The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-12-06

ment but We are 10 remove those obstruc.
tons which bar the progress and check the
prosperity Of the American republic. It's
our duty as Democrats, 1t Is the duty and is
| to be the glory ofthe Democratic party while
it controls the House, to see that the national
debt Is paid in full and that the currency OF
this democratic republic is made equal with,
that of any nation on earth. ~ s
Upon the part of those who have been
vested with the political power and destiny
of our country during the last ten or fifteen
years it has been frequent remark that the
ERA OF CONSTITUTIONAL POLITICS HAD CLOSED;
that questions of constitutional limita.
lions and restrictions we're no longer to
| hinder or delay the legislation OF The Coy.
ernment in its dealings with financial, eco.-
nomical, or social subjects, which were, it is
assumed, now the only matters worthy of
pu olic attention /; and yet amidst their grand
boastipgs the Forty-tnird Congress found
themselves faced with the graYest questions
of constitutional law, reaching down to the
fundamental system, and involving not only
the relations of the State to the Federal
Government, but that of the people and
| their own home-e overnment. The grandeSt
aspiration Of the Democratic party is, and its
GROWING glory will be, to
RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION TO IT'S PRISTINE
STRENGTH AND AUTHORITY,
and to makeit the protector Of every section
aud of every State in the Uuion. and Of every
human being of every race, color, and con-
dition in the land. Apprehension and dis.
trust of one part Of the nation that that por-.
ton of the southern people who were arrsyed
against the authority Of the Federal
| n ;,, no logo ha
element of disturbance to the American
Union has mainly disappeared, as is eyi.
denced BIZ your election. In its stead has
grown more fraternal feeling, which re-
CARDS us of the southern States as fellow
citizens of the same great nation. And, on
the other hand, the people of whom speak,
of whom am one, are here to day, by their
chosen representatives, ready to honor any
draft which the American people may draw
upon their patriotism or their faith in the
glory and the benefcent destiny of American
institutions. [Applause.]
| The experiment wbicn has been intro.
duced anongss Us, based upon confidence in
the working of local selt.goyernment, and
intended to solve the
DIFFICULTIES CONNECTED WITH RECENT SOCIAL
| AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATIONS,
shall have an open field and fair play. No
hindrance shall be placed in the way of its
| vigorous development and its amplest sue.
cess. GAppause] 1t has been said that the
d,y of sentimental politics has passed away;
but, gentlemen, there is one part Of this
Union that part which know best-which
asks for the great moral nutriment to spir-
tied and noble people. We want Govern
mept that we can love and revere, and serve
from the motive of reverence and love. We,
hunger for patriotism which shall
KNIT ALL THE PEOPLE TOGETHER
in generous and loving brotherhood, and
which shall be as broad "a the territory over
which the NATIONAL flag floats. Let me say
here that no government, no nation, can
prosper without this vital fire. 1t is the sen.
timent which, aching upon free institutions
and rtacting through them upon people,
constitutes their public spirit and political
genius.
Gentlemen, we are here as Democrats,
members of a political party which has long
this winter recall and revive those principles
the faithful maintenance Of which by the
| fathers Of our country secured for so long
period the confidence and support of the
people. Let us seek to renew the prosperity
and advance the greatness and glory Of our
country. Let US resolve to win the conf
dence, the affection, of the whole American
people for our party by showing them that
we, its representatives, have craftsmanship,
patriotism, and strength of purpose enough
TO deserve that confidence and affection. Lit
Us not forget that
TIE GREATyICToRY OF LAST FALL,
which brought us here, and which gives as
these opportunities and great responsibilities,
was achieved not alone by Democratic votes,
but with the cooperating efforts of patriotic
aud unselhsh men of all parties who, Wearied
and alarmed by the uIcsasing evils resulting
from corruption and INSTRUMENTATION
chose to call rs 10 the duty of checking
these evils and clearing away these corrup-
tions. If we are wise We shall so rule our.
selves and so. serve our country as to retain
the confidence OF these voters.
REFORMS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED.
Let Us wisely make them. A renewed pros
perity is every where earnestly desired. Let
us, by removing unjust determinations, by
imposing rigid economy, by restoring a
sound currency, by securing the equal rights
Of all the States and all the people, make the
Democratic party the author of new pros.
perity, so we may begin for our party 8 new
and glorious career, IN which its history
should be once more, as formerly, the story of
the Unions greatest grandeur and the PEG.
Piles universal happiness and eontentment.
[GreaE applause].
The Ballotsng
commenced at 4 O'Clock. There were three
ballots for Speaker, as follows:
First ballot: Kerr, IL; Randall, SO; Cox,
81.
Second ballot Kerr. II; Randall, SO; Cox,
81; Sayler, I.
Third ballot: Kerr, 80 /; Randall, So; Cox,
Z; sayler,1.
During the morning Mr.. Wood announced |
himself 10 favor OF Mr.. Kerr, and on the |
third ballot Mr.. Cox asked his friends to |
support the same gentleman.
Mr.. RandalPs Remarks.
After the announcement Of the result OF
the third ballot Mr.. Randall said:
"Let the wish Of the majority be the
voice of all. From this moment the differ
ences among ourselves must be at an end,
and thus present united front to our adj
yersaries. Our mission on this floor must
be. as far as we ell are able, to restore the
Government to Its constitutional purposes |
and to expose the corruptions of the AID.
uinistration-a work more OF personal
character to those around me who have SO
steadily supported me. They have lost their
Choice, but have gained lifelong friend. u
HOW move that the nomination OF Michael C.t
Kerr be made unanimous.
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