The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-06-30
THE GREAT CONVENTION.
CLOSING SCENES.
Special to y. 0. Times.l

Special to y. 0. Times.
CINcINNAVT June a. 1850
Never before in the history of any nationa
convention was such genuine heartfelt out
bursts OF spontaneous enthusiasm manifested
as was exhi bited during the closing scenes Of
I the Democratic convention to-day.
When the roll call began, and up to the call
I of New jersey, many believed the result Of
the ballot would be doubtful and the c0nyen-
ton protracted at least another day, but when
New Jersey gave her entire vote for Hancock,
and the New York and Pennsylvania delega-
lions retired for consultation, it was evident
that some satisfactory conclusion would be
The New York delegation soon entered the
hall, followed by Pennsylvania, and when
New FORK cast seventy votes for Hancock the
shouting and applause was deafening. Penn
syIvania' S entire vote increasing the tumut
/ and enthusiasm.
! At this stage of the proceedings large silk
banner, with portrait OF Hancock, was brought
+ forward and moved to the front Of the plat
I FORM enthusiasm for Hancock increased TO
fever heat.
The Wisconsin delegation brought their ban
ner 10 he front of the speaker desk. All Of
the States took the cue and rallied 10 the
front Of the desk with their banners. Roll
call was suspended pending the great excite
meut which lasted fully twenty minutes. The
clerk decided AT this stage to recOmmence the
roll call beginning with Alabama.
The action of New Y orz and Pennsylvania,
coupled with the unprece dented enthusiast
manifested in all quarters, was electrical, and
from Alabama down 10 every State on being
called voted for Hancock almost solid, with
the single exception of Indiana, who stood
firm for Hendricks.
To add TO the enthusiasm and excitement
just Sam Randall VOORHEES, and other prom
nent gentlemen finished addressing the audi
ence. seconding the nomination of Hancock
the Tammauy dele CATION, headed by Jno. Kel-
ly and Gus Schell, marched down the main aisle
towards the platform,
At this unexpected scene the entire audience,
delegates and spectators, rose to their feet and
welcomed the Tammany braves with cheer upon
cheer. simultaneously the band struck up
Columbia. The sachems were welcomed 10
the platform. When quiet was restored, Kelly
made an eloquent speech, declaring that the
nomination healed the breach between Tam
many and anti-Tammany, and henceforth
would bury the Ratchet and all of the New
York Democrats would unite like brothers
The antiTammany delegation applauded
Kelly vociferously, which was Joined ia by
the entire audience Then Col. Fellows came
forward to respond for the New York delega-
ton. On ascending the platform he was met
by Kelly, who shook hands and embraced. An
intensely dramatic scene followed.
The grand organ played america the
audience joining in singing the hymn. Col.
Fellows declared that anti-Tammany extend
ed the hand of fellowship 70 Tammany. The
uni ed Democracy would carry New York by
100000 majority.
Aud Lang Syne" was here played, the au-
dience singing and waving hats and handker-
By this time the ladies on the platform
caught the popular enthusiasm. applaudlng,
waving handkerchiefs and joining in the pa
triotic singing.
1t must be acknowledged, in justice to Gen
Hancock, that the enthusiasm was popular and
genuine and he won the support OF the entire
convention, secured solely out of the convic-
ton that Hancock was the most available can
didate to insure victory to the Democratic
party.
No money or other corrupt influence was
brought to bear on the convention by his
friends. But much of the success Of Hancock
is greatly due to the ma gnificent oratorcal ef-
forts made yesterday by Dan. Dougherty, Of
Philadelphia Governor Hubbard, of Texas
Major Daniels, of Virginia, and other great
speakers.
The nomination Of English was comparative
ly quiet affair. But two candidates were in
nomination-Bishop, of Ohio, and English, of
Indiana
As no objection was offered TO English, and
az he was considered a desirable candidate,
his nomination was almost una nimous
So ends the great National Democratic Con-
vention. which was conducted admirably and
with proper dignity and decoFum.
The ticket is eminently satisfactory to Dem
ocrats, and not a few leading Republicans ex-
press the belief that it will be difficult for Gar
field to carry the November election against
Hancock