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The Wheeling Daily Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
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In New York on July 11, the Soldiers and Sailors' Executive Committee was organized, with General James McQuade as chairman and other officers appointed. A sub-committee was formed, General Blair's nomination approved, and Mr. Seymour's condemned. 2300 delegates registered, including over 100 naval officers.
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New York, July 11.—The Soldiers and Sailors' Executive Committee organized yesterday. General James McQuade, of Utica, was chosen Chairman, James R. O'Brien, of Washington, Recording Secretary, and General S. M. Bowman, of Philadelphia, Corresponding Secretary. Colonel Kingsley, of Boston; General J. W. Denver, of California, and Colonel D. Campbell, of Ohio were appointed as a sub-Executive Committee. General Blair's nomination was entirely satisfactory, but Mr. Seymour's was openly condemned. The register of the delegates shows a total of 2300 names, among whom are over 100 naval officers.
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July 11
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The Soldiers and Sailors' Executive Committee organized yesterday in New York, electing General James McQuade as Chairman, James R. O'Brien as Recording Secretary, and General S. M. Bowman as Corresponding Secretary. A sub-Executive Committee was appointed consisting of Colonel Kingsley, General J. W. Denver, and Colonel D. Campbell. General Blair's nomination was satisfactory, but Mr. Seymour's was condemned. The delegate register lists 2300 names, including over 100 naval officers.