The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-05

fuson became so great that the clerk was
unable to proceed with the roll-call until by
loud cries tor clearing the galleries and nli-
merOus other demands the members and the
lobby were made to see the folly OF LONGER de-
lay.
The call by States was frequently interrupt
ed, but the secretary finally announced the
vote, 2!9 for the soft money amendment and
$50 against it. The motion to adopt the plat
form was then put and carried by 651 to &c.
Mr.. Doolittle moved to reconsider for the
purpose Of adding a resolution making silver
coin a legal tender. The motion was Voted
down.
CANDIDATES NAMED.
The convention proceeded to nominate cam
dldates Tor President, and Mr.. Whitney, OF
quent terms, which elected hearty cheers.
Mr.. Williams, of Indiana, nominated Thos.
A. Hendricks, in the name and on behalf ofthe
democracy OF indiana, as a man known to
the whole nation. The nomination was sec
onded in speech Of much power and elo-
quence by Mr.. Fuller, of Tennessee.
When New York was called there was
sheimer arose and nominated Samuel ]. Til
den: 1--WE need" said he, "retorms that
shall strike taxation, which shall tighten orr
burdens, which shall give us the prosperitv
which an economical and honest administra-
tlon Will give. We need reforms which shall
Drlng oack purity and honesty and economy
IN the administration of your public affairs:
and, my tellow-democrats, appeal to your
melilgence-the great issue which is in the
minds OF our people, the issue on which this
elect1on VIII be lost or won, is that question
OF needed administrative reform, and in Sc
lectlng our candidates, without any disre-
spect to others, We should select men who will
command the confidence of our people.'
And he declared Gov. Tilden to be snch
man.
Mr. Kelly, of New York, took the stand
amid cheers and Kisses, and ATTEMPTED to
speak, The confusion again became SO great
that the seargeant-at-arms was ordered to
stated that it was the unanimous wish Of his
delegation that Mr.. Kelly Ike heard. More
misses followed, until the demand for a hear
ing became so unanimous that the opposition
subslded, and Mr.. Kelly proceeded in strong
ana oltter language to oppose the nomination
OF Mr.. illden. tie was Missed and jeered at
throughout, and the scene was one of the
widest confusion.
Mr.. Doollttle counseled prdence, and
SAID the party could not carry New York in
November unless it carried Indiana in Octo-
Der, and he urged the nomination of Hen
bricks.
FIRST BALLOT.
The convention proceeded to ballot, with
the following result:
Illden, 4O3 Hendricks, 1872; Hancock,
70; Allen, Sc; Bayard, 30; Parker, 10; Thur.
man, 4.
SECOND BALLOT
Two-thirds being necessary to nominate.
second ballot was ordered amid much con-
fusion. Before the vote was announced
Iowa changed to 20 for Tilden, ? for Hancock
Missouri, amid the greatest sensation.
changed to % for Tilden, which secured his
nomination. After other changes the vote
stood as follows:
Necessary to a choice, 492; Tlden, 535;
Hendricks, go; Allen, 81; Parker, Is; Han
cock, SO; Bayard, II; Thurman, y.
The nomination of Mr. Tilden was then
made unanimous amid the widest enthusi-
asm, and the convention adjourned to II =.
H., Thursday.
THIRD DAY.
Many delegates had left during the recess.
and the attendance was not so large on the
third day as at the opening
When the roll was called for the non;na-
ton of candidates TOR Vice President. and In
diana was mentioned considerable enthusi-
asm was manifested. Indiana presented no
candidate, however, and Illinois was called.
An Illinois delegate nominated Hendricks.
Mr.. Mcdonald said Indiana bowed to the
decision OF yesterday and had no authority
from MIR. Hendricks to accept the nomination
OF him to the second place.
Delegates from several States warmly en-
dorsed the nomination.
The roll-call showed 1888 votes of which
Hendricks received 1870; blank g. Mr.. Hen
bricks was declared the unanimous nomi-
nee.
After the usual speechmaking, appointing
OF committees and adoption OF com pIimentary
resolutions the convention adjourned