Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-07-18

the general surrender is complete, and
il only remains to take the final vote,
10 the shouting and go home. The most
victim of the convention is
August Belmont, for twelve years past
chairman of the National Democratic
Committee, and who yesterday retired.
The western Democrats seem to think
that Belmont has in some way been re-
sponsible for the disasters of the De-
moeracy, during his administration and
in the general joy over the new depart
ure, his services in the past are forgot
ten. The National committee last night
met to elect his successor, but so many
members were in their cups and trying
to enjoy themselves that only five at
tended the meeting, and it adjourned
until this morning. Augustus Schell,
of New York, will probably be MIR.
successor, and the result of
the campaign is expected to depend
much upon his efficiency. At half past
nine three bands in the theatre began
playing of the assembling audience to
a proper point of enthusiasm. ''Yan-
kee DOODLE" 'sDixie- and "My Mary
land" are favorites. One band begins p
''Old John Brown" but the silence
warns the leader of his mistake and he
leads off into another tune. Orally
Round the Flag" is listened to in silence
and is played through only once.
The editorial syndicate, including
Horace White, Grosvenor, Whitelaw
Read, and about twenty others who
went over to Washington last night to
Mr.. Sumner and bring him
into the traces has returned, and those
gentlemen are now seen among the
crowd on the stage. 1t is at least ten
degrees hotter here than yesterday. The
platform committee came to the front
with resolutions and preambles an
the adoption of the Cincinnati
platform, which was received with
cheers, Yerger, of Mississippi, being
favored in his enthusiasm.
The whole of the Cincinnati platform is
read through and greeted with OCCASION
al applause, all from the galleries. MIR.
Bird of Connecticut, chairman, pre-
sents a platform with an explanation
that it was adopted in the Committee
by all but four States, and he moved its
unanimous adoption by the Convention,
and on this motion moves the previous
question. This attempt to ring in the
gag-law wakes up the impracticables
from Delaware and Pennsylvania, three
or four of whom jump to their feet and
veil for the chairman at the top of their
lungs. Doolittle knows his business
and refuses to recognize the desertsrs.
Finally after ten minutes of confusion,
in which the audience did its best to hiss
down the speakers, the previous ques-
ton was brought to vote by the States,
ayes applauded, nays hissed. Finally
Hoffman, of New York, votes no and
tremendous confusion results, ayes 553
nays 1876. Its effect will be simply to
limit the debate on the platform to one
hour for which heaven be praised.
Senator Tom Bayard of Delaware,
was OH the second floor for ten minutes
and made eloquent appeals against the
impending suicide of the Democracy.
He was interrupted by Kisses and yells,
but stands his ground and talks out his
time.
Connor an Irishman from South Car
olina followed in spread eagle speech
in supporting the new departure. The
applause which he received shows that
Bayard's effort was only loss of time.
Judge Regain, of Texas, who spoke
next, has so poor voice that he is not
heard and the confusion becomes
worse.
The last moments of the Democracy
had now come. The vote on accepting
the Cincinnati platform was called by
States, and upon the tomb of the old
party was written this record of its
death-ayes $40; nays 62. Thus died
the party of Jackson and the olden
time. Peace to its ashes.
After about ten minutes confused
debate on order of business, it was de-
cided to nominate candidates by call
vote. A rural Irish delegate from IL
linois gets the floor and nominates Hor-
ace Greeley. No other candidate is
named, and the vote proceeds amid ap-
plause. Delaware east her six votes
for James A. Bayard and the Kisses
were loud and long. Georgia cast four
blank votes, the rest for Greeley.
Tne efforts of the various chairmen
of delegations to be original and i'm
pressive in presenting their votes were
very entertaining but not always sue
cessful. 1t was all mere form how
ever. The result was cut and dried,
and ont of the whole 732 votes in the
convention Greely received CSC, Ohio,
like the majority casting her vote solid
Pennsylvania gave 30 for Greeley, 2l
for Jerry Black and two blank. 1t was
n breath against gale, however, and
Horace Greeley and Gratz Brown are
the candidates of the new Democracy.
AFTER THE CONVENTION.
The convention is over, but a large
number of delegates will remain in the
city for several days. Every one Is
worn out with the heat and hard work
A ratification meeting will be held
here to night, at which McClernand,
Kilpatrick, Hoffman and several other
prominent Democrats will speak.
The sensation of the afternoon, has
been a cutting affray between Duncan
MeRea, of Tennessee, q leading ex-reo-
el, and George N. Saunders OF New
York. The quarrel grew out OF an old
grudge, and though Saunders escaped
without injury, several of those VINO IN
ter,sred were more or less seriously
wounded.
A flash note-A peal of thunder.
The jest that gives pain is no jest.
James Gortlen Benefits coffin cost
$1,000.
A movement in real estate-Earth-
quakes.
The tourists best motive for travelling
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