The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-28

cordially welcomed.
CHOOSING A CHAIRMAN.
and nominated his fellow tOwnsnan, DR.. Andrew
Nebnger, as Chairman OF the Convention, and by
unanimous popular acclamaton that gentleman
AN oLD-FAsHIoNED DEMOCRATIC SPEECH.
history OF the democratic party and introduced
many Of its former conquests and glories. He said
that no political party had the glorious prestige OF
for Its principles none could have greater or more
signal success He said that no measure produc-
United States save by democratic legislation, and
that no inch OF territory had ever been added to
tne american domain, either by purchase or con-
quest, save by that party OF which he stood the
humble representative. He said that 1t had in
creased internal development at home, displayed
and had ever supported the weak against the
strong He concluded his address amid hearty
Mr.. Ii. B. Wright, Of Lucerne county, offered
q resolution that committees consisting of thirty
three members each, be appointed for permanent
organization, and for the construction OF the
THE PHILADELPHIA sNARI.
In lieu OF this Mr. McCarrlgan, OF Philadelphia,
proposed that committee OF seven be organized
to decide upon contested seats save in the city OF
Philadelphia, In which city all contests should be
was strenuously opposed, and In the midst OF the
extreme CONFUSION General Rumf0rd. Of Harris
burg, left bis chair and called for the attention OF
the house. This gentleman is over eighty years Of
age and person held IN the highest esteem by all:
He said he simply asked for the present what had
osrsS an amesnsment that a ali com
tests be referred to q committee composed OF one
man rom each district in which there was no con-
Mr.. McCarrigan responded that "as the Philadel-
phia elections were only understood at home he
thought that she ought to decide between the
merits OF her own Representatives,
SUCH A DEEPENING YELL
country delegates Missed and Sooted and for
Wniie everything was utter CONFUSION.
General Rumiord at once answered significantly
were, as q rule, incomprehenslble, ana that along
with them were associated certain motives which
Colonel Hopkins, of Allegheny county, moved that
the claim Of the contestants be settled at once to
ths exclusion Sa4s OF every rey nm else ~ q.
address the Convention. Up beside him sprang at
almost the precise moment Mr. WV Moore, who
at once called the gentleman to order.
"By what assurance" cried Mr.. Moore, ''do you
arise to address this bOdyr'
. "By virtue OF my credentials" responded Mr..
Credentials Where obtainedw
"From the Democratic Convention OF Allegheny
"Your statement" said Mr.. Moore, sis an i'm
pudent and unequivocal lie."
At this moment every man was upon his feet at
the same time, and every soul in the house seemed
to join In the debate. The excitement was tre-
mendous, and for moment could not be subdued.
"Shall Philadelphia decide her own contests. or
shall these contests be decided by the Conven-
toni" That was the question.
McCarrlgan seeing his points losing weight at once,
demanded that Philadelphia should decide for her.
s sen which amendment was totally extinguished
by vote OF above lao to 10. This closed the
Ing session. The Convention meets again this az
tern0on.
Afternoon Session.
The Convention reassembled tardily. The chair
man did not enter the hall until over half an hour
after the time named. When 1t was called to
order the Committee on Contested Seats reported
samuel josepHs were ented to seats ponshe a4S
and Kendall are prominent opponents ofthe Phila-
delphia ring, and this was square blow at the
McMullen faction. Josephs was saved in the CON-
mittee by only one vote. The Chair placed the re.
port before the Convention. Mr.. Hevena, of Phila-
Wunder, OF Berks, sprang to his feet and objected
to Joseph's being recognized as member Of the
and, amid Missing and uprear, the vote was put
and the question decided carried. Gag law
made Mr.. Josephs the delegate from the Third DIS
trict. His opponent had within few days moved
from that classical Philadelphia neighborhood or
different result would have been obtained The
the votes OF that delegation between the two
The Committee on Permanent Organization had
meantime organized, elected Colonel Robert P.
Dechart, OF Philadelphia, chairman, and adjourned
to await the report Of the Committee on Contested
of affairs the Convention accordingly took recess
until Jour O'Clock.
Colonel Dechart submitted the report Of the Com
THE BACK PAY STEAL.
At this point Mr.. A. Hest and Glatz, OF York,
rose and said before we go any further, move
that the Convention non-concur, and for this good
and sufficient reason. have been creditably in
by the Committee on Organization as President OF
the Convention was one OF the members OF Con-
gress who accepted the back pay Great cheering
Mr. SPEER said AS the person most directly con.
cerned may with proprety say few words. The
ha~o ali Ill nnf
seek. have sought only to advance the interest
OF my State and OF the democratic party. l have
Congress- in the face Of republican majority Of
1000. / refer to my brief record In Congress to
show that never cast a dishonest vote. voted
In Congress against the increase OF pay, but when
I so cast my voice, did I do wrong In accepting
what the law gaveY know there Is something de-
1t necessary that must be stabbed In the house OF
my friendsf Appause1
Mr. SPEER continued to defend his Congressional
course appealing to the magnantmity OF the Con-
friends friends thought It best; but If anybody raises
whose hands are clean, and not one who has been
covered all with the filth and slime OF legisla-
Mr.. GLATz~I have no personal quarrel with the
person named for president. have been informed
that the platform we propose to adopt censures the
back pay legislation, and If nobody else will vote
for my motion Will.
ROBERT MONAGHAN, OF Chester, said that Mr..
Speer had been his life long friend but the great
good OF his party and OF his country demanded at
his hands q very delicate duty. The democratic
constituency OF the State demand the exercise OF
our duty without fear, favor or partahty. Whether
the members OF Congress drew from the Golfers OF
the Treasury more money than the people said
ton or not, is not the question. The people have
decided that the act was wrong, and they condemn
the actors. the honest yeomanry Of OHIO have
unanimously repudiated the men who were inter-
ested in this measure. Shall Pennsylvania do less
Taxation of increasing weight Expresses our
out OF their humble homes stare US In the face on
every hand, yet the servants OF the people at
washington, turning upon the honest people OF the
the peoples money for services Of about ten or
twelve months. whom old men have not earned
more than that from the time they toddled from
the cradle until they fell into the grave ZAP
plause.) Shall he ask US to endorse HIM and sus-
tam his coursea No, mol To put Mr. Speer into the
vention. have been notified by q member OF Con-