The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-06-30
ST. LOUIS CONVENTION.


sa., nays Prsceeainss-N emiratisn Of
esv. menaricks.
D. r.or1s. June 29.--The Convention
- called to order at 10: 70. 1t was EVIL
Ient that the interest had greatly
shafed. Many delegates. left, leaving
their alternates in their places. The
oalieries contained few spectators.
PRAYER BIZ Episcopal Bishop Robertson.
The Clair announced several tele-
srana which were read--one from Sc
slnfia. No, saying We fired one hun
fred guns for 1ilden," and hopes for
Hendricks for Vice President.
Another from the Cincinnati Mayor
and others, approving the ticket. one
frOm Jackson, Miss, pledging the state
One from Mount Vernon, ILL.,. saying
the nomination Of Tilden Is received
with great enthusiasm.
Many others Of similar character were
read, Endorsing the platform and candi-
date, elioited great interest,"; Limos
nominated Hendricks for Vice Presl-
dent. Hendricks was nominated on the
first ballot unanimously.
Hr. LOUIS, June 29.-Hcndricks nom
mated for Vice President by acclama-
ton.
bT LOWS, june 2N.-AIteI pIoclttuia
ton OF Mr.. Hendricks nomination. Mr.
Kelly. OF New York, rose to address the
chair Applause loud calls Kelly.
"Platform."l He proceeded 70 the pat
form amid cheers. Mr.. Kelly. said
There ID no man here who worked more
strcnuously than myself against the
nomination OF I'll len, because 1t was my
earnest belief we could not carry. the
election with an Eastern candidate.
The Convention has decided otherwise,
and he bowed to Its decision; none
would labor harder than he for his cleo
ton, He expressed great admiration
for Hendricks and confidence in his
pure character. He cOunseled burial or
all personal opinions and concentrated
effort for common victory. he pro-
ce0ded with some comments on the ne
ccssity for change of the national ad-
ministrRtion through Democratic sue
CESS, and was frequently greeted Win
applause.
The following are the members of the
National Committee for the Southern
states. Alabama, Bragg Florida, Hor-
soy; Louisiana, Johns Missouri, Priest
Tennessee, Bates; South Carolina,
Ryan Mississippi. Barksdale; Virginia,
Campbell Texas, Stockdale.
After the usual resolutions the con-
yention adjourned sine die.
The following dispatch has been sent
to Gov. Hendricks.
The convention has nominated you by
unanimous vote for the Office OF Vice
President OF the United States. We
urge your acceptance. We hope to be
Is your city at 5 80 tomorrow evening
AUGUSTUS SCHEEL,
JOHN KELLY.
l,.r~-rorcr Tuna A catI1fN al
thirty seven guns was fired tonight IN
honor OF the nomination OF Tilden anc
Hendricks. Great enthusiasm Is man
TuOs. A. HENDRICKS.
MIS- Nomination Meets with Universal
Apprev Firing NJ saEutcs.
MEMPHIS, June 29.-The nomination
Of Hendricks for Vice President was re
coivod with great rejoicing by the Dem
8 ocrats, who claim the ticket the strong
est possible. A hundred guns were free
In honor, and preparations are making
FOR a grand ratification meeting on tn,
Bluffs Saturday night.
San FRANCISCO, June 29.-The nomina
ton OF Tilden was well received here
mainly on account OF his hard none,
prOclivities. 100 guns were fired and I
ratification meeting will be held IN q few
uAH6. ub 6uM-SIlIuC0O Ritbnh IL ehs
platforfn satisfaction, and prominen
Democrats assert that he can carry this
State on that issue.
MEMPHIS.
Geusral EeJoiciugs Over the Nou,ina
tiOns at ~. Louis.
MEMPHIS, June 29,--As few expected ,
ballot would be reached at st. Louis las
evening, the news of Tilden's nomina
ton was not generally known till Thu
morning, and was received with intense
enthusiasm by his friends, while thu
friends Of the other candidates gener
ally accept the situation. 1t is con
coded he will poll the party strength.
The Appeal. which has supported hin
throughout, is jubilant. The Araldnche
independent and anti-Tilden, regards
his nomination as a triumph OF thu
money power Of the East over the Yves
AAA South.
James Harvey. a planter Of Kingston
Jxmaica, died at Peabody Hotel. Hi
family reside in London.
In the United States District Cour
DR.. Avery, of Crockett county, convicted
u passing counterfeit money, was sen
fenced to the penitentiary for five years
MANI.
wr. Esa,ne-s C0nditiou Getting Worss-
Absolute Rest Prescribed.
AUGUSTA, June 29.-Mr. Blaine's ply
sician considers his nervous prostratiol
more severe than has been supposed
and prescrbes absolute rest, forbiddint
him even to write letter; gives no en-
oOuragement that he will be able to tax
any part In the coming campaign.
FOLLOWING RAD EXAMPLE.