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tary. The preamble ana resolutions offered were
unanimously adopted for Logan.

W. II. Outlaw, colored, from Washington, D. c.,
came into possession of couple Of tickets to the
convention, and considering that his expenses war
ranted their disposal, on Monday placed them in
the hands OF colOred brother named ID. ID. Dawson,
whose acquaintance he made after his arrival here
dawson was to sell them to the highest bidder.
him arrested last night by Officer Smith and booked
lor swlndng: The tickets were found on Dawson,
who Claimed he had not yet found purchaser
tickets are selling to-day for S15.
CHARACTERISTIC SPEECH OF FRED. DOUGLASS.
There was large mass meeting last night OF
colored people, which was attended by all Of the
colored delegates Fifty-one colored mon from
Washington attended. IN the course OF his speech
Fred Douglass said: snow we colored people, for 1
am colored, although some folks have tried to read
me out or the race because have done In one di-
rectfon what my. father did in another"
lately, Douglass, hear you have dIsgraced your
self In the color OF your WIFE said, that's mis-
take you are satisfied with the color Of your wife,
ana am with mine That's as far your bust
ness goes. You have no right to be foolng about
niue It's all this prejudice against color. (faugh-
wanted to help themselves to the tewelry OF the
Egyptians, and they have been holding on to jew
elry ever since. When the Russian serfs were freed
they were given three acres OF ground each. When
we were turned loose were driven upon the high
ways without anything but stomachs and hearts.
We are American born citizens, and we only ask to
be treated well as you treat aliens Give us fair
play and let us alone. Good night" Loud and pro-
longed applause.l
THE lNHARMONIOCS DISTRICT DELEGATION.
The District of Columbia delegation does not
seem to harmonic. Col. Carson says Postmaster
Conger does not pay any attention to him. but fills
the position Of the District the convention COM
Ialttees Without consulting htm. He says he pulled
Conger through the District convention, and he
don't like such treatment Carson has given his
vote to Col COrkhill the District representative
on the new national republican committee. ST.
been able to get into the convention. He says he
applied TO Carson for ticket, but the latter replied
that he has disposed OF them. Smith says he don't
conStrue the language TO mean that Carson has
sold them, but 1t pains him TO see tickets selling On
the streets for $50 apiece.
UPROARIOUS OPENING OF THE CONVENTION.
The convention opened very uproarious on a reso-
luton offered by Mr. Hawkins, of Tenn. that every
member of the convention support the nominee,
whoever he may be. Light, OF California, favored
1t, and hoped that even editors OF republican
papers; even periodicals, meaning Geo. VIM. Curtis,
round OF applause, which brought Mr. Curtis to his
ieet, who made a ringing speect in opposition to
the resolution, and cited such Attempted action by
Conkling four years ago
The resolution was then withdrawn by its mover,
because he said that Garfield had opposed it four
years ago.
GEN. HENDERSON AS CHAIRMAN
The committee on permanent organization re-
ported for president OF the convention ex-senator
Henderson, OF Missouri who was escorted to the
chair amid long rounds OF applause. Sixteen years
ago he was severely denounced by resolution or the
chicago convention OF that day for voting against
the Impeachment Of Andrew johnson. Mr. Hen
derson made brief address for harmony and vic
tory.
WILD ENTHUSIASM FOR BLAINE.
He spoke well OF the candidates, but when he
mentioned Blafne'S name the entire convention and
the galleries rose to their feet and again and again
broke out In terrific bursts Of applause. Hats were
thrown up, handkerchiefs and banners waved and
nine thousand thrOatS seemed to shout themselves
hoarse. After the fifth round spectator on the
stage halloed, "Hit 'em again." and another round
burst forth.
When General Sherman was alluded to the
applause was very tame, which excited some COM
ment and leads to the belief that the convention Is
against dark horse.
The committee On credentials announced to the
convention that they will not be able to report TILL
late this afternoon or early this evening. AS this
delay involves long debate no ballot is possible
to-day.
- RECESS TILL Pm.
Inc convention then took recess Till o'clock
this evening. G. W. A.
By Associated Press
THE SHERMAN DECLINATIoN.
CHICAGO, June AT a late hour last night, after
considerable earnest talk among the Blaine dele
gates from Missouri and Michigan upon the ad-
visibility OF bringing out Gen. Sherman as a can
didate as the only solution OF the present situation
would not permit the use OF his or accept the
nomination under any circumstances In obedience
TO the wishes OF majority Of these delegates, John
b. Henderson sent an earnest telegram to Gen.
sherman, urging him to accept, and requesting him
TO send them an answer this morning.
BLAINE ALREADY BEATEN
Mr.. Horace White, OF New York, stated this morn
Ing that In his opinion Blaine was already beaten,
and could never get as many votes In the cOnven-
tl0n as Powell Clayton did.
THE ALABAMA CONTEST
The committee On credentials settled the contest
In the first Alabama district by deciding seat the
two delegates now on the rOll-JameS E. Slaughter
and Frank Threatt The vote On the proposition
to seat the abOye-named delegates was % TO Is.
DARK HORSES.
The general impression this morning is that the
chances of nomination Of a man not heretofore
prominently mentioned have been increased. The
names most frequently mentioned are the two
Shermans and Gresham. General Sherman's reply
TO ex-senator Henderson is understood to be
In case of break in the Blaine column It is under
stood Nebraska Will go TO Senator Sherman. The
eastern delegates are determined to adhere to
EdmundS and as they are divided in opinion 1t is
likely their strength Will be divided between Sner-
man, Gresham and HawIey for some time. These
managers regard the dead point of danger for them
to be drift from Blaine to Arthur. II this can be
prevented they hope for favorable result.
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE's wHOOP FOR BLAINE.
The Tribune this morning bristles all over with
bright articles for Blaine, and claims that there is
no cause for Encouragement on account OF the
Powell Clayton incident, which is not regarded as
real test. II compliments Lynch and the southern
coiored delegates, and attacks boldly George Will
liam curtis, Roosevelt, Lodge and Others, whom it
styles political dudes 1t says the resolution intro
duced by Mr.. Peace to decrease the representation
from the south hereafter is an ungraciOuS return
for the help received yesterday from the south.
Second Day Of the Convention.
1t was something after II O'Clock when the con-
ventiOn was called to order, with an unusual at
tendance.
THE PRAYER
Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. John H. Barnes
OF the First Presbyterian church. In the course of
which he spoke OF the vast moral and political
changes which the nation had undergone as tndt-
Gated by the presence of him who now so worthily
presided over the convention; and he asked bless
Ing on the race and the commonwealth and the
cause which that gentleman represented. He
prayed that when the convention had dissolved iJ
would have presented to the snrages of the nation
for the highest Office In the peoples gift candidate
who, In personal character In devotion to duty In
experience and wisdom, should wOrthily succeed to
the Chair OF Washington and thus help the nation
to become not only the most prosperous and Just
and peaceful, but also to be an inSpirat1On and q
blessing to the struggling peoples of mankind
MEMORIAL FROM THE MARYLAND TEMPERANCE AIII-
James A Gary, Of Maryland; presented a memo
rial, and asked that 1t be read 1t was from the
president and secretary OF the State Temperance
alliance OF that state, emb0dyng resolutions passed
tions OF the republican and democratic parties to
embody clause In their platforms distinctly
recognizing prohibition, and to nominate candi-
dates in accord Herewith, and saying that II
neither recognized this principle the memOrialistS
would vote for neither, and that II one OF them did
30, then the ballots OF the alliance would be cast
for the candidate Of that party.