Connecticut western news., 1884-06-11
TIE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Its Meeting in Chicago on Tuesday.

Sabm called the National Republican Conyen. tion in Chicago to order. This was followed by prayer by the Rev. Mir. Bristoe who be- sought that the results of the Convention may be in harmony with the will of God; that the campaign may be free from the circum- stances which too often accompany such oc- currences, and that the result may be such as 10 ennoble man, contribute to the glory of the century, the good of re igion, promotion of education, and the blessing of Heaven.
 Alter the prayer Senator Sabiu read his opening address. It congratulated the party on having possessed such leaders in the past as Grant and Garfield He then nominated Powell Clayton for temporary chairman rose and said 1t was the light of the convention to adopt the choice uf the National Committee for Temporary Chairman or re- verse 1t. With no view of attempting 0 make best possible effect to, and to strengthen the party, he would have to substitute the name of John R. Lynch, of Mississippi
 Mir. Watcher, of New York seconded the resolution and demanded call of the roll.
 Mir. Morrow tCal1 said the convention that no such precedent had been set; that il was impolitic to commence great campaign with hostility to the report on the floor If the convention. He urged the convention not to consider the resolution, but 10 support the judgment of the National Committee.
 A motion was then made that the roll of States, instead of the roit of delegates. be called. which was greeted with shouts of No i' The chair decided that the ru'es of the House of Representatives were in order and a roll of the delegates must be called, and the ballotlng commenced.
 The contestants were Powan [. Clayton. of Arkansas, and John R. Lynch, eolored, of Mis- sissippi The result of the ballot was: Lynch, 4S2; C,ayton, SST. Lyncli's majority, 45.
 Geueral Clayton moved to make the election y,,ah safto ofsfF fyhfah rfgA
 Mir. Lynch was escorted to the chair by Mir. Clayton. He was received with cheers on talk ing the chair.
 At late hour Monday night, after consider able earnest talk among delegates from Mis- souri and Michigan upon the adyisahillty of bringing out Gen. Sherman as a candidate, John B. Henderson sent & telegram to Gen. s. urging him 10 accept and requesting him to send them an answer. Gen. sherman accord ingly telegraphed ex-Senator Henderson, saying that he would not accept the nomination, If offered, or serve if elected.
 SECOND DAY.
 The convention was called to order at ll.17, Wednesday morning. There was an immense attendance. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Barnes, of Chicago.
 James A. Gary, of Maryland, presented a memorial from the State Temperance Alliance of that State, embodying resolutions passed by that body, appealing to the conventions of the 
 clause in their platforms, distinctly recog- nizing prohibition, and to nominate candidate in accord herewith.
 Mr. Massey, of Delaware, offered a resolu- ton referring to the Committee on Resolutions proposition to enlarge the term of the Presi- dential office to six years, and to render an incumbent of the office ineligible to reelection Referred.
 A resolution that all delegates should bind themselves to support the nominee, who ever he may be, created & warm discussion. The resolution was finally withdrawn.
 Gen. J. B. Henderson was reported by the Committee on Permanent Organization as Chairman.
 The report was adopted after discussion, and Mir. Henderson was escorted to the chair by a delegation headed by Mir. Hoar, of Massaehu- setts.
 Upon taking the chair Mir. Henderson said We have assembled to survey the past history of the party, to rejoice as we may because Of the good it has done; to correct it's errors, If err TOTS there be; to discover if possible the wants of the present, and with patriotic firmness pro vide for the future. Our past history is the Union preserved. slavery abolished, and its former victims equally and honorably by our sides in this Convention; the public faith main | tained, unbounded credit at home and abroad; a currency convertible into coin, and the pull ses of industry throbbing with renewed health | and vigor iu every section of prosperous and peaceful country. These are the fruits of tri- umphs over adverse policies gained Tn the mill | tary and civil conflicts of the last twenty-four years. Out of these conflicts has come a race of heroes and statesmen challenging confdsnce and love at home, respect and admiration | abroad: and now, when we come 10 select q standard bearer for the approaching conflict, our chief embarraSsmentis is not in the want, but | in the abundance of Presidential material. | He then referred to the candidates before the | Convention, referring to them by States, and as each was mentioned it was received with | great applause. In conclusion he spoke oi | Gen. She man as follows And now, m con. | clusion, if because of personal disagreements | or the emergencies of the occasion, another | name is sought, there remains that grand old hero of KenesaW Mountain and Atlanta. When patriotism calls. he cannot if he would, bt silent but, graspng that banner, to him SC | dear, which he has already borne in triumph he will march to a civic victory no less re- nowned than those of war
 Johnson, of California, offered resolution | demanding that the Commis Sioner or AgrlSul ture be made Cabinet officer. Referred.
 Hoar tAIass.) offered a resolution fayoring the right of women t1 vote Referred | A recess was then taken until o'clock P. m., as no committees were ready to report
 EVENING SESSION.
 Chairman Henderson called the Convention | to order at twenty-five minutes to eight p. m | and said there was a communication from tht | Committee on Credentials It was as follows 'sIhe Committee on Credentials have the honol to notify the Convention that as important l business is occupying the time of the com mittee. the committee will not be able to re port to the Convention this evening"
 Mir. Curtis, of New York, said "I hold ir my hand the petition of the American Peace Union. which I ask to have referred to tho Committee on Resolutions" Referred
 After a proposition to issue 500 extra ticketi .f F, fka hall Ia aNlHara haf been voted down, the Convention adjourned tI ten o'clock Thursday.
 NIT. Henderson. at the request of Missouri and Michigan delegates, again telegraph ts Gen. Sherman, urging him to recall his dec linstion. The answer from Gen. $. was q follows sI answered by mail last night Il that letter is not received, please decline an, nomination for me fin language strong, bu courteous
 At the evening session ex-Senator oglesby of ILL, addressed the convention. He referred te Gen. Grant and the doubt under which h' now suffered. "God grant" said the sPsaker t.thAt the sun of personal popularity may sooI burst through the cloud of misfortune ths now hangs over the name of Gen. Ulysses S Grant. God grant that this cloud may pas away and that honor may come back Co him. When the speaker mentioned the name of Gen Grant the audience sprnng to their feet ana eheered lustly for several minutes. '
 The Convention was called te order at l05 on Thursday, and was opened with prayer b Bishop Fellows, of the Reformed Epicops Church. The report of the Committee O Credentials was then read. It was 10 tn effect that the sitting members in an th contested cases are enatled to their seat, except in the case of the Nineteenth Distrie of New York and the Fifth District of Ken lucky, where both delegates and contestant r are admitted, to cast half a vote each. In th Virginia cases the Committee found unani mously that the delegation headed by Senate Malone was entitled to the seats. The rule governing the last Committee were adopted flo | this.
 Rule No. was amended, so that in T case, in voting for President or Vice Presiden shall the roll call be dispensed with
 Bishop, of Massachusetts. presented A m nority report on the subject of revising tl apportionment. but the southern delegates ol possed it strenuously, declaring that 1t mcaI disfranchiscment to the Republicans of th South.
 TIE PLATFORM.
 | Mr. Mckinley. of Ohio, from the Committg