Great Enthusiasm As Indiana Nominated for Vice President
Amid great enthusiasm the nation discusses Indiana unanimous nomination for vice president and the ticket. The article notes unbounded excitement and belief the ticket will be successful.
30 Jun 1880
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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1880
Page
1
Amid great enthusiasm the nation discusses Indiana unanimous nomination for vice president and the ticket. The article notes unbounded excitement and belief the ticket will be successful.
The final ballot shows Whole Number of Votes 738 for a choice. Hancock 705 and Hendricks 30 lead, Bayard 2, Tilden 1. Winfield 8s also tallied, reflecting the split among candidates.
The 1880 Democratic National Convention ends in unity after Tilden’s letter clears the path. Hancock earns a strong second ballot lead and is seen as the standard bearer, while Indiana’s William H English is nominated for vice president. The platform is adopted and cheers echo through the convention hall.
Cincinnati June 24 Hancock and victory is the rallying cry as the Democratic convention closes with Hancock and English as ticket. Sentiment centers on unity harmony and a hopeful path to defeat the Republican oligarchy. Southern support proved pivotal.
Debates begin at Music Hall as delegates and visitors gather. Officials assign state seats by lot to ensure hearing access while notable women and Wade Hampton are acknowledged. Judge Hoadley accepts temporary chair, delivers a pledge to uphold Democratic principles and direct electoral reform. Delegates clash briefly with Tammany leaders as roll call proceeds and adjournment votes are debated.
Convention opens with credentials and permanent organization debates. Excluded Tammany delegates split New York representation, with minority urging twenty seats. Balloting begins amid clashes over Hancock, Bayard, Thurman, Hendricks, and Morrison as nominees, adjourned after first ballot amid gallery unrest.
The convention sides show Hancock gaining momentum as New York supports Randall, Payne loses ground, and Ohio votes solidify Hancock on first ballot. Delegates buzz with rising support while Tilden and Payne factions scramble, signaling a near assured Hancock nomination and Democratic strength nationwide.
Maycock reports crowds press Music Hall as veterans and delegates swarm for the convention. Hancock leads in the talks and debates, while Tilden is seen as losing ground though hope remains for later ballots. The scene is tense with 10 000 outsiders outside. Continued on the seventh pages.
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