New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-10-08
TIE REGULARS MUSTER IN FORCE.

thc Strucht-Out Democrats, met at taneuI Hal To-
dav Tie hall was wei filed The delegates were
admitted by tickets. which they had to procure III
advance from the S.afe Central Committee and to
surrender TO the policeman stationed at the en-
france. Reuben Noble Of Wcstfold, called the con-
yention TO order ct 1115 O'clock.
Mr. Iovcrctt Sal'onstall was elected chairman.
lie was greeted with three cheers on taking the
chair. He made brief speech, in the course OF
which he denounced what he called the glazing
outrage perpetratod by the Republican party in
1871 lie said also that General Grant must be
beaten in 1850.
Mr.. Saltoustan was loudly applauded several
times during his remarks.
The galleries were now opened TO the public, and
were soon filed.
Committees announced rs follows:
on Credcntials-Louis Lspham, chairman' william
G. 4. Plttcc, NJ N. Cunnif. Thomas J. jerks. A. A.
Mcwer r. Jfnf j. l.. Csann ,nS 8 A Jacobs
on Permanent CrgdAi,at0n-John l. Taylor, Joseph
X Nv. Eirha,e; Grfln Walter Fessend.n William II.
nm ir.. Colonel Levi Barker, James Mcmahon and ID.
on Rcso'ufions-John ". Cummings, Francis W. Bird,
fsores A. E@pes William T. Livingston, william Writ
Warren. JaIncs l.. Lsia0rook, L. &. Fessenden and
James y. Durham.
judge Abbott, If Boston, addressed the chair He
was greeted with wild enthusiasm. lie sand the
convention was to maintain the position of the cid
Democratic party against its enemies and against
any friends who had deserted its cOlors and gone
over to the enemy. lie continued
In order 10 this II necessary 10 select csndi.
earnest Of clear decided convictions lcnes Of All
bot y and always ready e. declare them and who VIII
stand up TO the racS fodder or no fodder. Although
there little fodder last year, there Will be enough
this year Ia satisfy We want candidate known
g. and rUsted by the Democrats OF the state anu Ma
ion and therefore l move that John quincy Adams DC
nominated for Governor.
Loud applause greeted the mention of the name
Of Mr. Adams, and he nominated by acclama-
ton without dissenting voice. At the call of the
Chair, three cheers we're given for Mr. Adams. with
loud calls for that gentleman.
The following permanent organization was re-
ported and was agreed upon
Iresident-Leverett saltonstali, Of Newton with
thirtv-fuur vice-prcs dcntsL
Seertaries-s n Dyer. T.. south Abinrdonl Henry
i. Nash. Greenfield Isaac NJ. Jackson. Ply mouth
The committee was about to be appointed to COM
rlctc the rest of the State ticket. when delegate
threw in fre-brand by moving that General NJ.
r. Donohue be nominated for Secretary of State.
There were cries of "Noi Mop Hes Butler
man. Give il TO us straight"
gentleman said that the who made the
motion was not member of the convention.
The committee was then appointed, together with
one TO nominate a State Central Committee, as
follows,
To Nominate balance Of state nckct-Henry X. Brad
ley. Willard l.. Brown. Charles r.. Donneliy. Colonel
Henry wEer CesdS. G. Crk James ner ee
10 NoninGte a Slate central Con,rat'ee-w William H.
Convey. r.. Thomas B. Knight Charles W More. Gard
ner Prouty. Harvey DAVIS, George W. Gil, Henry r.
Nash aud Walter cutting.
Judge Abbott reported that Mr.. Adams out of
town. but assured the convention that Mr.. Adams
would take the flag of the Democracy. aud bear 1t
where the convention wished. IApplause.l
Mr.. George NJ. Stearns, of Chicopee. responded TO
the calls for a speech. While dcnouncing General
Butler severely delegate interrupted HIM, and
amid great mOmentary excitement the delegate
was put down by the chair who said that the inter
rupter would be sent out if he did not keep quiet.
Mr. Stearns continued.
Edward Avery aud p. A. Collins also made
speeches. Charles =. Thompson, of Glouces er, was
then called out. He received with wild cheers.
He made fraud and antI-Buter speech.
The COMMITTEE on Credentials reported that 297
towns aud cities were represented in the cOnven-
ton by OH delegates.
motion was made 10 elect district delegates to
the National Convention.
Mr.. Gsrgan, OF Boston, opposed the motion, say
ing that there only one precedent for it. He
asked the Statc Central Committee. which in secret
conclave had proposed IT. to give any for II.
Mr.. Plummer. OF Newburyport, SAID nothing had
been cooked up in the State Central Committee.
Judge Abbott said he would give some reasons for
it, lie sand TO leave the selection to districts
would be to allow eleven electors TO be stolen 10y
Mechanics Hall.
Several gentlemen tried 20 address the chair.
Mr. Gargau recognized amid great confusion.
lie asked if this was "a Democratic convention and
declared that he did not propose to be bulldozed.
Here ensned more confusion. and several gentle
men addressed the char.
Tie motion was put and declared carried. but
the result was challenged. The house then divided
AID Gully aOout "A bakers dozen voted IN the mega
tive. The result received with applause. The
Few n gatives were greeted with kisses.
Nh Campbell, of West Roxbury. moved a recon-
sideration. Some IN the hall here accused Mr..
Campbell of beng a Butler man, aud i'm reply was
called liar. Alter some confusion Mr.. Campbell
was allowed 10 proceed. He denounced the action
OF the convention.
Hi motion To reconsider was laid on the table.
recess WAS taken for ten minutes 10 allow the
de-, CATIONS 10 make nominations. The following
nominations were made:
Dish iet Deteg4ts to ne National Contention L.
Nc u iloid; ttttnatcs JOSIAH f. Jones aud NJ. Day,
81 Stdsic". H.-EIward Avery, OF BrunIee Joseph
Ntoro, and Chal os AioTo, OF TauDtOn III Michael
nertS "na l. J. ieau, OF Boston W. o. Prince
v iin G..on md = A. Il. Abbott. OF Boston. V
tltrer g. Clarke, 90 LINN. aud muel X. Hamilton vi
aud G. ". Morris. Of Hobuin. VIC. II.
Ihgnip. n. of G.oueesier; L. Griffin Of Salem.
and stcrhe Ioi North ArdOver. NII.-Pafrck Murphy
1l romerFulc; Henry EmeTy, Of Lowell aernHics l..
Isscnden, OF Townsend; Caleb sdund, IT, Of Lawrence
LrNerst' sa.'on,t"ll oi Newton; ". W Warren.
81 Fusion altcrnates, W. =. Doyl'. Of CamDrdge W.
J.. ilUmmeT, Ol Newton. IA.-Jame- L. Es abrO0k and
SrSse r. Neiy, OF Moreesnri atsrna.es, J. r. Russell,
Lsnder sprasue FoaSSrsI l. j. Pratt. Of Green