The traitors in Council.
Wheeling,May 13.--The city has been wild with excitement all day. The Federal flag is flying from all the principal buildings in town.
The Convention [of traitors] met at 11 o'clock; and after appointing a Committee on Credentials, adjourned till 3 P. M.
On re-assembling, the
Committee reported favorably on the admission of delegates from twenty-five counties.
Permanent officers were appointed, and a Committee on State and Federal Relations.
A discussion took place between
Gen. John J. Jackson, of
Wood, and
John S. Carlile.
The former thought a division of the
State premature; but
Carlile said
we must have immediate and prompt action. We want, said he, no paper resolves.
The Convention adjourned until to-morrow.
The ceremony of hoisting the
National flag over the
Custom-House was imposing.
Thousands of people gathered about the building.
National airs were sung, and speeches made by
Carlile and others.