Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-07-18
The Democratic COnven-
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The Democratic COnven-.
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-a BALTIMORE, July 9.
: The Democratic Convention has pass
ed the first day and succeeded in per-
fecting a permanent organization. The
hall in which it is being held will con-
tain about 1000 people, and fully this
number succeeded in packing them
selves in. The heat was intense and
the enthusiasm correspondingly low.
When August Belmont, during his re-
marks in calling the body to order, re-
ferred to Greeley, there was squirt of
applause, but it was not that universal
shout that spring spontaneously from
earnestly impressed men. 1t seemed
rather to be dictated by the proprieties
of the occasion. The musicians could
only be induced to squeeze out two or
three airs from their brazen instru-
ments. When the audience was as
sembled not sound of welcome or
cheer dispelled the general gloom, and
the whole affair reminded of funeral
meats baked for the marriage feast.
The hot weather may have been instru-
mental in producing this dispiriting eff
feet, but, from whatever cause it arose,
it is certain that it did exist, and to that
degree as to challenge general remark.
Thos. jefferson Randolph, of Virginia
was chosen temporary President. RAN
dolph is descendant of Roanoke Ran
dolph, and a grandson of Thomas jeff
erson. He is tall, thin man, with a
bald head, surrounded by circle of
thin gray hair. While his stature is
high, his voice is too low, and his in
eumbency gave no additional life to
the dull body over which he was tenn
porarily called to rule. He made a
speech nobody heard, but which every
one cheered when he sat down and wip-
ed his Roanoke brow. He seems dis
tinguished in nothing but his patrony-
mic. As presiding officer he is a de-
cided failure.
In the afternoon, ex-senator DoOlit-
tie was made permanent Chairman, and
read a good speech,in sophomore style.
Doolittle has fine figure and presence,
and contrasted most favorably with his
venerable predecessor. i-
John C. Barr, of Pittsburg, was made
Recording Secretary. The feature OF
the afternoon session was the selection
OF the Committee on Platform. When
the name of Il distinguished ex-rebel
like Clingman, Of North Carolina, was
named, it was received with cheers.
Samuel }. Randall, of Philadelphia,
was named on platform from Pennsyl-
vania. JAS. p. Barr was placed on the
National Executive Committee.
After the National Executive Com
mittee was completed an adjournment
was ordered until ten O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
1t was noticed that not a single col
ored man was to be seen anywhere
about the building during the session
of the convention. This is significant, i,
Whether their absence arose from ap-
prehension of personal danger from the
unterrified, or was the result of studied
determination, is problem your read
ers can solve for themselves.
Moseby was present this afternoon.
In conversation he said Gov. Wise and
few others in Virginia had formed a
party of their own, and they would nev-
er vote for Greeley. He claimed no in
fluence for his party, and did not be-
lieve it would expand much in Virgin
ia, but it could not be induced to sup
port Horace. Moseby says he will vote
for Grant from personal considerations.
After the war, when he was paroled, he
was unable to leave his house without
being subject to arrest. He wrote
Grant, when that officer forwarded an
autograph letter freeing him from
these annoyances. Upon another occa-
sion, when one of his men was placed
under arrest in Baltimore, Grant per-
formed the same office at his sOlicita-
ton. Politically, Grant and Greeley
are the same to him, but his personal
preference is for Grant.
Tonight there is considerable excit-
mont in the neighborhood of Barnum'S
and st. Clair Hotels, where a meeting
is being addressed by Democratic ora
tors. In all other sections of the city
the ordinary dullness prevails, and nc
one would suspect that national con-
vention was in session. The natives
here seem to take no interest in the
convention, and have made no demon
stration other than throwing out few
flags. Caucusing is being done at th'
hotels. All seem to be waiting for thu
hour when Greeley shall be named u
the inevitable choice of the convention
There rs little opposition manifested to
wards the old philosopher. Every ou'
protests against the dose, but all an
ready to swallow it. Then the straight
outs have fallen into comparatively IN
significance and contempt. and no on'
thinks of inquiring as to their purpos'
es. The nominations will be made to
morrow Immediately after the plat
form has been presented. There viii
be little trouble about this; as it Seems
to be agreed that the Cincinnati Plat
form will be agreed upon. A portion
of Greeley's letter of acceptance maj
be incorporated but beyond this M
new matter will be introduced.
BALTIMORE, July 10.
SECOND DAY.
After night of hot, comfortless dis
sipation, the delegates, in sadly willie
= linen and with weary faded faces ar
I again assembling in the theatre for tn