Huntsville gazette., 1888-06-16

ot0f siio' oiu DeIHOcratlc party, IN conscious
strength and perfect union, faces tte issue
fearlessiy" f.t'
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
tnat he hac received a communication from the
commfttee on resolutions, saying that it would
De impossible TO present a report until Sp. m.
A Accommodation was then read from Mrs.
Virginia L. Minor and Mrs. E. A. Merriwether,
stating that they had been appointed by the
Women's convention, recently held at Wash
1ngton. 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 jeers, ironical ap-
plause and shouts of mo-.
MIR. o. Donahue, of New York offered n reso-
luton giving the women an opportunity to be
heard which was adopted.
-ss8'hetz Delegate Charles E. Boyle of Pennsyl-
vania, secured the passage OF 4 resolution
under which all further resolutions should go
to the committee without reading, but it hap
pened that Delegate Timothy J. Campbell, of
New York, had in his hand resolution ex-
pressing sympathy with General Sheridan In
his illness, and without stating its purport, he
asked unanimous consent for Its consideration
A storm of objections were raised from all
parts oft he hall, 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withdrawn and he was allowed to proceed.
There was applause when its nature became ap-
parent, and it was adopted by q rising vote, all
the delegates, as well as many of the visitors,
getting on their feet. The resolution was as
follows
Res3lUed, That this convention takes occasion
to express its unfeigned sorrow at the serious
and dangerous illness of General Phil H. Sheri-
valiant deeds will ever be remembered in
the hearts of his countrymen, we extend our
sincere sympathy. We earnestly trust that
that great soldier and distinguished patriot
will meet speedy recovery, and that the Divine
Providence will spare him unto this Nation for
many years yet to come.
RsOLUed, That q copy Of these resolut ons 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 to be Mrs.
Eliza Merriwether, 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 her
TO come to an abrupt conclusion. She retired
from the platform with great disappointment
and chagrin.
Mr. Barnum. of Connecticut moved that when
the convention adjourned it should be until ten
o'clock tomorrow morning. This was amend
ed to both a. IN. and p. N. Renewed confu'
sion prevailed, and in the midst of the uproal
Delegate Hensel, of Pennsylvania, moved that
the convention proceed to the nomination OF
candidates for the presidency and vice-presi
dency. but that no ballots be taken until the
committee on platform had reported.
Mr. ar clyad thnf y, Inf ffa-
clause be stricken out, but by majority vote
the convention refused to adjourn and adopted
Hensers resolution.
The clerk commenced to call the roll, and
Alabama was named. The chairman of the
delegation responded that they rendered the
first place on the call and the right to speak tC
New York. This brought out great cheering g
which was renewed when Daniel Dougherty
was named as the first orator to present the
name Of Grover Cleveland. When this talent
ed acquisition to Tammany from the sister
City OF Philadelphia appeared upon the plat
form to the right of the Chair, the enthusiasm n
of the immense audience knew no bounds.
Even this outburst however, was put in the
shade by the storm that met his first mention
of the Presidents name and the declaration
that New York pledged HIM her electoral vote.
The very walls and roof were quivering. 1t
was a magnificent, a memorable exhibition of
the inspiration that the name Of Grover Cleve-
land brings to the Democracy. Nothing could
aave been better than the delivery Of the
speech. Upright as palmetto tree, with arm
outstretched, the words falling sharply-de-
fined and musical, and reaching the farthest
corners of the hall, it was an occasion when
the orator and his speech achieved a measure
of success that was perfect and ideal. The
climax was reached when, with his arms raised
above his head, and hands clenched, the orator
concluded: II nominate Grover Cleveland, OF
New York"
It was not until 1926 p m, when the ap-
plause had lasted just twenty-four minutes
that the tumult came to an end.
Quiet reigned only for a moment, however
Judge James A Mckenzie, of Kentucky, was
introduced to second the nomination, and when