New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-08-16
Free Democratic National Convention-C Clos.
Ing Scenes.
PrrrsBuGH, Pa, Thursday, Aug -, 1874
Ereaing Session.

Ereniag Session.
In accordance with previous arrange
ments, the Convention assembled at Masoaic Hall, at
eight o'clock for the purpose Of finishing up m general
business A large number of persons had assembled
by bsfpast seven, and they manifested considerable
Impotence, DR. snodgrsss of Maryland introduced 10
them Watson G. Haynes the champion of the rights Of
sesmep to whose exertions the abolition Of logging Ia
the Navy much.
Mr. Haynes read long list of boilers from the FREQ
Soil party Of 'Is, who were going 1t strong for
Pierce and advanced the rather novel Idea that these
gentlemen had bohd for the purpose OF carrying Free
Soil principles into the Democratic ranks They were
highly eulogisic of Gen. Pierce Gen. Pierce also
opposed to the Catholics, and was supported by the
Protestant party of his District, putnam Co,NY
The Convention was then called to order by Geu.
Wilson, and Immediately thereafter the following reso
luton offered by Mr. Young, of Newfork;
R,olred That the Senate OF tns United States In IL
cent action by laying the table aud reporting the
Homestead Bill passed by the House Of Representatives has
disappointed the cherished hopes and denied the rights OF
the American millions and deserves Il meets the hearty
reprobation OF the friends OF progress and man
Considerable discussion eusued, In which Msssrs.
:. NJ. Booth Of Wisconsin,, DE- Young OF New.York,
Bovey X Cls,k Of Michigan and others took part The
resolution finally laid the table 1t recss I'd tho
support of tho chase and Land Reform Delegates.
The following resolution was Oterod:
Resolred That be nmended 10 the National Com
Itte. Of the Free Democracy future National Conyen
tons TO restrict the of Delegates - such Conyen
the number of Electoral votes In each state repre-
sen 60. A., -. -,
of,T remarks In opposron and, leave being
graz ted no assembled the platform and spoke at length.
This rtsoud n, however, failed ike Its predecessor.
and WIS ti on the table
The fol Ogi0g revolution wal offered, but leave was
not granted tor action upon u
Realized Ths the candidate. Of the Free Democracy or
President snd on the unitst sts,e: ought
bera AZ nv
tons but that the free Democrats OF each state shoue
throw their votes for State Electoral Ticket, indorssd
with suh for President aud Wee President a. ths In
dydua voters may prefer and ticket thus tot for
cevns the hghes number Of votes should be declared tho
for the cano dates whoss names wers odofsed there
upon = Electors chosen shall be pledged TO cast hef bal
lots In the Electoral College 80 80
Mr. Hopkins, OF Massachusetts, offered snc ion)w-
Rored That view the recent advent Of Kosuth upon
our shores event proydential In s occurrence, brill
liant achievement and omlDenty happy ADD powerful
in influence upon the Of liberty here aud every
where admire those elements OF boldneas patriot
isn integrity snd love OF liberty from the combustion OF
which emsbaie5 eloqusncs which has ~ondsruliy
impressed itself pom the hearts OF fr5-men that We symps-
thse 10 his misfortune but trust In hs and thai
since bis perse uted relatives seeking asylum In the
bosom Of the generous West we will revere, cherish aad
D. otect them until such in Gods good providence.
may them under Stars aud stripes to dwell
and upon the sacred soil OF emancipated Hungary
This resolution Was accepted oy unanimous voice.
and vote beiug taken, II was carried without dissent
A vote Of thanks returned 10 the Com Dittse oil
| Arrspgfments and thu citizens OF Ptuburg, Tor tho
| kind manner IN which they had performed thsr duty
similar vote wss rendered Gen Wilson for the sole
and impartial manner In which he had illet tho chair
| 10 Which Mr. Wilson answered 10 feeling spe cb.
Mr. French, Of Mas then renewed his motion that Q
| a Committee, consisting Of the Chairman and two
| VcePTeSdeuts should wait upon the nominees. and
inform them Of the action OF the Convention. M Gid
diDgs strongly urged the passage OF the resolution
! After some discussion, II carried unan' nousy.
resolution was adopted thanking the reporters anC
members Of the city press for the accuracy OF tne
| reports
On motion Of Mr. Booth, the Convention adjourned
| cine de-
Independent Democratic National EIeclatre C0nmh1e
for I-J2jG-W Woodbury. Davis of Belfast, Maine; Gsorg
| q Fogg Of Concord, New Hampshire Henry Wilson
| of Natck, Massachusetts John HOOKER Of Hartford
| Connecticut James N II. Howe Of Proydsnce, Rnod'
| Island d Barber, Mddlebuiy, Vermont Chas
Wheaton Of Syracuse, New York, (Chairnap) aud WI
ism West, New-YoTk City, state Memberl Alex
Hack OF Gloucester Co SSedesborougb, New Jersey
VIM Chsndler Of Wilmington, Delaware Dr. J.
Snodgrass OF Baltimore, Maryland VIM Tho mas o
Pbilsde pbia. PenBsyl ysnis; DR.. WIN. II. Brisbane o
Cincinnati Ohio SiIas NJ Holmes # Detroit Michig IN
c. J.. Holmes Of Cenosha, Wisconsin George W
Julian Of Cepteryille Indiana Oven LOyejOy oil Prin %
ton, Illinois Samuel l.. Howe Of ut Pleasant, On mr.
Coz iowa John Gilman Of Whitehall (Maoson Co.
Kentucky. n
Mr.. Wheaton, the Chairman was leading Barn
burner DE nocrat In 1913