Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-15

Mr.. Arthur, of Oregon, spoke against the
The amendment was rejected
and the report adopted. 1t includes the
District of Columbia
The committee recommended that in the
twelfth Massachusetts, district joseph Cal.
Ian, E McLearned, A. L. Perry.and George
ii. Block be admitted, with one-half vote
each.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
The report of the committee on perma-
nent organization was then made, the name
of w. II. Villas, of Wisconsin, being pre-
sented as PRESIDENT with a list Of vice
presidents Gone from each State) and seye-
raj secretaries and assistants, and that the
secretaries and clerks of the temporarv
organization be continued under the per-
manent organization
The report was unanimously adopted.
and MIR. Hendricks, of Inoiana, with five
other gentlemen, were appointed a commit
tee to escort Mr.. Villas to the chair.
The temporary chairman in presenting
Mr.. Villas to the convention returned thanks
for the charity and forbearance shown to-
ward himself, and which, he said, the per-
manent chairman would need much less.
THE PERMANENT CHAIRMAN's ADDRESS.
Mr.. Villas in taking the chair returned
thanks for the honor done him, not as re.
cognition of himself, but of the young De.
mocracy Of the Northwest. 1t was Their
fair due. 1t was tribute to their lofty
zeal and patriotism, They hailed it as a
presage and prototype of the coming tri.
umph.
This convention was assembled to con.
Clnpr q tn
mentous judgment. Its hand was on the
helm of a mighty nation. Earth's greatest,
noblest, free socie would rejoice in the
well-copsidered work of this convention.
Its import and value lay not in the hope OF
mere party victory in clutching the spoils
of office. The opportunity was pregnant
with mighty possibilities Of good to men.
The Republican party, which had recently
had its convention here, had rendered moth.
ing worthy OF the fervent aspirations OF
the people. To country rejoicing in re-
stored unity and concord it rendered the
renewal OF sectional strife. To a nation
that felt the impulse of mighty growth ii
offered the inspiration Of national calamity
and misfortune. To proud and sensitive
people demanding deliverance from dishon.
oring corruption, demanding decency in
seeking and cleanliness in holding public
station, it offered the guilty arts of skillful
demagogry. In political parlance, "soap''
was it's inspiration and ammunition.
The air was already filled with vapors Of
visionary schemes addressed to various in.
terests and factions. Some were encour
aged to expect advantage from the chaotic
possibilities of foreign war; others were
promised relief or gain from legalized raids
on the national treasury. Great change
has been wrought in recent years in this
country in the minds of the people and in
political forces We have ceased to fight
over suicidal war The sin of slavery
has Teen purged. The work accomplished
by those who labored to save the Union re.
mains undisturbed and the gratitude of the
people is thtir reward.
The country had heard repeated promises
of reform from the party in power, but had
been disappointed until there is growing
conviction that the only hope lies in the
utter defeat of that party, and there is but
one hope. 1t is vain to look to any new
party organization. In the wisdom and
patriotism of the Democracy here assem-
bled is the only hope of relief. The party
! is adequate to the great responsibility. Il
is the party Of Jefferson and jackson to.
day as formerly and the principles they
promulgated are its principles now. 1t is
the party of the people; of economy and
honesty in the administration of govern
ment 1t has shaken off the venal and
time-serving, and has recruited from the
ranks of it's opponents the best and purest
The Democracy are ready to continue such
exchange. In conclusion, be counseled
moderation in their action, and bespoke a
I l.N,. III, ,olT
discharge of his duties.
CALLING THE ROLL OF STATES.
Mr.. Snowden, of Pennsylvania, offered a
resolution for the call of the roll of States
and for the placing in nomination of can.
didates for President and Vice President
Mr.. Clunc, of California, moved it's refer
ence to the committee on platform. The
nominations should not be made until after
the adoption of the platform. The motion
was rejected.
A delegate from Missouri moved an adj
journment till II A. M. tomorrow, as the
committee on platform had got till to-
morrow to make its report. The motion tc
adjourn was lost.
a motion was made to lay on the table
Mr.. Snowden's motion to make nominations
now. The question was taken 10y a vote
by States and resulted in the negative.
NOMINATING CANDIDATES.
A motion was made that no vote be taken
on candidates till after the committee or
resolutions reports, but that candidates be
presented. Carried
The call of States for presentation Of
candidates was begun at 2 o'clock amid
great enthusiasm.
NOMINATION. OF MR.. BAYARD.
When the State of Delaware was called
there was an immediate outbreak Of cheers
After the uproar had subsidized Mr.. George
Gray, of Delaware, came to the platform
and addressed the convention in behalf oil
the nomination of Mr.. Bayard.
Mr. Hooker, of Mississippi, seconded his
nomination
NOMINATION OF NJ DONALD.
When the State of Indiana was called
Mr. Hendricks of that State came to the
platform amid loud applause and spoke
earnestly and forcibly in favor of the nom-
nation of Mcdonald.
When Mr.. Hendricks came forward to
make his nomination speech wild gallery
delegate, with a voice like rolling mill,
shouted "Three cheers for the old ticket, F"
and they were given with extraordinary
vigor.
Gen. Black. of Illinois, seconded the
nomination of Mr. Mcdonald. They would
present, he said, a platform which would
appeal to the sober Judgment of the peo-
pie. They also needed nan whose ante
cedents known of all mem constituted a
satisfactory answer to all reasonable objec-
tons. They needed man whose views on
all public questions could be found without
search warrant and determined without
an inquisition.
THURMAN NOMINATED.
John W. Breckenridge, of California.
introduced by the chairman as the son of
the last Democratic President, who
was not unjustly deprived of his ofice,)
next came to the platform and said that
the delegates from California had been in
structed to present for the consideration of
the convention a man who needed no eulO-
gy, whose name was in the hearts of the
whole American people; a man who, if
nominated, would be the next President of
the United States That man was Allen
G. Thurman, of Ohio.
MR.. CARLIsLE's CLAIM.
Mr.. James A. Mckenzie, of Kentucky,
next came to the platform, and in the name
co.. -L.ol, 10 cold would rive E0 OO0