Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-12
\ DISMAL GArHtEINo.


gives the following account of tfs last DAY Of
the democratic conventions
DISMAL GArutEINo.
The Convention has been fully described
in these dispatches. but il has been mpossi-
bic to convey an idea of the melancholy and
dismal air OF nearly every one engaged in it
None of the old fashioned. Old Hickory en-
thusiasm was manifest and even that pleas
ant little gentleman, Sunset Cox, moved
about like an undertaken. without a smile or
q Joke.
TItL srARI.N-.
Senator Bayard. with the fiyc other dele.
gates from Delaware, stood firm as a rock,
and few incorruptibIe Pennsylyanans raj
lied with them; but it was Of no avail, al.
though their stern, determined manner added
TO the gloomy aspect oil the Convention.
DEMOCRATIC Music.
Nothing indeed appeared to kindle any TN.
thusiasm among the delegates, except the
performance Of "Dixie" or Maryland, Nv
Maryland" by the bands of music.
THE OPENING SCENES
OF the Convention were very like those at
what was known as the bread and butter con-
vention at Phila e'pha Judge Doolttle re-
peated the excellent speech which he deliv-
cred there on taking the chair, with altera-
tons and corrections. bringing its historical
facts down to the present hour. Mr.. Il. o.
Perrin of Long Island displayed the same
executive ability and power of voice As read
ing clerk, and Johnny Coyle led the display
OF enthusiasm here as ut Philadelphia in 1866.
Every one appeared to be acting hypocriti-
cal part, and when delegate arose with de-
liberation TO speak mis- little piece, one al
most expected to see him give knowing side
wink, to show that he thought he was doing
his level best.
mrs CoNsCitNtY pom " AXE cow ARDS OF Us
To-day the proceedings were characterized
by more Impotence and disorder, showing
the troubled conscience OF those who were
assisting at the final scene. Judge Doolittle
scolded, and pounded, aud entreated, but he
could not preserve order and decorum.
GRAND DRAMATIC rIzzLE.
There was, however, lamentablc lack OF
that spontaneous enthusiasm displayed
layishy at the convention which renouinated
Grant, and even the grand theatrical tableau
failed to arouse the down hearted crowd. 1t
was arranged that the vote Of New York
snoulu ne preIaced by Il ie" Sloiuent re-
marks from the ablest orator of the Conven-
ton, Governor Hoffman, and that when he
gave tbs vote back drop scene should be
let down, displaying view of the White
House, where Greeley, if elected, would dis
pense offices to all who had supported him.
Well, Gov. Hoffman made his speech, but
his voice, which has SO often aroused great
masses of men, fell dead ON unsympathetic
ears. His closing announcement that New
York gave her seventy votes for II GRACE
Greeley only ELECTED few rounds OF APP
plause, and when the picture of the White
House was lowered from the flies, the only
sensation was one of disappointment for the
well known form of Horace Greeley was not
to be seen at the door reckoning in the office
seekers. This parody on the display of
General Grants portrait at philadelphia was
failure.
TUE CAMPAIGN
Is now opened. On the one side a motley
host of played out politicians, many of whom
are unrepentant rebels, are arrayed under
the old shareholders democratic banner,
which they have placed in the hands of an
erratic, easily deceived and good hearted old
man. On the other side is the republican
phalaux, all the more invincible since few
deserters have left its serried ranks; with Its
bands playing patriotic airs, the stars ana