
Colonel 8. Alien, of Washington, r, C.
SECRETARY.
Samuel B. La u tier, ol Pennsylvania.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.
J. P. Fcigiiton, of Ten. lessee.
TREASURER.
('. E. Itittenhoupe (l'rPBidnnt of National Bank
of C omiuirce, and oi the liriu ot Uuiuulioa.su,
Fowler & Co.).
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
linn, (irecn day Smith, ol Kentucky.
Hon. Thon.as N. 8 ill well, or India. ia.
lion. W. A. burleifiii, ol Hakotah.
It being necessary for the object iu vi;-w that
they should tiiKe an unequivocal and undis
guised position belore tne world, the lollOAiug
series ol resolutions were adopted as the
PLATFORM OP THE NATIuNAL UNION CLUB.
1. Iiesolwd, That we ure now, as heretofore,
aruentlj attached to the uniou of the Siutea
ui.uer the Constitution of cue United 8 ates;
thai we tieuy the rifiht ol auy Siato to recede,
ami hulu unit a'l attempts at secession are null
uud void; that all the Stale are now S!aie9 oi
thi-. Union, as betoie the Rebellion, and wedeuv
the powei of tne General Government, under
the Constitution, to exclude a State from the
lln.oii, or govern it as a Teintorv.
2. hmotvtd, That our couudcLeo in the ability,
miefiiity, putiiolism, and statesmanship oi
President Johuson is undiminished, aud wo cor
dially npiuove the general policy ol hisadramis
trat.on. 3. Jitso'vi'il, That we indorse the resolution
oi Congress ot July, 18U1, declaring the ohiect
ol the war on our part 10 be the defense and
ma.iiiciiai'ce ot the supremacy ot the Constitu
tion ai.d the preservation ol the Uuiou, with
the difiuity, equality, aud ilghti of the several
8iatcb uijiuipuiteo.
4. Jitsoimd, That in the lunguage of the Clu
cneo Plat orm ol 18ti0, and as quoted by the
late President Lincoln in his tirst in tuuural
address "Tne maintenance inviolate of the
riguts ot the States, aud especially of the right
of tach btate to order and control its own
domestic institutions according to its own tudj;
nient exclusively, subject only to th Constitu
tion of the United States, is essential to that
balance of power on which the perlection and
eniiuiunce ol our political tabnu depend".
6. Ixesolved, That under the Constitu'ion of the
United States is reserved to the several States
the light to prescribe the qualifications of elec
tors therein, aud that it would be stioversive ol
the principles of our Government for Congres9
to torce universal sutlrage upon auy poitiou of
the country in opposition to tiie known wishes
ol the ciii.eus thereof.
6 Besoived, "l'hut the Union must be and
remain one and imlivisible for ever;" that the
war lor its preservation having been brought to
a triumphant close, and ton supremacy of the
Constitution vindicated, the rights' of the Sta'es
under the Constitution are to be maintained
inviolate; and that loyal citizens within the States
and districts lately overrun by rebellion are
entitled to all the rights guaranteed to them by
the Constitution.
7. Hesolved, That all the States of the Union
are entitled by tne Constitution of the United
States to representation in thp councils ot tin
nation, and that all loal members duly elected
anureturned, haviuu the reqiii.skequalitloations
as prescribed by law. should be admitted to
their scuts in Congress without any unnecessary
delay by their respective Houses, each House
being the judge of the election returns and
qualifications or its members.
8. Kesoiced, That treason is a crime which
should be punished, aud that we arc opposed
to compromising with traitors by bartering
"iinivertai amnrst.y" lor "universal 'sutlrage."
tt. Jiesolved, That the payinput of the national
debt is a sacred oMieation never to be repu It
ated; aim that no debt or obligation incurred
in anv manuer whatever iu aid of treason or
rehellion should ever be assumed or paid.
10. htsoifd. That we cordially endorse tbt
restoration policy of President JohiiBon as wise,
patriotic, const tutioiial. aud iu hannony. with
the loyal sentiment aud purpose of the people
in the suppression ot the Rebellion; with the
plaiiorir. uponwhich he was elected, with the
declared uolicv ot the la'e President Lincoln.
the action of Congress, and the pledge given
durmg the war.
11. henolved, That the nation owes a lasting
debt of pratitude to the soldiers and Bailors or
the late war, tor the suppression ot the Rebel
lion, and that the lamdios ot the fallen heroes
who died that the country might live, are the
wards of the people, and should do cared lor by
tne uovernment.
