The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-07-10
The N. " Convention.
PROCEEDINGS.


Nrw Yoak, July 4.-The Convention as
sembled in Tammany Hall aud was called
to order at twenty minutes past twelve
O'Clock by August Belmont, the chairman of
the National Democratic COMMITTEES. He
welcomed the delegates to the new hall in a
lengthy speech.
Hon. Henry S, Palmer, of Wisconsin, was
then appointed temporary chairman of the
Convention.
The rules governing the Democratic Con-
vention Of 1864 were adopted.
Committees we're then appointed on Gre.
dentials, Platform and Permanent 0rgaDiza-
ton.
The Convention after having the Declara-
ton Of independence read, adjourned till ten
O'Clock Monday morning. j
NEw YoRK, Monday, July 6.-The Con-
vention was called to order by the temporary
chairman a quarter before eleven.
The Committee on Permanent Organiza-
IiOn reported as follova: For President Of
the Convention, HOratio Seymour, of New
York, and one Vice. President and Secretary
from each State
Mr.. Seymour, on taking the chair, made a
brief speech.
A volume OF resolutions, petitions, etc,
we're presented, among them the following:
A delegate from California moved the adj
mission of delegates from the territorlties to
all thepriVileges of the Convention, except
that each territory shall have but one vote,
which was rejected.
Mr.. Randall, Of Pennsylvania, offered a
resolution in favor of increasing the pensions
Of soldiers and sailors by paying them the
gold equivalent. lSlight aPplause.] Refer
red.
Mr.. Hurley, of OfPennsylvanis, offered res
olution directing that the Presidents amnes-
ty proclamation be read by the Secretary.
A vote was taken, and the resolution appear
ed 10 be lost. The chairman was about to
put the question again, when Mr.. Brooks, Of
New York, moved 70 amend the proposition
80 as 10 simply declare that this Convention
approves the amnesty proclamation, which
was carried. l
Aletter was received, with great laughter,
from Susan B. Anthony, Of the Women's
Suffrage Association, urging the claims Of
women to participate in the elections. Re-
ferred.
NCJBUu, VI HUN6Q LQ6 dQs
mission of delegates from the Democratic
Convention of that State, who were appoint
ed TO memorable this body in reference to
the grievances of the people there under rad
ical rule. Adopted.
Mr.. Reed, of Pennsylvania, offered a res
olution recognizing the fidelity of Andrew
johnson in uphOlding the Oonstitution and
laws.
Mr.. Kerr, Of Pennsylvanis, offered a res
olutio1 that it is the duty of every friend Of
constitutional government to sustain the
President in his efforts to stem the tide of
radical usurpatiOn, and commencing him for
his course. [Cheers The resolution was
referred.
Mr.. Hall, of New York, offered resolu-
ton declaring that the thanks of the nation
are due to Chief Justice Chase for his ability,
impartiality and fidelity to his constitution
al duty, in presiding over the court of i'm
parchment. Prolonged shOuts.l Referred.
Mr.. Spaulding, of Kentucky, offered a
resolution that parties put in nomination be-
fore this Convention, shall be pledged by
their friends to support its ticket and plat.
form. Referred.
After a squabbling debate of several hours
on the motion to adopt the Platform before
proceeding to nominate candidates, the Con-
VentiOn adjourned till Tuesday morning.