Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-06-25

Mr.. Faulkner Of New York. spoke briefly.
Mr. breckenridge Of Kentucky, came for
ward and said they had to-day turned their
would reap the harvest Of victory next No
vember.
He asked New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois and Indi-
ana if they could carry this ticket in triumph,
and each responded atirmatively. amid APP
plause. In conclusion he invoked the God
of battles to give the democratic party tri-
umphant victory.
At this point, Tammany men led by Kelly
and Sehcll. entered the hall amid great
cheering and we're greeted with music by the
organ. Confusion and excitement continued
several minutes before il could be q,iclled.
Mr.. Nelly proceeded to the platform ard was
greeted with lively Irish air by the band.
MIR. Kelly then took the platform. amid
cheering. and said the nomination ef Han
cock united the democracy of New York, and
he asked that past differences be forgotten.
MIR. Fellows spoke briefly. At the conclu-
sion OF Mr.. Fellows speech, Mr. Kelly
stepped up and shook hands with him, in
view of the convention, amid great cheering.
The band struck up 'Auld Lang Syne" and
the audience Joined in singing.
Susan b. Anthony took the platform and
her petition was read, asking for woman's
political rights.
The convention then proceeded to nomi-
nate candidate for Vice President.
There were great calls for Kelly. The
chairman said il gave him great pleasure to
announce to the convention that its acts to-
day had united the great democratic party Of
New York, also that contestants from that
State had come here to give in their allie
glance. He introduced Kelly, who was re-
ceired with great applause and Kisses.
The Committee on Platform submitted
their report, which was adopted.
A delegate from Massachusetts moved a
resolution that the National committee. be
Instructed to make arrangements at the next
National convention for seats for delegates,
alternates AMI press alone. so as to make the
convention in all respects deibcrativc body.
Farley of Oregon opposed the resolution.
to table the resolution.
Massachusetts asked for call of the roll,
Cries Of NO" and there was no second
The resolution was tabled
Pulitzer Of Md. moved that the convention
proceed to nominate candidate for Vice
President. Agreed to.
Pcttis of Ala. put in nomination W. II.
English of Indiana.
Some one moved to make the nomination
unanimous. Cries of "No," "No."
California, Colorado. Connecticut Della
ware, Florida, Illinois and Georgia seconded
the nomination of English.
Iowa being called. Mr.. Irish, on behalf Of
his delegation, presented the name Of Gov
ernor Bishop Of Ohio, which was greeted
with cheers, Kisses and cries from the gal.
leries.
telegram was read from Allan G. Thur
man, endorsing Hancock; also one from
Hendricks.
Maine, Massachusetts,. New Hampshire,
Indiana, New York, Ohio and all other States
supported English.
II was moved to make the nomination Of
English by acclamation. Iowa withdrew its
candidate and seconded the nomination Of
English. and then moved To make the nomi-
nation of the latter by acclamation, as the
only candidate before the convention. The
motion was put and carried.
The thanks of the convention were ten
dered Chairman Stevenson for his able and
impartial performance of his duties.
A C. mmittee of one from each State was
appointed to inform the candidates of the
action of the convention.
Selection of the day of holding the next
National convention was left with the Ma
tional committee. the basis of representation
to be the same rs in the present convention.
At 307 the convention adjourned sine die.
Edmund Wilson is the Maine member Of
the new National committee; Frederick q.
Prince represents Mass. On the committee
to inform candidates of their nomination, w.
G.. Davis is the member from Maine; Joseph
q. Abbott, Mass.
Gen. Hancock Congratulated.
New YORK. June -. Gen Hancock was
found this afternoon on the veranda Of his
official residence on Governor Island, sur
rounded by military friends. In response To
congratulations. General Hancock said 81
have nothing to say at present, as have not
been officially notified Of my nomination -
and while quizicel smile played about the
corner of his mouth. the General added,
"You know it might all be a mistake
The General stated that he had received
congratulatory kilograms from Samuel j.
Tilden. Senators Wallace Of Penn, and
Whyte of Md, General Joseph l.. johnson,
Congressman from Va, Hon. Daniel Dough-
erty of Penn, Senator Randolph Of n. j.,
and others.
When the reporter left Governor Island,
dispatches ofcongratulation were pouring in.