New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-18

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| recess Of fifteen minutes was then taken.
At precisely 11:1O O'clock David Powers, offspring
field took the floor, and requested the delegates TO nom
mate chairman Mr.. McDavitt, General Buffers Bee
rotary, made the motion that committee be nominated
TO see that only delegates bearing credentials be adj
mted 10 the hail.
The motion was carried and the following named gen.
tlemen we're elected: j. II. Farrell, Cambridge Dr. A.
Rice, Springfield d. r. Sullivan, Fall River; W. j.
Roach, Boston ]. F. Mcmahon Boston p ]. Hughes
Boston James MCGOWAN. Pittsfeld.
The committee then retired Before 1t returned, rush
made for the hail. and outsider forced the door
He closely followed by the mob but the doors were
closed by the police. At this uncure, Major McCaherty
entered the hail. and was received with cheers.
| Edward Avery stepped upon the platform and said
"By request of the Democratic State Central Committee
here -" feat calls and misses followed
each other in rapid successionl
Mr.. Avery maintaining his position on the PLATFORM
delegate moved that Mr. Avery be requested to leave
| the platform.
The chairman decided that Mr.. Avery must leave the
| PLATFORM which he refused TO do
The chairman then decided that no motion would De
in order until the Committee Credentials should re-
| port
Major McCaGerty jumped to his feet and said Mr.
Avery was ambitious for the donors OF a Martyr he
wanted to go out to the blue bloOds" and inform them
that he had served Them that he had done their bidding
he wanted to 20 out and inform the men, who called the
members Of the convention Communists. that he had
! performed that duty.
al am authorized" said Mr.. Avery, again beginning
TO speak. Cat calls and Kisses again interrupted the
| speaker, who was obliged to stop.
An excited delegate requested Mr.. Avery to LOOK In
the glass and see II he knew himself laughter
Major McCanerty again tried to speak, urging the con-
vention to hear what Mr. Avery had TO say.
Tho excitement at this point beegared description the
delegates braudshing canes, hats, etc. Finally MI
Avery got the platform and declared the convention adj
iourned until Wednesday, September %. Intense ex-
citement followed. amid which Mr. Avery retired from
the hall
J. Boyle oRclIy begged the Convention to hear Mr..
Avery no matter what he had TO say.
Mr. Avery had left the stage and out OF the hall
A delegate moved that committee Of two be ap
pointed to 90 outside and inform the crowd a the doors
that the Committee Credentials would examine the
credentials OF delegates aud admit those who had proper
| authority TO enter.
The Chair appointed Major McCaherty, OF worcester
| and Mr.. Tower, Of Randolph.
motion was next made that the galleries Of the hall
be opened the public After some opposition the mo
ton was carried and the galleries were Immediately
liled with an excited crowd.
CHAIRMAN APPOINTED.
Charles NJ Strauss, Of Hingham-Gcniloncn As a
member " the Democratic State Central Committee, ana
one who has opposed their Infamous action from the be-
ginning 10 the present time loud cheersl. now come
before YOU TO do the little In order q secure
that success yoa certainly entitled TO. Applause
! will proceed read the regular call issued by TINS
committee, in which took part and Tor which voted
! Mr. Strauss then read the call for the convention
Mr. Riley, OF Boston, moved TO proceed 10 dn election
of temporary chairman and secretary that they might
| proceed regularly and In order. Carried
| On motion o: Mr. Duscol, Of Chicopee' Major
McCaGerty, Of Worcester. was unanimously elected TEN
| porary chairman by reclamation.
Upon taking the chair Mr.. McClfcrty said: Gentle
men The time has been much taken up by the late
State Central Committee that shall not delay by
| any specsh-makng Therefore | viii invite You TO
nominate "a gentleman 20 act as permanent secfcaiy.'
un RahAss s eesS6d Tor f tat pesoB one
mitice on credeniials: john T. Parcel, Cam6ridge;
McMnhCn Of Boston; Dr. r. sullivan, Of Fan River, ana
! j. McGOwan Of Ptt,htld.
BUTLER STATE COMMITTEE CREATED.
VA. Tower, OF Randolph, moved that during the re-
cess whenever It should be ordered, the delegates from
the several Senatorial Districts assemble and select
members ot the State Central Committee for the ensuing
year. The motion prevailed.
Mr. Mellcn Of Worcester-I that the representa-
lives Of the different Senatorial Districts constitute tho
entire State Central Committee Of the party In the fu
turc We're It not for the lew elected at
large by the ast convention there would not have been
been guiding spirits the action OF the state Cen
trail Committee ana for one am DOT 10 favor 0i putting
into power OF Guy the exercise Of Ike power
10 the future. lApplanseJ believe ~ ma different
integrity ana they wiz DC better OF inc
people than picked out az large. They VIII not en-
cuses OF the Democracy as has been doue within the
past month by the who were elected at large at our
tou will prevail and that men chosen by the Teprescn-
tation direct from the people by the men oi the diner
Central Committee. Loud cheers.I -
The motion OF Mr. Mellen was seconded ana adopted
Mr. Clark Of Pittsneld, called attention TO the rule
adopted two years ago aud said under the rule
now in existence members OF the present State Central
Committee would hold office until the lst OF January IN
1879 He therefore moved that the authority by which
that committee To remain until January i, 1879 be
rescinded and their places declared vacant.
Mr. Cook OF Boston, suggested that there would DO an
interval between the Adjournment OF Tie convention
and the meeting Of the Senatorial Convention Nho;
IN the meantime, he said Is TO do the duty assigned
| by the Democracy OF Massachusetts, There Ia
am in fayoG of anything that viii Gust the men who
have disgraced and dlshonOred the party make this
| as a suggestion IL IL for you to find a solution"
Mr. Clark Of Pittshed, proceeding 10 discuss the
matter further when he was cut short by repeated cries
Of" Question, question"
The motion discontlnuing the present State Central
! Committee was unanimously adopted
On announcing this action, the chairman added, land
out goes the present State Central Committee" Laugh
The Committee Credentials then reported, through
Chairman John H. Farrell that they found 800 cities
and towns represented in the convention by 973 dele
gates.
Mr.. sPoFFoRD ARoUsEs THE CONVENTION.
On motion OF Mr. Clark OF Pttshed, the Hon Richard
| S. spoford, OF Newburyport elected permanent
chairman OF the convention amid applause. and he
conducted to the chair by Mr. Eorthend, OF Boston
On taking the chair Mr.. spOiord said
| FELLOW DEMOCRATS Appreciate the honor which has
been conferred upon me by being called TO preside over
the deliberations OF this honorable body Under the
cumstances by which surrounded IL IL an honor
which scarcely expected, and which am sure do not
deserve; and return TO you my warmest acknowledge
monts for the honor II or late years have been de-
barred frOmthe active cooperation which formerly mad
with the party IL been owing to long Illness and not
from any lukewarmness TO Democratic principles and
their maintenance. Applausel rejoice 20 be with you
Of the men 10 share your lahOrs and enth-
sias and 70 bear my humble part In the honorable eff
fort redeem the Commonwealth and country from the
evils which they have been suffering aud endured
so long. Applausel
Fellow Democrats, the occasion calls for the exercise