Chatham, (Canada West,) Saturday, May 8, 1858.
Six, P. M. In accordance with, and obedience to, the provisions of the schedule to the Constitution for the proscribed and oppressed people “of the United States of America,” to-day adopted at this place, a Convention was called by the President of the Convention framing that instrument, and met at the above-named hour, for the purpose of electing officers to fill the offices specially established and named by said Constitution.
The Convention was called to order by Mr. M. R. Delany, upon whose nomination, Mr. Wm. C. Munroe was chosen President, and Mr. J. H. Kagi, Secretary.
A Committee, consisting of Messrs. Whipple, Kagi, Bell, Cook and Munroe, was then chosen to select candidates for the various offices to be filled, for the consideration of the Convention.
On reporting progress, and asking leave to sit again, the request was refused, and Committee discharged.
On motion of Mr. Bell, the Convention then went into the election of officers, in the following manner and order:—
Mr. Whipple nominated John Brown for Commander-in-Chief, who, on the seconding of Mr. Delany, was elected by acclamation.
Mr. Realf nominated J. H. Kagi for Secretary of War, who was elected in the same manner.
On motion of Mr. Brown, the Convention then adjourned to 9, A. M., on Monday, the 10th.