Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-06-29
NEW YORK UNITED.


An Interesting feature of the Cincinnati
Convention was the appearance of the Tam
many Chief. John Kelly, upon the stand
Just after the nomination of Gen. Hancock,
and his pledge OF a united Democracy in New
{ York. The report says:
At this point the Tammany men, led by
John Kelly, Augustus Schell, Amasa j..
Parker, Geo. G. Green and Samuel North,
committee appointed by the snti>Tilden dele
cation, entered the hall amid great cheering
and were greeted with music by the organ.
The confusion and excitement continued
several minutes before it could be quelled
Kelly proceeded to the platform, aud was
greeted with lively Irish air by the band,
and there were great calls for him. The
Chair said it gave him great pleasure to au-
nounce to the convention that its action to-
day had united the great Democracy of New
York; also that the contestants from that
State had come here to give in their alIegi-
ance. lie introduced Mr.. Kelly, who was
received with great applause.
Mr.. Kelly said it was true that Hancock's
nomination had united the Democracy of
New York. Though they had been fighting
bitterly for FIVE years, let past differences BIO
now banishcd forever. CCheers Never
again would he refer to what had transpired
in the past, either here or in the State of New
York. He disowned ever having been ac-
tuated by personal feeling, though in the
anxiety of political contests they sometimes
said things of each other for which, in more
sober times, they were ready to ask forgive
ness of each other. New York could not be
carried except by unity in the Democratic
party, and now that this hal been secured.
he felt it safe to promise that New York
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made here. Hancock was not only great
soldier, but statesman as we'll, gentleman
against whom nothing can be said In con-
clusion, he said to the New York delegation
sitting in the convention, let us return to our
homes, organize our party, and let him who
shall first refer to the troublesome and dis
cordant past be denounced as traitor. Tap
plause. For himself he promised to do all
in his humble power for the success of the
Democratic ticket. Turning to the New
York delegates. he said: LET us once for
all take each other by the hand. We have
great duty to perform together. Let US do
it with one heart and voice." lApplause I
Mr.. Fellows. of New York, came forward
in response to calls, bnt was so hoarse as to
DO very indistinct. He commended to-dny's
action as superb. They had healed all the
distractions existing heretofore in the Demo.
hight one common foe. But they had done
still moro in sirangling the discord and strife
which had for years dominated the whole
country. They had returned us alto a cons
mon country. AT the conclusion he and Mr..
Kelly shook hands formally amid great ap-
piause. the band and organ playing AUD
Lang Syne."
The New York Scar. which represents
tho Tammany sentiment, in duublo. loaded
editorial, says:
Hancock and victory! What need to write
more! The phrase, is significant and sug.
gestive. The name implies the achievement
With Hancock as our standard bearer. suc>
cess is an accomplished fact.
In the decision ofCincinnat yesterday there
Is much to be thankful for-Much? Every-
thing, concerning the greatness of our nation
at home. and its grandeur. and glory before
the world: Great interests trcmbled in the
balance. Tho question whether Democracy
was to'be killed out and out without hone of
revival in our day and generation on the one
hand, and fight under competent and APP
proved leadership tending to certain victory
on the other, was the issue involved in the
action of our foremost men in the Queen
City of the West, and calmly and prudently
has the balance been adjusted. Amidst an
array OF bright names, no name shOne with
more undimmed luster than that of Winfield
Scott Hancock, but it needed noble exer-
else of patriotism to surrender preferences
where all wore SO worthy, and concentrate
favor ON one whose selection will not provoke
word of decrial or opposition. f *
The victory is with US, and the triumph is
ours. The factionists are frustrated and the
nation is safe. Hancock and Victory" be
our watchwords in the nmpaigp; and we
close as We commemorative name implies
the achievement.