The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-07-18
Governor Palmer. Of Illinois, the convention
adjourned until 1880 A. N. tomorrow.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

CHICAGO, July l0-Proceedings to-day
were opened with prayer by the Rev. q. @.
Lorimer, Of the Emmanuel Baptist church Of
Chicago
Mayor Harrison rose to a question Of
privilege, and wished TO denounce the assertion
of Mr.. Cochran, of New York, that the CALLER
les were filled yesterday with his tHarrisoD'S
police and henchmen In the interest OF Cover
nor Cleveland.
A communication was received and read
from the chairman Of the committee on reso-
Iutions stating that the committee, notwith-
standing constant and patient efforts, had
not yet been able to complete platform, and
would not be prepared to make a completed
report before 7P. M.
The unfinished business Of yesterday, being
the call of State for nominations, was re-
sumed. Mansur, of Missouri, came to the
platform, and made speech, seconding SEN
ator Thurman's nomination.
HoADLY PRESENTED.
Ohio being called Thomas e. Powell nomi-
mated Governor George Hoadly. Mr.. Powell
declared that IL the Democracy was true to
itself, its success In the coming struggle was
already assured. Within the last four
years, he said, the State of Ohio had over
100000, and at this hour the government
Of Ohio was in the keeping of the
great Democratic party. The man who had
been the acknowledged leader in bringing
about that change was the candidate whom
he now presented, Governor George Hoadly,
Of Ohio. Mr. Hoadly has received the largest
endorsement ever given to Democrat in
Ohio, having received 10000 more votes than
Hancock had received in 1880. He was known
TO the nation as a great lawyer, a wise states
man, a fearless and aggressive leader, man
of acknowledged ability, of undoubted integ-
rity, man of courage as well as OF wisdom
SENATOR WALLACE PRESENTS RANDALL.
The State of Pennsylvania having been
reached in the call, ex-senator William A.
Wallace, of that State, came to the platform
to nominate Mr.. Randall. He said: "By the
direction of the Pennsylvania delegation I
come to present the name of a candidate for
the great office of President Of the United
States. The name which bring you Is found
on every page Of your country's and your
party's history in the last two decades. Jap
plause.) 1t is that of no tyro in political
affairs 1t is that Of a man in the prime and
vigor of his manhood, with every faculty
trained in practical government. An official
life of twenty years lies behind him, clear,
luminous and pure. No dishonest action, no
corrupt practice has ever stained his escutch-
con. (Appause.) While most of his contem-
poraries in official life have grown rich through
devious and unknown means, he is still
poor man Cheers, whose highest aim has
been fitly to serve his people and his repub-
lie. The hour has struck for the nomina-
tion of a Democrat grounded in the faith
and tried in the stern crucible of his partys
service. (Cheers) The pathway of
expediency lies behind us, strewn with the
wrecks OF our failure. Let us be honest now;
let us stand by the record of our own pure
public men. Let us boldly appeal to the peo
pie on that record, and spurn the delusive
promises of our bitter foe. The name of such
his experienced foresight, his conversance
with public affairs will lay the foundation
of your return to power, SO broad, SO wide,
30 deep, that they will be permanent. Jap
plauseD He has been practically the leader
in the national House of Representatives for
seventeen years, favoring reduction of taxa
tion and an economical administration of the
government. He has with skill and success
resisted the lavish expenditure of the money
of the people, the waste of the public domain,
and unconstitutional and tyrannical force
bills tApplause.) His iron will has put the
knife to corrupting extravaganza, and has
compelled a return to comparative purity of
administration. Earnest in purpose, pure in
life, grand tribune of the people and states
man, no favor sways him and no fear can awe.
This man Cher sonl Pennsylvania presents to
the Democracy of the Unicn here assemblediin
convention as her candidate for the mighty
office of President of the United States in the
person of Samuel j. Randall
Governor Albeit, Of New Jersey, seconded
the nomination of Randall. He said that
RandalPs record was stainless, and that he
would sweep New Jersey like cyclone.
Mr.. Abbott, chairman of the Massachusetts,
delegation, said that when that State was
called yesterday she presented no name.
Now, in behalf of the majority of that dele
cation, he asked that Mr. John W. Cummings
might second the nomination of Mr.. Bayard.
Mr.. Cummings accordingly came forward and
seconded Bayard's nomination.
sEcoNDING VARIOUS NOMINATIONS.
Leroy F. Youmans, of South Carolina, took
the platform to second Bayards nomination.
He said it was gratifying to find the Old Bay
State and the Palmetto State joining hands
ON the Delaware statesman.
f. NJ. Rose, of Arkansas. seconded the
nomination of Cleveland. He said Arkansas
would cast her entire vote for Cleveland, and
he was certain he would be elected.
Mr.. Delany, of Mississippi, seconded the
nomination of Cleveland amid much cheer
ing.
General Bragg, of Wisconsin, took the plat
form and seconded Cleveland's nomination
amid renewed cheering. He said he voiced
the choice of the young men of Wisconsin
and Of the West in seconding the name Of the
great governor of New York. They loved
him most for the enemies he has made. Great
applause).
Mr.. Grady, of New York. sprang to his
feet and said in behalf of the governors ene-
mics he reciprocated that hatred Great con-
fusion followed. General Bragg said such
action on the part of a senator was dis
grace. Cheers, Kisses and confusion).
General Bragg, pointing to Grady, said his
labor had been on the crank of the machine.
(Renewed cheers and confusion) He said the
party had followed the old leaders to its
death, and it asked a new and young man to
lead it. possessing life and blood
Henry o. Kent, of New Hampshire, took
the platform and made an earnest appeal for
the nomination of Cleveland, and said it meant
certain success.
Senator Doolittle, of Wisconsin, took the
platform to second the nomination of Cleve-
land. He asked the convention not to throw
away this great opportunity for success.
The roll-cau was at this point completed.
Governor Waller, of Connecticut, took the
platform by consent, and seconded the NOM
ination Of Cleveland in an eloquent speech,
after which the convention took recess until
SPIN.
THE EVENING SESSION.
The evening session of the convention was
attended by an immense gathering of specta-
tors. At S:25 o'clock the convention was
called to order and a resolution was offered
by Mr. Henry, of Mississippi, expressing both
the regret and admiration of the convention
on reading the statesmanlike and patriotic
letter Of Samuel j. Tilden, in which he made
known the overpowering and providential
necessity which constrained him to decline
the nomination to the presidency; condemn
ing the fraud and violence by which Tilden
and Hendricks were cheated out of their of
hces in 1875; expressing regret that the na-