Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-28
RATIFYiNG.

Fully five or six thousand parsons assem-
bled in Court House square last night TO
wines5 the ratification of the nomination of
Hancock and English. Music, fire works
aad speeches was the order of tho night and
tho meeting proved to be tue largest gather
ing over seen in ST. Paul. Several came
down from Minneapolis in carriages aud an
omnibus brought down twenty from the
Same city. On one side of The bus was the
banner, "Advance Guard-Hennepin County
Veterans RaenIist in the Hancock
Civil Army Corps" On the
reverse side was inscribed, "Hennepin
County will roll up 1000 Majority for Han
cock and English" Tho meeting from be-
ginning to end was great SUCCESS in every
respect, and was the greatest and most en-
thusiastic demonstration which ever took
placs il this city.
TIE PLATFORM AND DECORATIONS.
a more commanding position than the one
selected for the platform could not have
been found in st. Paul. The platform prop
or was erected in front of tho old court
house entrance and was raised to level with
the porch. II was surrounded by railing
and the entire structure displayed the most
skillful workmanship.
The decorations we're exceptionally inc
and combined to make q picture OF rare
beauty. The railing Was draped III red and
white bunting, and in front of the platform
| rose an arch which is worthy special mention.
The posts were garnished in red and blue
| bunting while the top to the arch was draped
in scarlet aad white, gracefully interviewer
and making charming ensemble OF color.
| The top of the arch was surrounded by %
transparency which bore in large lstters
the legend II PJur6buS URuBe. Directly
| beyond this and between the center posts
was suspended magnificent engraving of
Gen. Hancock in full dress uniform. The
blue silk banner, bearing the legend g. Min
nesota,' which marked the location of the
Minnesota delegation III tie
convention, stood directly to
the right of the speakers desk.
Below the speakers desk was handsome
shield bearing the stars and stripes. A large
| flag was suspended across the large upright
pillars of the old court house and to the rear
of the platform. In the drapery, at the
| confer of the flag, was fixed the seal of Stale
of Minnesota. Two large locomotive head
lights were stationed III the second story
windows OF the court house, and lit up the
stand with tae refuigenoe or midday, max
ing a scene OF surprising beauty.
A large flag waved to the breeze at the
cornice of the building, bearing the magnetic
names of Hancock and English. To COM
piete the Atsdin-like and fairy picture the
trees OF the park were laden with Chinese
lanterns, which were tossed By the breeze
like 80 many will o wisps. Great credit is
due to the committee on arrangements for
the excellent taste displayed in fitting up the
stand. Headed by Captain Otto Dreher, it
I consisted of Mess,s. Rhodes, Koch, McNam-
ara, Myrick, and Sohefer.
PRESIDING OFFICERS.
Can't. Rhodes called the meeting to order,
and the following officers were announced:
President Gen. Il. Fl. Sibley; vice presidents,
Edmund Rice, Hon. Wan. Dawson, Geo. l..
Otis. Geo. Mitsch, VIM. Lee, and Jas. j.
Hill; secretary, ]. 1. Beaumont.
Among those who occupied seats on the
platform were the following well known citi-
Zens:
Gen. H. II. SjbIey, Gen. R. w. johnson,
Hon. VIM. Dawson, Nathan Myrick, VIM.
Lee, Col. G. w. Griggs, Major Walsh of La,
Edmund Rice, w. ?. Murray, Jas. Smith jr',
S. Lee Davis, James King, VIM. Rhodes, G.
II. McNamara, G. e. Flandrau, E. III. VIII
son of Minneapolis, P. Fl. Kelly, 2. j. Dreis,