The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-10
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How the Speeches were Received.
Baltimore, July 9.-Mr. Belmont's re-
marks were frequently interrupted by mod
crate applause, and the mention of Greeley's
name was received with loud demonstra-
tons of approval.
The band played "Dixie'' when Mr..
Randolph took his seat as temporary chair
man. [Cheers.l His speech was delivered
with much energy and effectiveness, con
sidering that the speaker is nearly an octo-
genarian. He was repeatedly cheered.
RULES ADOPTED AND COMMITTEES AP-
.. .Hl POINTED. s ...E .a.
The rules of the former Democratic con-
yention were adopted for the government
of this body.
Committees on credentials and organiza-
ton were appointed.
A resolution of thanks to Mr.. Belmont,
as chairman of the National Committee,
was adopted, after which q recess till 4
O'Clock was ordered,
Afternoon Session-Permanent Organization
Senator Doolittle, OF Wisconsin,, Presi-
dent-His Speech.
The Convention reassembled at 4 O'Clock,
when the committee on organization re-
ported. 1.. E-a .-
Senator J. r. Doolittle, of Wisconsin,
was elected permanent president by accla-
nation, and Senator Bayard and Governor
Hoffman conducted him to the chair. He
was received with great applause, and made
a speech which we omit.
u EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The National Executive Committee was
then selected. John Goode, Dr., Of Nor
folk. was ~reappointed from Virginia.
Among the prominent members are Gov
ernor Randolph, of New Jersey; Angus
tus Schell, of New York General Ran
som, of North Carolina; Governor Stock
dale, of Texas ; Cyrus ii. Mccormick, of
Chicago Henry s. Ogden, of New Orleans;
A. Leo Knott, of Baltimore. f a..g
i THE CINCINNATI PLATFORM.
After three hours session the committee
on resolutions adopted the Cincinnati plat
form, with the following introduction
"We, the Democratic electors of the
United States in National Convention as
sembled, present the following principles,
already proclaimed at Cincinnati, as assem-
tial to just government" lE .f
All the states in committee voted for the
platform as thus prefaced, with the excep-
tion Of Delaware. Georgia, Mississippi, and
Oregon #sF .r,as.5a. ~ pg
The Convention adjourned till IL O'Clock
tomorrow. .s.a ~
Second Days Proceedings.
Opera House, Baltimore, july 1O.-The
delegates were in their seats bv 10 O'Clock.
A second brass band, located in the upper
gallery, entertained the audience with va
rioua airs. of which "Dixie.n "My Mary
land.n and "Yankee Doodleo were equally
a%pplauded.
AT n quarter after 10 O'Clock. chairman
Doolittle announced that the hour to which
the Convention had adjourned had arrived.
and called the assembly to order. He then
called upon Rev. DR.. Leyburn, of Balti-
more, who addressed the Throne of Grace.
The chair announced, for the convenience
of the members of the convention and
press, that every person rising to make a
motion or speak shall announce his name
and state.
Mr.. Cabell, of Arkansas, asked for seats
by courtsey, for five delegates from Arkan-
sas in excess of their regular number.
Agreed to.
REPORT OF Fl COMMITTEE ON REso-
1917 ri LUTIoNs.
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