The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-27

The Fourth ward was called, and an
nounced themselves as unanimous for Bos-
we'll.
The ffth ward being called, Mr.. williams
said that his ward had resolved to withdraw
Major Richards name rs q candidate, and
90 solid for the choice Of the people, T. A.
Boswell.
The Sixth ward being called, Mr.. Barton
said that he was Instructed 10 cast the vote
of the delegation for Mr.. Boswell, but de-
sired that he would be allowed TO cast his
own vote by ballot.
The Chair called for the glorious old
Seventh.
Mr.. Williams said the Seventh ward dele
cation was unanimous for Y. A. Boswell.
Rev. Mr.. Bowen said while the Seventh
ward was unanimous for Boswell, he was
glad to inform the convention that Mr.. B.
would heartily support whoever the couvcn-
ton might choose TO nominate, aud he
would therefore move that the nomination
of Mr.. Boswell be made unanimous.
The entire delegation then rose en- massc,
and gave three cheers for +. A. Boswell.
n. Z. Pardon, First ward, said he would
like the Seventh ward to lead of In the NOM
ination for register.
Objection was made.
The Chair said the wards must be called
in order, unless by unanimous consent.
lOT TGElHltI utluE III OIutl
Mr.. Stuart said the First ward had but one
nominee, and that was John F. Cook. Loud
applausc.l
Gen. Croker, Of the Second ward, nomi-
mated Charles II. Peters rs the choice Of the
Second ward.
Gen. c. proceeded to urge the claims Of
Mr.. Peters, when he was called to order,
and the "gag" applied with effect.
s. r. Bond, Of the Third ward, said he
had the consent of his ward delegation to
nominate John Thomas johnson, for Regis
ter.
Mr.. Jcffrcys, on behalf of portion of the
Fourth ward delegation, nominated John F.
Cook.
Major Morse, on behalf of a portion of the
delegation, nominated Charles II. Peters,
and attempted, a Ia Croker, to pass an en-
comlum on his nominee.
Carter Stewart and number of others
raised loud objections, but the Major fol-
lowed out the Senator's Injunction to the
Secretary, and "stuck' to the floor, declar-
ing that he had the right to nominate in his
own manner.
After good deal of discussion, the Chair
decided that Major Morse was all right, and
in order.
A good deal of dissatisfaction was cN.
pressed at this ruling Of the Chair.
Mr.. Cook advocated his decision, and
| finally Major Morse was allowed to proceed,
and In culogistic terms advocated the claims
| Of Charles II. Peters.
| Mr.. Hatton, as delegate from the Fourth
ward, desired to place In nomination man
of high integrity, and one capable Of filling
the place Of register with dignity, and
would second the nomination of John +
/ Cook.
/ William II. Smith, of the Fourth ward
nominated John F. Cook, in lengthy ad
dress.
The Fifth ward being called, Z. s. Akin.
son said there was n division In his dclcCa.
ton. lie spoke kindly of all the candi
! dates, and after saying that candidates must
/ be sacrificed for principles he nominated
Charles II. Peters.
Mr.. Gatchcll said that he was in favor Of
John +. Cook.
Samuel Williams and several other dele.
| gate spoke for Cook others for Charles II
| Peters; Mr.. Marshall for John I. johnson,
Mr.. Scurcman spoke heartily in advocacy Of
John I. johnson.
The Sixth ward being called Mr.. Barton
announced that the delegation was solid fol
John +. Cook, "thc most polite, afIablc
and gentlemanly officer that graces the CITY
| Hail."
! The Seventh ward being called, Mr.. JOSEPH
/ Williams said he had watched with interest
the course of John +. Cook in the Councils
and announced that the delegation was four.
teen to one In favor Of John +. Cook.
The announcement of this nomination was
! received with loud applause.
Pcrric Carson said that he differed with
his ward, and nominated Charles II. Peters
Anthony Bowen spoke In favor of John y.
] Cook, as being the best-known and mos
available candidate. lie spoke of Mr.. Cook,
antecedents, and said that he thanked God
that such man could be brought before the
people for their suiirages.
! The Chair announced that IL would be ne
Ccssary to take n vote on the nominees, which
was done by calling the roll of delegates
and as the names were called each dele.
gate called his choice. The call of the roll
was then gone through with.
As the various names were called the
friends Of the candidates showed their feel,
| ing by cheering when one or the other OF
their favorltcs were voted for.
The result Of the vote, as first called, was
as follows:
For Mr.. Cooli-l5 votes from First ward
@ from the Fourth from the Fifth; Il
from the Sixth; IA from the Seventh. To,
tai, 80.
For Mr.. Peters-l5 votes from Second
wardj 0 from the Fourth; s from the Fifth
. from the Sixth; from the Seventh. To.
tai, 81.
For Mr.. Johnson-lj votes from Thirt
ward; . from the Fifth. Total, II.
As the delegations saw that Mr. Cook hat
received the majority of votes, they com
mcnCCh to change.
The Third ward was the first, Mr.. Russell
changing TO Cook. Then Gen. Croker
stated that the Second ward wanted har
mony, and he knew that II their nominee
was present, he would advise the same
| IL. tgI.l ,I
therefore he was authorized to change the
full vote of the delegation to John +. Cook
Then Mike Shinar, of the Sixth ward
changed from Peters to Cook. Then Mr.
Boyd changed the vote of the Third ward
from johnson to Peters. Then Mr.. Atkin
son changed the full vote of the Fifth ware
for John +. Cook.
Gen. Croker moved TO make the nom
nation unanimous, and on the recommends
ton of the chairman, the audience rose, ani
each and all shouted faye" to the motion.
The Chair then announced that but on,
thing remained, and that was the nOmina.
tion Of n surveyor. The wards were called
for nominations.
Mr.. Robert Thompson, for the First ward
delegation, nominated 2. II. Doncgan.
General CrOckcr, for the Second ward, an,
nOunccd full vote for Doncgan.
Mr.. Bond, for the Third ward delegation
nominated Charles II. Bliss.
Mr.. j. SaylCs Brown announced hncCr
votes from the Fourth ward for Mr.. Done
gan.
Mr.. Atkinson stated that the Fillh ward
was solid for DOncgan.
When the Sixth ward was called, Mr.. G
VI. Barton said that the delegates believed
that the Republican party Is universe
party, and rs the ticket already bore the
name Of an American and Il cOorcd man,
he nominated Mr.. Doncgun as n tribute Ia
the foreign born citizens.
Mr.. Joseph Williams, Of the Seventh ward
said that the convention had instructed lis
delegates to vote for Mr.. Doncgan.
AT this point Mr.. Bond withdrew the
name Of Mr.. Bliss, aud amidst the widest
confusion the nomination Of Mr.. DOncgun
WAS declared unanimous.
The audience rose to their feet, and three
cheers were given for the ticket, three for
Mayor Bowen, and three for Mr.. Boswell
On motion, MCssrs. Fairall, Timber,
! Crockcr, Smith, Rcnfro, Atkinson and An
thony Bowen were appointed a committee TO
wait upon the nominees and inform them
Of their nomination.
The following resolution, offered by Mr.
/ Barton, was adopted:
! Rrgoir, I, That arrangements he Immediately
made TO hold grand mass meeting, at the City
! n All. WrIupAlAy evening npyt IN ratiTv