Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-09-18
POLITIC AL.
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONyEN-
TON OF N ASSACHUSETTS.
Rioious and Disorderly Proceedings.

WORCESTER, September II. At about s
CLOCK, the Butler men having possession Of the
hall, placed Powers of Springfield in the chair,
aud proceeded to business. After a long wran-
gle, Mayor Plat took the platform, and said that
persons then IN the hall might remain, but no
others should be admitted
A resolution thanking the Mayor for his decided
stand was then unanimously passed amid great
applause.
A recess of 10 minutes was then taken.
Dennis kearney has arrived 10 town, and it is
generally understood will speak on the common
tonight, aud in anticipation of that event. large
posse of police will be In attendance.
AT precisely lilo, David Powers of Springfield
took the floor, and requested delegates to nomi-
nate chairman.
Mr.. McDsvitt, Buffers secretary, made mo-
ton, which WAS carried, that committe of be
nominated to see that only delegates having ere.
dentisls be admitted TO the hall.
The following were elected: j. II. Farrell
DIR. A. X. Rice ID. K. Sullivan. Peter J. Hughes
and James MCGOWAN,
The committee retired. Before the committee
returned rush was made for the hall, and one
outsider forced the door and closely followed by
the mob, rushed for the doors, which WAS closed
by the police. AT this juucture Maj McCAferty
entered the hall and was received with cheers
The state central committee and recognized
leaders OF the democracy have concluded to ad-
JouIn the convention till Wednesday of next week
At FaneuIl Hall, in Boston. This action was
rendered necessary from the TACT OF Butler's
having secured all the available halls In Worces-
ter, and the leader also took the ground that, al
ter the mob proceedings which have taken place
to-day, they can 60 before tie people and lead
movement that will crush Butler.
The leading democrats, such as Judge Abbott,
f. w. Bird, Gen. Whitney, etc., have shown
great moderation IN action to day, and it is due
TO them that no serious trouble occurred rs there
WAS q large Dumper of anti Butler present
who were SO indignant that they volunteered 10
take possession OF Mechanics Hail and clean the
Butler forces out.
At ll3O A. NJ, Hon. F. w. Bird addressed
the crowd at the Bay State House, saying the
mob bad taken possession of Mechanics Hall.
and hat the state committee had decided that
the Democratic State convention would be held
in Boston, at Faneuil Hall. on the 18th inst,
where an ample police would be on hand to pro-
tect the conventions rights. The announcement
WAS received with deaening cheers. The crowd
then dispersed and about ii 80 all accredited
de leg tes were admitted to Mechanics Hall.
Hon. Edward Avery stepped upon the plat
form al Mechanics Hall and said: "By request
of the democratic State central committee, | AN
here to snnounce-[cat calls and Kisses followed
in rapid succession. Mr.. Avery maintained his
position upon the platform, and a delegate
moved that Avery be requested to leave the plat
form.
The chairman decided that Avery must leave
the platform, which he refused to do. The
chairman then decided no motion in order until
the committee on credentials reported.
Major McCaterty jumped to his feet and said
Avery was ambitious for the honor OF martyr
lie wanted to 20 out to the blue and boods and
nfoi IN them th at he had served them that he
had done their bidding He wanted to go out
and inform the men who called the members Of
the convention communists, that he had per-
fol med that duty. lie was anxious to relieve
his bowels, and should be allowed to do so.
Il am authorized, said Mr.. Avery, again try
ing to speak cat calls and Kisses and he was
obliged to cease speaking.
Major McCatferty AGAIN tried to speak, urging
the convection to listen to what Avery had to say.
The excitement at this point beggered descrip
ton, delegates brandshing canes. hats, etc. FL
nally Avery got on the platform and declared the
convection adjourned until the 18th Of Septem-
Der.
Intense excitement prevailed, amid which Mr.
Avery retired from the hall.
A motion was made and carried, that the gal
eries of the hail be opened to the public, and they
were Immediately filled with the excited crowd.
Charles NJ. St. Sauss of bingham, member
OF the democratic State central committee, who
opposed the late anti Butler order of the com
mttee. then read the call OF the convention.
Major McCatterty of Worcester, WIS then unan
imousy elected temporary chairman.
Upon taking the char, McCafferty said be
would not delay the work by making speech,
and invited the convention to nominate q perman-
ent secretary.
Patrick Msehan of Boston, was unani-
mously elected to fill that position.
NC NomhutSc vi tEtbcutlhls was tucu up
pointed.
DIR. Gackiitz Of Boston, made speech de-
nouucing the action Of the democratic state com
miiteee.
He said it cannot be considered as binding on
the party.
The chairman replied in long speech to Goo
kriiz, IN the course of which he said that he
said that he should rule that the action of the
State committee was not q matter to come before
the convention.
A !. f., tl,,p IL,
and voted down. =
Mr.. Melen of Worcester, made motion and
supported it in speech, that the representatives
OF the lffelent senatorial districts constitute the
entire State central comm ttce in the future.
The motion of Mr.. Mellen was adopted by the
convention.
The facts are as follows relative to the seizure
of Mechanics Hall by the Butterflies;
AT about 8 A. NJ. one hundred and fifty Butler
delegates, headed by DIR. McShepy OF Boston,
Powers of Springfield, Tower of Randolph, Or.
Coffin OF Fall RIVER Mr.. Allen of Chicopee and
Mr. Gsllsher of Boston, entered Mechanics Hail
and proceeded to elect Z. j. Hughes OF Boston
Chairman, and declared their intention to remain
TIL the convention was fully organized.
At505 A. NJ, DR.. McShepy nominated Gen.
Butler Tor governor, and three cheers were given.
Speeches followed by many Of the leaders. Many
of the haraugues were very violent. nearly every
delegate declaring he would stay until forcibly
thrown out.
BY s A. NJ. the regular democrats walked up to
the situation, and at $40 A. NJ, the mayor OF
Worcester arrived with possee of fifty officers,
and he appealed to them to dispense, and told
them he would protect them in all their rights If
they wanted to go out.
A delegate asked what he meant BY projecting
them in their rights.
The mayor intimated that the police should not
he used to clear the hall when the convention
regularly assembled.
J. j. McDavItt, Buffers lieutenant, appeared on
the scene and asked the mayor If it WAS true that
he had posted policemen in the corridors, and
locked all the doors to prevent egress and ngtess
The mayor replied, "No, any one can 60 out
who chooses to-"
"Can they come in again :" asked McDsyitt of
him.
mo, sir" replied the mayor.
"Then,' sand McDavitt, I'VE shall refuse TO GO
out"
This declaration was me with a passionate peal
of applause.
After speeches by Mr.. Clark of Pittsfeld and
others, motion WAS put and unanimously adopt
ed declaring the present state central committee
discontinued.
committee on credentials then reported three
hundred and nine cities and towns were represent
| ed in the convention by 973 delegates.