The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-07-13
Cleveland and Hendricks.

ALBANY, n. Y, July 11.-One hun
dred guns were fired here in honor of
Cleveland's nomination as soon as the
news was received. The governor was
in the executive chamber Of the capitol
!. with Adjutant General Farnsworth and
few other friends. The booming of the
cannon was the first announcement to
Cleveland of his nomination. Standing
in his private room, with Gen. Farms
worth on his right and Col. Lamont,
his private secretary, on his left, he
received the congratulations of those
present in a dignifed manner.
AT CLEvELAND's HOME.
BUFFALO, July 1.-THE most intense
excitement prevailed in this city this
morning. Immense crowds surrounded
the different telegraph and newspaper
Offices. The streets surrounding the
Western Union office were literally
packed; so much so that it was impossi-
BILE for vehicles to pass. On the an
nouncement Of Cleveland's nomination
on the second ballot cheer after cheer
was given. Men waved hats and acted
like mad Hand-shaking of democrats
and republicans was general and the en-
thusiasm was unbOunded. A salute Of
100 guns was fired by the Cleveland
gun squad, under the direction Of the
Cleveland Central Club. A meeting of
the club has been called for tomorrow
night, when a general celebration viii
be held The Cleveland managers from
this city at the convention are to be
met on their return with brass band
and a parade through the streets.
CONVENTION NOTES.
CHICAGO, July 11.-At a conference of
leading friends of Cleveland and other
prominent members of the convention,
to the number of about fifty, which took
place during the recess this afternoon,
the merits of the various candidates for
Vice President were discussed, and it
was agreed, if possible. to nominate
Thomas A. Hendricks for that office
The choice narrowed down before the
final decision to Hendricks and ex-Sena-
tor Henry Y. Davis, of West Virginia.
Davis was sent for, but gave SO many
reasons why he should not be placed
upon the ticket and why Hendricks
snould, that the latter was at length
decided upon.
A,,,o,o 4bn mora TrOrninapt rnarohar-
of the conference We're 'Barnum of Con-
necticut, Cleveland Of New Jersey,
Smith NJ. Weed of New York, Waiter
son of Kentucky, Case Of Pennsylvania,
Scott of Pennsylvania, Burke of LOUISE
ana, Herman Of New York, Hay of Penn
sylvania, German of Maryland, Converse
Of Ohio, and John Kelly Of New York.
THE DEPARTURE OF THE DELEGATES.
The Americus and Randall clubs Of
of Philadelphia paraded the streets be-
fore taking their leave. bearing, in addi-
ton to their club banners, one inscribed
with the name of Cleveland The Tam
many braves, 900 strong, took a special
at 5 o'clock. Some of the members took
the outcome jocularly, but in the main
the delegation showed bitterness of spirit,
aud some of the marchers displayed bits
of Grape in their button-holes Il think
the democratic party has committed
'Hari-kari, " said one Of the sachems.
Manning and the majority of the New
York delegation are exuberant but mod
crate in their speech. Manning says
Cleveland will surely carry New York.
by what majority?" II shall not pre-
dict majorities, but we shall carry New
York beyond auy doubt. If other dem
ocratic states do their duty Cleveland
will occupy the white house after next
March. The party at large in the state
viii give him an earnest support as it did
Tilden. I am safe in promising victory
in New York State"