The machinery having thus been brought into
good working order, the Executive Committee
of the Club on the 25th of June isducd
THB CALL FOR THE CONVENTION,
which was to lay the foundation and perfect
the structure of the now Na tional party. The
call thus Issued read as follows:
A National Union Convention, of at least two
delegates from each Congressional district of all
the. States, two irom eaen Territory, iwo iroin
the District of Columbia, and tour delegates at
laig" irom each Stat", will be held at the city of
Philadelphia, on the second Tuesday (Htojot
August next.
Si.ch delegates wiu bo chosen by the electors
ol the fcveral States who sustain the Ad:nin'strn
t on in maintaining unbroken the Union of the
8 ates, under the Constitution wnic- our fathers
established, and who agree in the lollowing
propositions, viz.:
The Union of the 8Nt"H is, in ever? case,
indissoluble, and is perpetual; and the Consti
tution ot ihe United p a ts, and tue lis passed
bv CongTess in pursuance thereot, supreme and
constaut, and universal in their obligations
The riffhK the olguitv. and the etiunlltv of
the States in the Union, including the right of
repre enlation in Congress, ate solemnly
guarantied bv that Constitution, to save viiich
irom overthrow "-o ranch blood and treasure
were expended In the late civil war.
There is no rieht. anywhere, to dissolve Ihe
Union, or to separate State.i from the Union,
either by voluntary withdrawal, bv "orco of
arms, or oy i;onarefioiiai action, nenner oy
the secession ot the States, nor bv the exclusion
oi their loyal and qualttied representatives, nor
by the Natioual Government in auy other torm.
Slavery is abolished, and neithe" can nor
ou,iht to be re esiabllshed in anv tde o: Terri
tory wittdii our juris lic.ion.
tnch State has the undoubted right to pre
senile the quiiliticaiions ot its ou electors, and
no external power riirhtfully can, or ought to,
dictate, coutrol. or lnlluence the tree ana volun
tary action ot the States iu iho exercise ol that
riuht.
The n.aintenance inviolate of the rights of the
States, and especially ot the riht of each State
to ord r and coutrol its own domestic coucerns,
according to its own ludgiueni exclusively, sub
lect only to the Constitution of the United
Mates, is essential to that balance ot power uu
wli.ch the perfection aud endurance of our
pilitcal la'oric depend, aud the over.hrov of
that sjeteni by the usurpation and centraliza
tion oi power in Congress would be a revolution,
i.anperous to republican government aud de
stiiii tivi of liberty.
huch House ol Congress is made, by the Con
stitution, the sole judge ol the election returns,
and qualification.-o' its members; but the exclu
sion ol 10 al Senators and Representatives, pro
perly chnsen and qualified, under the Constitu
tion and las, is unjust and revolutionary.
Every patriot should iron upon ail those
acts ami proceedings, everywhere, which serve
no other purpose than to rekindle the uniinosi
lies ot wai, and the eti'ec ot which upon our
moral, so'-lal, and material interests at home,
and upon our standing abroad, dillcriug ouly iu
ueuree, is injurious 1 ke war itself.
The purpose of the war having been to pre
serve the Union and the Constitution by putting
down the Rebellion, and the Kebell.on having
been suppressed, all resistance to the authority
ot the General Government being at an eud. and
the war having ceased, war measures should
iilso cease, and should be followed by measures
ot peacetul administration, so that union, har
mony, and concord may be encouraged, and
industry, commerce, and' the arts of peuee re
vived aud pruu-oted; and the early restoration
ol all the States to the exercise of their consn
nit oual powers iu the National Go em
inent is indispensably necessary to t:io
strength and the dc'cusu of tlio republic, and
iO the maintenance ot the public credit.
All such electors in the thirty-six states and
ine Territones of the Uui'ed' Stutes, and in
lie District of Columbia, who in a spirit
ot patriotism and love lor the Union can
rise above personal aud sectioual considera
tions, and who acsire to see a truly Na
t'onal Convention', which shall represent all
the States uud Territories ol the Union,
assemble as tiiends and brothers, under the
na ioual tlaer, to hold counsel together upon the
state ottl.e Union, and to take nica-ures to
avert possible danger Irom the same, are spe
c daily requested to take part iu tne ch ico of
such delegates.
But no delegate will take a peat in such Con
vention who does not loyally accupt the
national situa ion and cordially endor-'e the
principles above feet forth, aud who is not at
tached in true allegiance to the Constitution,
the Union, aud the Government ot the United
states.
vAsniNUT0N, June 25, 1RGG.
