, 1876-09-24

IAt clair evoked a little order out OF the
chaos, and suggested that vote be taken On
| Tie formality.
The yeas and nays were called, resulting in 19
| Of the former and 5 Of the latter. The mo-
tion to make the nomination unanimous was
again passed and carried.
Loud cries were made for Seaman, who was in
the back part of the room.
4 delegate named Fitzgerald got up and in
sisted that the nomination was fraud on the
people
Mr.. Scanlan at this juncture stepped on the
platform and was received with cheers, though a
icw Kisses were audible. After the tumult had
subsiled he remarked that words could not cx-
press the feelings that animated his bosom, etc.
lie was willing to let time tell. He stood there
to relieve the country from the incubus which
was sitting over it. Nothing but change III
the Atministration would save the country.
4 delegate-Will you support Democratic
candidate for Senatora
Mr.. .Scanlan-Unquestionab
Another delegatc-That amt enough. Will
you support Tiiden aud Henlrickss
MI. Scanlan turned white, dropped his eyes to
the floor, aud preserved painful silence, which
was participated in by all present for 1T least
half minute.
sWiIl you support TiIdeu and Hendricks4n
thunoered the inquisitiyc delegate.
Mr.. Scanlan (yery much perturbed} }-Finan-
cially AM in favor Of tue money of 1861. want
the same money for the poor man Us for tho
millionaire.
a lobby member--H-, that won't do.
Then ensucd q scene to which pandemonium
would only be nea-bitc. A dozen delegates
rose IN their seats, aud all yelled, "ME. Chair
you're fraud and a cheat" The confusion be-
came worse confouIded, when Mr. Condor rose
to pour oil Oh the troubled waters.
a delegate planted hard, horny fist under
"You lied to us.' Half-a-dozcn other excited
n1cn suggested that it would be conducive to
Condon's personal welfare If he would have the
kindness to sit down.
Condor stood like Casabianca. He wouldn't
quit. He wanted to speak to a question of
privilege His veraeity hail been assailcd.
Charles Auurieux-We came here as Demo
Gratis, to nominate Democrat. Scanlan won't
support Tilden and Hendricks Condon lied to
us.
Condor again attempted to speak, but the
confusion vas SO great that the cha{rman's cane
4 delcgate-I move that the nomination be
rcconsidcrcd.
Mr.. O'Connor moved that Condor be allowed
to speak.
cheering bit Of Donuybrook Fair.
Another delegate appealed to the decency of
the meeting, but what for WAS drowned in the
cries and shouts that would make Babel sick.
Cries Of question.
The Chair suggested that the crowd in the
voice-Go on, and make sermon before
putting the question.
Francis Evans-I will Withdraw my friends
from the room if Ar. Seaman will do likewise
Store cries of question, and Charles Ankrieux
took possession Of the chair and put the motion.
At this stage the confusion was intense. The
huge masses Of Delegates and lobby members
surged to and fro, each man gesticulating Wild
" and shouting with 40-horse lung power. The
Chair tried in vain to get hearing.
Finally there WaS lull in the tumu1t and
the Chair put the motion for reconsideration,
which was carried by vote OF II TOT.
It WAS then determined to begin over. Evans
was rcnonlinated. One Of the the Scanlan fac |
ton nominated William Law, who declined.
The Secretary commenced to announce the |
vote, and when that Of the Eleventh Ward had |
been gwen, delegate moved to make the non1i- |
nation of Evans unanimous, which was done |
with howl OF delight.
The nominee blushingly appeared on the t
stage, and promised to vote tor Tilden and |
Hendricks, as on their election depended the /
salvation and prosperity OF the country.
me Convention then proceeded to nominate
J. J. Kcarney, George E. Stowe James En-
nett Murray: and 2. j. Mccormick were pro-
The first ballot resulted as follows: Kcarnev,
IS; Stowe, 3; Murray 3; Mccormick, =.
oration Of thanks. He Didn't say any.
thing about the currency question, and never
alluded to wa1npum or catskins as circulating !
medium. Tender recollcctions and modcsty
prevented it.
The ballot for second Legislative candidate
;esulted: Stowe, 20; Mccormick, Q: Murray, 2. |
otoWc's nomination was made unanimous, and |
he Convention adjourned.
Evans is solicitor Of advertisements, and
stowe lawyer. hearncy is weil known.
FIFTH DISTRICT
1he Filth District CUDrentinn mrt in Rnnm |
g There was large attendance of delegates
| he meeting Was called to order by AID
sweeney. After preliminary squabblc on par
iamentary practice, Mr. John F. Walsh was
elected Chairman and Mr. Andrew REYNOLDS
Secretary.
On motion, the following we're elected Com
nattce on Credentials: i. S. Alexander, II. 4.
ocnqy, william barasgwanath, Henry johnson,
While the Committee was out Col. North
made brief Democratic speech on the issues OF
iie DAY; Charley Kern also expressed himself |
0'~
After long absence the Committee reported
he delegates of the Fourteenth and Thirteenth |
Wards all correct. There was dispute in the
'cFcnteenth Ward delegation, and the Commit
&c reported in favor Of the admission of the
regular ticket" The report was coucurred.
Mr. BaragWanath nominated Dir. j. H. Shan-
e as candidate for the Legislature.
alr. Alexander presented the name of Mr. j,
LARK clinton, Thomas Ferris, and Peter Hans-
orough we're also nominated.
a scene OF unparalleled confusion occurred
uring the balloting. Objections were raised to I
lfietent delegates, Of the Fourteenth Ward, ]
as at times imminent One {
eledate moved to take recess for the PURPOSE {
I restoring order! When the Chairman re-
lsed to ent*rtain this Democratic motion, the
awled, Oh, 60 on with your gag law, then;
ut tell you there's time cOUniDg'' This !