Show tho the convention the first session of the convention opened today to day at noon the tile large exposition building was literally packed except a few abati in the gallery there were bly ably present seats were sold as high as W 50 each I 1 C sloat bloat fassett was elected temporary th altman and wad made an all able ablo speech As intimated yesterday salisbury was placed c d on the credentials and order of business committees while cannon is on the committees on platform and permanent organ as both have been recognized by the temporary organization geo sutherland I 1 and J T hammond the latter holding sharps proxy also occupied seats I 1 after the appointment of committees the convention adjourned until tomorrow to morrow I 1 morning at 11 |