The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1872-07-16
Greeley and Brown Nominated
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Harmony and EnthnSfasia the
Rarbinsers 0G Success.
BALTIMORE, June 9--Immense crowds
arrived this morning by every line Of
transportation leading into the city,
The most remarkable feature of this
popular gathering is the good feeling
that prevails. In every available cor
ner ,eaucusscs are being held rbnt no
boistefous or quarrelsome spirit is man.
ifested, and no disorder is observable.
The. Galleries Of the Opera House are
appropriately decked with the coats of
arms Of tue various States, which de-
pend from the circle and gallery, ahd
portraits of Washington, Jefferson,
jackson and other renowned Statesmen
are eonspicuotislv exhibited in the rear
lof the stage. 'Sh'5 - @'29-' q w3aI !"
ale At II NJ tie Convention was called
TO order by MR. Belmont. Loud cries
of 'Hurrah for d6Feeley" were heard
from the gallery. Thomas jefferson
Randolph, Of Virginia, came on the
stage, his towering figure and white
hair making him an object of great in
terest. % Il nos '''n i's i@i'm 3F H9a
+ AT 2,:2O PM. the appearance Of the
house was exceedingly animated The
orchestra seats and circle were filled
with :he State delegations, over which
were banners Of blue and giitI cotton
In the first gallery we're spectators, IN
cluding many ladies, every seat being
occupied, but in tie second gallery were
some vacant. "''3s 7'jt' q HH o"i
The. excitement having slowly subsi-
ded, August Belmont proceeded to aad-
dress the delegates upon the business
which they had convened to transact =
He said that thinking men, men of all
parties, are alive to the fact that we are
living Under a military despotism, which
he predicted four years ago as tile re.
suit Of Gen, Grants election Conser-
yative men would now place in the field
candidates for President and Vice Pres
ident for whom they would solicit the
suffIages or the American people, The
wisest and best friends Of the Republic
had severed themselves from the Radi-
|cal party, | Cheers and would cooper
late for a political publication. In the
struggle before us we must look TO prin.
ciples, and MOTTO men. :! 2od Oft"
+ AT this point Mr. Belmont alluded to
1.-THE name Of Mr.. Greeley, when every
delegate and the audience rose to their
feet, and burst forth in tremendous and
prolonged cheering. As soon as a hu.
man voice could be distinguished, John
Fox, Of New York, was heard propo:
sing .'Three cheers for Greeley"' and q
scene of wild and laundering enthusi
asin followed. 5u.''s fitE-- 'yi1 ie
|. Mr.. Belmont argued that everything
should be discarded which would pre-.
vent success. No sacrifice of prejudice
could be too great that would insure
success in the coming contest. 47 =
His remarks were frequently applaud.
edh He concluded by nominating fol
temporary chairman, Thomas Jefferson
Randolph of Virginia. The announce
ment was received With enthusiastic
cheers and MI. Randolph was unani
mously elected. Mr. Randolph IL :
grandson Of Thomas Jefferson, ahoa
seventy years Of age and Of imposing
presence. Before taking the CHAIR ht
returned thanks IN few well choser
words fbr the honor conferred on lin
and on the State of which he'is aratiTe
Rev DR.. Sficer,o f1f Baltimore, one o.
the Oldest Methodist Ministers in til,
United States, then opened the proceed
lings Of the Convention with prayer. mo
Mr.. Perrine, Of New York, was chosef
temporary Reading Clerk = .iai'' ''9lt
Mr., Lemberton offered q resolution
that the States be called in alphabetical
order, and that the Chairmen of the del
egations be- designated, Which wat
adopted. -, '9S ''' ho7' tf7& 6. ~
After some discussion the call D
States was Proceeded with, and dele
gates We're named to serve on the Com
mittee on Credentials. c'i'' n;o1l 7si 9fe
Mr.. Cox's melton that the rules o
the last Democratic Convention shal
prevail until otherwise ordered wa
adopted. Also a resolution bynGov
Hoffman that two Committees be- ap
pointed, one on credentials and one OF
permanent organization, to be composed
of delegates already reported ? by thu
| lChairman Of the delegations which had
/ Just been called. sid al snfI III hih 10
II At IL 40 recess was taken until 4-P
81, prior to which it was announcet
that the Committee on Organization
would meet at the Carrolton! iii til,
rooms OF the New York delegation, ant
the Committee on Credentials in the
Opera Houses oil 10 9nen islA Off
| AT the meeting of the Committee, OF
Credentials, all the. States reported fpl
delegations, with no contestants, Tb'
meeting was very brief and harmonious
| Isl bne. AFTERNOON SESSION. ,.,,eo :,
| AT 4 o'clock the. Opera House was
again crowded, the attendsneet being
larger than in. the forenoon and every
available, foot of space being occupied
Upon, the arrival of Mr., Dolittle, whf
had been selected as Permanent Chair
man, there was. loud cheers from thu
delegates and from the gallery, 80
Mr., Dool!ttle, the permanent Chairman
Of the Convention, was escorted to th'
platform by Goyernor Hoffman, Seha
tor Bayafd, Of Delaware, and Others
and was received with enthusiastic de
monstration He at once addressed
himself 10 the expectsnt audience, ant
brought order out of confusion, hi
distinct, resonant voice sounding clear
ly and authoritively; above the genera
confusion He said that two years ago
nearly five years after the bloody periot
of the civil war had closed, the Libera
Republicans of Missouri, feeling keenl.
the. attempted Federal interference il
their local elections in August, inaugu
rated, a movement to restore equal right
to all, white as well as black 81 Ap
plause. The feeling S6f thinking mel