Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-05

OPENING OF THE CONVENTION.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 4.-The morning is
nne, and the convention quite full. Ii is gen
orally understood that O'Conor'S nomination is
determined upon, with his own letter and record
as the only platform of principles. Members
say they are holding him bound to permit the
use OF ms name TO give practical force to their
protest against the Baltimore convention.
The Pennsylvania delegation marched into
the hall with their band playing Dixie, which
was received with cheers
AT ten O'Clock the convention had not been
called to order, though an hour after the time to
which it had adjourned. This was caused by
the fact that the committee on the platform had
another meeting this morning, at which it was
concluded to report series of resolutions in
addition TO O'Couor's letter.
The convention was called to order at 1915
O'Clock, and the chair announced that the COM
mittee on credentials had been unable as vet to
complete their list of delegates, but would re.
port it during the day.
Mr.. Duncan called attention TO the fact that a
rope had been stretched across the hail. and re-
queSted' all persons not delegates to retire be-
You'd it, The president so ordered.
On motion it was resolved that two sergeant
at-arms be appointed, and the president named
them.
1t was moved that committee of one from
each state be appointed by the chair, to select
an executive committee. Mr.. Burr, of New
Jersey, as an amendment, moved that two
members be named by each state delegation, as
a democratic general committee of the United
States, He urged the necessity of this, in order
TO give efficiency to a short campaign This
committee would for four years represent this
true democratic organization, tcheers) and he
wanted ii to be committee that would com
mand the respect OF the intelligence and patriot
ism of the country
Mr.. Monahan accepted Mr. Burr's amend
ment. Mr.. Moore, Of New York, complained
thai the pending resolution did not recognize
the labor movement the backbone of the party.
The president ruled that the labor reform
question was not before the convention. George
francs Tram arose, but was called to order as
not being delegate. Mr.. Duncan stated that
Mr.. Train was not delegate; he was only
here by courtesy, and the latter took his seat
The president said that this is democratic
convention, and could no more 90 outside to
select committee men from the labor reformers
tnan 1t could go into Odd Fellows or MaSOnS
MIR. Stokes of South Carolina objected to hay
ing an executive committee of more than one
from each state. Experience had taught that
more efficiency is secured by having Il single
committee man from each state.
Mr.. Burr's resolution was adopted.
The president appointed Mr. Pennington of the
police force, as sergeantatarms, with orders to
instantly remove all dSorderly persons
Mi. Davidson of Illinois, from the committee
on platform, reported resolutions concurring
with the principles enuncaed in the letter OF
AAi' Cchoi s'uhiliiuS MS uGllCdCN i'll NOT seek
ing the nomination, but holding him bound TO
hold his part in the pending conflict, and nomi-
mating him candidate for the presidency.
There was great applause here, every delegate
rising and cheering wildly and waving handker.
chiefs. There was also music by the band fol-
lowed by repeated cheers for O'Conor.)
A delegate from Pennsylvania here read a few
remarks nominating 0'Conor
A motion was made by several delegates TO
nominate O'Conor by reclamation, which was
adopted
MIR. ByingtOn of Iowa moved that the presi
dent OF the convention Immediately communi-
cate his nomination. and in the name of the
democratic people of the United States request
his acceptance. Mr.. Byington said he proposed
by ms resolution to test the efficiency of this
body.
Ii we nominate ticket we become an i'm.
portant element in the campaign. He proceeded
to urge the importance of nominating a ticket
which shall be the nucleus for future organiza.
ton.
The president here had read his proposed tel
egram to Mr. O'Conor: This convention has
unanimously and with great enthusiasm nomi-
mated you as candidate for the presidency on
the basis Of your letter, and holds you bound by
it. -
MIR. Duncan moved to reconsider the nomina-
ton by reclamation, in order to have a call of
states on the nomination, In order to show the
country that this convention is unanimous for
OConor. He said there were a few outsiders
here who had voted against him.
lt was agreed to, and the roll was called with
the following result;