Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-06-07

MI. Cook moved that committee of eleven
De appointed on resolutions, which was
smended so as to provide for one from each
m1ttee was appointed as follows: n. c. Hsr.
mon, Logan Williams, G. 8. English, w. G..
Crawford, James n. Smith, Chas. syphax,
w. Butcher, John r. Drew, 8. Wolf, Morris
Murphy, NJ. E. Urell, Arthur Shepher 4, J. p.
Baltimore, A. B. III. Lacey, T. Lubey, Jos.
g Carroll; G. g. Langley, John A. Clark.
Barton was requested to address the couven-
ton, and did so, and was followed by Mr..
James Reynolds.
The committee on resolutions returned,
and Colonel w. A. Cook offered the follow
ing:
fstence of the republican party Of primary
Importance. The chief defender, protector
and vindicator OF the country In the past,
the future as well as the present, calls for
Its wisdom, patriotism and statesmauship.
RESOLVED, That in the democratic party,
esfimable In social and private life as many
of its members are, we look in vain for the
principles, purposes and wisdom demanded
for the perpetuity and prosperity OF the
country. And 1t is q significant fact, calling
for the attention or every citizen, that the
House Of Representatives, largely under Its
control, has not originated or pressed to q
conclusion a single measure tending to pro-
mote the interests of business or OF labor in
any of their diversified forms. On the con-
IIary, IL has exhausted its energies in al
most useless and fruitless Investigations,
and not few of its members have we'll
earned the appellation of The Great Incom-
peter Is.
Resolred. That we respectfully recon mend
TO the profound consideration of the demo-
cratic party two current m9xims first,
consistency is jelCet and I'd, ''people lCh0 lire
ia glass houses siost,d not uiro,O s,oaesp Aud
while we are anxious, as far as possible, to
"bury the bitter and bloody past" and to
cultivate Kind feelings and friendly rela-
yrn b0H yntan
by vindictive and continued assailmenSs of
the characters and acts OF those who de-
Tended and stood by the nation in its hours
OF extreme peril and resisted treason in the
counsels of the nation and on the fields of
battle: especially If the denunciatiOn and
aspersion emanate from those who did all
they could to destroy the first nation OF the
civilized world.
Resolred, That we fully approve the ad-
mInistration OF u. S. Grant, IAN accom- slished
General. a hero of rare ability and success
on the fields of battle; he has been eminent
ly wise and prudent as president of the ma
ton, and his patriotism and Craftsmanship
have both been fully established. And amid
reckless vituperation and low aspersions no
one has or can point to single
corrupt or bad act in the two terms of
bis administration. History impartial
grand positions which he has won and held
as a military chieftain and statesman.
RtsotUed, That we believe fully in the right
and advantages of self. government, local as
well as national, and that a government of
the District should be provided wisely, COM
bining the interests of the national govern
ment with the interests of the citizens by
means OF appropriate appointments and the
elective franchise. The interests of the lat
ter should not be ignored, but be carefully
studied and promoted; and especially be-
cause the District Is unrepresented In either
House of Congress.
Resolred, That the republican citizens OF
the District should be represented In the
Cincinnati convention by tried and consist
ANT .Hor-u In nrf.
who in the last campaign arrayed themsel YES
AGAINST U. 8. Grant and the departed Henry
Wilson.
Resolred, That the delegates OF the District
should be urframmelled by Instructions
and be free to aid In the selection of the
wisest and best nominees for President and
Vice President.
The reading was frequently Interrupted
The convention determined, on motion of
Mr.. Syphax, to proceed to the election of
delegates.
A rambling debate took place as to how
they should proceed, and IL Was finally de-
teImined that the first ballot should be in
formal, and that the roll should be called by
districts.
The secretary commenced to call the roll
at O'Clock, and Mr.. Buker asked TO explain
his vote, hut there was considerable obiec
ton, and Mr.. b. asked to cast his vote with
out explanation.
THE INFORMAL BALLOT
resulted:-FrederickD Douglass, 46; Alexander
X. Shepherd. 81; s. s. SmOot, IS; J. NJ. Lang
ston, Z; w. A. Freeman, 4; Jerome A. Jotl1-
son, 9; Z. p. Brooks, 1; j. w. Buker, 2: G. N.
Thomas. 4; John T. Silence, /; w. A. Cook,
/; A. G. Richarcs, 1; Timothy Lubey, Il; Jos.
Rey nolds, l; C. Lewis, 1; George III. Boston,
4; w. ID. Simpson, I; j. III. Smith, 1; s. Wolf,
]; r. A. Boswell, l; G. II. Marshall, 1; DR..
Purvis, 8; c. w. Swaggart, I; y. NJ. Green, 1;
Michael Sinner, l..
delegates of the 10th district voted, was
greeted with Kisses.
a motion was made to take a recess for IS
minutes; laid on the table.
NOMISATIONS.
Mr.. Schaaler nominated A. X. Shepherd;
Mr.. II. j. Cryer nominated Frederick Dong,
lass; Mr.. Dudley nominated Mr.. S.S. Smoot;
Mr.. Marshall nominated DIR. Puryis: Mr.
Buker nominated j. NJ. Langston; Captain
Behle nominated Simon Wolf. Jerome A.
Johnson, Timothy Lubey and Sayles J.
Bowen were also nominated.
Mr.. s. Wolf SAID be did not aspire to auy
first position, but would follow In the lead
OF Hon. Frederick Douglas, or of the man to
whom our children, Notwithstanding the
abuse heaped upon him now, will erect a
A. r. Shepherd.
Mr.. Smith stated that Mr.. Langston was
not a candidate.
Mr.. VOLTS name was Withdrawn, as also
that OF j. A. Johnson, and Mr.. Arthur Shep-
herd withdrew his name.
AFTER BROWN.
Before proceeding to ballot, w. III. Brown
attempted to announce that Mr. Shepherd
the point that Brown wasnot member
Sergeant at Arms Hodgson ordered Brown
TO take bis seat, and, he refusing to do so,
Mr.. III. attempted to remove him, when
twenty or more rose to their feet and COM
menced talking at once.
The president, Mr.. Tompkips, attempted
to keep Urder and decided that Mr.. Brown
was delegate.
Mr.. Hodgso said that he had understood
that Mr.. B. was not a delegate, but having
ascertained otherwise he desired to make
acknowledgment that he was wrong.
EX GOVERNOR SHEPHERD AND FREDERICK
DOUGLASS ELECTED DELEGATES.
The ballot was being taken when our re-
ports closed, but I'm consequence of the nu.
merous explanations 1t took some time. 1t
is certain, as we 60 to press, that ex-Gover-
nor Shepherd and Frederick Douglass are
elected delegates.
1t is understood that Mr.. Shepherd will de.
cline.
Platform OF the Jackson Democrats.
The Jackson Democratic Association held
a regular meeting last evening at Becks
Hall, Louisiana avenue. Mr.. j. T.. Norris
pr2Si6inO Wpr pfarca nr 90 al