Hillsboro recorder., 1888-06-14


Objection was made by Mr.. Wells, of
Wisconsin, who subsequently withdrew
1t, and the resolution was read. TIL. res
olution was as follows and was adopted
by rising vote: Resolved, That this
convention takes occasion to express it's
unfeigned sorrow at the serious and dam
gerous illness Of Gen. Phil Sheridan, ZAP
plausel and to him whose noble and val
liant deeds will ever be enshrined 10 the
hearts Of his countrymen, we extend our
sincere sympathy. We earnestly trust
that the great soldier and distinguished
patriot will meet with speedy recovery,
and that Divine Providence may spare
him to this nation for many years to
come. Resolved, That o copy of these
resolutions be forwarded to Gen. Sheridan
as expressive Of the heartfelt sentiments
Of the democracy of the United States.
[Cheers. Mr.. Campbell asked for unau-
imous consent for the adoption of the
resolutions. The resolutions were adopt
ed by rising vote with three hearty
cheers for tine gallant soldier who is now
engaged in his most desperate campaign.
Mrs. Merriweather then mounted the
platform, and was received with applause.
She said that she was delegated to ask
that this great convention help to make
the practice OF this nation conform to its
principles Of universal suffrage. Mrs.
Merriweather's voice was not strong
enough to I'll the hall, and she was fire..
quenlly interrupted with cries of
"Louderm and the band struck up an air
before she had concluded, but she remained
pluckily at her post until her time ex-
pired. When Alabama was called, on
the call Of states, the chairman said his
state desired to give way to New York.
The convention applauded at this an
nouncement, and when the New York
delegation presented the name of Daniel
Dougherty to make the nomination the
great hall rang with cheers, which were
prolonged and grew in volume for nearly
a minute, until Mr.. Dougherty mounted
The platform, when it twas redoubled, and
as soon as he could be heard, Mr.. Dough-
erty said, addressing the convention at
length: ~ greet you my countrymen,
with fraternal regards. In your pres
ence I bow to the majesty Of the people.
The sight itself is inspiring, though sub.
lime. You come from every state and
territory, from every nook and corner OF
our ocean. bound continent, covering the
country. You are about to discharge
more than an imperial duty, with the
simplest ceremonial In conclusion he
said, II nominate Grover Cleveland, ol
New York" Mr.. Dougherty's speech
was delivered with effect, in his best
style, and aroused unbounded enthusiasm
When he mentioned the name Of
Grover Cleveland, or referred to his
public acts and utterances, the conyen-
tion fairly shouted itself hOarse. Dele
gates mounted chairs, waved their hats,
their canes, and handkerchiefs. Ten
thousand spectators joined in the
applause, and a band in the east gallery
helped along with horns and drums. but
their blare and noise could scarcely be
heard above the general din. 1t aroused
the enthusiasm Of the convention to fe-
yer heat for the first time during its pro-
ceedIngs. The hail was filled with cheer
on cheer, and the great body Of people
in the auditorium, balcony and gallery
arose aud stood shouting at the top Of its
voice till the din became almost deaien-
ing. Hats were thrown in the air, red
bandanas waved from q thousand hands,
and white, black and gray hats were
frantically thrust upon points Of cane and
waved until the owners became ex-
hausted. Some one on the stage crowned
the bust Of the President on the left Of
the chairman with laurel wreath, which
was the signal for even a wider burst Of
shouts and cheers than before. Although
the full band OF xty pieces was in full
blast all this time, rot q sound from
its trumpets could be heard. The
climax Of this great scene was reached
when the banners Of all the states were
borne by delegates TO the New York
standard and draped about II. At this
the enthusiasm was unbounded. Specta-
tors aud delegates tore the rcd, white
aud blue bunting from the pillars and
from the face Of the balconies and waved
these imprOvised handanas all over the
rail with great vigor for ten minutes.
This remarkable outburst did not cease
until everybody was absolutely exhaust
ed. Il was twenty-four minutes before
the chair was able to regain the control
Of the convention.
The chair put the question and there
was returned from the convention thun-
dering cheer Of yeas. The chair, there
fore, announced that Grover Cleveland,
having received unanimous vote, was
the candidate Of the Democratic party for
the Office Of President Of the United
States. Before the call Of the roll Of
states on Mr.. Voorhees, motion was com.
pieted, IL was evident that IL would have
d large majority, and at the suggestion ol
the chair, the convention, by unanimous
consent, agreed 10 suspend the call and
agreed to the motion; and the chair, at
1850 announced that the convention
stood adjourned until Thursday morn.
ing.
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