The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1880-07-02

| CIuttC DtdIc Ill tue " ulOu.
THE NOMINATION MADE UNANIMOUS.
Judge Hoadey, for Ohio, seconded the
motion to make the nomination unanimous.
Victory in Ohio in name meant uuani-
nous vote in November, and Ohio Demo
Gratis expected to win that October victory.
The Convention had commanded Ohio to
take the Garfield gun and they would try
[Applause.] The action of to-day was wor-
thy of that other day on which the Decla.
ration of Independence was signed By John
Hancock: [Applause.l
The Chair put the question on the pend
ing motion aud announced that Winfield
s. Hancock was tho unanim6ns cflofcc OF
this Convention for Democratic President
of the United States.
NATIONAL MUSIC AMID INTENSE ENTHUsI.
ASM FOLLOWED by sHEECuES.
The band played Dixie" to great cheers,
followed by the Star Spangled Banner"
in which the great organ joined with fine
effect. Then came "My Country, IT'S of
Thee" to the tune Of America" rendered
in the same manner. The transparency of
the Philadelphia Randall Association was
brought in with RaIdall's portrait on one
side and on the other "for President of the
United States, Winfield Scott Hancock"
Voorhees,, of Indiana, said though some-
what sore hearted the Indiana Democracy
would do her duty in supporting the nomi-
nee of this Convention. They had hoped
to follow their own gallant leader in this
campaign, but they would follow with cheer.
fulness the gallant leader who had been Civ
Gu them. lie referred to the Confederate
Brigadcrs of whom so much had been
heard he knew them and Hancock knew
them and they knew that they could rely upon
them to assist in upholding the Constitution
and rights of the people under them. He
eulogized Hancock's course in uplifting the
down trodden civil law and liberty at the
end of the war, making the second dccla.
ration of independence the second dccara-
ton of the Constitution. He was worthy
of their confidence in war and peace, and
with him they could safely trust the insti-
tutions of the country.
In response to loud calls, breckenridge,
of Kentucky, came forward and said -
They had to-day turned their swords into
pruning, hooks, with which they would reap
the harvest of victory next November
They had shown they were again united
people, and knew no North, no South, no
East, no West. (Checrs.] They had put
in nomination to day man who had given
his blood for the Union. 1t was national
candidate whose name they put out to-day
in the name of the Democratic party
Kentucky always voted the Democratic
ticket, but he asked, what say the doubtful
States He asked New York. Pennsylva-
mia, Ohio, Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois
aid Indiana if they could carry this ticket
in triumph and each responded afirmative-
ly amid applause. In conclusion, he in.
voked tn. God of Battles to give the Dem
ocratic party triumphant victory. (Grcat
applause
THE TAMMANT DELEGATES ENDORSE TIE
NOMINATION.
At this point the Tammany men, led by
Kelly and Schcll, entered, amid great cheer.
ing, and were greeted with music by the or
gan. The confusion and excitement contn.
ued several minutes before it could be
quclled. Kelly proceeded to the platform
and was greeted with lively Irish air by
the band, and there were great calls for
him.
The Chair said it gave him pleasure to
announce 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
allegiance. He introduced Kelly, who was
received with great applause and some his
scs.
| KELLY's SPEECH:
| Kelly said it was true that Hancock s nomina-
| ton had united the Democracy of New York -
! Though they had been fighting bitterly for five
| years, let the past differences be now banishcl
| forever. Cheers. Never again would he re.
| fer to what had transpired in the past either
here or in the State of New York. lie disowncd
| ever having been actuated by personal feeling,
though in the anxiety Of political contests they
someiin cs said things of each other for which,
| In more sober moments, they were ready to ask
forgiveness of each other. New York could not
| be carried except by unity in the Democratic
party, and now that this had been secured he
| felt 1T safe TO promise that New York would give
I her electoral vote to the ticket made here liam
cock was not only great soldier but n tatesman
as wcll-a gentleman against whom nothing can
be said. [Cheers.
| In conclusion he said to the New York dele
gates sitting i'll the Convention, let us return TO
our homes, organize our party and let him who
shall first refer TO the Troublesome and dscor-
dant past be denounced ms traitor. IGrcai ap-
pausc. For himself, he promised to do all IN
his humble power for the success of the Demo
cratic ticket. Turning to the New York dele
gates lie said Let us once for all take each
other by the hand. We have II great duty to
perform together. Let us do il with one heart
and voice. [Applausc.]
KELLY AND FELLOWS SHAKE HANDS OYER THE
| NoMINATITION.
Fellows, Of New York, came forward in re-
sponsc to calls, but was so hoarse as to he very
| lndistinct. lie commended to.day's action as
superb. They had healed all distractions cxis-