The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-24


proceeded at some length TO extOl the De-
mocrstic party, it's history, and measures;
but as bis face was turned away from the
repo.ters little OF IL conId be heard.
On motion resolution OF thanks was
rendered TO the temporary chairman for The
able and impartial discharge OF his du'
ties, which Judge HoadIey briefly ac-
knowledged.
MFR. Breckenridge, OF Kentucky, moved
that as the Committee on Resolutions were
not ready to report, that the Convention
nroceed TO the business OF nominations.
Mr.. Boughman, OF Maryland. moved
recess. Loud cries OF NO." No." and II
was defeated by large maj Drity.
Mr.. Breckenridge modified the motion so
"a IN proy;de for q call OF the roll OF states
for the
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES.
and that each delegate may have ten min
utes in which TO present his candidate.
An Ohio delegate moved To postpone the
further consideration OF Mr.. BreckinridSe's
motion until the Committee on Platform
shall have reported.
Loud cries OF NO." 81 No."
After considerable confusion, in which
various counter-mOtiOns were made, the
nurnort OF which could not be heard, the
motion to proceed 10 nomination OF candi-
dates. as moved By Mr. Breckenridge, was
adopted.
The roll Of States was called accord
inoly for nominations. When California was
called, Mr.. Ebratt. OF its delegation, took the
platform, saying It was the high privilege Of
this Convention TO name the next Presl-
dent OF the United States. Applause
After some general remarks as TO the pur-
poses and policy Of the Democratic party,
he said he desired 10 present the name OF
one OF her own sOns-born in New England,
developed in Calfornla-Stephen }. fleid.
Amounted as Democrat during the throeS OF
the civil war; be held a commission OF Abra-
ham Lincoln as evidence OF his loyalty 10
the Union.
Illinois presented the name OF Mr.. Nor
risOn.
Senator VOORHEES,, OF Indiana, presented
the name OF Mr.. Hendricks. He was man
without fear and without Teproach-the
very embodiment OF Democratic faith.
MIR. Brown. OF Colorado, seconded the
nomination OF Field, but could not be
heard. and was interrupted by cries Of
.GTime." "Time": "Let the secretary
read it ;" until he Withdrew.
The call OF Delaware was greeted with
tumultuous applause. Mr. George Gray,
Of that Stale, presented the me OF Thomas
F. Bavard. He said Delaware was small in
numbers, was proud OF her history and her
nosition in the siSterhOod OF States. she
was here to-day to do her best in behalf OF
a common cause. Who will lead best IN
the struggle for constitutional government
and popular rights: They were here to-
day to decide. A voice, " Bayard Bay
ard ~
When the speaker mentioned the full
name OF Thomas Francis Bayard it was
hailed with a
SPONTANEOUS BURST OF APPLAUSE.
lie was no novice, but q man Of experience
and craftsmanship. His name ana record
we're known wherever our fig floats, or
English tongue is spoken with private
character as spOtless as the snow, his judS-
nlcnt as clear as the sunlight, his argument
keen - flashing sabre, and honest. The
people alt know him, aud need not be told
who an I what he il. In whom more than him
will the business interests Of the country
find more trust? Who better than be VIII
truly represent the Democratic party, or
who Give higher directions 10 its ASPIRATIONS
than he whose name is the very synonym OF
oppO>ition to corruption in every form
Who had contributed more to the preSen,
commanding strength Of the Democratic
marty? Don't tell Us that admire and love
him that he is unavailable. Don't tell IL
that he is too good man TO command the
sntlr,ges of the Democratic party. Tell u
that our brave party is to be led by brave
men. who VIII never falter in any emer-
oencv. His nomination will be the prestige
Of victory in November from gulf to ocean.
[Applause.l
when Illinois was called, Samuel ;. Mar
shall, after a somewhat tirtsOme general po-
litical speech, in which he was interrupted
by impatient calls OF thine Time"
and confusion, said the American people
now demand as their leader man worthy
OF the cause-One OF infleXible honor and
indomtable courage a man OF the people
one who is legislator. And 6nally, on be-
half Of unanimous Illinois, he named tue
gallant soldier William Il. Morrison, OF
Illinois.
Ohio presented the name OF Thurman.
4 Virginia delegate proteSted against an
outside interruption and said il they were
repeated he would demand that the ball and
galleries be cleared Of all except delegates.
IAppIause and much confusion.
THE CALL FOR INDIANA
was signal for the most enthusiastic cheer
ing outside Of the delegates ;>eats. IL 'Tss To-
newed wildly rs the banner Of Thomas a.
Hendricks was waved from the rear Of the
platform.
Mr.. VOORHEES,, OF Indiana, desired 10 pre-
sent the name OF distinguished citizen OF
Indiana who was tit 10 be President. After
complimentary allusion 10 all the candidates
already presented. all OF whom lie knew
were worthy OF every honor, he said there
was none, however, with more cOmmenda-
ton in the walks OF bis life than attached to
Thomas A. Hendricks. [Great applause
Indiana had for twenty years been on i'm
portant battle-ground OF the Democratic
party, and she had never iatered with
Hendricks in front. [Applause.l There |
were no divided counsels in Indiana. |
There was no treachery here. They were |
unanimous and cordial in their preSenta-
ton OF gentleman whom he had named.
He was worthy OF all support, ana bis adj
II nominated and elected,
would prove rs his administration In every
station he had filed in the past-tO the
South, who had been more faithful; TO the
North. who had been truer. Indiana nailed |
his colors 10 the mast, and would stand by |
them and 20 down with them in honor If |
need be. But If Indiana's hopes were real
lied here it would be the presagc of great
victory. tApplause.l
When Massachusetts, was called, Mr.. Sol |
tenstolI took the platform TO second the |
nomination OF Bayard. lApplausc.l They
all desired candidates VINO would elevate |
the stations to which they would be called,
who would honor their Offices more than |
they would be hOnored by them. such a
man was Bayard. His nomination would /
excite throughout the land the greatest en-
thusiasm, and attract