A. W. Randall, Prest.,1
J; R; Doolittlh, Execntive
O. II. RROWMNO, U omuiiuee oi th
UDUAR COWAN, Nutioual Union
Cbart.es Knap, I c'lub-
Samuel' Fowler. j
When the call had been made public, the
work ot preparing the country for tue proper
response to it was commenced in thorough
earnestness. Mr. Randall was the leader in
this par. of the labor, his position as a superio
officer iu the general Post Office affor ling him
unusual opportunities in this respect. At his
bidding the whole country wa9 deluged with
ciiculars aud platforms, aud nearly every
ollice-holder under the Federal Govern
ment was in this way urged to take part
in the new movement. "National Union John
son Clubs" sprang up almost iu every county iu
the jQnion. The Democratic party, as a party,
nl-o went into the movement with all Its re
viving energy, its leaders tondly hoping that the
day1 of their resurrection from the political
grave was near at hand.
j THE PART TAKEN BY PHILADELPHIA
has not been a secondary one. Inasmuch as the
Convention itsell was to assemble in our midst,
the hiends of Mr. Johnson, whether Democratic
or Republican, thought it behooved them to
make special efforts ia the cause of their adop
tion. The Democratic Ofuanlzations of this
city and State went over to the Convention with
out a moment's parleying. The fiiends of the
President who have not kept them company for
the past few year-, organized themselves into
"Natioual Union Johnson Clubs."
The Club, of which Heury Simons, Esq., is
President, has taken tne lead among the city
organizations. Its Executive Committee con
pists ot the following:
Chairman J. R. Flanigen.
Secretary S. S. Leldy.
Treasurer W, Eckfeldt.
Chairman of the Finance Committee II. R.
gshalL
These gentlemen, a'fer mature deliberation
aud a careful examination of the dlifercnt pub
lic buildings In the citv, came to tho conclusion
that there was not a single audience room whtch
was capable of seating the multitude of dele
gates and spectators who would wish to attend
the sittincs of the Convention. Under tneie
circumstances, they determined upon the erec
tion of a building for the espec'.al accommoda
tion of this monstrous gathering of the political
claus. They went to work with a will, and ty
diligent labor h ave succeeded to raising enough
money to dot ray the expenses of the undertaking.
THE WIGWAM.
The building in which the Convention is to
assemble Is termed a "Wigwam." Since 18G0
political wigwams have beon all the rage. In
that year the first one ot this description was
erected In Chicago for the accommodation of
the convention which first placed Mr. Llncola
in nomination. It was and is a homely locking
structure, although, unlike the wigwa ns of later
days, It was built with a view to permanence,
and still remains Intact. It has since been
turned into stores and warehouses, and is ued
for every imaginable purpose. Such is tb. fate
of permanent wigwams.
The second Chicago Wigwam, in which Gene
ral McClellan received his nomination to the
Presidency, was somewhat larger In proportion;
but having been constructed of material in the
rough, it was demolished about the time that
the great master ol inactivity himself suffered
a similar fate.
The Philadelphia Wigwam is intended to be
THE WIGWAM PAR EXCELLENCE.
It is located on the south side of Girard ave
nue, between Twentieth street and Corinthian
avenue, extend ug back to a small thoruuchtirc
which rejoice9 In the high-sounding title of
Cambridge street. The neighborhood Is, un
questionably, a bad one that is, bad for the
Wigwam.' Itiuort the ou'skirta of the city, and,
for nil practical purposes, uilsht as well have
ben at Biddesburg or South Laurel Hill. In
justice to the committee. who selected the site,
however, wc will say that they did not inteud
oiigiually to locate it just there. The place
WHERE THE WIGWAM WAS TO HAVE UEEN
wa more central, and easy of access. On the
corner of Broad and Wallace streets there Is a
vucant block which forms a part of the Wistar
estate. Dr. Jauscn, of skiting fame, is the
lessee of this eligible piece of ground. Iu the
winter season he uses it as a skating park.
During the summer he sub-lets it to a base-ball
club.
