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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1880
Page
11
Reportage tracks the New York Democratic delegation as Tilden declines a candidacy, Payne and Bayard emerge as debated options, and the convention maneuvers amid calls for Hendricks and McDonald. Delegates rally around Bayard and Hancock while internal divisions spark loud exchanges and hisses.
The Tilden delegation from New York decides to surprise Sammy by accepting his resignation and resolving not to name him in the convention. Ohio’s Henry B. Payne stands to receive Tilden’s votes while McDonald rises as a Western favorite. Hildreth’s Hundred arrive from Chicago with Seymour badges, then plan a serenade for the Illinois delegation.
Cincinnati reports chaos as Democratic delegates debate tickets with McDonald as leading contender. Payne and Tilden factions clash, Randall targets Payne, Jewett exits, Thurman and Field falter, Indiana pivotal. Brooklyn’s Pratt discussed, McDonald may secure nomination before tomorrow night. Music Hall hosts the convention with simple patriotic decor.
In sweltering heat the crowd gathered outside Music Hall before doors opened at 9.30. Inside the convention began with Judge Hoadley presiding and an inaudible prayer by a Kentucky clergyman. Indiana’s Mr Thompson urged a pension for Mexican soldiers amid cheers of a bonfire report from Alabama. Permanent organization moved to later after credentials and Massachusetts New York delegates drew cheers.
The report traces a heated nomination process with Bayard Morrison and Hendricks leading ballots. It notes Tilden Palmer and Payne as possible fallbacks, with editorial attack on Bayard and McDonald. Shows strategy hints and shifting support as 4000-plus delegates react.
Pittsburg report states James Boyle, found dying in a Gedfrey’s saloon rear dive on Third avenue last Tuesday, died this morning. He lay at the foot of a stair leading to a second story occupied by a couple Atkinson. Authorities suspect a fall or knockdown stair incident as the cause. twelve inmates of the place are arrested for Colonel’s investigation.
London June 19 The second reading of the Irish Land bill in the House of Commons is fixed for June 22. The bill delays ejectment for non payment of rent until December 1871 in districts with distress and allows the tenant compensation at the discretion of the County Court judge.
In the House of Commons Speaker expunged part of O Donnell's question on Challamel Lacour. O Donnell pressed to restore it, faced threats from the Speaker, and after an excited scene left the chamber.
A Cincinnati Commercial statement claimed Hendricks' friends urged withdrawal. Hendricks said no such action occurred and his Cincinnati contacts gave encouraging advice. He spoke to a reporter in Indianapolis on June 21.
In Port Jefferson near Sidney Ohio on Thursday David I Shank a young blacksmith attacked two widows in their home and killed Mrs Line 64 using a fence rail He fled before finishing the second murder and later feigned insanity claiming intoxication when arrested.
The National Convention of Prohibitionists opens at Hollis Fall at 11 a.m. with delegates from Eastern and Southern states and some Western states. Attorney G. YT. Stewart of Norwalk Ohio is the only name publicly discussed for president, likely to be nominated on the first ballot, though many delegates have not yet arrived.
General James A. Garfield arrived in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and was greeted by a large crowd at the depot. He delivered a short speech and was accompanied by Senators Cameron and Wisconsin congressmen Conger Humphreys and Williams who spoke at the event.
General Marquez has returned to Sonora with seventy five men recruited in 'uscoa. He is believed to proceed directly to Chihuahua.
Seven of nineteen U S presidents were born in Virginia including Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe Tyler and Taylor. The piece traces their education early roles from governor to secretary of state and president and contrasts Tyler’s Confederate stance with Jefferson’s and Madison’s careers. It also notes other presidents by birthplaces and paths to the presidency.
Paris dispatch reports a wooden wall box with double speaking tubes enabling near ear listening. The instrument works with or without batteries and achieves best results with La Bianche cells. The device promises wider adoption of the telephone system.
John Randolph describes a shift from early Christian teaching to infidelity and deism before choosing to study the Bible independently He sought supportive and opposing works and concluded that the Bible is true He likens the Bible to a creation as unlikely as a mole authoring Newton optics.
The Eureka Leader notes Ruby Lake has dried away within seven to eight years. It once stretched from 1S to some miles long and half a mile to several miles wide, fed by springs at Ruby Mountain, the largest water body in Eastern Nevada. No cause is known for its disappearance. The Ruby Mountains are praised as the finest range between the Rockies and the Sierra Nevadas.
New Orleans has received 1,450,000 bales of cotton this year and has shipped 1,515,000 bales abroad and coastwise. Exports are expected to top 1,700,000 bales worth about 90 million dollars. The Picayune notes a prosperous season with substantial profits for producers and merchants boosting regional wealth and crop handling capacity.
In Boston on June 17, crowds celebrate the 10 day anniversary of Bunker Hill with enthusiasm while Dorchestertown honors its 250th settlement milestone with ceremonies and events.
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