Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-09-07
popular endorsements of the
chicago Nominations.

The political history of the country,
saws the World, affords no parallel to the
intense interest with which the citizens of
New York, of all shades of political opin-
ion. awaited yesterday the result of the
ballot which it was known would be taken
at Chicago during the morning. Long
before the hour of the meeting of the Con-
vcntion the telegraph offices were sur
rounded, and the newspaper offices throng-
ed by eager crowds. Just before noon
the bulletin boards of the World displayed
the single announcement: ~ CleH0"
Nominated on tie First BaLSot!' In an
instant the pent-up enthusiasm broke
forth. Men came running from all quar-
ters to read the news; cheer after cheer
was started, caught up by the people in
the street, and passed along by the gath
crng multitude.
HUDsON, Aug. 3l.-We are having an
enthusiastic demonstration here tonight,
in honor of the Chicago nomination.
There is no illuminations. Cannons are
firing, bells are ringing, and there is gen.
cral turnout of the citizens in procession,
with transparencies, torches, music, &c
The city is in a blaze for "Little Mac"
ALBANY. \. Y, Aug. 3l.-The nom
ination of Mcclellan caused great enthu-
~iasm in this city a hundred guns were
fired at noon, and a hundred more at sun
set. This evening a procession, preceded
10y band Of music, and bearing torches
and transparencies, is parading the streets.
Banners, bearing the name of Mcclellan,
are displayed at different points. Speech
Is were made from the Capitol steps by
Hon. J. V. l.. Pruyn and Gen. Wander
pool.
ROCHESTER,, y. Y, Aug. 31.-Gen.
MCielIan's nomination is being rejoiccd
over here by the ringing OF bells and the
firing of one hundred guns y large
crowd of citizens are listening TO addresses
from the steps of the Court House.
Troy, y. Y, Aug. 3l.-The Dcmoc-
racy Of this city fired one hundred guns
this evening, in honor Of M'Clclan's nom
inaiion, and an impromptu procession par
;,i-d the streets, with two bands of music
subsequently a large public meeting was
Organized, and addresses were delivered in
front OF the Court House steps
BrFFALo, y Y. Aug. 3I.-Thc news
4uf NClelan's nomination was received
with great enthusiasm by the Democrats
here One hundred guns were fired this
afternoon. A band of music played at
lar Courier Office and elsewhere, and in
tlc evening fireworks were displayed and
Speeches made. \ great crowd assem-
( Piled around the Democratic Association
Blooms to hear and see the celebration.
j'TCN, y. Y, Aug. 31-One hun
fired @ans, in honor cf ArClcllan's nom
inttion, were fired this afternoon. This
Evening crowds are parading the streets,
slltaIod by bands Bonfircs are burning.
y meeting in Baqgs' Square e being ad-
d.r~-,d by Democratic speakers.
NEwrI5, y. j, Aug 3I.-A large
ald enthusiastic meeting was held this ev-
,riur at the Democratic Headquarters,
LI.n. NJ Bi-,,ow presiding, to ra.iry tie
}. uiun,iou of Gen. M'ClclIan frr I'r,-i-
,l.u; The hall ,.a- flied. and outside
s,l"dS surrouud.j. forming one of the
sla~-cs, meetings ever held here. \ grand
accession marched through th, streets at
g. the meeting aiipurn,L \ salute Of
i .rtccu Guns was fired