The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-28
CONGRESS-.
The First District Concentration. Samuel j.
Randall kenOmlnnLed by AcclamnLlon.

Tine COnVentOm MOUllnaGG CanUIUHGG
gress in the First district met in the old Court House
at 10 O'Clock this morning, and called to order
by Lewis .. Cassidy, the temporary Chairman,
rary secretaries, and Samuel Carson the temporary
doorkeeper.
After the disposal of contested seats the conven-
ton permanently organized by the selection of these
Of1ceTs:-
President George w. Nickel, Third ward.
Vice-Presdents, James Moran, Second ward
James j. Dewitt, Third ward Bernard Doyle, Fourth
Sixth ward and William Dewitt, Eleventh ward
Treasurer, William King.
Doorkeepers, Messrs. Carson and Fitzpatrick.
The convention then proceeded to nominate a can
didate for Congress for the First district
Samuel j. Randall being the only person named
was declared the nominee by acclamation.
After the adoption of a series of resolutions COM
plimentary to Mr.. Randall, that gentleman was in
past course in Congress as being purely Democratic
and in accordance with the principles Of the party
ne represented. And after expressing his thanks
for the renewed confidence reposed in him by the
people of the First district he retr ed and the con-
vention adjourned sine die.
The Second District Conye ton Nomination of
Theodore Cuy1er. Esq on the Second Ballot.
The Democratic Convention to nominate candi-
date for Congress In the Second Congressional dis
trict assembled at the Assembly Building, Tenth
and Chestnut streets, this morning at 10 O'Clock The
intense heat Of the day and the crowded state of the
room in which the convention was held rendered it
very undesirable place to be in. The convention
organized by the selection of James J Breed OF the
Eighth ward as temporary chairman, and Francis
Bannar as secretary. The first business in order
was the reception of credentials.
The convention then effected a permanent 0rganl-
as President and Fergus McCusker and John Cru
gan as Vice-Presdents; and James III. Monaghan
and Patrick Crossin as Secretaries.
Nominations for Democratic candidate for Con-
gress in the Second district were then made,
when the following names were placed in nomina-
on:-Chares W. Brooke, ESQ.,, Theodore Cuyler,
Esq, Henry M. Phillips, ESQ.,, and Hon. Thomas b.
Florence.
The convention then took a recess of half an hour
10 prepare an alphabetical list OF delegates prior to
proceeding with a ballot .,
was taken, with the following result, the name of
Hon. Thomas b. Florence being withdrawn
Cnares w. Brooke. 80
theodore Cuyler .......... ................... ~
Neither candidate having the requisite number OF
vstes second ballot was taken with the following
Theodore Cuyler 80
1t was then announced that Mr. Cuyier was the
nominee, but dispute arose as to the correctness of
OF the ballot when scene OF violent confusion took
The result was as follows:-
Ineodore Guyler Al
Mr.. Cuyier was declared nominated, and the con-
venton then adjourned after violent scene of dis
order.
SCENE OF EXCITEMENT.
During the excitement which ensued, the dele.
gates rose to their feet and the noise and disturb
ance were deafening The scene presented such a
waiting in the street, called in, and, with great
dlInculty order was partially restored. Endeayors
delegates insisting on it and the Cuyler men arenu
ousy oolectng. AT length another ballot was pro-
ceeded with.
Hon. John Mofetr, M. D., by AccIamntion.
The delegates TO the Third Congressional Conven.
ton met at ten O'Clock this morning at the Black
Horse HOTEL Frankford road, opposite Hanover
and were called TO order by Charles ID. O'Farrell
chairman Of the Executive Committee of the Nine
on motion DR.. H. F. Sellers and George W. Fisher
were chosen temporary secretaries. The credentials
n III dala hon fad md fho
list being made out, permanent organization was
perfected by the election OF the following oficers:-
President, Dr. Herman Vogelback; Secretaries, DR.
H. F. Sellers and George W: Fisher
On motion a committee of six was appointed OF
The gentlemen selected by the Chair for this com
mittee were:-GeOrge Mintzer, Twelfth ward; 5
Morgan haasey wsIG; GIank 9uin1
John 5. Riehl, Eighteenth ward; Joseph A. Taylor
Nineteenth ward.
taries time 10 prepare a list OF delegates.
On the reassembling OF the convention the rule
were suspended, and Dr. John Moffett was nomi
mated as the candidate to represent the Third dis
trict in Congress There was no opposition, and DIR
MOffett was nominated by accamation.
The Committee on Resolutions, through Mr.. Mint
zer, reported the following
trict, IN convention, reassert the following time
honOred principles: THAT the Federal Governmen
is one OF limited power, derived solely from tn
ought be strictly construed by all dependants an
agents OF the Government, and that it is inexpeden
and dangerous to exercise doubtful pow
ers; that the Constitution is founde
on fundamental principle OF entire and absolut
equality OF all the States in the Union
ResoLued, That the internal revenue system Of tn
United States Is unbearable In its oppressive eXac
ton; that It should be Immediately remodeed
that It's annOyances OF stamps, licenses tax upO
sales and incomes, should be abolished that take
should be collected by State and county oncers; an
that the multiplication OF oncers Is unnecessary eS
cept 20 eat out the resources OF the taxpayer an
we advocate thorough reform In that particular.
esolped. That advocate tariff that will impose th
~ IN - n "a.
the great industrial interests OF our district
<eelssds lnat retoTn W spece basis ~ essential