The Republican journal., 1876-06-29


will decline the Democratic nomination, if such
nomination is made. He declined to talk on the sub
jcct personally.
Eyening-1here is no organized effort of great
force for any candidate except Tiden. Tie audacitv
OF his supporters sweeps everything before il and
makes the mention of other names seem puerc.
His friends claim almost everything and his nonn:.
ton on the "a bao; with the requisite twothrds,
Tor the two thirds rule will be adhered to.
After all the result will depend on the action OF the
southern delegates who have up to this time been
mostly lockers on. They want the North TO select
the strongest candidate and then they will support
im. John Morrssey is working among the dele
gates for lllden
vt meeting OF the New York delegation this
ming letter was read from ioratio seymour posi-
lively declining any nomination. An informal ballot
gave Iilden %; Seymour :. Hendricks Z; Church,
Holman Hancock and Buyard each. A resolution
adopted that the delegation vote rs unit until
released by majority and that p delegates
shall have power to call Il meeting.
Rumors of combination between Iilden and
Hendricks contradicted by Gen Mason. who says
Indiana will vote for Hendricks first and last and
that he will not take IA second place on the ticket
with Tilden.
10 80 p. NJ. The hopes of the opponents of Tilden
now centre around Pennsy lvana. This state has re-
solved to vote for Hancock and to continue to vote
for him with no second choice behind This action
they think will draw TO their support enough States
lilden and then Wm Allen OF Ohio being out of the
| way thar State would be added to the Hancock col
umn, and be followed later by Hendricks.
The count for Tilden on the first ballot now ex
ceeds 400. The Tammany leaders much dis
couraged be about ready to give up the contest
and this hour it looks as if 1ilden would sweep
the field.
| At a meeting OF the National Committee, Henry
Watterson, editor Of the Louisville Courier Journal
was selected as temporary chairman of the Conven
ton. This the first victory for Tden.
ST. LOUIS June %
The excitement and interest in the Convention in
creases as the time for its meeting approaches. The
delegates all here either i'll person or by their al
ternates, and the hotels crowded with guests
En- h train brings large additions TO the crowd, and
many private houses have been opened for the
centiOu of upOOlo from the Overlooking hotels, The
lden men well organized, and this morning
they renewed the work for their filvorite candidate
1ILDEN AND HENDRICKS.
| The St Louis Republican, the leading paper here
ont this morning with strong article for il
den, and adv coated his nomination with Gov. Hen
bricks for the second place. The paper was filled
with stirring appeals in behalf of that nomination.
and the effect is to strengthen the friends of Tilden
very percepiby. OF course the friends of Gov Hen
bricks not slow in expressing their dissatlsfuc
ton AT such an arrangement and loudly declare that
i'll no event would they allow his name to be used i'll
shat connection. The Indiana men particularly were
very indignant at such proposition Notwithstand
ing that however, there those in the Convention
who believe that GOV Hendricks would take the sec
ond place At any rate in certain contingency they
will press and give him their votes. They said lie
ought TO yield something OF his personal feeling for
the good Of the party, and they will surely give his
friends opportunity to consider i. seriously.
TIE OPPONENTS OF TILpEN.
The ralmany men from New York continue their
opposition to lilden and are busy in getting an au
dience with all who will listen TO them the sub
]tet, DuG NnPn l!ey are confronted WIN tNc TACT
that the leading men from the Empire State--such
men as Senator Herman, Lieut. Gov. Dorsheimer
Henry G. Murphy, Joseph Warren Abram c. Hew-
lit and ohers-are enthusiastic in his support they
make but little headway. 1t should be borne in mind
too that OF the best men in the Iammany Hail
organization are pronounced in his favor. It'll ke
ly and his crowd OF fellows who doing the shout
ing against him. OF course they lnd willing listen
i'll the Ohio and Indiana delegations, but i'll most
OF the other states there are lGden men scattered
through.
PROBABLE GAINS FOR TIIpi:N.
The PENNSYLVANIA delegates are all here, and have
had a meeting in which the Hancock fever showed
itself pretty plainly. Whether they will throw the
solid vote Of the State tor him is yet open ques
tion but when they get through voting fer Him it is
votes, Gen. Singleton Of Mississippi, reports that
the delegates from his State solid for Tillrn.
rhey would like to give Senator Bayald compli-
mcntary vote, and may do 50, but it is quite likely
they Will commence with Tildcn and continue so TO
the end. The Wisconsin men are among the stifiest
of Gov Tdens supporters, and say il he is nominal
ted he will get the electoral vote vi that State sure.
