The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-06-25
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
Enthusiastic but Harmonious !
JOHN KELLY GETS THE GRAND
BOUNCE /"
Seymour and Tilden Both
Decline.
Enthusiastic but Harmonious
rlRsr PAYS rAooErpINas.

CATION to-day tho name of Pratt was
withdrawn. Brooklyn men asked
till 3 O'Clock TO announce preferanee.
Adjourned without any action.
1850 A. M.-The convention Is as
sembling; hall crowded, weather clear
and warm.
. CiNcIxSArI, June 22.-The conven-
ton was called to order Mt 1910 p.
NJ, Judge Hoadley OF Cincinnati,
temporary chairman. !.
Judge Hoadley was received with
loud cheers. lie said lie would be
neither friend of foe Of any candidate
In his rulings. lie said that the
Democracy was atornal, and would
not be affected by the success or fall
ure Of the nomineee of this conven.
tion. His reference to the nomina-
tion of Tilden was received with great
applause, delegates rising TO their
feet and cheering, amid waving Of
hats and hankerchiefs.
Tho roll OF the States was called for
the appointment of the necessary
committees, etc.
The Rules of the last Democratic
Convention were adopted.
When New York was reached John
Kelly arose and was received with
loud cheers and Kisses.
The chairman declined TO recognize
him as being out of order. II Is said
Kelly arose to protest against the So
lection of members OF the committee
frNER4 hTa II. E.ff..1 L.
himself heard.
A discussion took place us to the
extra seats for the press.
Watterson of Kentucky, presented
n request Of the Territories lnr reeog-
milton In the convention.
On motion the convention adjourn
ed until 10 o'clock 4. n. tomorrow.
SECOND DAYS pRecEypISos.
CIXAcISxATr, June 23.-The New
York Delegation have received Il let
ter from Tilden declining 10 have his
name used AZ Il candidate. Also,
Seymour's friends are assured that
he viii positively decline u nomina-
ton. So the Convention understands
that neither of these gentleman are
candidates.
All the forenoon was occupied In
discussing the question OF the admis-
sion OF John Kelly and his bolting
Tammanyites as delegates from New
York; finally they were excluded from
seats in the Convention by vote OF
457 to 20.
Vroito.,.fv,s- ,,a ff,a bvft.ff.,s, ,-,.aet..
ed here OF the afternoon proceedings: /:
Report Of Committee on Permanent
Organization was adopted, and Gov.
Stevenson, on taking the chair, was re-
ceived with prolonged cheers.
Report recommending the admission
Of delegates from Territories and the
District of Columbia, without the right
to vote, adopted.
Report Of Committee on Platform
congratulated the country on it's escape
from third term and regretted that
Samuel j. Tilden had withdrawn as
Presidential candidate.
Motion 10 adjourn lost
Committee on Resolutions not being
ready to report, the Kentucky delega-
tion moved that the Convention proceed
to nominate candidates for President.
Carried.
Roll Of States ordered for presenta-
ton of candidates.
When California was reached Mr..
MeElraith took the platform and pre-
sented the name Of Judge Field. lie
said Democrats now had an opportunity
70 select a man who would insure vic
tory to the party.
Judge Fields name elected good
deal Of applause.
Colorado seconded the name Of Judge
Field.
When Delaware was called Geo.
Gray, of that State, took the platform
amid great and prolonged cheers for the
purpose CT presenting the name of SEN
ator Bayard. When Mr.. Gray men
toned the name of Bayard there was
great cheering and applause delegates
and gallery rising to their feet
When Illinois was reached Marshall
presented the name Of Mr. Morrison.
Marshall was frequently interrupted
during his speech bysthe galleries, and
the Chairman threatened to clear them
If the disturbance was repeated.
Senator Voorhees, now presented the
name of Hendricks. At mention of
his name the crowd again began cheer
ing.
Massachusetts, seconded. the nomina.
ton of Bayard.
When the State of New York was
reached the Chairman asked to have
the State passed.
When Ohio was reached John Nc
SweenY took the platform and present
ed the name of Thurman. Cheers.
When Pennsylvania was reached
Dougherty presented the name of Gen.
Hancock, of New York. Great cheer
ing when his name was mentioned.
Dougherty was listened to with much
attention. His reference to his nomi-
nee always elected applause, and when
his name was mentioned delegates and
others rose to their feet and cheered for
some minutes.
Gen. Hampton took the platform on
his crutches and received most enthu-
siastic reception. He seconded the
nomination of Bayard, and was cheered
frequently during his remarks.
When Vermont was reached Gov.
Hubbard of Texas seconded the nomi-
nation of Hancock.
Virginia seconded the. domination Of
Field.
Roll Of States ordered for ballot.
First Alabama not ready !;
Arkansas, Field II California, Field
6, Thurman 3, Hendricks |, Seymour