Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-23
CINCINNATI.
First Day Of the Democratic Ma
tiOnal Convention.
The TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
Officers Elected and Commit
tees Appointed.
A STORMY THURMAN MEETING.
Sensational Circular Issued by the
Tlden Bureau
A STORMY THURMAN MEETING.
Sensational Circular Issued by the
Tlden Bureau.


THE OUTLOOK IN THE EARLY MORNING.
C1NoINaATI, June 22d.-The situation con-
tinues very much mixed. Bayard at this
hour clearly has the lead. with Payne appar-
emily next in order. But while Bayard's
are in dead earnest, many of
Payne's men in the New York delegation are
at heart against him, and ready to drop him
as soon as they have clear excuse for disre-
garding Tilden's wishes. Tilden and Sey-
mour are both considered cut of the way,
though a few friends of the latter still
persist in urging the policy Of his nomina-
ton. Fields managers are working hard to
secure complimentary votes for him, and
have the promise Of half of Georgia's vote,
the remainder going for Bayard. In this way
they seem to give Field fair looking start, but
there is as yet no evidence that he can ap-
proach anywhere near the nomination. The
New York delegates are passive. stating that
all they ask is any candidate with whom sue
cess is probable. The wisest Democratic
managers admit the strength of the Republi-
can ticket, and realize the necessity of great
care in selecting candidates to oppose them,
who will be satisfactory in the Northern and
Western States. All disposition settles down
on New York as the pivotal State, but her
delegates shrink from the responsibility of
naming the nominee. If any leading candi-
date to-day can secure the nomination, Bay
ard is probably the man !; but nobody yet
sees where two-thirds can be had for either
him or Payne All the others are far behind.
Thurman is considered out of the race by
many since the vote of the majority of his
delegation last night elected as Chairman the
Payne candidate. In this state of
facts no Ohio man seems to have much
prospect. Senator McDonald's friends in
Indiana have made q demonstration for him
so strong as to greatly impair, if not obliter-
ate, Hendricks chances. levitt, seemingly,
is held back little to-day for stronger
squirt when the other contestants shall have
lost their wind. The New York Tildentes
are at heart against Bayard. Except for
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
could practically consolidate upon him, and
then draw to him nearly the whole Southern
vote. As the case stands, it still remains
true that no man can form an intelligent
opinion of the probable result, and
the chances of the dark horses seem the best
Among the names mentioned in this connec-
ton is that of General Denver, formerly of
California. But this is probably compli.
mentary only. Finally, the withdrawal of
Tilden has complicated matters by develop
ing multiplied candidates in many States,
splitting delegations into earnest factions, all
of whom, however, will probably harmenize
as soon as any nomination is settled upon,
and SO there is no doubt of party unity at
last.
NOTHING DEFINITE KNOWN.
CINCINNATI, June 22d.-Up to this time
nothing in relation to the probable nomina-
tons has taken definite shape. If New
York, New Jersey and Connecticut could
agree as to a ticket, it looks as if the Conyen-
tion would readily accept their decision, so
far as can be gathered from the opinions of
delegates; but thus far no such
united action has been agreed upon. Bayard
still appears TO have the largest number OF
really earnest and hearty supporters, but
there is nothing yet to justify the expectation
that he will win. New York being consid-
cred the pivotal State. there IS great anxiety
to learn who its delegation considers the
most available candidate there. Bayard is
evidently the strongest in Southern affections,
but the Southern delegates will not press
him except by following Northern leader
ship. The Field men have secured the prom
ise OF many complimentary votes on the
first ballot. and in this way have increased
their apparent strength. Georgia is expected
to divide it's vote between Bayard and Field
on the first ballot, but Fields managers have
not been able to consolidate the Pacific dele
gates for him. They claim all of Oregon and
seven of California's twelve votes, but the
FIVE Nevada delegates are persistently against
Field. The divisions in OHIO and Indiana
from those States out of the question. Payne
continues apparently to be quite strong, and
some shrewd observers think that if the
Tilden men hold all their seats in the Con-
vention and cast the next vote solid for
Payne he will lead Bayard on the first few
ballots. This, however, is doubtful, and the
chances in any event are that Bayard will be
if bis friends will stand firm,
while Payne's votes will soon dwindle. These
are opinions only, which are telegraphed in
order to give an idea of what the preponder-
ance of talk is of but all is at sea, and
nobody can give any safe forecast of what is
to come.
THE PLACE OF MEETING.
The Convention is rapidly assembling lat
11:39) in the spacious Music Hall, whose
beauties have been too often described to
require any further notice now. In general
appearance it is a rounded oblong, being but
little larger in length than breadth. The
platform Is in the western end, while at the
opposite end, and on the northern and south
6iu SlueS, '.ic galleries ZOE spectators. L neSe
galleries are being largely occupied by
ladies'. The main body of the hall is as
signed to delegates and their alternates,
whose positions are indicated by neat banners
Of blue silk, edged with gold, bearing the
name of the respective States. The upper
galleries are decked with the American flag,
while at the windows the flags Of all nation.
alities ara flying. In the center Of the hall is
a blue canvass, bearing the motto
"Ohio Greets the Nation" The general
effect of the hall is very pleasant, but its
seating capacity is less than half ,hat in
which the Chicago Convention was held In
this respect it has greatly the advantage,
however, because all of its occupants caa see
and hear. Back of the platform the great
organ discourses its music, and in the main
gallery, at the opposite end of the hall, a
military band is stationed. Shields on either
side of the organ-each bearing thirteen stars
and the national stripes-bear also the words
" Peace," "Gool WILL" Prosperity. :"
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