New-York tribune., 1876-06-30
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.

ST. LOUIS, June 29.-Thc Convention was
called to order to-day at 1920 M The interest In tho
proceedings had evidently greatly abated and many
delegates had left leaving their alternaes to act tor
them The galleries contained few spectators Prayer
was offered by the Episcopal Bishop, DR.. Robertson The
Chair presented several telegrams which were read
one from Sedaa Missouri, saying: We fired 100 guns
for Tden and hope Hendricks will be the candidate fJr
Vice-Presdeut." Teegreas from the Mayor OF Cnctn-
nat aud others also approved tho nomination OF Iden
one from Jackson, Miss pledged the State 10 the ticket
one from Mount Vernon, H., said The nomination oi
Tiden was received here with great enthusiasm" Many
others OF a similar character were received approving
the platform and the candidate.
The Chair announced that the next business was me
nomination OF Vice-Presldent. When Indiana was
called nomination the state greeted with much
enthusiasm. Indiana did not present candidate, and
some one from his in the Illinois delegation nom
mated Gov. Hendricks.
Mr. Mcdonald OF Indiana and said:
Whenever find ourselves brought face to face with
great Aiow b ~ ndgsUt NJ anh oRr con-
science. The mission OF tn" DELEGATION from Indiana "
this Convention far a least tue lame OF Gov Hen.
bricks Is concerned ended yesterday. We struggled
from the lime the e'nyss opened In thls elty unii ~
the Office which, as much A. ny man IN al IN, broad
Land, he qualified 80 hil. Inc Convention saw
proper 20 decide 5Ihtf"isc td so ar a. thl ueSon IS
concerned We bow 10 the vii OF the Convention ID" D-
molracy OF In'na las never yet suHeredlts nag Na
enemy whether shall bc able TO comply with TIC
Democrat, in what may be able to do in State in
lie coming election OF the questions OF the future.
Of Indiana 80 fr as the name Hendrlcks Is
ceruen ended ON yesterday evening We have no aIi-
% Convention II proper tO
place his upon tle ticket t1at he VIII accept IL
it1 ne ,il"u anon that subject When we say that MI
president il Srueath him IL has been held by men more
G.g bed than he, more known 10 history. and whose
patriotism has Il animated some Of tue brightest pages
u history and NJ the history of our own party For my
SELF Nh President, can only say that upon this gues.
lion the C0nN enuon must take the resp0nsnulty Loud
and prolonged cheering, ana cries OF Hendricks'J
All efforts on the part of the speaker to conclude his
sentence were futile
Mt woodson of Missouri said:
Mr. PRESIDENT feel extremely gratifed on this oc-
c,>ou that told by the delegate from Indiana that
the responsibility Of placing Gov hendricks N nomina
ton Tor the second occ the gift OF the American peo
pie has devoSed upon tins Convention. lCheersI Inc
sentative OF this great state, 10 say that Missouri Is
unit, aud we believe the entire D.hl3cratc party OF
America will be "A unit in support OF Iiden and Hon
dricks. lCneersl Gov Hendricks has no truer friend
from his own native state, or one who was willing 10
stand by him longer than l. when his name was
placed IN nomination for the hrst office within tho
men, II disappointed IN the realization OF my *.
pccation, tins morning feel tpat can rejoice when
remember that the distinguished reormer the profOun,.
statesman the honest man. ;. j Tllden has been noi
mated by this Convention lappause; and nov, gentle
ticket firsJ Thomas a. Hendricks next lappause and
then nscrbe upon your banners under these names r.
trenchment and reform, honest ADMINISTRATION, ana
ircm Maine to California our nag Til IS uoat IN IN
nomination OF Gov HendricAs lAppauSe.l
Mr.. Wallace of Pennsylvania also seconded the nomi-
nation in the following words:
The PENNSYLVANIA delegation, in obedience to the VII
ugness OF Indiana that this Convention should take thS
responsibility oi nominating olr. Hcndrcks, sihe the.f
support 10 that geutlem9n Grea. applause Niln ne
Governor New York Mr. Tlden, for President ant u
Governor Of Indiana, Nh Hgn"tlcks IOt wee trcSbth
upon this ticket Will be triumphant IN November A
plaISel lse, Sir To move thai this convention oy a.
camation, declare Thomas \. Hendilcks nominee ioa
Nlce-Preslent Of the United states. lGreat applause
and waving of handk- rchieis and cheers'l
Mr.. sedman of ONO said that his state had waute
Henry b. Payne but they would not present MN III Nic
OF the demand FOR Hendricks.
Coy Harden OF Missouri sent up the following resoiu'
ton to the Secretary, which that office, read:
Resolred. That it il the duty of this Convention &c -
,ct lor Nce,president one VINO Is ue peer Oh nun n.
has been dominated ior the PIeslaen l'"''l '",,
noyng that the Hon Thomas y lien Ca" Cd. ....'
I'M. luil measure on tn.s l0rl'T,n H, ', go ID
IN ais position, II nomir tted am tl.. s' We '-'7
Mr. Brown OF I.ru,,see second. COY. Hrntu
| nomination. which n sad You., en- ' 'Iem i' ~
A delegate MSS IN ,hng the c'ii oi 1'o ni,
which proceeded 81 -'' INFUSION; ;,, u...-....-..
moi the propertg e.. illaJ, but oi the D''".r'r .t
the nation. No b inu, d a. me lana can iell'' ',
nation OF the Natou tn,ion, and Gov 4ten''i."
magnificent nun az 90 ,otion tn snsYeno lie rs
10 nominate by acelai '"tlon.
HENDRICKS NOMINATED.
The motion was lost. When Indiana was cal cd hf'
VIII ans and said;
The Indiana delegation not authorized 10 say tas
Gov. Hendricks will accept this nomlhatiou. II luo
not authorized to say that he VIII mot aevepa - &c
Of Good" Good" and cheers We nave no riSn 20
do so, but, Sir III view of this mighty demons
delegation from Indiana acquesces in the decision q
this Convention Loud cheers, and cIles of " uoou'
Announce the vote" &c.
The Chair-Order the Secretary will announce ne 70
suit OF the vote
The Cerk--Ths announced vote 10 ~ follows; fotsA
number OF votes cast, 730
The Presdent-Eight blanks.
Mr. Be-Yes Sir 73s. OF which Mr. HeEiricks receives
80. Tremendous cheering and waving oi hatsJ
JOHN KELLY ACQUIEscEs 4