The delegations from Michigan and Minnesota are
also enthusiastic Tor the Reform Governor
THE MAINE DELEGATION
have fixed upon the following as their organization
Chairman, samuel }. Anderson; Secretary, Samuel
ID. Dewitt, Committee ON Credentials, VIM. IL. Nc
Leian; Organization. John l.. Kicker; Vice Presi-
dent, Frank W. Hill; Resolutions, D. X. Hastings;
Tor the National Committee, Edmund Wilson
ONO MEN
are divided between Allen and Thurman, but it is
not believed that Allen will continue to be candi-
u:lte after the Hfet, second or thlru W neither
the whole vote of the State will then 20 to Thurman
or divide with Hendricks is problem 1t is said
that Gen Ewing is not very strongly i'll favor Of Il
candidate from Ohio OF even the West as i'll ent OF
IL nomination from the East he would be possible
candidate in the second place. The New jersey men
are determined to present Gov Parkers name to the
Convention, and they will adhere them in the
hopes that he may finally be the winning If
any of them have a second choice it is lilden
FORMAL OPENING OF THE CONVENTION.
81. LOUIS, June -. The Democratic Nil
tlOna Convention assembled in the Hall Of the
st. Louis Chamber OF Commerce. which was
decorated with garlalds Of leaves, the State
aud sultry betokenilig 4 STORM The delegates
were promptly i'll their places, but il was u 20
before the Convention was called to order bv
Augustus Schell, chairman OF the National
Democratic Committee. \ military band in
rear of the chalrman's desk, meanwhile Kept
the assembly interested by rendering lively airs
Mr.. Schel submitted brief remarks upon the
purposes OF the Convention 10 nominate cand- |
dates whose election shall change the Govern |
ment and overthrow corruption, etc.
On closing his remarks he nominated Henry |
Watterson. of kentucky, for temporary chair |
man, who addressed the Convention at some |
length. arraiSnins the Republican party and |
declaring Democratic supremacy essential TO |
the restoration Of sectional harmony and honest |
government.
The points of the speech We're emphasizedby |
frequent applause. At the conclusion he intro |
dueed Rev. Mr.. Marvin, who offered PRAYER.
The chairman announced for temporary Sec |
retaries Frederick o. Prince of Mass and r. |
o. Walker Of Iowa: 5. X. Donovan of Ohio |
Asst Secretary: also Dan A Bile of Missouri as |
Sergeant-at-ArnS.
On motion of Mr.. Abbott, of Mass the rules |
OF The last National Convention were adopted, |
including the tWothirds rule. until otherwise |
ordered.
AN APAEAL FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
After passing orders for State delegations to |
report names fOrthe various committees Mrs. |
Phoebe Cozzens addressed the Convention in |
behalf OF woman suffrage. She concluded by |
presenting resolutions OF the Woman Suffrage |
Association, which were referred TO the Com
mittce on Resolutions.
\ recess was then taken till ) +. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
Reassembied at ) 10 and Gen. John A. Ne
Clernand was chosen permanent chairman. On |
taking the Chair he addressed the Convention.
arralgnlng the Republican party for maladnin-
istratlon which he claimed called for u change.
The Committee ON Credentials repeated All |
States represented and no contested seats. All |
the Territories and District OF Columbia were
admitted but without votes
August Belmont Of New York, offered a
series Of resolutions, which We're referred, and
the Convention adjourned till IL O'Clock to-
morrow.
SPEECHES.
Dan. w. Voorhees,. of Indiana, was loudly
called for and made II stirring speech. After
the action of the House on the appropriation
bills, and eNhorted the Democracy to stand by
them. He favored the repeal ofthe resumption
act-To This question who shall be yonr
acknowledgements there was overwhelming re-
Spouse, "Tilden. Tilden.'
lie said he intended answering himself He
spoke respectfully Of Tiden, but said he also
knew the strength of the objections to him. He
complimented Hancock, Hendricks and the
Great Unknown, but ut every opportunity the
the audience renewed the cries for 1'ilden. In
conclusion he said the Democratic party had
no common contest in meeting the ticket of
Hayes and Wheeler, and appealed for careful
selection of candidates.
Where the Convention is Held.
The great hall in st. Louis in which the Ma
tional Democratic Convention is held, is thus
described:
1.-The Merchants Exchange, in which the
Democratic National Convention is held,
occupies the block bound by Fourth, Pine,
Third and Chestnut streets having Il frontage
of go by depth of 1877 feet II is a bIlildinu