National Republican., 1880-06-24

Loud cries Of "No, no. ani It was voted down |
by great majority.
Mr.. Breckenridge modified his motion so as
to provide for call of the roll OF states for
the presentation of candidates and that each
delegate may have ten minutes in which to
present his candidate.
An Ohio delegate moved to postpone further
consideration Of Mr. Brcckenridgc's motion
until tho committee OH tho platform shall
have reported Loud cries Of No Nor After
considerable confusion, in which various conn
ter motions woro made, the purpOrt Of which
could not be heard the motion to proceed to
the nominating of candidates as moved by Mr..
breckenridge was adopted.
The roll of states was called accordingly for
nominations.
When California was called Mr. McElrath,
of its delegation, took tho platform, saying
it was the high privilege of this convention 10
namc the next president of tho United States.
[Applause. After some general remark as TO
tho purposes and policy of the democratic
party, he said lie desired to present the name
Of ono of her own sous-born in New Eng.
land and developed in Caliiornia-Stephcn j.
Field. Appointed as a democrat during the
throes of the civil war, he held the commits.
sion OF Abraham Lincoln as evidence of his
loyalty to tho union.
Mr.. Brown of California seconded the nom.
ination of Field
uC Gail VI JblhWdT6 WIS BIetbtu WlIn Iu-
multuous applause. Mr.. George Gray of that
state presented tho name Of Thomas f.
Bayard.
When Illinois was called, Samuel S. Mar.
shall, after a somewhat tiresome general
political speech, presented the name of w. Il.
Morrison.
When Indiana was called tho Hendricks flag
was waved amid much enthusiasm, and the
name Of that gentleman was presented by
Senator Voorhees,.
On the call of Massachusetts, Mr.. Saltonstal
took tho floor to second the nomination of
Bayard.
New York being called, voices in tho
galleries called "Tildcn, Tilden!' and we're
greeted ;~!.h furious h'sses.
When Ohio was called, Mr.. Sweeney of that
state took the platform and read speech, in
which he said the democracy of Ohio, in stale
convention, with absolute unanmity had de-
tcrmned 10 present the name of Allen G..
Thurman. He would lorbear culogy, for that
would not be grateful to the man whose naniu
ho presented nor would lie consume time in
reciling = useless biography. All knew his
puplic life and services. Nevertheless he
proceeded with euogstic references to Thur
mans record.
When Pennsylvania was called its chairman
said they had no candidate to present, but one
of their delegates desired TO present name.
Dan. Dougherty of Phiadephia then took
tho platform, as he said, to nominate one
whose naino would reconcile all factions and
carry Pennsylvania Indiana Connecticut,
New Jersey, New York [applausel ar. Gnio.
He proposed the name Of soldier whose name
was MS stainless as his sword, Winfield Scott
Hancock. This gave occasion for the widest
burst ofapplauso that had been witnessed either
on the floor or in the galleries, many delegates
rising to their feet.] If elected he will tnko
his seat. Great applause.
When South Carolina was called Wade
Hampton arose and was greeted with tre-
mendous burst of applause as lie went forward
on crutches and asconded the platform.
When order was restored Mr. Hampton
sal South Carolina had no preferences no
candidates. Recognizing the enthusiasm with
which Hancock's name had been received, he
would say that the sonth would feel safe witch
| Hancock. for they had been under him when
| be was in power. They appreciated the
ability of Thurman and the fitness of all the
candidates who had been named but South
Carolina favored Bayard. because thoy believed
him the strongest name before tho convention.
Applause.
Tho chairman of tho Texas delegation
| stated his desire to second the nomination oil
Hancock. Mr.. Hubbard Of Texas took the
platform, as he said, TO second the nonina-
ton OF tho soldier statesman, Hancock.
Mr. Stringfrllow OF Virginia favored the
nomination oil Field.
Mr. Daniel of the same state believed Han.
cock the strongest man.
Mr. Goode supported the nomination OF
Thurman.
Mr.. Breckenridge moved that the conven
tion now proceed to ballot, and urged tho i'm.
portauce of proceeding with business and get.
ting through with il us quickly as possible.
Some one urged that ;hey should lrst adopt
the platform.
Dir. Breckenridge insisted on having a bal.
lot now.
There were no differences of opinion IN the
party now, which made the adoption of the
platform before nomination q necessity.
Judge Hoadley moved the convention ad-
jiourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Great cries of "No, no" "Call the roll, call
the rollr'1
Mr. McGaflcrty of Massachusetts charged
that in the rird roco vote OH motion to adjourn
the galleries Joined, and he asked vote by =
call of the roll.
The vote was taken by a call of states,
and resultcd-ayes 3l71, noes 3953 so the mo.
tion TO adjourn was lost, which WAS construed
as favorable to Hancock
Mr.. Haggett Of Mississippi moved to pro-
coed Immediately to ballot for nominee for
president OF the United States. Agreed to
with few dissents. Applause
Tho roll was then called, and the ballot re-
suited as follows: