Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-05-05

HOW Nh. COOKS PROPOSITION WAS RECEIVED.
Ar. y rank Taverns inquired BY what author
ity such an understanding had been had as re-
Mr. Isaiah Bouldin inquired by what author
ity the committee had assumed power to make
M. Cook said: The answer is simply tbs
these delegations are uncontested, and 1t 70 GUS
tomary, in bodies like this, to submit the matter
Of temporary organisation to dhe uncontested
s9s s1s e aSsa R,
is to admit both sets Of delegates from the va
Iious wards. and afterwarSs pass upon the cre-
MT. Henry johnson esked Why had not all
delegates been admitted.
Mr.. d. Cahin called the previous question.
Mr.. Joseph Brooks said the Second Ward
would comply with the decision Of the three del
egatfons not contested.
Major Morse said: I contend We ought not to
be spending time on dilatory motions, when
Of the rsrty unss
mitted. L believe that there Is enough good
sense and justice in this convention to settle the
differences IN our party as to candidates; and
hope no man will vote against the admission of
all, contested and uncontested sets, and see If
We cannot harmonic the disc0rdant elements
in the party right here upon this floor.
originally suggested, but others thought better.
ALL DELEGATES, CONTESTED OR UNCoNrReTED,
ADMITTED.
Mr.. Morse.-I move that all delegates, con-
tested or uncontested, be admitted upon this
Mexrs. Morse and I. Bouldin we're appointed
to invite the delegates in, and they were soon in
the hall.
CONTEST FOR THE cHAIRMANsHIP.
Mr.. A. Coffin moved that the convention tenn
Porariiy organize by selecting Major w: s.
MS1's snS as
Cock in the meantime ponderously rapping the
table amid cries Of '' 1 nominate John I. John
Professor Green moved that a system be
adopted to elect . chairman by allowing the le-
gally elected delegates also to vote. "I move to
lay on the table," 81 move -" IGreat
Another motion was made to elect Morse, and
voices Of 'sMorse, sit down."
Finally. Morse said he would relieve them Of
tns1 trouble nominate John
neant to deal honest, commence honest. Voice.
Mr.: F. Taverns asked if all would be allowed
70 vote. move that Morse be laid on the table.
The Chair called the "First Ward"
Mr.. Mcmahon appealed to the convention to
keep order, in Gods name, and act squarely.
Gen. Crocker also appealed to the convention
to keep order, and nominated johnson.
A VOice-"I nominate Fred. Boswell and
more confusion.
Cries OF "Question!''
Cofip-There are two candidates. Major
Morse-I have not declined.
At this point, after more confusion, the dele
gates appeared in consultation.
Mr.. Morse said Il wish to state to this con-
vention. that unless the convention desire me to
preside / will not preside. L wish to say only
this: That there is but ore way to settle this
whole matter; and that is, by fair and honest
vote; and if you mean to deal honestly here to-
day, ask you to commence by acting honestly.
Let every ward be called
Mr.. JOHN T. JOHNSON ELECTED.
Mr.; Cook put the question and Mr.. johnson
was elected, and being escorted to the chair, he
addressed the meeting as follows:
CHAIRMAN JoHNsoN's REMARKS.
Gen 'femen Of the ConrentiCn In view of all
the time that has been wasted, if you will in
dulge me few moments, would inform you
thal am rot here as a wire-puller or political
uickster. stand here, gentlemen, as a Repub
licsn Of the deepest dye, interested alike in all
that tends TO the promotion Of the Republican
party by fair, just and honest dealings. shall
endeayor in my ru'ngs here for the lew
moments during which 1 may occupy
ally; to lay aside all preferences, ard
homes lily 90 that which 1 think will honestly re-
dound TO the promotion of our roble cause. In
will aid me in preserving order. and doing what
we do here like men of discretion, and honor,
and integrity, and for the purpose OF harnoni-
Zing all the cOntending elements that now DIS
tract our party and threaten our success In
cons deratiOn of tnat fact would ask gentle
men OF the convention to unite in prayer. Rev.
Anthony Bowe will please lead in prayer.
Rev. A. Bowen offered a prayer, praying the
blessing of God on their proceedings.
Mr. Tompkins nominated f. Taverns for sec
retary. and he was elected, as also MIR. A. COfhn,
nominated by MIR. Morse.
THE QUESTION OF CREDENTIALS.
Mr.. F. Taverns said the Executiye.Committee
had assumed the prerogative Of passing on the
credentials. He claimed that they should pass
Oh credentials Of thOse already present.
Mr.. BOuldin, chairman OF the committee on
credentials arose, but was interrupted by points
Of order.
Mr. Cahill said the general committee had
called the meeting to order, and asked if the
convention did not have the power to rule on
the credentials. Voices" Sit down. " The
Chair decides that they have."]
The Chair said that he understood that the
committee appointed by the general committee
should rule on the credentials unless the con-
vention ruled otherwise,
ferred to that committee. ' '''-'' " 10
Major Morse-(rushing to Beall and saying,
soto roce \ 90 Don't YOU max that motion! Don't
YOU see we don't want them to 20 that commit
tee?"
Mr.. Peters undertook to speak, but so great
was the confusion but little could be heard. He
understood that the convention had power to
select a Committee on Credentials.
Mr.. Brooks moved that such committee be
appointed.
Mr.. Hawkins Taylor, A. Jones, and Major
Morse were all speaking at once, amid great
whooPing through the room.
MI. br0oks saiu ne saw man nere WHY was