Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-06-27

the purpose OF conducting Mr.. wstterson 90
the chair, and upon Mr.. Wstterson being
presented he was received with applause,
and made an opening speech, ne points OF
plause, and at It's conclusion he introduced
Rev. Mr.. Marven, who offered prayer.
The Chair announced the Temporary secre-
Q; Walker, OF Iowa, and y. X. Doovan, OF
Ohio, assistant secretaries. He also an
nounced Dan Able, OF Mo-, as sergeant-at-
Mr.. Abbott, OF Mass, moved a resolution
adopting the rules OF the last National Con-
vention until ether wise ordered. Mr.. Little
john, OF n. Y, inquired AZ this includes
THE TWO rHIRDs RULE.
plause The Chair answered Il does. me
resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. smalley. OF VT, moved q resolution TO
call states In order for
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS;
which was adopted.
Mr.. Wallace. OF Pennsylvania-In order
70 have democratic presidents observed,
moved 10 reconsider The resolution Just
name their members OF tie csmmitiees on
credentials and permanent org sniE alton be-
fore any other business was done. He hoped
there would be no innovation on past prece-
Mr.. Weed, OF New York, insisted thar the
resolution adopted Is In accordance with
presidents. Under IL credentials are re-
ceived only for reference 10 the credentials
COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Wallace read nom the Official pro-
ceedings OF the convention OF is6s. 70 show
that the trSI business was 10 name TIE COM
mittees.
Mr.. Doolitue, OF Wisconsin, suggested
there be appointed a temporary secretary,
aud he suggested that l.. o Perrin be ap-
pointed.
Tue chair decided this out OF order
The motion TO reconsider was rejected. and
the secretary projected 20 cali TOE roil on
states for credentials.
Mr.. Pomeroy, OF Illinois, moved that Mr.
Perrin be spPoiIted temporary secretary.
did lot inherit this appointment n he hal
had IL before, and the appointment should
be left 10 the committee on organization.
The chair finally decided the motion OUT OF
order.
A Minnesota delegate moved a resolution
10 call the roll OF states for committees on
permanent organization aud credentials;
adopted.
The roll was then called and the commit
tees named.
Mr.. Carroll, OF Tenn, moved that whom the
convention adjourn 10 be 10 5 O'Clock this
evening, and that the committees just named
shall then report adopted.
Mr.. SMITH, OF H., moved resolution that
a committee OF one from each state be APP
pointed
ON RESOLUTIONS,
and that all resolutions relating u the nj al
form be referred 70 said committee without
debate; adjourned.
Mr.. Weed, OF New York, moved thai the
chairman OF each delegation send % the
chair the name OF It's member of the plat
form committee. There being 40 objection
IL was ordered.
The chairman said that delegates from
THE NATIONAL woMAN's SUFFRAGE asso-
CITATION
were present asking hearing. ICnes OF
hear them.
There being no objection, the chair an
nounced that they would be heard.
Mr.. Weed, OF New York, and Mr.. Smalley,
OF Vermont, were appointe q committee 10
escort the ladies 10 the platform.
The chair announced that a lady had the
moor, and refused 10 hear any proposition
MISS PHOEBE COZZENs, or ST. LOUIS,
took the platform and addressed the cOnven-
ton with self possession, but her voice was
loo weak TO be heard many feet distant.
She concluded her speech by presenting
resolutions OF the woman's suffrage associ-
alton, which, on motion OF Mr.. Clernand,
were re ferred TO the committee on resolu-
tions for respectful consideration.
Various resolutions were sent up, and re-
ferred under the rule without reading.
Special 70 The Star.
Recess.
ST. LOUIS, June =, p. m.-Convention
took recess until 5 p. IN. A.