The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-15

belittIe or underestimate the strength or
sources of the opposition. But, great as they
are, the old Democratic party, IN conscious
strength and perfect union, faces the issue
fearlessty." D."
The applause was general when Chairman
! Collins had concluded his address. Order once
/ more secured, the delegates had an unpleasant
| surprise in the announcement by the Chairman
! that he had received a communication from the
committee on resolutions, saying that IL would
| be impossible tC present a report until p. m.
A communication was then read from Mrs.
| Virginia /. Minor and Mrs. i. a. Merriwether,
| stating that they had been appointed by the
/ Women's convention, recently held at Wash
/ ington, TO present the cause Of women TO the
/ present convention, and asking that one Of
their number be heard for ten minutes. There
/ were cheers, laughter and jcers, ironical ap-
/ pIause and shouts Of mo.
Mr.. O'Donahue, OF New York, offered a reso-
! luton giving the women opportunity 70 be
| heard, which was adopted
| Then Delegate Charles i. Boyle OF Pennsyl-
/ vana, secured the passage Of a resolution
4 under which all further resolutions should go
! to the committee without reading, but II hap
| pened that Delegate Timothy J. Campbell, Of
! New York, had in his hand a resolution eX-
1 pressing sympathy with General Sheridan in
his illness, and without stating its purport, he
! asked unanimous consent for ITS consideration
/ 4 storm of objections were raised from all
parts Oft he hail. and it was not until Mr.. Camp
| bell had stated that the resolution in no way
| referred to the platform, that objection was
/ Withdrawn and he was allowed 70 proceed
! There was applause when its nature became ap-
| parent, and il was adopted by a rising vote all
| the delegates, as well as many OF the visitors,
! getting on their feet. The resolution was as
! follows:
ResolUed, That this convention takes occasion
| to express its unfeigned sorrow at the serious
! and dangerous illness OF General Phil II. Sheri-
| dan Iapplausel, and 20 him whose noble and
| valiant deeds will over be remembered IN
the hearts OF his countrymen, we extend our
! sincere sympathy. We earnestly trust that
| that great soldier and distinguished patriot
| viii meet speedy recovery, and that the Divine
| Providence viii spare him unto this Nation for
| many years yet to come.
ResoEUed That a copy OF these resolutions be
| forwarded to General Sheridan, as expressive
| OF the heartfelt sentiments OF the Democracy
/ OF the United States.
| The representative of the women of the coun-
! try was now presented. She proved 20 be Mrs.
| Eliza Merrfwether Of St Louis, who took a
| prominent part in the Prohibition convention
at indianapolis. So much confusion prevailed
| that she could not be heard beyond the plat
| form, and before she was half through with her
| written address, cries OF time" compelled he's
/ 10 come 20 an abrupt conclusion. She retired
| from the platform with great disappointment
/ and chagrin.
Mr.. Barnum, Of Connecticut. moved that when
] the convention adjourned IL should be until ten
/ O'Clock tomorrow morning. This was amend
[ ed to both 8 a. m and 8 D. IN. Renewed confu-
| sion prevailed, and IN the midst Of the uproaI
/ Delegate Hensel, Of Pennsylvania, moved that
the convention proceed TO the nomination oi
/ candidates for the presidency and vice-presi
/ dency. but that ballots be taken until the
1 committee platform had reported.
I Mr. Brown, OF Ohio, asked that the latter
I clause be stricken out, but By q majority vote
the convention refused to adjourn and adopted
! Hensers resolution.
The clerk commenced 20 call the roll. and
/ Alabama was named. The chairman Of the
! delegation responded that they rendered the
/ first place on the cali and the night 70 speak u
/ New York This brought out great cheerin 8
which was renewed when Daniel Doughert1
was named as the first orator 70 present tht
| name Of Grover Cleveland. When this talent
/ ed lcQu sltion % Tammany from the sistel
city or Philadelphia appeared upon the plat
form 70 the rfght Of She Chair. the enthusiasm
OF the immense audience knew 10 bounds