Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-07
National Democratic Convention.

National Democratic Convention.
The great National Democratic Convention
to nominate Democratic or Conservative can
didates for President and Vice President met
in Tammany Hall, in New York city on Satur-
day last the 4th day of July. it's the largest
Convention ever held in this country on any
occasion.
The Convention was called to order at II
o'clock, NJ, by August Belmont, the Chair
man of the National Democratic Committee =
After welcoming the delegates to that beautiful
Hall he referred to the city of New York as
the bulwark of Democracy, and predicted a
triumph in November for the nominees OF the
convention. He reviewed the past history OF
the country, and animadverted upon Radical
rule, saying the tax gatherers Of that party I'M
paired the national credit.
He continued to discuss at some length the
policy and character of the dominant party, de-
nouncing it as violative of the Constitution and
sound principles of democratic government. =
He said, 1.-THE country looks to you, gentlemen,
by means of the Democratic organization, to
save the country.
He nominated for temporary chairman Hon.
Henry S. Palmer, Of Wisconsin, which was
agreed to.
Mr.. Palmer took the chair amid applause,
and returned thanks for the honor he received.
He exhorted the convention to unity and WIS
dom in advancing the great cause to which 1t
is devoted, and predicted for the party tn
umphant support at the hands of the people.
A PRAYER was offered by the Rev. Dr. Nor
gan. rector of St. Thomas church, OF New
York. g,
E. o. Perrin, of New York, was appointed
temporary secretary of the Convention.
He read the call under which the Conven-
ton had been assembled.
Mr.. Murphy, of New York, moved the ap,
pointment of committee on resolutions, and
that all resolutions offered in the Convention
shall be referred without debate. Adopted.
Committees on credentials, on permanent or
ganization, and on resolutions were appointed
A resolution that members Of the Soldiers
and Sailors Convention be admitted to seats IN
the Hall of the Convention was adopted.
In accordance with a resolution adopted, Sec
rotary E. O. Perrin read the declaration of In
dependence, the conclusion of which was re-
ceived with applause. a
The convention then adjourned until ten
o'clock Monday morning.
Elk Governor Horatio Seymour of New York
was selected by the Committee for permanent
President of the Convention. The Committee
will report in favor of the two-third's rule =
The New York delegation will support Sanford
E. Church for President
LATEST,
z. Son going to press We received a spe-
cial telegram containing in substance the follow
ing:
WASHINGTON CRY, July 9th.
Hart yet to tell who will receive the nomina-
tion-changes almost hourly.
Some Ohio delegates resigned to give place
for Vallandigham, Thurman, Pugh, Jewett
and Morgan who being good speakers, will
strengthen Pendleton Subcommittee in SEES
sion last night. A resolution on female suffrage
offered and, amid shouts of laughter, referred
to Susan B. Anthony
Resolution that Government bonds be paid
in bills received amid immense applause. Mo
ton not to nominate candidates till platform
be agreed upon was adopted. Resolution re-
questiDg the President to proclaim UNIVERSAL
amnesty, adopted unanimously. Seymour, as
permanent President Of the Convention made
great speech against the Radical policy OF
military despotism. Utmost harmony prevail
ed. Adjourned until Monday evening.