The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-06-29

who motion to extirpate these, whenever
they are found, and whether they be Re-
publicans or Democrats.
The points OF the speech we're emphasized
by frequent applause. At the conclusion,
he introduced Rev. Marvin, who offered a
PRAYER.
The Chair announced as temporary secreta-
~, Fredrick o. Prince, of Massachusetts,
and I. o. Walker, of Iowa, and L. K. Dono-
van, Of Ohio, assistant secretaries; also Dan
Able, Of Missouri, sergeant alarms.
Mr.. Abbott, of Massachusetts,, moved
the resolution adopting the rules of the last
National Convention until otherwise order
ed
Mr.. Littlejohn inquired if this includes
the two-third rule. Voices of yes; ; if 40, all
right. Applause.
The Chair answered: II does.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Smalley, of Vermont offered reso-
luton to call the States in order for the pre-
sentation of credentials. Adopted.
Mr.. Wallace, Of Pennsylvania, in order
to have Democratic precedents observed,
moSed to reconsider the resolution just
adopted. He urged that the States
should name their committees on
credentials and permanent organization,
before any other business was done; he
hoped there would be no innovation on
past precedents.
Mr.. Weed of New York insisted that the
resolution adop.ed is in accordance with
precedent, and under it credentials are re-
ceived only for reference to the credentials
committee.
NJ Wallace read from the official pro,
ceedIngs Of the convention OF '6S, to show that
the first business was 10 name the commit
tee.
Mr.. Doolittle, of Wisconsin, suggested
that there be appointed a temporary secre-
tary, and he suggested that Mr.. E. o. Per
rim be appointed. The chair decided it cut
of order and motion to reconsider was re-
ected.
The secretary preceded to cell the roll
Of States for credentials.
Mr. Pinney of Illirois, moved that Mr.
E o. Perrin be appointed temporary read
ing secretary.
Mr.. Finch of Iowa, objected. Mr.. Perrin
did not inherit this appointment, If he had
it before, and the appointment should be
| left 10 the committee on organization.
The Chair finally declared the motion
out of order.
| A Minnesota delegate moved the usual
resolution to call the roll Of States for the
committees on permanent organation and
credentials. Adopted.
Roll called and the committees were ap
pointed.
Mr.. Carroll, of Tenn, moved that whes
the convention adjourn, it be to o'clock p
NJ, and that the committees Just appoint
ed, shall then report. Adopted.
Mr. Smith, of Illinois, moved a resolu
ton relating to the platform, and also that
il be referred to the committee without de
bate. Adopted.
Mr.. Weed, OF New York, moved that the
chairman of each delegation send to The
Chair the names Of its members OF th'
platform committee. There being no OBJ
lection, it was so ordered.
The Chairman stated that delegates from
the Natioral Women's Suffrage AssOcia
ton were present, asking to be heard. lCrie.
OF "Hear them" Hear them ~
There beng no objection, the Chair an
nouncsd that they would be heard.
: Mr.. Weed, OF New York, and Smalley, o
Vermont, were appointed a committee tt
escort the ladies to the platform.
The Chair then announced that LADY
had the platform. and refused to hear an,
other propositions
| Miss Pho ,be w. Cozzens, Of st. Louis
took the platform and addressed the con
vention, with much self-possession, but hel
voice was too weak to be heard many fee
distant. She said
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the Ma
tional Democratic Convention The Cen
tennial anniversary of our national birth
day, as also, happily a Centennial leaI
wear. it is in order then, l take it, no
only to receive proposals from fair women
but also to accent them. Taking advantage O
this right and YOUR courtesy, |, as dele
gate. with authority from the fair sex, an
here not onIy TO re- irm for them the prin
ciples of liberty and equality, but to sue fo
the hand Of those here assembled in Nation
al Convention and the hand, Mr.. President
uIust he neither larger nor smaller than :
mans hand
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