The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-06-29
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to the convention as its president. IOadiey,
in handing him the gavel as a symbol of au-
tho!ity, said it could fall into no wor!hier
hands.
Stevenson was received with high apprecia-
ton of the honor and responsibility Of trust
cunfidcd to him.
lie proceeded a. some length to eytol the
democratic party. Thanks were rendered to
the temporary chairman for the able and i'm
partial discharge of his duties, which Hoadley
briefly acknowledged. Breckenridge, of
Kentucky, moved, as the committee on reso-
lutions were not ready to report, that the
convention proceed to the business of nomi-
nations. Banghmsn of Maryland, moved
for recess. 1t was voted down by q great
majority. Breckenridge modified his motion
so as to provide for q call Of the roll of the
states for presentation of candidates, and that
each delegate may have ten minutes in which
to present his candidate. The motion to pro-
coed to the naming of candidates as moved
by Breckenridge. was adopted. The roll of
states was called accordingly, for nomination,
and when California was called, McElrath of
its delegation, took tile platform saying it was
the high privilege OF this convention TO
name the next president Of the United States,
and after some general remarks as to the pur-
pose and policy of the democratic party, he
said he desired to present the name Of one of
her WI sons born in New England, aud de-
velopcd in California. Stephen J. Field was
appointed as Il democrat during throcs of the
civil war. He held q commission of Abraham
Lincoln IS evidence OF his loyalty to the
Union. If nominated here, he would sweep
California like the winds which sweep
through her Golden Gate. lie was q man
without fear and Without leproa:h, aud tie
very embodiment Of democratic faith. Brown,
Of Colorado, seconded the nomination OF
Field. hut could not be heard. and was inter-
uptci by cries of'timc,time, let the secretary
read it, until he Withdrew. The call of
Delaware was greeted with tunultous ap-
plausc. Gov. Gray Of that state. presented
tie name Of Thomas Francis naytrd. Della
ware was small in numbers, but was proud Of
her history and her position in the sjsterlrood
Of the states. She was here to-day TO do her
best in behalf Of the common cause. Who
will lead best in the struggles for n~on>titu-
tional government and popular rights. they
were here TO decide, [~voiccs; Bayar0I. Bayard).
When the speaker mcutjoncl the fuil name of
Thomas Francis Bayald, it vas h2ilrd with
spontaneous bursts Of applause. lie is no
novice, but is Il man Of experience and states
inans:ijp. His name and record we're known
wherever our Nag floats or the English tongue
is spoken, with private character as sp0,less
As SHOW, judgment clear as sunlight and k,cn
~ the flashing sabre. and honest. I1Ia PEG.
pie all know Inn, and need lpt be told who
and what he is, whom more than him will
the business Interests Of the country find
more Trustworthy: Who, better tian he, will
truly represent I'll" democratic party. or give
higher direction t" its aspirations than
he, whose mann is Il very synonym Of uil,-
sition 10 corruption in every form Who ha.
strength OF tn" Democratic party: Don't
rs that TO admire and louor lim: ten
lis he is lot TOO GnO'. & m1il 10 rumnlauh
the suffrage, eff he De;mmtati, party. Tell
rs that A brave party + t. he led bl 4 brave
man. VII" "jii ne,rr fI'ter ia any
"tI~vse"r>. a.3t lis nomiot,oa Viii t."
The prcst.-" Of victory ir'in gull to u-,:Atl."
Nt!"'! Illinois was called, Sam. :. Marshall.
after Il somewhat tirt,unlc general nyljfiraI
speech (im which he WAS intcrluutrl by I'M
patient calls Of time. Zine, and coutusiou>
said: III" people now demand as a leader
man worthy Of the ca,lsc. One of iutieyiLle
honor, ind"llitabl" courage; a maj, of The
peopl" one who is Il legislator, and finally,
Oh behalf Df WuanimGuS Illinois. hn non,.,i
the gsl!tN soldier VIM. 7. Morrison. Of Iii.
nois.
The call for indiana was the signal for lie
most enthusiastic cheering outside The dale
gates seats, which was renewed wildly as the
banner of Thos. A.. Hendricks was waved
rom the rear Of the platform. Voorhees,. Of
Indiana, desired TO present the name Ct a
distinguished citizen Of Indiana. who was tt
10 De president. After complimentary allr-
SION TO all the candidates already presented,
all OF whom lie knew were worthy of every
honor, he said there was none, however. with
more commentators ia the works of his If.
Than attached to Thos. A. Hendricks.
When Massachusetts, was ca lied Saltous,an
took the platform to second the nomination,
OF Bayard. They all desired candidates
who would elevate the station to which thew
would be called who would honor ,,,si.
Offices more than they would he horored
ny them. Such a NAH was Bayard. His
nomination would excite throurhou, III.
land the greatest enthusiasm ana attr,,, nos,s
who have never heretofore voted the demo.
cratic ticket. No act Of his could he noiu,.,