Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-24

l tion was renewed that the convention proceed l to the business of nominations. A
 motion to adjourn was defeated. Mir. Hoad- ley moved to postpone the nominations until
 the platform was adopted, but on MT. Abbott
 of Massachusetts, saying they could at once proceed to nominate, Mir. Hoadley withdrew
 his motion The motion to proceed to the
 nomination of candidate for President was
 carried. The clerk then proceeded to call
 the roll of States for presidential nomina- | tions.
 1 J. c. McElnot, of California, nominated Judge Field He said the object of this con vention was to transmit to posterity the blessings of republican government. He
 denounced the policy of the Republican party as subversive of the principles on I which the government was founded. He 1 denounced the military invasion of the legis- latures and said that was not the policy of { the Democracy, neither would they seek to l elevate to this high position man who had | been removed from a place of trust. Our candidate is a son of Connecticut, and now | mighty honor to the State of California. He eulogized Judge Fields record as justice and his frmness in right in the United States Supreme Court. Judge Field, he said, imbibed his principles of Democracy from that great Democrat who sleeps at Monticello. If nominated he will sweep California and the Pacific States. He is man without fear and without an equal General s. E. Brown, of Colorado, seconded the nomination in a brief speech.
 When Delaware was reached MT. Gray came forward to nominate Mir. Bayard. He said: I am instructed to make 8 nomination for the Presidency Though small in terri tory and population Delaware is proud of her history. She is here to do all that in
 her lies for the advancement of the Democratic party. She will do more for the country. She presents the name of her favorite son, Thomas F. a ia will "a scars of many battles where constitutional liberty has been at stake. His bruised arms are not hung up, but are burnished bright. Bayard will need no introduction to the American people, He is known wherever the English tongue is spoken. His sympa- thies are as broad as the country, his charac ter as spotless as the snow. Honest in thought and deed, the people need not be told who he is. You who have become capa- ble of keeping in view the desired end, con sider his name Who will appeal now to the best traditions of the country? In whom will the business of the country rest more safely? What will better represent the in terests of the people? Who will draw better the independent voters? Whose name is more in opposition to corruption? Who followed the path of duty more faithfully? Who contributed more than he to the stand ing of the Democracy. Delaware seeks in the ranks of names one whose name sparkles in the political Armament, whose name will fire every Democratic heart with new zeal. Tell us you admire and love him. Tell the country who else receive the highest hon ors of the Democratic party with more jus tiee T. F. Bayard's name will fall on this country and make it resound from ocean to ocean. A request was made that Massachu- setts be at once allowed to second the nomination. An objection was made that the call should not be interrupted, but that Mass achusetts should await her turn.
 oil of tad Mir. Morrison. He said the duty of the con- vention was of high responsibility. The eyes of the whole nation were upon the conven- tion. The Democratic party is the defender and preserver of the Constitution and the rights of the people. We do not here make the President The men who do that are to- day laboring in their fields and shops, and we must remember that it is their approval we want Four years ago the American people made the selection of man for President, but by a conspiracy the verdict of the people was falsifed and they were cheated out of their rights by the visiting statesmen and returning boards. The speaker then eulogized the patriotism of the Democratic party which declined to involve the country in war over the electoral count and submit ted to the wrong rather than cause bloodshed, trusting to the people to right the wrong in the future. The people demanded now man of infexible honesty, of indomitable courage, who will dare to do right under all circum- stances, and now present for your consider ation that golden hearted man, fearless in battle, that experienced statesman, that man of the people who has followed the flag of his country in war-Colonel W. R. Morrison, of Illinois nominate him and we will make him the next President
 Mr. Voorhees,, of Indiana took the stand and nominated Hendricks, and the applause was far greater than for any previous nomi- nee and it was ten minutes before the Chair Iar fl1Tn in leries was so great during MT. Marshalps speech that a threat was made to clear them in case there was fur ther disturbance. MT. Voorhees, said I have the pleasure to present to the convention the candidate of Indiana. I an- nounce the name of T. A. Hendricks. No words of disparagement fall from my lips Looking over the career of public men, no man has more enviable record than Thomas A. Hendricks in all the offices he has filled. There is no contest in the party in Indiana. Why am I for Hendricks I can stand with what reputation have and say this man is worthy of the trust. He has risen to the level with any requirement. made on him. can tell you the country will ring out for him when the sun sets on election day: He will lead you on to a complete victory in the ides of November.
 MT. Saltonstall, of Massachusetts, seconded the nomination of Bayard. He said the nom- nation of Bayard would excite throughout the land the greatest enthusiasm and attract the vote of those who had never before voted the Democratic ticket At this time the most available is the best man. Bayard is abso- lutely pure in private life, without fear and without reproach. He is 8 fitting candidate for the people of the United States.
 When New York was called there was ap- plause from the galleries and a cry of sTilden'' The galleries were awed into si- fence by another threat to clear them.
 John McSweeny, of Ohio, proceeded to nominate Thurman, saying that Thurman was the choice of the Democracy of Ohio It was unnecessary to. spend time in eulogiz- ing Thurman {; he was known of all men. For the past twelve years he had stood as the acknowledged leader of the Democrats in the Senate, and stood forth as the champion of the peoples rights He stands veritable leader of the party. The demand of the people is that we shall have ticket that shall be clean. You are wait ing for your platform. I announce it-it is A. G. Thurman. We want no scan dal attached to our ticket. If Thurman is nominated we will not have to begin the campaign by defending the character of our candidate Scandal never dared even to launch an arrow at the spotless shield of Thurman Under his administration the rights of all would be fully vindicated. The speaker denied that Ohio 8 Republican State. In 1876 Hayes carried the State by only 1000 in a vote of over 100000. If you will give us candidate we can concentrate upon we will march forth to victory. If you will help us to make this nomination will make his election sure, and after the election we will proceed with that ceremony omitted four years ago. (Applause.) Mir. Mo Sweeney had rousing reception from his delegation when he resumed his seat and hearty round of cheers from the convention.
 When Pennsylvania was called Mir. Hay said his delegation had no candidate, but dele gate from Pennsylvania had a candidate whom he would nominate. Daniel Dougherty, of Philadelphia, then took the floor and present ed the name of Hancock. He said his name would suppress all factions, would be accept able to the North and South and would crush out the last embers of sectional strife. My countrymen, reflect and take heed. Make no mistake. nominate one who will carry every State of the South, and I propose the soldier statesman whose record is spotless- Winfield s. Hancock. CThe entire convention sprang to it's feet and shouted loud and long, waving hats, handkerchiefs and banners The speaker continued: One word more. If nominated he will take his seat. (Renewed applause.) After silence had been restored MT. Dougherty returned to the platform to
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