The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-07-12
SCRAPS OF THE CONVENTION
The Convention adjourned Wednesday,
though our tclesr,ms did not so state.
TIE PLATFORM.


though our kilograms did not so state.
TIE PLATFORM.
As soon as the Convention was called to
order, and after the very excellent and APP
propliatc PRAYER by the Rev. DIR. Lcyburn,
the eyes of all present were ut once fastened
on Mr.. Burr, of Connecticut, the chairman
OF the Committee on Resolutions. The COLI
cI,sicn the committee had arrived ut was
known to all through the publication Of its
proceedings in the SIN, and expectation was
on tiptoc, and many were the conlccturcs as
TO whether the few members who did not
coincide in the action of the committee
would concur or make iactiouS opposition.
The report of the committee was the first
business in order, and Mr.. Burr was I'M
mcdiately recognized by the President.
lie handed the report of the committee
to Mr.. Perrin, of Massachusetts, the
reading secretary, to read. When MIR.
Perrin read that the Cincinnati platform
had been agreed upon, a perfect storm of APP
plallse Interrupted him. At the suggestion
Of Mr.. Burr the resolutions were then read
one by one, each and every principle enun-
cated in them calling forth louder and louder
applause, particularly the parts relating to
the removal Of disabilities, the one term for
President, and the remission of the ad just
mcnt of the tariff to the different congress
sional districts. On the conclusion. dele
g;tes rose and cheered Justify until rcpresscd
ny the continued rapping Of the presidents
gavcl. .... =a.- f..
TIE UNANIMOUS VOTE.
When Pennsylvania, where Democracy
originated, Us Mr.. Wallace claimed, moved to
make the nomination unanimous, the cheer
ing was uuboundcd. This was the greatest
event of the day. and the signal for such Il
scene of wild enthusiasm Us had no parallel in
all the enthusiasm heretofore displayed.
Flags were flung to the breeze, the whole
body of assembled thousands rose and
checrcd themselves hoarsc, the band struck
up "RaIly Round the Flag" and at this
moment magnificent painting representing
the White House, covering the whole width
Of the stage, appeared in the rear, with old
Horace Greeley on the portico. Wilder and
wilder, higher and higher rose the cheers Of
victory, and the motion to make the nomina-
ton unanimous was then carried in Il perfect
blaze of enthusiasm. Delaware, however,
sulIenly maintained her antagonistic attitude
amidst all the enthusiasm, resisting to the
last every appeal made to induce her delega-
ton to second the motion for unanimity.
HORACE GREELEY IN TOWN.
A jolly crowd of District Of Columbia
Democrats, headed by Washington rcgi-
mental band, arrived in The city about y p.
NJ. and created good deal Of sport. They
brought " Horace Greeley" along with them,
and escorted him up Baltimore street amidst
the shouts of the people on the streets.
" Horace was dressed in that ideal white
coat, and carried an old white beaver in his
hand. II was altogether very funny SNAKE
up" of the philosopher of the Tribune. An
exaggerated mask or case of the head and
features of Mr.. Greeley, on the model OF
some of the caricaturcs of the farmer of Chap
paatla, was placed on the shoulders of some
adventurous youth, who, aided by the old
white coat and hat, made very laughable
counterfeit preSentnent of the sage. Ho-
race" w;s escorted by two companions and
followed by crowds of urcllins, graciouSy
bowling from side to side in acknowledgment
of the cheers and laughter which greeted
him.
COMMITTEE OF NOTIFICATION.
The committee to notify Mr.. Greeley of his
nomination for the presidency expect to go
on to New York to perform that duty to-day.
If the committee find Governor Brown in
New York they will also notify him person.
ally of his nomination, but If he has not re-
turned from his visit to New England they
will notify him by letter,
BEAU HICKMAN.
The indefatiSable Beau Hickman, who
generally puts in an appearance at alI urge
gatherings, arrived on Monday and cslab-
hshcd his headquarters ut Gibbons's Hotel.
The old Beau, however, has not come on so
much in reference to the meeting of the Con-
vcntion as by desire to see old Democratic
acquaintance and to engage in the "cleck "
business, for which he is so well known.
Beau Is we'll dressed in black suit, aud wears
Il white hat, the latter being, it is supposed,
to represent his political creed, though upon