The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-19

uQgo finley, OIL Iyler, nominate
Hon. A. W. Terrell, of Travis.
Hon. L. J. Storey nominated Ho
Sam Brown, of Georgetown.
J. H. Robinson seconded the nom
nation of Senator Terrell.
Hon. Jno. McClaiborne, OF Galve
ton, seconded the nomination of ID.
Giddings.
DR.. Yandell nominated w. G. Ste
rett, of DALAI.
]. r. Cowles, of Grayson, seconde
the nomination of Hon. A. w. Tel
ren.
G. A. Culberson, of Marion, SCI
onded the nomination of w. G. Stel
rett.
, Charles D. Grace seconded the nom
ination of D. G. Glddings and A. "
Terrell.
Shaw, of Red River, seconded tn
nomination of Tom Brown.
Gen. Bates wanted Smith, Gliding
and Terrell Jumped.
j. E. McCOmb seconded the nomln
alton of L. ]. Brown.
Senator Houston nominated Gen
Geo. W. Russ.
i. Gano, of Dallas, seconded the nom
!, nation of Sterrett.
Sam Bonner, of Smith, seconded tn
nomination of Brown.
II. Dawes, of Hunt county, sec
onded the nomination Of Sterrett.
Otis Eaton, of Galveston, seconded
the nomination of Peter Smith.
| 1t was then announced that a tele
gram had been received from Snmue
j. Tilden, which was read and by
some mistake, it was understood tC
be an acceptance, when the crowG
conld hardly contain themselves. The
enthusiasm was great beyond measure
but when known it was a positive
decination, the depression was most
noticible.
Col. Booth nominated the Hon. +.
the stage and declined the honor,
when a motion to adjourn till $50 in
the morning was carried.
FORT WORTH, June 12.-On as
sembling of the convention, a
motion was made to reconsider the
vote on the resolution endor sing for
Tilden. The telegram announcing the
declination of Tilden seems to have
completely broken up the convention.
| and many members were heard to ex-
presSa loss of interest in the national
democratic contest. The republicans
here are wild with delight over Til
den's letter, and seem to look upon it
as meaning the defeat of the demo-
Gratis in November. They think the
democracy will not be able to get up
enthusiasm over another man.
A motion to table the motion to re-
consider the vote last night was tabled
by a vote of counties, as follows
Ayes 301, nays 1872.
The following resolution was then
unanimously adopted
Whereas, Since the meeting of this
convention we have learned, with pro-
found regret, that Hon. Samuel j.
Tilden, of New Y ork, has declined to
accept the nomination for President
of the United States, by the democrat
ic party, if rendered to him, and
Whereas, This convention, by res
olution adopted, has expressed prefer
ence for him, for said position, there
by virtually instructing Its delegates
to the national convention to support
him therefore, be it
Resolved, That, the democratic par
ty of Texas, in convention assem-
bled, reposing entire confidence
in our delegates to said ma
tional convention, does hereby send
said delegates to Chicago untrammell-
ed with instructions, but we request
and direct that they use their own
Judgment in the selection of candi-
dates for president and for vlce-presi-
dent of the United States, having
in view the success of of the great
democratic party and the prosperity
of the country.
(Signed) J. FAULK, of Henderson.
After fillibustering and killing time
awhile the convention went into the
election of the three delegates from
the state at large, to serve with r. b.
Hubbard, elected by reclamation last
night.
The first ballot resulted: John Peter
Smith, of Tarrant, 1921; D.
G. Giddings, of Washington, 364115;
Tom B. Brown, of Grayson, 33435;
A. w. Terrell, of Travis,
1861; w. G. Sterrett, of Dallas, 1872;
George W. Russ, 49,; Seth. Shepherd,
of Galveston, 2.
Hon, Peter Smith and Hon, D. G.
Giddings then addressed the conven-
ton expressing sentiments in accord
with the known views entertained by
the convention. Hon. Tom Brown
was absent and Judge Silas Hare
spoke for him. Senator Pfueffer Of
fered a resolution looking to the pro-
lection by the national government of
citizens at home and abroad.
Hon. Seth Shepherd offered an
amendment striking out 'home" and
made an able speech on state rights,
and showed that the democracy be-
lieved in each state protecting
its citizens at home and
letting the general government
see that the same is offered the citizen
abroad. He said this was needed now,
as the federal government had al
lowed its flag to float on the seas in
disgrace, and foreign powers heaped
in dignities on American citizens,
while, at home, she is engaged in
trying to practice outrage in Copiah
county, Danville, Feliciana, etc. Gap
plause, and who ps of "give it to 'enl
that's gospel truth'0.
Senator Pfueffer accepted the
amendment, and the resolution read:
Resolved, That the democracy of
Texas, in convention assembled
pledges itself to the grand principle
embodied in the Monroe doctrine, and
demand of the federal government adj
eqnate protection OF its citizens abroad
and that our delegation be requested
to give expression thereof before
the national convention at Chicago.
Each congressional district was
then requested to name two delegate:
and two alternates to Chicago, and {
vote was taken on the whole list will
the following result:
First district-O. T. Holt, of Harri
county John N. Henderson, of Bra
EOS. Alternates, A. Faulkner, of Har
ris; A. r. Perryman, of Liberty.
Secondly. T. Gammage, of An
derson county;T. A. Dunn, of Hous
ton. Alternates, F. F. Murchison, o
Henderson, and T, Fl. Bailey, of Rot
ertson.
Third-H. Kretz, of Harrison coun
to; Horace M. Cate, of Wood. Alter
mates j. G. Kirby, of VanZandt and i.
II. Davis of Hunt.
Fourth. G. DOnahue, of Red RiV
er; J. M. Adams, of Cass. Alternate'
w. F. Hudgins, of Bowie, and S. n
Gilbert, of Hopkins.
Fifth-Silas Hare, of Grayson; {
p. Mead, of Clay. Alternates, G.
Potter, of Cook; ]. A. Carroll, of Del
ton.
SIXTH. W. Ferris, of Ellis; w.
! ! McF arland, of johnson. Alternate
w. F. Cabell, of Dallas; A. T. Wllso
! of Kaufman.
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