Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-07-16
National Democratic Convention.
SECOND DAYS pRoCEEpINGs.

BALTIMORE July 10th.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
(For proceedings of first day, see first page.)
The delegates generally were in their seats by
10 o'clock. A second brass band, located In
the upper gallery, entertained the audience
with various airs, of which 'tDixie," my
Maryland" and yankee Doodle" were equal
ly applauded.
At a 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. DIR. Leyburn, of Baltimore, who ad-
dressed the Throne of Grace.
The Chair announced, for the convenience of
the members of the Convent IN and nress, that
every person rising to maj 1e a AZ motion or speak
NJ "1 T"hnM e tis q n~ 4e and State.
III. Oapeli, ol % Kansas asked for seats, by
o0anoeSy " tEl Il" delegates from Arkansas IN
oAoo'0 VI 'no' i. regular number. Agreed TO.
hI 1r " THE COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
tbo r burr, of Connecticut, announced that
va ro' committee on Resolutions were ready 70
II ,oort. He came to the platform, and at his
request the reading clerk Mr. Perrin read the
report, recommending the adoption OF the re-
| solutions already adopted by the Liberal Re-
publican Convention at Cincinnati. Cheers. ]
In order that there should be no mlsappre-
hension as to these resolutions, Mr.. Burr called
for their reading In full to the Convention,
| which was done, each plank In the platform
being received with applause. The ''one-term
plank was especially well received.
After some debate, the roll OF States on the
main question
| THE ADOPTION OF THE CINCINNATI PLATFoRM
| was called, which resulted--yeas, 662 nays 70.
| At the close of the call, when Delaware voted
| ''no," there were loud Kisses.
| The Chair appealed to the Convention to
| treat with respect the vote Of any and every
State.
| A delegate said the disturbance proceeded
| from the galleries.
| Before the vote was announced, permission
was asked by the chairman of the Alabama
delegation to make an explanation. He desired
| to make change In the record of Alabama s
| vote.
| Objection was made, but afterwards, by
unanimous consent, the chairman of the dele
cation Mr.. Shorter) explained that there were
in the pending resolutions some statements,
rather than declarations Of principles, which
some of his delegation could not indorse, with
out explanation, without qualification. Having
said this, he changed Alabama's vote from IL
ayes and noes to 20 ayes. Cheers
THE GERMANS OF NEW YORK FOR GREELEY
| AND BROWN.
| Governor Hoffman, of New York, presented
petition of $4,000 Germans of the city oil
| New York relative to nomination of candi.
date for President~and Vice-President. 1t was
sent to the desk, where it was read by the sec
rotary. 1t recommends the nomination oil
Greeley and Brown, and expresses the belief
that they will receive the liberal support Of the
Germans, regardless Of party affiliations, as the
best nominations that can be made. Cheers.
HORACE GREELEY NOMINATED ON THE FIRST
BALLOT.
The nomination of candidate for Presiden
being next in order, Mr.. Ray, Of Indiana, offer
ed an amendment providing that on the calling
of each State its chairman shall state how tn,
delegation votes, and his statement alone shall
be taken. Adopted UiUa 0oce.
The name Of Horace Greeley was then pre-
sented as the Democratic candidate for Presi
dent. Cheers.
The roll was called, each vote for Greeley be
ing received with applause. The ballot resulted
as follows For Greeley, $50; James A. Bay
ard, Is; J. S. Black, 81; Groesback, 2.
The nomination Of Greeley was then mad
unanimous.
| THE NOMINATION OF VICE-PREstDEn<T-
governor Uratz brown was nominated fo
ce-President on the first ballot. which result
ed as follows Brown. 713 /; Stevenson, of Ker
lucky, 6; blank, Is. The blanks were Florida
2; New jersey, 9; West Virginia, 2. Delawar
r voted for Stevenson.
, INCIDENTS, &C.
When Gov. Hoffman rose to cast the vote
New York her delegation was greeted wit
, three cheers. Order being restored, Governo
Hoffman disputed Missouri's promise to Civ
Greeley the largest majority Of any State in th
Union, and said New York S majority would b
larger than Missouri's total vote. He express
ed regret that there had been any division
the vote here He knew those who did nt
vote for Horace Greeley were acting conscier
tiously, but he desired to appeal to them. Ne
York, he said, is a Democratic State. It ha
3 more than 400, 900 Democratic votes, and whe
e these were ready to sacrifice personal prefer
ences and prejudices on the altar of the countr
he hoped their brethren elsewhere would do til
L same. Great cheering.
e After the Chair had announced the result
: the ballot, Mr.. Wallace, of Pennsylvania, too
the platform amid cheers. He said, in obed
ence to the decision Of public sentiment In b
s State, their delegation had cast part Of the
e vote against the gentleman, who, by the usage
: and customs of the Democratic party, is nowi
nominee for the Presidency. They would, how
ever, yield to the decision aud accept the resu
which the great high court Of appeals of tt
a party had decreed. In conclusion, by instrut
n tons of his delegation, be moved that the nom
nation be made unanimous.
This was hailed with wild cheers and mus
: 1.-THE Battle-Cry Of Freedom followed
Hail to the Chief"
When the music had ceased, scene W;
lowered at the rear Of the stage presenting
1t view Of the White House, which was greete
+ with applause.
- ;, Order being restored, the motion of Mr. Wa
lace that the nomination be made unanimol
IS was put, and carried with but one or two di
Il senting voices.
n After the roll was called on the nominatio
. for Vice-President on motion of Mr.. Chalmer
Of Mississippi, the nomination of Gratz Brow
It was made unanimous.
s Mr.. Bouch, of Wisconsin, moved to appoil
= committee Of one from each State, to be nan
ed by the respective delegations, to apprise tt
| candidates of their nominations.
L Mr.. Payne, of Ohio, moved to amend by az
It ding the President Of the Convention to
e chairman. Agreed to.
! On motion of Mr.. Heaton, of Ohio, a resoll
= ton was adopted that on adjournment the Coz
= vention would, with music, escort the Ne
York and Missouri delegations to their quarter
9 A resolution was adopted leaving the place
: of meeting of the next National Convention {
l. be decided by the National Committee
/ Also, resolution Of thanks of John T. Fore
to Frederick Raine, and to Baltimore, forcou
tesies. Also, thanks to Senator Doolittle Fl
IS the able and impartial manner in which |
l. presided over the Convention.
!; The Chairman returned thanks for the kin
| L., IL