Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-31

'eceived with cheers. Levi Bird Duff
seconded the nomination.
Another motion to adjourn was lost,
and then the colossal form of DIR.
Doane arose, and he nominated John
Stewart, name which be said, was so |
we'll known that it needed no praise ; |
a name that would be tower of
strength to the ticket, and draw to its
support all the young men of the State
who were in revolt.
There was then a little squabble
over a recess. "No caucus no caucus J"
was echoed from one side of the hail to
the other. But Mr. Wolfe quietly
said that he believed it wise to adjourn,
that the delegates might compare
notes." and, after a doubtful vote,
Chairman Foster declared the Con-
vention adjourned for an hour.
SENATOR STEWART NOMINATED.
During recess, the delegates strolled
to dinner, and hurried back to the hall,
busily discussing the two nominations.
By the time the roll was half called
the result was evident. Colonel Dun
was on his feet ready to make the nom-
ination unanimous. The vote was:
For Stewart, 139 for Agnew, 60. On
motion of Colonel Duff, the nomina-
ton was made unanimous. And then
the restrained enthusiasm broke loose
in one overwhelming chorus of cheers
and cries for Stewart" Delegates
jumped in their seats and yelled till
they were hoarse for the head Of the
ticket. 1t was announced that Mr..
Stewart would speak after the ticket
was complete, and the Convention pro-
ceeded to the nomination of Lieutenant
Governor
THE OTHER NOMINATIONS.
The nomination of candidate for
Lieutenant Governor was accomplished
without much more delay than was
necessary to call the roll. Colonel
Levi Bird Duff, of Allegheny, was
nominated by several delegates at once
and his name was received with ap-
plause. John G.. Yarrow then offered
the name of Colonel William Nc
Michael, but subsequently withdrew
it. The DR.. Doane nominated Charles
S. Wolfe, saying that as be polled fifty
thousand votes year ago he would
probably poll a million this time. When
the applause which greeted this remark
had subsidized, Mr. Wolfe's voice was
heard in protest. He said that if he
thought he could do any good to the
cause by accepting place on the
ticket he would do so, but his convic-
ton was decided and unalterable that
he could best serve by remaining in
the ranks "My time has been," he
continued, while his voice shook with
emotion. "I never expect my time to
come. Therefore, with gratitude to
nv esteemed friend from Lyconing, |
ask you to accept my declination."
DR.. Doane then withdrew Mr.. Wolfe's
name, and j. r. Kcons, of Luzerne
county, nominated Major George W.
Merrick, of Tioga. The Chair then
announced that the roll would be call
ed, saving: Il am reminded that the
two nominees have but two legs be-
tween them" The result of the ballot
showed 144 votes for Duff and Al for
Merrick. Major Merrick voted for
Colonel Duff and was applauded-
When the vote was announced. Major
Merrick and E. Dunbar Lockwood
simultaneously moved to make the
nomination of Colonel Duff unanimous
Mr.. Wolfe seconded the motion, say
ing: II wish to say that | am in
favor of the election of the one-legged
soldier and the Christian gentleman
not the one who wears the shameful
306 medal, but one who has been ready
to cast to the winds all personal aims"
Colonel Duff nomination was then
made unanimous amid great applause.
All was now ready to fill the third
place on the ticket, when Mr.. Mapes
suggested that it was getting late in
the day and time might be saved.
"There is one man." said Mr.. Mapes,
warmly, "who had fair prospects this
morning to stand at the head of this
ticket. He manfully declined to take
the place" Loud applause interrupt
ed Mr.. Mapes, and the one legged
postmaster's pale face grew crimson.
III move" concluded Mr.. Mapes,
"that Major George W. Merrick be
nominated by acclamation for Secre-
tary of Internal Affairs" The hall
fairly rang, and Mr.. Wolfe sp-ang to
mis- feet and warmly seconded the NOM
ination. There was at once scene of
great excitement. Half the delegates
were on their feet, shouting with the en-
thusasm which Merrick'S self-de NAL
had inspired and wildly waving their
hats. Major Merrick, whose face had
grown pale again, stood like a statue in
the midst of the whirl about him, rails
ing his white hand appealingly to-
ward the Chair. But his modestv
was in vain. He could not refuse.
Chairman Foster at once put the ques
ton, and it was carried with deafen-
ing shout. "Major Merrick is the
nominee for Secretary of Internal AT
fairs" sharply said Mr. Foster, "and
it is so ordered" With the honor
thus forced upon him, Major Merrick
said.Ionly a few depreciating words,
which were drowned in flood of con-
graduation.
The nomination of Congressman-at-
Large was effected in short order and
with great enthusiasm. Joseph K.
Rhodes, of Philadelphia. in q very few
words presented the name of Colonel
William McMichael. E. Dunbar
Lockwood quickly seconded the nom-
ination and moved that Col. McMichael
be elected by acclamation. The propo-
sition was received with great ap-
pause, and cries of "Question Ques-
tion =. from all parts of the hall. The
Chairman, in putting the motion,
asked for hearty response, which
was given with a will Then there
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