Connecticut western news., 1884-07-16
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
The Democratic National Convention af
 Chicago.

 The Democratic National Convention at |
 Chicago. | On Monday the excitement in Chicago was intense. All eyes were turned upon the actions of the New York delegation, and every moVe- ment of that body was watched with interest. Daniel Manning presided at the meeting of the New York delegation. Upon the first roll call the vote stood 46 for Cleveland, g for Flower, and one each for Tilden, Bayard and Thurman.
 Several of the Tammany delegates spoke against Cleveland. A formal ballot was taken, resulting in AT for Cleveland, 16 for Slocum, for Bayard and for Flower. The chairman of the delegation was instructed under the rules to cast the 72 votes or New 1orK TOT Cleveland. The resolution was opposed by The National Committee selected Governor Robert R Hubbard, of Texas, for temporary Chairman of the Convention, he receiving @2 votes to for Augustus o. Bacon, of Georgia, and for Charles E. Harker, of Mississippi Mr. Prince was elected temporary Secretary of the Convention.
 The committee decided to recommend to the Conv ntion that the rules of the last Demo cratic Convention govern this body, until otherwise ordered, subject to tho following modification:
 "lhat in voting for candidates for President and Vice-President, no State shall be allowed to change it's vote until the roll of the states
 
 At 12Ao p. m. Chicago tims) the Cenyen- tion was called to order by eI-Senator Bar mum, Chairman of the National Democratic Committee Prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. D. 0. Marquis. Of the Northwest ern Theological Seminary. He prayed for Ga bl~ssing on this great assembly of representa- i've citizens that they should be endowed plentifully with that WIS, dom which is first pure then peaceab'e and gentle and easy to be entrtated that noth- ing should be done through strife or vain Jealousy, but that they should be filled with that charity which is not pufed up and doth thst & ffnT' their deliberatons is might be guided to such conclusions as would be likely to promote the glory of God and the welfare of the nation.
 The Chairman then said:
 .sGentlemen of the Convention: Harmony uoems to be the sentiment of this Conven- ton. Even the air seems saturated with 8 desire and determination to nominate s ticket for President and Vice-President which will be satisfactory to the North and to the South, to the East and to the West. Nay, more, ticket that will harmonize the Democ- racy throughout the Union and insure victory in November. Harfnony prevailed in the de Alterations of the National Committee. No effort was made to nominate temporary Chairman in the interest of any candidate, but on the contrary it was the desire to nominate one who shall preside over the deliberations Of this Convention with absolute impartiality. In that spirit and t. that end, have been di- rected by the unanimous vote of the National Committee to name Richard B. Hubbard, of Texas, for temporary Chairman of this Con- yenIion-"
 Governor Hubbard said he would not attempt to speak of the great history of the Democratic party. Its magni6cence, it's progress, it's power, and it's wealth; but that party, in all essential clements, was the same to-day as when founded by the framers of the Constitution. Men die, but the life and the principles of the Democratic party could not perish from the earth, though their advocates might sleep for ages.
 The Democratic party to-day, he said, had the House of Representatives, and, but for treason stalking in the Senate Chamber, they dency, too, but the robbers had stricken down their rightsIat the ballot-box and had stolen the fruits of victory from the Democratic party. He urged that when the Committee on Platform reported they may have no doubtful oracle, speaking with double tongue upon the great issues of the day, but such 8 platform that the wayfaring men, though afoot, might read and understand.
 Governor Hubbard concluded with . plea for calmness and conciliations in councils and action, and resumed his seat amid applause.
 A resolution was presented that States can- not change their vote during the roll call This cslled out the New York delegates with an amendment that the chair & called, give expression to individual votes, which was followed by an amendment offered that no State shall change it's vote till after the total vote has b en announced Grady T), of New York, opposed this, and Fellows (G D. favored it. lengthy dis cusaion followed
 Power, Of Michigan, moved to refer the whole matter to the Committee on Rules. Mo tisn lost
 Senator Jaoobs of New York, then followed, and John Kelly, of New York, was recognized amidst cheering.
 r> his remarks to the Convention MT. Kelly said ,Vh' the question itseH was before tho Etate Cor, ,vsntion no discussion took place, and it was wish he greatest difficulty that we could prevail upon msloTlly or tns tonvenLaon & S Eo 70 cT,,osed tp ns in he county of New York. Havno aocomplshed that, and having also nointeS ont to fbem the danger of what they were going to do, we had no other Tesource, no other opportunity, but to appS SeA ne.;s so Lem delegates from the great Empire Stas~ ot ;o IVY ~ York an opportunity to vote for their cnA An this Convention
 The gentlemen say that there are no prece- dents for the position assumed by Mr. Grady: Ms recollection goes back to the Convention or l644 The very same question came up in that Convention, and by the wish, the will, and the good feeling and hberality which prevailed among the delegates it was conceded that no mans voice, representing consntuency m
 
 The amendment 10 Grady's amendment was withdrawn and the vote was called. The vote stood 33z f,r breaking the unit rule, and 46S against 1t. New York voted as unit in favor of he rule, Kelly and Grady protesting. The Convention then adi.u,nsd pnni "edneSo@S The Convention was called to order by Per manent Chairman William x. Vnas: 1rSyer w,s offered by the Right Reverend blAnop McLarpn, of the Diocese of Chicago He prayed that the proceeding might pc Sstn- pered by the sober contemplation or sne iu- lure, 30 that future generations might enjoy the results of law and regulated liberty, ana not have to suffer the consequences of rash disregard of the eternal laws of God He prayed that the influences of patriotism might be supreme in the Convention, and that all things might be done in 1t for the welfare of the land and the glory of God.
 In the course of his address Mr. Villas said: You are assembled to consider a great cause and IronOunce a momentous judgment. Your hand is on the helm of mighty and free nation. 1t is in your power to lay it's course in felicity for years, ire ghted with its vast humanity. The import aud value of it's de- cision lies not in mere party victory or the spells of office. The hour is pregnant with mighty possibilities of good men. Constitu- honal liberty, stifing amid injustice, calls aloud for resusoitation to purity and power.
 An assemblage of hcentious politicians re- Dently filed this hall, too well manufactured to be the product of infant industry. They in- solently claim the continuance of power, and have issued 8 watered stock of promises to re- dress disorders they have themselves conamuni- eated to tue body polite. They offer the mfec- lion as cure for the disease. They bender nothing to the needs of country rejoicing in the hope of renewed strength and peace and 2 noble prosperity.
 They offer the inspiration of National mis- fortune to people demanding deliverance from corruption To an ardent and pure youth they offer . corrupt party machinery. To the clamoring partisan they cry: "Be your master villain and ye shall have bread"
 "Soap" IS their ins, iration and ammunition. The duties of this hour rise far above parti- sanship. How shall we most surely rescue the Re ubc It is no time for personal devotion. No one man has the slightes personal right to apreference, or should stand Q moment in the way Of such choice vuif1 auraIv nlana TIR m