The Committee on the Wigwam reconnoitred
the skating park in force, and concluded to
bidH their Wigwam upon it. The decision was
a wise one, and had the Committee been equally
wise in their negotiations, all would have been
well. But instead of consulting Dr. Jansen on
the subiect, they consulted the officials of the
base-ball club. These youths were highly Hat
tered by such a show of deference, and struck
the bargain without a moment's hesitation. So
the contract having beeu awarded for the con
si ruction of the building, the agent of the con
tractor visited the spot ou the morning of the
2(ithofJuly. He was accompanied by several
laborers, who, with hatchet and shovel, were
picpared to inaugurate the great work. A
crowd, .as is customary on such momentous
occasions, was prcsont to witness the ceremony,
In the meantime Dr. Jansen bad made a li
covery. He had discovered that his skating
park was to bo honored by the presence of the
great Wigwam. After daliberat.ng upon the
siibiect. he concluded that he bad inaur.uouut
aid" objcctioDS to this high distinction. So he
sin d out a warrant, upon which iho contractor's
aeent and two or three oi his laborers were
taken bnfore Alderman Massey, uud by him
were required togivo bonds in the sum of eigut
hundred dollars each that they would hence-
Ion h koep the p-.'acc. Dr. Jauscn having fully
determined that under no circumstances what-
e er should the lgwam be erected ai Broad and
Wallace streets, he waited upon Chief ot Police
Rutrtles aud demanded protection. The Chief
phieed Lieutenant l.ovaire and Qiteen policemen
at bis disposal, and these officials thereupon took
possession of the contested ground.
THE WIGWAM UNDER WAY AT LAST.
It was under these trying circumstances, and
iu deference to the old proverb that "time
flies," that the committee fixed upjn the present
location.
The contract had been awarded to Mr. J. W,
Colladay, who has the benefit of experience in
this business. It was be that constructed the
staging in Independence Square on which five
thousand people were comfortably aud safely
seated on the memorable Fourth of July last
piist. This fact will tend greatly to assure the
qualms of nervous people who are inclined to
attend the sittings of the Convention.
On the 30th ot July, after four invaluable day
had been utterly lost to the Wigwam, the work
was again commenced. From that day to this
some Bixty men have been steadily hammering
away at it, ai d it is confidently expected that
the monstrous Btructure will be entirely com
pleted by the morniug of the 14th.
THE ASPECT OP THE WIGWAM
is grand and imposing majestic almost. It is
the largest wigwam that was ever seen or heard
o), in this or any other land. It has a frontage
on (iirard avenue of one hundred and lorty-slx
lei t, and a depth of one hundred and sxty feet,
This gives a superficial area of 23,.HiO square feet.
The central portion of the roof is seventy feet iu
width, and has an altitude of fifty teei, while the
roof over the wings, whtch contain the galleries,
Is forty feet from the pround. The Stars and
Stripes will be furled from a loity flagstaff,
which surmounts the highest point.
The main entrance U in the centre ol the
li-ont, and Is twelve feet In width. Ou either
sido of this, and again at either corner, are
other and narrower entrances. There are. Ave
lol.y windows immediately above the muin
enhance, with twelve smaller ones six on
either side, six above and six below. Tne Con
vention will have as miich sunlight as they can
conveniently dispose of.
AN INSIDE VIEW.
On entering the Wigwam, the spectator will
be saluted by strains of martial music. On
looking about him, he will di-cover that they
proceed from a platform Immediately over his
head. At each hand he will dicqvcr a stair
way leading to the galleries, and likewise at
each of the corner entrances.
The main floor has a length of one hundred
and thirty feet, and a width or seventy feet. The
root above all this Is supported by heavy rafters,
extending from side to side. The view is thus
entirely unobstructed, save by the solitary flag
staff in the centre. It ts on this floor that the
delegates will be seated. An effort was made
to procure settees for their accommodation, but
the city of Philadelphia could not furnlsa tie
immense number required on such tbort notice.
ror this reason the delegates will sit upon Dim
benches, smoothly plained. They will not suffer
from the splinters which will make rents in tbs
pantaloons of the less fortunate spectators.
The remainder of the building is filled up by.
the galleries, the seats of which rise one above
the other, in aruphithcatncal fashion, to tae
number ol sixteen. It Is calculated that tho
enllerics and benches toaether will afford com
fortable sitting room tor at least twelve thou
sand persons.
At the rear of the building, ani immediately
opposite the main entrance, is a raised platform
for the accommodation of the President, with
lower ones at either side tor the use ot the secre
taiies and reporters. Un!er the galleries are
several large conimittee-rooins, aud loDg open
spaces tor restaurants. Thero will be plenty of
lieht from the windows at the front, and a few
hlu rays will, perhaps, struggle In between the
boards. These chinks will likewise assist iu the
matter of ventilat ou, for which purpose there
are numerous apertures directly under the roof.
The roof itselt is substantial, ail'oriing ample
protection from both otin and r iin. It is formed
ot plue boards, covered above with a coating of
water proof felt.
An inspection of the frame-work of the Wig
wam has assured ua that the vast multitude
which is expected to w tness the deliberations
of the Convention can be present without In
curring the danger or a tumble to th ground.
