The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-07-13

of the offspring, it will be baptized in
Tammany, christened with the name
of Democracy, and handed over to
the Whisky Ring-the wet nurs Of
the party-2or sustenance and bring
ing up. Apprehensions, however,
are freely expressed that unless great
care is exercised In selecting its god
father, the infant will never survive
its baptism.
To facilitate matters recess was
taken until o'clock. At that hour
the committee from the Soldiers and
Sailors Convention was announced in
waiting.
just before it entered the hall, a
great stir and boisferous cheering
announced an unlooked-for sensation.
This was no less distinguished per-
sonage than Sergeant Bates with his
inevitable flag and suit of black vel
vet. Amid round after round of ap-
plause, and with springy step, he
marched down the aisle and ascended
the platform, where he was introduced
to the Convention by the Presi-
dent. His reception was most en-
thusiastic, and the cheering was
louder than on any previous occasion.
The Sergeant was honored with
seat among the dignataries on the
platform. The Committee of Soldiers
and Sailors then entered the room
and advaheed to the platform, headed
by Generals Ewing and franklin, of
whose military records it is unneces-
sary to speak now. This delegation
was cheered, but with far less enthu-
siasm than was manifested at the ap-
pearance of the Sergeant. The ad-
dress and resolutions adopted by the
Soldiers and Sailors Convention
were then read, and approvingly ac-
cepted with such apparent eondescen-
sion, that indicated the Convention re-
garded them as of but little conse-
quence at best. In passing, it may
be we'll to state, that great confusion
characterized the proceedings of the
Soldiers and Sailors, and at one time
the Massachusetts, delegation was on
the point Of Withdrawing from the
hall in disgust, but was persuaded by
Col. German, of our own District, to
remain. and not march off the field
with their colors.
General Ewing being called upon
made a speech. lie always does.
Like his father, the venerable Tom.
Ewing. he is ever burdened and
anxious to be delivered. His speech
appeared to be satisfactory, and was
frequently interrupted by cheers and
other manifestations of applause.
This farce over, an effort was made
by Mr. Eaton, Of Connecticut, to OBJ
tain ballot for President. He sue
ceeded admirably with his preiimina-
ry motions, and there were strong in
dications that at least one or two
ballots would be had before adjourn
ment But as of old-and it was
highly suggestive of the rapidity
with which the Democracy have
drifted back into subserviency to
their old masters-the delegates from
the Southern States protested against
voting for candidates until the Plat
form of Principles was adopted. The
Convention, nevertheless, voted to
proceed with the ballot, when fill
clustering was resorted to and it was
forced to adjourn without a ballot.
1t is expected the platform will be
adopted early tomorrow.
The delegates and visitors from
Indiana seem to be enjoying them
selves hugely. There is so much to
be seen, so many places to visit, and
such a ceaseless round of excitement
and novelty, that exhausted nature
alone teaches them when to take rest.
One visitor from Daviess County, a
saloon keeper, chow strange that such
character should be found at a
Democratic Convention, INDUCED too
freely in drink and became insane.
He was arrested and taken to the
Toombs, which proved to the poor
fellow a tomb in more than mere
name. Imprudence in eating and
drinking is INDUCED in to such an
extent that the only wonder is the
cases of sudden death are not more
numerous.
Thus far no opportunity has been
afforded me of visiting the resident
Evansvillians, but L am in hopes the
Convention will wind up its business
tomorrow. and give me more leisure
to do so. i. NJ. T.