Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-06

which regards US OF the Southern States as fell
low citizens OF the same great nation; and, on
the other hand, the people OF whom | speak,
OF whom L am one, arc here TO-DAY by their
chosen representatives., ready to honor any
draft which the American people may draw
upon their patriotism or their faith 10 the
glory and the beneficent destiny of American
institutions. Applause. The experiment
which has been introduced amongst us, based
upon confidence in the workings of local self
government, aud intended to solve the Difficult
ties 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 developments and it's
amplest success Applause.
1t has been said that the day of sentimental
politics has passed away. but, gentlemen, there
is one part OF this Uniou--that part Which
know best-whch asks for the great moral
nutrimenl to a spirited and noble people. We
want government 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 10 a generous aud
loving brotherhood aud which shall be a. broad
as the territory over which the National Hay
floats.
Let me say here that no government, no ma
ton can prosper without this vital fire. 1t is
the sentiment which, acting upon free inst.tu-
tlons and reaotiog through them upon peo-
pie, constitutes their public spirit and political
genius.
Gentlemen, We are here as Democrats, mem
bers OF a political party which has long and
glorious history. Let us, in our duties this
winter, recall and revive those principles, the
faithful maiI tainance Of which by the fathers OF
our country secured it for so long a
period the confidence and support of the peo-
plei let US seek to renew the prosperity, to ad-
vance the greatness and glory OF our country
let US resolve to win the confidence, the affcc.
tlon of the whole American people for our par.
~, by showing them that We, its representa-,
tives, have craftsmanship, patriotism aud
strength OF purpose enough TO deserve that
confidence and affection; let US not forget that
The great victory of last fall which gives us
these opportunities was achieved not alone bv
Democratic votes, but with the cooperating
efforts Of patriotic and unsciish meu Of ali
parties, who wearled and alarmed by the up-
ceaslng evils resulting from corruption and
maladmlnlstratlon, chose 10 call us to the DUTY
OF checking these evils aud clearing away these
corruptions.
1T We are wise we shall so rule ourselves and
so serve our country as 10 retain the confidence
OF these voters. Reforms are urgently needed
Let US wisely make them. renewed pros
perlty Is everywhere earnestly desired. Let Us.
by removing unjust DETERMINATIONS by limos
Ing rigid economy, by restoring sound cur
rency, by securing The equal rig hts Of all States
and all the people, make the democratic party
the authors OF new prosperity So We NAV
oegln .for our party new and glorious career,
10 which It's history should be once more, as
formerly, the story of the Unions greatest
grandeur aud the peoples universal happiness
and contentment. Great applause.
w motion OF Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, Hon.
II. b. Banning, OF Ohio, was cbUsen secretary.
A discussion took place as to whether the
vote IN the election of officers of the House
should be taken by secret ballot or viva voce,
and it was finally decided that it should be
secret.
THE NOMINATIONS.
Hon. Michael g. Kerr was nominated bv
Mr.. Holman, OF Indiana, and Mr.. Randall by
Mr.: Clymer, Of Pennsylvania.
The first ballot resulted as follows: Whole
number of votes polled, l6l; necessary to
choice, 81. Mr.. Kerr received II, MIR. Ran
dali SO, Mr.. Cox 81.
Gu The second ballot 1872 votes we're cast, as
follows: Kerr, II; Randall, 63 Cox, 81;
Sayler, l.
The third ballot was taken and resulted in
the nomination of MIR. Kerr, as follows:
Whole number of votes cast l6l; necessary to
q choice, 81. Ofthese Mr.. Kerr received 90,
Mr.. Randall 65, MIR. Cox 7, and Mr.. Sayler l.
Inc result OF the ballot having been announced,
MT. Randall, who had come into the hall, said
MI. Chairman Let the wish Of the majority
be the wish of all. From this moment the
differences among ourselves must be at an end.
aud thus present united front to our adverse
rles. Our mission on this floor must be, as far
as we are able, to restore the government t.
It's constitutional purposes and TO expose the
OF the administration. A word
more OF personal character to those around
who have so steadily supported me- They
nave lost their choice, but have gained life.
long TREND. l now move that the nomination
Of Michael c. Kerr, of Indiana, be made uuaOi.
nous. The motion was agreed to amid great
cheering, and the caucus then took recess
until 7 o'clock p N.
: The caucus reassembled at 7 o'clock, and the
following named gentlemen were nominated
tor clerk: George NJ. Adams, of Kentucky;
lima; Stevenson Archer, of Maryland; G. NJ.
DuBose, Of Georgia; Col. Robert Tyler, OF
Hiram Calkins, Of New York. On
the sixth ballot, Mr.. Adams was chosen, the
vote standing Adams SO, Crtteudeu Sc, Banks
3 DuBose 4, Whitehead IL, the others haYiug
been dropped.
John G. Thompson, of Ohio, was nominated
tor Sergeaot-at, Arms on the first ballot, the
vote being Thompson, ll3; Cook, 25; McClos
key,,7; Fitzhugh, l; B. g. Harris, l3.
The first ballot for doorkeeper resulted as
follows: Fitzhugh, 4S; Parker, %; DAILY of
Maryland, ~; Coombs. 9; Kings bury, I;
Creecy. II; Sanders, %. On tue second bal.
lot L. ID. Fltzhugh, of Texas, was nominated,
having received 80 votes, to 81 for Parker and
II for DAILY.
Nine persons were voted on for postmaster.
IS follows: Steuart, So; Patterson, 80; Lewis 10;
Chandler, 6; Hill, %; Pope, 10; Hyde, 9; Guy,
); Cavanaugh, 8. On the third ballot James
NJ. Steuart. Of Virgioa, received 81 votes, aud
Vas declared the oomioee
Rev. j. L. Townsend, of Washington, was
chosen as the candidate for chaplain, and the
,ancus at |. 40 adiourned