In pursuance of public notice, a meeting of delegates to the Convention
of Free Colored People of the State was held in the lower room of
Washington Hall. The Convention was temporarily organized at 3 o'clock,
by calling James A. Handy, of Fell's Point, to the chair, John H. Walker
being appointed secretary. Mr. Handy returned his thanks for the honor
conferred upon him.
On motion of Charles O. Fisher, of Fell's Point, a committee of one from
each delegation present was appointed to nominate permanent officers of
the Convention.
On motion of James F. Jackson, the credentials of the delegates were
handed in, and the following sections of the State were found to be
represented:
East Baltimore--James A. Handy, James T. Jackson, Chas. O. Fisher,
Stephen W. Hill, Daniel Koburn, David G. Bailey.