The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-07-16

guished 4 citizen Of the State of New
York, who had opposed Ohio's earn
est wishes. In conclusion, he an
Inounced the unanimous vote of New
York for Horatio Seymour.
Clark, of Wisconsin, called for the
ratification Of the nomination by
three cheers for Horatio Seymour,
which were given with . will.
The chair announced the result,
all the, States having voted: The re-
suit was, for Seymour 317 votes. (En.
thusiastic cheering whole con-
vention and audience rising and wa
wing hats, handkerchiefs, fans &C.,
Price announced that Seymour
having received the unanimous vote
Of the convention, he was the stan
dard bearer for tho coming cam.
paign.
Preston, of KY. offered . resolu-
tion to proceed to nominate q can.
didate for Vice President.
Woodward seconded the motin: 70
new scene of confusion ensued on
the cali Of the States for the nomiua-
tion of Q candidate for Vice Presi-
dent.1
One delegate from Gala. eulogised
III 81 Haight, Of that State, but was
understo0d to say that State pre-.
septed NO candidate.
Steele, Of Gala. said that this was
smiStake and said that majority Of
the delegation nominated F p Blair.
Bigler, of Pa urged the nomination
for the Vice Presidency is . matter
Of great Importance and moved . re.
cess for consultation.
/ Preston made . point Of order that
no motion to adjourn or take recess
is in order while tho roll OF the
States is being cellcd.
Woodward moved to sdspcnd the
rules in order TO enable Pcnna. to
makea nomination. Lost.
The chair put the question on .
motion by Stuart, of Mich. for q re-
cess of one hour. Motion seemed
clearly lost, but the chair, announc-
ed it to have been carried, 30 q recess
for one hour was taken.
Chicago, July 9.
/ The Chicago Journal special says;
Fancis P. Blair was nominated for
Vice President on first ballot.
Washington, July 10.
The Senate yesterday rejected Perry
Fuller, as commissioner Of internal
revenue.
Senator Reverdy johnson yester-
day in written speech took his fare
we'll Of the Senate. He attempted to
read the speech but his feelings over
came him, and he called on his col
league, Senator Vickers, 10 finish the
reading. At the conclusion ofthe ad-
dress, oil the Senators flocked around
Mr.. johnson and bade him s'good-
Bye
sss ssa London, July 8.
The English journals of this morn
ing publish the platform ofprincip,es
adopted yesterday by tho National
Democratic Convention in New York.
The Times says the eplatform laysdowD
the principle fpartialrepudiation and
it should be considered as q fore.
warning Of the defeat of the Demo-
cratic party next autumn and of its
permanent exclusion from Offices, if
not complete disruption.
Trenton, N. J., July 10.
The Republican State Convention
met yesterday, and u. Blair was
nominated for Governor by acclama-
ton. A full electoral ticket was also
nominated.
Columbia, July 3.
Robt. 4. Scott was inaugurated
Governor today in presence Of both
Houses Of Legislature.
ss. : New York 10.
The World says Seymour is the
first stateman in the democratic par
ty and possessing every personal quail
fiction and accomplishment which
beft the chief magistrate of . great
nation. Ss
Cincinnati, July 10.
The Enquirer pledges Seymour its
support. Pendleton's friends sayshis
character and qualifications are emil
nent. He is eminent as an orator
he is distinguished as . Statesman,
and there is no comparison between
him and Grant either politically or
personally. He will be supported by
the democracy and willbetriumphan-
thy elected.
4 New York, July II.
The committee designated BY the
National Democratic Convention to
present the nomination tocandidates
performed the duty assigned them
last eve. at Tammany Hall. Gen.
Morgan, of Ohio, chairman Of the
committee, il. brief address made
& formal tender Of nominations to
Gov. Seymour and Gen. Blair. Gov.
Seymour returned thanks and said
the nomination was unsought and
unexpected, but he found himself
caught in an overwhelming tide, and
that tits bearing on.towards great po-
litical change; and he found himself
unable to resist the pressure. The
resolutions he declared were in acc
cord With his wishes and he would
strive TO carry them outin the future,
wherever he was placed in public or
private life. He congratulated the
conservative men upon evidences
everywhere shown Of triumph at the
next election. In conclusion he prom
ised customary letter Of acceptance
in few days.
At the conclusion of Gov. Seymour's
speech Gen. Blair made some re-
marks accepting the nomination for
Vice Presidency, pledging himselft to
adhere to the principles enunciatcd
in the platform. While the proceed
ings were going on inside Tammany
Han immense gatherings collected
outside who seemed animated by the
greatest enthusiasm. Gov. Seymour's
appearance on a platform which had
been erected in the street, greeted
him with tremendous cheers in q
few words he thanked the multitude
for their expressions Of appreciation,
and excused himself from making
heightened speeches on the ground Of
fatigue.