The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-06-08
The Desperate Hordes of Dy-
ing Radicalism Howling
in the National Con-
vention.
Fifteen Thousand Excited PartiSans
Surging in the Magnificent Con.
VentiOn Hall.
Don Cameron Gets In q Word for
Grant--Judge HOar, of Massa-
chusetts, Temporary Chair
man--His Opening Speech.

was called 10 OTuer dt .U0 U CloCN, eA-
actly, by Don Cameron, and prayer
was offered by Rev A. E. Ketteridge,
of the Third Presbyterian Church, Of
Chicago. The call Of the Convention
was read by Secretary Keogh.
DON CAMERoN's SPEECH.
At its conclusion Don Cameron said !:
"Gentlemen of the Convention, before
the Convention enters upon the impor-
tant duties which have called US togeth.
er | ask your attention for single mo
ment. During the canvass. just ended
there has been manifested In manyssec-
tions of the country considerable bitter,
ness, which l trust will entirely disap-
pear before entering upon the grave du-
ties devolvirg upon US. Let there be
but one motive governing our action
and let that be determination to place
in nomination the strongest possible
strong in themselves,
strong in the confidence and affections
OF the people and men VINO will COM
mand the respect OF the civilized world
Our country, of which we are justly
proud, has grown SO rapidly in popula-
ton, wealth and influence during the ex-
istence of the Republican party that we
have attained position as one of the
leading powers of the world.
WORD FOR GRANT.
We can no longer be satisfied with our
isolation. Recognizing the changed
condition, we must place in the'position
men whose familiarity with other ma.
tons will enable them to direct our af-
fairs so that we will take the lead in
commerce as we have in agriculture and
manufactures. Do not, for moment,
doubt the strength of our institutions
They have been tried in blood, and came
from the contest better, stronger
power than the most ardent patriot
dared hope for.
DOSE OF TAFFY.
No combination of circumstances, no
coteric of individuals, no personal am
bition, can ever prevail against the in
telligence and the Unborn love of liberty
which are implanted in the hearts of
Americans. When the nominations are
made, and the convention has completed
it's work, let there be but one sentiment
animating all earnest, sincere, unselfish
Republicans, and let that be that each
vie with the other in carrying our grand
DID party through the coming contest to
victory.
EXPECTING THE TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
/ have been requested by the Nation
al Committee to designate Hon. George
F. Hoar, of Massachusetts, as Temporal
ry chairman. Tremendous cheers J.
The chairman appointed Gov. Davis, OF
Texas, Mr. Frye, of Maine, and Gen.
Baum, Of Illinois, committee to wait
ON Mr.. Hoar and conduct him to the
chair AS the committee appeared with
Mr.. Hoar the audience broke forth in
loud applause. The Chairman propos-
ed, on behalf of the National Commit.
tee, the following named gentlemen TO
complete the organization of temporary
secretaries: John L Roberts, of Iii
nois, C L Magee, of Pennsylvania
Charles W. Clishee, of Michigan; James
C. Broadwell, of Missouri, reading
clerk; Eugene Davis, Of New York
stenographer.
Upon taking his seat Judge Hoal
said: / thank you for this distinguished
mark of your confidence. The trainers
of the Constitution expected that the
president would be chosen by the elec
tors who were to assemble in their re-
spectiye States, and, en- consultation
with each other, give their ballots for .
chief magistrate. In case of q failure
hy the electors the House of Represen.
tatives, acting by the States, we're te
make choice from the four who had
the highest number Of votes in the col
leges So far from the direct popular
action did the Constitutions remove tht
choice of the Executive, but the people
by the customs they have established
have bsfiled the expectation of the fran
ers of the Constitution. The elector to
day is but scribe. The conventions o
the great political parties designate eact
a man for whom the people vote directl.
through their agents, the electors, am
to a choice between whom they are prac
tically restricted.
THE DUTIES OF DELEGATES.
The functions OF this Convention
therefore, is to name one Of the two
men whom the people of the United
States are to select as their President
If it perfor ms its duties wisely, fearless
ly, freely, It is to name the man whom
the people will make their President
Your term OF Office is brief but scarcel,
any duty is entrusted to the most Eon
ored citizen of the Republic which IN
dignity, in authority, in far reaching
public importance, equals yours. It i
twenty years since the Republican con
vention met in this city,. which after
stormy but friendly contest, put in nom
ination Abraham Lincoln and Hanniba
Hamlin. Lincoln has gone to his rest
His companion upon that ticket, ia
fresh AMI vigorous age, is present will
US to-day to give US counsel from th
stores Of an experience gathered from
life of honorable public service. Lin
coin has gone 10 his rest as have Doug
lass and Breckenridge, his two compel
itors for the great Office Of President
but the parties which confronted eacl
other then confront each other now.
The Judge closed with shrek agains
the general depravity of the Democracy
Over 400 of the South Side Uuior
Rolling Mill, at Chicago, have joine'
200 helpers who struck for increase,
pay on Monday, The works have beel
closed in consequence.
CnIcAao, June 2.-The Committe
on Permanent Organization has Just re
ported George F. Hoar, anti Grant, TO
Permanent Chairman, and the latest in
formation is that the Committee on Gre
dentials stands 80 anti Granite IL Grant
The New York Herald correspondent
informs me that Blaine has captures
everything now but the nomination ant
that is about as far as he can 60.
AN ANTI-aRANT VIEW.
The Chicago Tribune of tomorrow
will say The Convention met yesterda,
and so far progressed in the organization
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