Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-06-30
Proceedings of the C0nven
ton.
SECOND DAY.

Mr.. Peckham, of New York, rose t
make q statement on behalf of The New
York delegation. That delegation
heard with great emotion the vote
gwen for the honored statesman o
New York, S. j. TIlden. lGreat APP
plause.]
The chair rcbuked the interference
with the proceedings by outsiders, ant
promised that 1t would ask the conven
ton to preserve order at any and al
hazard.
TILDEN's WITHDRAWAL AND RAN
DALL's CANDIDACY.
Mr.. Peckham resumed. The dele
CATION had received letter from Mr.
| Tilden, in which he renowned himself
as q candidate for nomination. Know
ing HIM TO be honest IN purpose and &C
ton, we accept his letter as renuncia
ton of all claim and all candidacy. He
now presented the letter for such &C
ton as the convention desire, but the
delegation have this morning agreed
upon another candidate, and, he named
| ST eaker. Randall. Applause.
The Chair asked If the convention
would have Mr.. Tilden's letter read
Cries of Yes and No. but on viva
voce vote it was decided no.
Mr.. Thomas (Ky..) offered q resolu.
ton denOuncing as unconstitutional and
unrepublican any State law affecting a
citizan on account of religious or non
religious view, Referred.
While the second vote was being
taken, Mr.. Hull stated that in obedience
to instructions they cast ~ for Thur
man. Another Ohio delegate denied
his right to announce the vote, and said
the delegation arc now consulting as to
how Ohio vote would be cast. Cheers.
Ohio when again called gave A for
| Thurman.
BEFORE the official vote was announ-
ccd Wisconsin asked permission to
change its vote. Cries of Agreed"
and some noes.
Somebody raised question OF order
that the vote could not be changed.
THE BREAK FOR HANCOCK.
The convention agreed to it, and
Wisconsin cast for Hancock 20. lGreat
cheers.
There was now a scene Of great con-
fusion. New Jersey changed to Han
cock. IS. Immense cheering, long
confusion, which the chair vainly tired
for several minutes TO suppress.
The chairman of Pennsylvania rose
finally and said; pennsylvania, proud
Of her sons-both of them-onc great
soldier and the other an able, eminent
statesman, would gladly vote for
either" and then he changed her
whole vote to Hancock. Immense
cheers and excitement,
A great portion of the audience and
convention rose, cheering. waving ban
ners, fans, and tossing hats.
Hancock's banner was brought to
the front of the platform amid great
enthusiasm.
The bands commenced playing Hail
to the Chief"
The small banners Of States voting
for Hancocy were brought forward to
salute Hancock's large banner:
Virginia changed solid to Hancock
The chairman OF many delegations
locked TO the front of the platform to
rush in with changes. Nevada six to
Hancock, Rhode Island was solid for
Hancock. Before the official announce
ment of the result motion was made
and carried for new call Of States.
Alabama voted solid for Hancock.
IAissesl Arkansas, California, Colo
RADIO ditto. Announcements OF changes
| 10 Hancock from Tllden States were
erected with Kisses in the galleries.
Each State followed suit with a solid
vote for Hancock until Indiana was
called. which State voted for Hendricks
solid. Iowa 81 Hancock, Tilden;
MARYLAND, Hancock IA, Bayard 2; New
York 70 for Hancock, received with
cheers and Kisses. All the remGlnde
went solid for Hancock.
SPEECH OF SPEAKER RANDALL.
The Chair.-Gentleman, have the
pleasure of introducing to yon dis
tinguished gentleman, who has been
voted for President, and who desires to
second the nomination. | present to
YOU Samuel j. Randall, Of Pennsyl-
vania. [Applause.]
Mr.. Randall democrats: l
am here to second the nomination o.
Pennsylvania son, Gen. Hancock,
I[Applause. Your deliberations have
been marked by the utmost harmony,
and your act IS an expression OF the
lheart OF the American democrats oil
every State Of the Union. [Applause.
Not only is your nomination strong, but
il is one that will bring US victory, lap
plause, I and we will add another State
| to the democratic celumn-the great
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, lap
Iplause, I the keystone Of the federal
arch. Not only is 1t acceptable to every
democrat in the United States, but 1t Is
| q nomination which will command the
respect of the entire American people.
I[Applause.1 / will not detain you
longer than to say that you will find
me in the front rank of this conflict,
second TO none. and that every energy
Of my mind aud every energy OF my
BRAN will be given from now until we
shall all rejoice in a common victory on
the November Tuesday coming. lap.
lpause.l There is great mission
ahead OF the democratic party, and you
have selected standard-bearer whose
very nomination means that If the PEG.
pie rauly your choice he will be inaugu'
irated. Applause thank you for
this cordial greeting, and I beg OF you
not to suppose tor moment that am
in the least discounted, but on the
contrary, my whole heart goes forth
with your voice, and l will yield 10 no
MANN the effort which shall be made
IN behalf your ticket chosen this day
llApplause. -. 80. -
Cue Char will have the honor to
present TO you Senator Wallace, Of
Pennsylvania, who desires to assur G
you that Pennsylvania is safe for Han
cock. .
REMARKS OF SENATOR WALLACE.
WGentlemen ofthc Contention /: On be-
half of the great Keystone State of the
Union, our delegation sends to you
thanks aud greetings. History repe ats
itself. In this great city of Cincinn att
!, oP bo r,otton