Not a spike has been used in the building, the
timbers being held iu place by 9tout iron bolts.
Taking it all in all, the Wigwam, as a wigwam,
is a success.
THE COST OK THE WIOWAM,
when the decorations and furniture are all com
plete, will be something over $12,000. mot Of
which, as we have already remarked, has been
raised through the personal exertions of Colonel
Flameen and the other members of the Execu
tive Committee, of one ot the city National Union
Johnson Clubs.
SCENES ABOUT TnB WIUWAM.
The nelghboibood about the Wigwam is not
very thickly settled. Various enterprising indi
viduals have already ascertained this fact, and
have availed themselves of the opportunity
presented. Numerous booths lor the disposal ,
of Icecream, and stronsrer concoctions, are
already being constructed upon th i vacant lots
adjacent. In due season the rivals ot Artemns
Ward will also pitch their tents thereabouts,
affording the delegates to the Convention a
chance to behold, for the small sum of ten cents,
the fat woman, th Russian g'ant, the boa con
strictor, and various other monstrosities, alive
and dead. The public can also rely upon the
opportunity of purchasing peanuts and lemon-,
adc on every inch of side-walk within six blocks
of the Wigwam.
TIIE DELEGATES.
We give below a list, corrected up to the time
of going to press, of all the delegates who ha
been regularly or irregularly appointed to
attend the Convention. The number authorized
is f.iur for each b'tate at large, aud two for each
Congressional district. Iu most of the Suites
this number has been selected, with an equal
number of "alternates;" but in some cases the
appointing Conventions appear to have been
guided by no particular rule as to the proper
number. In tho following lists, the first four
delegates at large and the first two district dele
gates, reading down the column, are the
"regulars," and tho remainder "alternate."
Alabama.
The State Convention met at Sclni.i on the 2d
nst., when the following selections were made:
DELKGATKo AT LABOR.
Lewis E Parsons, A B. C ,opor,
Georpo 8. Houston, John Forsytu,
EeiJ. Dlizimtnck. Josc.u W. Taylor,
Alexander Vi bite, U li.Mendsay.
DISTRICT DKLEQATE8.
1 John W. Honry, W. p. Crenshaw,
t ol C. C. Lauitdon, T.J Goldaburo.
2. I.-wis Owen, A. Tyson.
John Gill Shorter, S. G Doster.
8. C ulien A. Battle, M J. Hulger,
VV, li. (Tuickshank, O. M Cobert.
4 L U. Stone, J. b. Kennedy.
5 J. Foster, W. O Ueustou,
A.J.HoDrv, o B.Cooper.
6. Ibomas J. Foster, W. 8. Mudd,
3 Lebanoa Goodman, William Jackson.
The delegates at large were all members of
that Alabama sect of politicians who were
termed "Co-operatlonlsts" in 18C1.
Parsons was tho Provisional Governor of the
State, being one of the first appointments of
President Johnson to that office. His appoint
ment gave great sell sfactlon at the time to the
majority of the Northern people, as well as to
those of his own section. lie is now a claimant
for a seat in tho United States Senate for the
term which expires In 1871.
Houston Is likewise a claimant for a seat in
the Htnate, his term expblng in 1807. Ho is a
native of Tennessee, haviug been born in 1811.
lie is a lawyer by profession. Soon after ar
riving at his majority, de served two terms in
the Alabama Legislature. He was also Attor-ney-General
ot the State. In 1841 he entered
tne lower House of Congress, serving until 181t,
when ho retired to resume the practice of tho
law. In 1851 he again entered the House of
Representatives, and again in 1857, sorviug as
Chairman of tho Committees on Ways and
Means and on the Judiciary. In February,
1801, he left the Hou'P on tho secession of bis
State.
Fitzpatrick is a native of Georgia, barn in
1802. Becoming a lawyer, he was eleotcd
Public Solicitor of the district iu which he then
resided, in Alabama, serving several yoars. Iu
1810 ho was a Presiden tial Elector. In 1811 he was
elected Governor of Alabama, an I re-elected in
1843. In 1852 he succeeded the Hon. W. R, King
in the United States Senatu, serving until 1861.
For several sessions he was President pro tenl
of the Senate. In 18G0 he was nominated bj
the Baltimore Convention for the office of Vice
President, on tho Douglas ticket, but declined
to accept. In February, 1801, he retired from
Congress on the secession of Alabama, taking a
leading part in the Rebelliou, as a member ef
the Confederate Senate.
Gpffrnue4 on Swn4 Pag,.)