Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-12
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. OPENING THE CAMPAIGN A Political Debate in the
 House. Pay For Deputy MarshaIs. Democratic EIOquence Has
 a Field Day.
 Ravages of a Tornado. Great Destruction of Life
 and Property.
POLITICAL.

The Greenback Convention-Weavera a nd Chambers the Ticket.
 CHICAGO, June 11.-In the Greenback Labor convention last night, after the nomi nation of Messrs. Weaver, Campbell, Butler and Wolf for the Presidency, Representative Yocum, of Pennsylvania, placed in nomina- tion Hendrick B. Wright, of his State. Will liam R. Dale, of Tennessee, who set himself up as phenomenon, as the only living Con federate private in the United States, nomi- mated Thomas H. Murch, of Maine, but, as he was on the floor of the convention, he de- clined the honor. Wisconsin presented the name of Edward P. Allis, of that State. The call of the States from Alabama to Wisconsin was seized on by delegates to speak on every question connected with the Greenback La bor party and the various candidates. At 3:25 a. m. it was moved that the convention proceed to ballot for a candidate for Presi- dent of the United States. An informal bal lot was first taken, the result of which was announced at 4:10 a. m., just as daybreak was making the gas burn yellow, and the roosters were heard. It stood: Weaver, 2244 Wright, 1264; Dillaye, 119 Butler, 95; Chase, 89; A1lis, fl; Campbell, 21. Before the announcement of the first ballot it became evident that Weaver had clear ma- jority and all the delegates hastened to change their votes to that candidate Motions sprang from every part of the convention to make the nomination unanimous and just as the sun shone through the eastern windows the re- suit of the ballot was announced as 71S for James B. Weaver-the total vote-and with out any motion his nomination was made unanimous In the midst of perfect pan
 demonium of shouting delegates, the nomi-
 nations of candidates for Vice President were made. General Horace P. Sargent, of Mass
 achusetts, presented the name of General A. M Vest of Mississippi; E. J. Chambers, of
 Texas, the candidate of the St. Louis Green
 back convention, was also put in nomination. On the first ballot Chambers received 403 and West 311 votes. General Chambers nomination was then made unanimous. At a. m. General Weaver came into the hall apparently fresh after a good night $ sleep, and accepted the nomination which a sleepless convention rendered to him. He said that in a most informal manner and re- lying on Divine Providence he accepted the trust reposed in him, and promised to inform them in more formal manner of his ac- ceptance. After passing the usual vote of thanks the convention, at 6:10 a. m., ad- iourned sine die
 The Democratic National Convention What the Arrangements Are-Daven- ports Crusade Against Fraudulent Papers.
 NEW YORK; June 11.-Colonel Lew Harris, of Cincinnati, who has charge of the arrange ments of the Democratic National convention at Cincinnati, was in this city to-day. He said that the most elaborate preparations l. la UaJI s-
 which the convention would meet, comfort able and attractive to the delegates, the press
 and visitors Accommodations in front of the
 grand platform for fully one hundred and
 fifty members of the press would be provid- ed. There was room on the platform for nine hundred people. A large space would
 be set apart for ladies' The main hall would accommodate over three thousand spectators, not including eight hundred delegates, whose
 seats would be conveniently arranged. The hall would be handsomely but not too elabo- rately decorated. No one would be admitted without 8 ticket Colonel Harris said he was sorry Grant was not nominated, as he con- sidered him an easy man for the Democracy to defeat. He thought the Democrats should take up Thurman to defeat Garfield. Ohio and West Virginia were for him, as well as other States He did not think Tilden would
  did not think he would be as strong at Gin cinnati as his friends were pleased to prophe- sy. He thinks the convention will be likely to retain the time honored rule and if Thur man did not secure the nomination Ohio's delegation would be divided between Payne and Jewett.
 Mayor Prince, of Boston, was closeted with Comptroller Kelley over two hours to- day What the conference was about no one knew. It gave rise to much speculation. Mayor Prince is secretary of the Democratic National Committee.
 Rumor has it that Special Supervisor od Elections John I. Davenport is beginning to make preparations for the arrest again next fall of those who attempted to vote on 1868 papers. Considerable mystery exists, but those who claim to know say that Davenport expects to carry his point against those who have been contesting the legality of his pre- vious action, and that this year there will be more vexation in store for holders of 1868 papers.
 General Arthur Welcomed Home.