Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-23

pensed with.
Mr.. Statezberg Burke, of Indiana,
offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the surviving SOL
diers of the war with Mexico, widows
and orphan children of soldiers de-
ceased, are entitled to the grateful re-
cognition Of the people of the United
States, and congress ought to cause
them to be placed on the pension roll
on the same footing with soldiers of
the war of 1872.
The chairman stated that this reso-
luton would, under an order already
adopted. go to the committee on reso-
lutions.
The chair then asked if the com
mittee on credentials were ready to
report. Pending the answer, much
amusement was caused by the reading
Of telegram from Reynolds Basin,
New York, indicating that bonfres
were ready to greet the democratic
nomination.
The committee on credentials not
being present, Mr.. Martin, Of Della
ware, chairman of the committee on
permanent organization, then made
his report in accordance with the ac-
tion agreed on last night, and sent in
press report.
Mr.. Martin, of Delaware, moved
the previous question on the adoption
of the report, but subsequently with
drew his motion. 1t was moved that
further action on this report be post
poned until the committee on creden'
tials had reported. Agreed to.
Mr.. Young, of Georgia, chairman Of
the committee on credentials, submit
ted his report in the Massachusetts
case. 1t was unanimously recon-
mended-the. admission of both con
testants-and that the two delegation
united cast the vote of the state.
The sitting members from Pennsyl
vania were reported as entitled II
their seats. There was great cheering
when the clause was read declaring
that the committee had, with singula
unanimity, decided in favor of the sit
ting members and against the admis
sion Of Tammany.
Carroll, of Kansas. asked to presen
minority report and was allowed t
do so, and to read the report himself
The minority report, signed by fou
members, declares that the demecrac
of the state of New York is divide
into two regular organized factions
both of which represent large const
tuencies, both of which have had stat
conventions. The history Of the coal
tion between these factions in 1871
and the opinion is expressed that
similar action this year would resu'
in the election Of a democratic pres
dent, as then the minority would cor
clude with a resolution. The Faulk
ner convention delegates have D
votes in the convention and the Shake
speare Hall democracy 20 votes. Th
reading of the report was greeted wit
cheers and Kisses.
Mr.. Young, who made the majorit
report, demanded the previous que'
tion, and vote by states being aske
for, the clerk called the roll.
Pending the call, a question aros
as to the limit of debate, and th
chair announced that the FIVE. minut
rule of 1876 would be enforced.
When New York was reached
the call, that state asked to be excuse
from voting. The request was granite
amid cheers. 1t was apparent thi
the previous question would be SUI
tanned. The vote stood, ayes 36
nays 295. General Young then sal
that under the rules one hour woul
begiven for debate, fortyminutes beir
allowed for contestants and twent
minutes to the committee. The cha
} announced that the New York col
testants requested to be represente
by John Kelley. Received wit
cheers and hisses.] The requei
being granted, Mr.. Kelley was il
vited to the stand, but he not beir
present, the chair suggested that Ii
contestants select any other gentl,
man to present their case. Geo. v
Miller, of Albany, being introduce,
addressed the convention in behalf
Tammany and expressed hope tn,
the peace of the convention would n,
be interrupted moment by this o
: currence. Tammany had come he
with the same hopes, objects and hie
aims as the rest of the delegate
They had come with an olive branC
in hopes of rescuing the democrat
) party from defeat. They hadnot expec
: ed a hearing if this report went again
l them, and therefore Mr.. Kelly VI
> not here. Misses and applause I
: was man who had no superior
t this city, or any other convention