Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-07-10

upon the suggestion Of the chairman of
each State delegation, upon call bv States,
was adopted, and in pursuance thereof the
States were called and the names Of the
committee announced.
A motion to add representatives from
Territories and District of Colu nbia to the
committee on resolutions was laid on the
table.
A resolution was adopted referring all
resolutions to the committee on resolutions.
without reading or debate.
The Secretary read the report of the com
mittee on credentials. All the States we're
fully represented, and there were no con-
tests. Twenty delegates from Texas were
admitted, but allowing only eight votes
Delegates from Territories we're sd mitt-
ed to the floor Of the convention without
vote.
Several motions to adjourn were lost.
resolution was adopted that when the
Convention adjourn it be until 10 o'clock to-
morrow.
The convention proceeded to call of
States for members Of the National Execu-
tive Committees.
On motion of Hon. W. F, Coolbaugh,
the Hon. Cyrus II. Mccormick was unani-
mouslY chosen to represent the State of Hi.
nois on the National Committee for the
next four years, in place of Mr.. Storey, of
the Chicago Times. The remarks made BY
Mr.. Coolbaugh we're as creditable to himself
as they were complimentary to Mr.. McCor-
mick
| When New York was called, Gov. HoG-
man rose and said "Mr. Belmont has pre-
sented to my delegation letters declining a
re appointment upon the National Execu-
tive Committee and the delegation with en-
tire unsnimity present the name Of Angus
tus Schell."
| The mention Of Mr.. Belmonts name was
received with cheers. and on the Announce.
ment of his declnstion there were general
expressions of regret. Nearly all the rames
mentioned we're received with applause, the
! Pennsylvania nomination, J. D. Barr. of the
| Pi%sburg Post, and the Illinois selection,
/ Cyrus FL. Mccormick, calling forth round
/ of cheers.
/ The motion to proceed to the nomination
of candidates for President and Vice Pres-
dent was lost. The chairman gave notice
/ that the committee on resolutions would
meet at the rooms of the New York delega-
toa this evening, also that the Nation al
Executive Committee would meet at Ford q
/ theatre to night.
The convention then adjourned till ten A
NJ. tomorrow.
/ BALTIMORE, July 9.-Ths Democratic
committee on resolutions met tonight at the
Carrollton House. All the States we're re D.
resented. Alter three hours session the
| Cincinnati platform was adopted without
any modification whatever. All the States
voted for the platform with the exception Of
Delaware, Georgia, Mississippi and Oregon.
( The National Democratic Committee held a
session this evening after the adjournment
of the convention. No official business was
considered and chairman will not be Sc
lected until tomorrow.
An immense crowd vas collected at Bar
NUNS Hotel tonight, aud eloquent speeches
were made. A crowd gathered in Monu-
ment Square, and speeches were made from
the Monument Hotel by number of geu-
tlemeD. The impression prevails among
several leading members OF the National
/ Committee that the convention will adjourn
sine die st , Pm. tomorrow. Before uoou
the convention will proceed to vote, ard
Greeley will be nominated almost By sccls
nation.