Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-06-07
FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.

ClNciNNAft June =, 1896.
Tho eventful day hns arrived. The streets in
the vicinity of tho hall whore tho Convention is
held were crowded before noon, and tho shops
displayed flags of all dimensions. The day was
fne-thermometer 81. The excitement among
the outsiders was intense. At noon the doors
were opened and national salute was fired in
Market square. from the Empire Club cannon
The hall is decorated with wrenths of roses aud
evergreons, md portraits of democratic heroes.
Mr. English, of Ind read the call, which was
interrupted by tremendous roar The Benton
delegates from Missouri knocked down tho door
keepers, and forced their way into tho hall
Tickets had been issued to the ani- Benton pnr-
ty. The Bentonists made a torcbe entry amid
cries of Shame" Put them out" aud great
confusion. Tho delegates were frightened and
ran from their seats. Three or four delegates
jumped upon the chairs, and one of tho Missou-
rians drew n revolver, bnt did not fire. There
was AN immense panie but quiet was soon res.
tored through the efforts of some of the Empire
Club, who protected the doorkeeper. The inside
doorkeeper showed fight. and knocked down one
OF the Missourians, who swore they would go
over his dead body. The doorkeeper rejoned,
81 have got two boys, named Stephen A.
Douglas and will be id if you shall go
over my body" He was, however, overwhelmed
by numbers.
This little episode was followed by very long
prayer
No New York delegates were admitted, but
Captain Rynders was on the platform. and some
of the softs had lookouts in the galleries
After the prayer there calm until the
State of Mississippi was called to present menu
Der OF the Credential Committee, when Mr.. Hail.
Benton delegate, demanded that his delegation
should have a show. Mr.. Richardson. of Hi
nois, pitched into tho Benton men who had fore
cd their way into the Convention. They were
not entitled to the slightest consideration. The
Convention should protect by inviting them
I to retire. loud appause.)
| The Chair said he could not recognize the
persons who had forced their way into the Con
| ven.ion.
Cries of Good" and applause
Mr., Hall again tried to get the floor but va :
/ choked off by cries of "Order,' Go OUT "Cut
| loose"
Here the delegate who drew the revolver fox.
Governor PRICE, said 1--WE bow chcerfully TO
the decision ofthe Convention The Benton
delegation then withdrew, amid loud APPLAUSE
Inc appointment OF working committees was
then proceeded with, New York and Missouri be-
ing left out of the ring.
lhere was little breeze when the question
was put on tabhng resolution To appoint Il com
m'ttee ON resolutions. The Chair and Mr.. Hin
bard, of New Hampshire, had clash. Mr., Bn,
Ter, OF Massachusetts, called for vote by States
and Mr. Grisweld, of the same State. said Mas
saohusetts did not want anything of the kind
Dutier prevailed, however, and the Chair "eavo5
In TO Hubbard Then, after an unsuoee * sf,, a,
tempt TO ring IN the ladies in the gallery. IN.
democracy,in a very bad temper, adjourned IN
Tomorrow morning. ~
The session was rather noisy, aud does not
look we'll for harmony. NV