Rarely has so interesting a conference occurred-rarely, on any occasion, has so much good been effected in so limited a time. The cordiality and earnestness and fraternity which have been evinced by every delegate can not fail to have favorable reactive effects upon the entire country. (Cheers.)

Not one word of personal antagonism or criticism of an unkindly character has been uttered during the protracted deliberations, on so many and such important subjects. (Cheers.)

Why has this been the case, gentlemen? Because you have met as citizens of our common country, to deliberate upon our common interests, irrespective of any party relations (cheers) or demands, and thus the very hearts of the people-their true disposition, tone and sentiment have been developed. (Cheers.) Can it be otherwise, when we see such fraternity under such circumstances-when those who were engaged in the Confederate army meet those who served in the Federal army-those from the South meet on the soil of Ohio, citizens of the North, East and West, and combine in efforts for the common interests in perfect accord-can it be possible that, throughout the country, such expression, free from every political excitement, will not be recognized as exhibiting the real wishes of the people? (Cheers.)

I beg on behalf of the citizens of Baltimore, and of the State of Maryland, whom I have the honor to represent, to thank this Convention for selecting that city as the place for its next meeting, and I render this acknowledgment, not from ordinary motives, but because this action gives the assurance, in connection with the national character of the organization, that Maryland shall have the privilege, for which our people have longed since the close of the war, to show the whole country how perfectly, how honestly, in what a spirit of kindness they regard their Southern brethren, and to express that warmth and cordiality in personal intercourse. (Cheers.) I trust, gentlemen, that every member may return safely and happily to his home; that all may leave this beautiful and hospitable city, this splendid seat of commerce, full of pleasant memories; and that we may meet every member, with those who will be added to our number, in Baltimore, on the day proposed for the meeting of the next Convention. (Prolonged cheers.)

The motion is to adjourn this Convention to meet in Baltimore, on the third Monday in September next.

A delegate from Michigan, obtained the floor by the general consent of the Convention, and said:

Mr. Chairman, I desire to say that I had prepared a resolution which I had intended to offer, had opportunity presented itself, designating the city of Detroit for the place of holding the next Convention. As a member of the municipal government of that city, I wish to say, that had Detroit been selected as the place for holding the next Convention, nothing would have been wanting that could have been done on the part of the city. I would now like to offer a substitute, that the city of Detroit be designated by this Convention, as the next place of meeting, instead of the city of Baltimore.

Mr. ELLIOTT, of Tennessee: Mr. Chairman, five years ago, the first meeting of the National Board of Trade was held in the city of Detroit. That city, then sir, by her hospitality, her magnificence, and her liberality in the entertainment of the delegates, so covered herself over with glory, that there is not a spot left for that purpose, big enough to put your hand upon. (Much laughter.) The motion of Gov. FLETCHER, to adjourn, was then put, and the Convention

ADJOURNED.

APPENDIX.

BANQUET.

At the invitation of the municipal authorities of the city of Cincinnati, extended through the Committee of Arrangements for holding the Convention, the delegates to the Southern Commercial Convention attended a Banquet given in their honor, on Friday evening, October 7th, 1870, in Pike's Music Hall. THEODORE COOK, Chairman of the Committee, presided, and JAMES F. TORRENCE served as Vice President. The delegates assembled in the rotunda of the Burnet House, at 7 o'clock, P. M., and after some time spent in general conversation they proceeded in a body to the Hall, being welcomed with music by Currier's Cornet Band. The Hall was profusely and appropriately decorated, the chief feature being the display of plants and flowers. The balcony was reserved for ladies who attended in evening dress. Covers for five hundred guests were provided. Two dais tables extended across the stage, at which were seated the President of the Banquet, with Hon. GEORGE H. PENDLETON on his right, and Judge H. C. WHITMAN on his left, the Vice Presidents of the Convention and invited guests. Six other tables extending from the Orchestra to the rear of the Hall accommodated the remainder of the guests. Tables were provided for journalists in the orchestra circle. Mr. Cook introduced the Rev. A. D. MAYO, who invoked Divine blessing upon the enjoyments of the evening. The delegates and guests were then seated and were served with the following: