Evening star., 1880-02-04
THIRD DIsPATCH.l
The First Test VOte-CameTOn the

BOSS.
The first test vote in the convention on elect
ing temporary chairman resulted as follows:
Russell Errett (Cameron), 15s; George V. Law
renee (Blainel, 92. The delegates from the fol-
lowing counties, it is believed, who, ii they had
voted the sentiments of their constituents
would have voted for Lawrence, either voted
solid for Errett or divided, giving only part of
their votes to Lawrence: Beaver, BerkS, Brad
ford, Butler Cambria, Fayette, Green, Lehigh,
LuZerne, Northampton, WestmOreland and We
mango. Most OF these were captured after the
caucus last night. G.
Regular Report by Associated Press.
HARRIsBuRG, Pa, Feb. 4:-Ihe Republican
oeS a Ws IN caed m orr hg
Chairman Hooten of the State Central Com
mittee; S. H. Miller, of Mercer, moved that
aon end ea se o
by substituting the name of Geo. v. Lawrence.
A vote was taken, which resulted in favor OF
Errett-15s against GA victory for the Grant
people.
Mr.. Errett upon taking the chair, spoke as
follows" Gentlemen of the Convention l
thank you most heartily for this mark Of your
confidence. The place to which you have called
me is OF but temporary Importance, but as an
evidence of your Kindness and esteem appre-
eae it fully This IS the opening
its threshold and enter upon other active
struggles for the right. In taking her
place at the head Of the republican
ry and excitement that attend a definite ex-
preston of the will of the people of common
wealth, but feel sure that when that furry is
over we shall all be firm and unbroken line for
the success of the candidate who may be chosen
at Chicago, whoever he may be. We have our
Individual preference. and we differ as to modes
and methods of action, but when the final de-
cision of the republican national convention is
uttered, all differences will vanish and Penn
sylvania Will be found, as she has been found
in every presidential election since 1860,
upon the side of national over state Supre-
macy; Of the union indvisble and indestruct-
1ble; of honest money; of a protective
tariff; OF pure and honest, as well as free elec-
tions, and Of the equal rights of all under the
law to life, liberty and property, without dis
tinct1on as to race, color or nativity. Invoking
upon your deliberations the spirit of harmony
and Of that charity for each others differences
which suffereth long and is kind; and thanking
you again for your confidence, await the
further pleasure of the convention.
1t was decided that committee of one from
each senatorial district be appointed on reso-
lut1ons, and committees on contested seats and
permanent organization were also appointed.
Hon.J Cessna offered a resolution that commit
tee OF be appointed to report the subject to the
approval OF the convention, and q list of dele
gates with their alternates to the Chicago con-
vention and list OF electors after consulting
with the delegations from the various districts.
Mr.. Stewart, OF Franklin, offered an amend
ment as follows: ReSolred, That committee OF
one from each Congressional district be selected
by the delegates from each Congressional dis
trict, whose duty 1t will be to report to the con-
vention the names Of four delegates at large to
the national convention and two electors at
large; that it will be the duty OF the committee
to report also list of distinct delegates to the
national convention, who are to be chosen by
the delegates from the respective districts, in
cluding In their report the names Of those per-
sons who have already been chosen as delegates
from their respective districts by the action OF
however, were withdrawn, and at 1:2O pm. the
convention took recess for one hour