The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-06-25
NAMING THE CANDIDATES.
The Roll Of states and the Roll Of Tongues.

NAMING THE CANDIDATES.
The Roll OF States and the Roll Of Tongues.
CINCINNATI, juno 23.-The motion to
proceed to the naming Of candidates. ~
moved by Breckenridge. was adopted. Tho
roll of States was called accordingly for
nominations. When California was called,
McElrath, of Its delegation, took the plat
form, saying IL was the high privilege OF
this Convention to name the next Presi-
dent of the United Stntes. After some
general remarks a. to the purpose and pol
icy Of the Democratic party, he said he de-
sired to present the name Of one Of her
own sons, born 10 New England and de-
veloped in California-Stephen j. Field.
Appointed as Democrat during ths throes
Of the civil war, be held the commission Of
Abraham Lincoln a. evidence OF his loyalty
to the Union. If nominated here he would
sweep California like the winds which
sweep through her Golden Gate. He was
man without fear and without reproach
the very embodiment Of Democratic
faith.
Brown, OF Colorado, seconded the nomi-
nation Of Field, but couldn't bs heard and
was interrupted by cries OF "TimeH
"Time r. "Let tho Secretary read it y
until he withdrew.
The roll OF Delaware was greeted with
tumultuous applause. Geo. Gray, OF that
State, presented the name Of Thomas Fran
els Bayard. Delaware was small 10 num-
ber., was proud of her history and position
10 the sisterhood Of States. She WAS here
to-day to do her best In behalf Of the COM
mon cause. Who will lead best in the
struggle for constitutional govern ment and
popular rights, they were here to-day to
decide. Voices" Bayardf" Bay.
ard ri When the speaker mentioned the
full name Of Thomas Francis Bayar 1t was
hailed with spontaneous burst Of ap-
plause. He was no novice, but . man OF
perience and craftsmanship. His name and
record are known wherever our flag floats
or the English tongue Is spoken. With
private character spptless as snow, judg-
ment clear as sunlight, keen as flashing
sabre and honest. The people all know
him and need not be told who aud what he
Is. In whom more than him will the bus
mess interests Of the country find trust
| Who better than he will truly represent the
Democratic party or give higher directions
TO its aspirations than him, whose name iss
very synonym of honesty in every form ?
Who has contributed more to the present
commanding strength Of tho Democratic
party? Don't tell US that you admire him
and honor him or that he 10 unavailable.
| Tell us that he 10 not 700 good man to
command the SURFACES Of the Democratic
party. Tell US that brave party 10 to b.
| led by brave man, who will never falter
10 any emerge.cy. His nomination will be
the prestige Of victory from Gulf to
| Ocean.
When Illinois was called. Sam 8. Mar
shall, after somewhat tiresome general po-
litical speech, in which he was interrupted
by impatient calls Of "Time r. time r.
aud confusion, said: "The American peo-
pie new demand ~ leader man worthy Of
the GAUGE ono of inflexible honor, indom-
liable courage y man Of the people one
who is legislator" and finally, on behalf
OF unanimous Illinois, he named the sol
die, VIM. r. Morrison, Of Illinois.
The call Of Indiana was the signal for
the most enthusiastic cheering outside the
seats Of the delegates, and was renewed
wildly ~ the banner Of Thomas A. Hem
bricks was waved from the rear Of the
platform.
Voorhees,, Of Indiana, desired 70 present
the name OF an IndianIan who was ct to be
President. After complimentary allusion
10 all the candidates already presented, all
/ OF whom he knew we're worthy Of evsry
honor, he said there was none, however;
with moro commendasion In the works Of
his life than attached to Thomas A. Hen
bricks. Indiana had for twenty years
been an important battle ground Of the
Democratic party, and he had never falter.
Cd under Hendricks in the front. !.
There were no divided councils 10 Indi-
ana There Was no treachery there. They
were unanimous and cordial In their pres
entatiou Of tho gentleman whom he had
named. He was worthy Of ell support and
his administration. II nominated and elect
ed, would be as pure as bis administration
In every station he has tillsd in the past.
Indiana has colors to the mast and would
stand BY them. .r e..
When Massachusetts, was called Saltonstill
took tho platform to second the nomination
Of Bayard. They all desired candidates
who would elevate the station to which they
would be called; who would honor their of.
fees more than they would be bonored BY
them. Such . man was Bayard. HIS NOM
nation would excite throughout the land
the greatest enthusiasm and attract hosts
who have meyer heretofore voted the Dem
ocratic ticket No act Of his could be
pointed at which admits Of doubtful con.
structiop. In such nomination the coun.
try would fiod relief. He had the courage
to act according to bis sense OF right. The
csantry was weary Of merely asailask men.
They wanted the best man and the best
would be the most available. Without .
blot on bis life, public or private, lie bis
great prototype without fear and without
rsproach, he WAS most it candidate for
President Of the United States.
New York being called, voices in the
galleries called "Tilden r. "Tilden r. and
were greeted with furious Misses.
When Ohio was called McSweeney Of that
State took the platform and read speech
in which he said the Democracy OF Ohio in
State convention, with absolute unanimity,
had determined to present the name OF A.
@. Thurman. He would forbear eulogy,
for that would NOT DO grateful to the man
whose name he presented, nor would 10
consume time in reciting useless biography.
All knew his public life and services.
Nevertheless he proceeded with eulogistic
reference to Thurnan's record. The Hines
demanded ticket that shall b. clean
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