During the 1876 campaign between Samuel J. Tilden and Rutherford B. Hayes , Dougherty re-entered political life , giving a speech on behalf of Tilden , the Democrat , at the Cooper Union in New York City . In 1880 , he attended the Democratic National Convention as a supporter of fellow-Pennsylvanian Winfield Scott Hancock . Although he was not a member of the delegation , a delegate ceded Dougherty his place on the floor to allow the orator to make the speech placing Hancock 's name in nomination . His speech was brief , but powerful in praise of Hancock : After the speech , the delegates cheered Hancock for five minutes . Dougherty 's speech , described as " eloquent , epigrammatic , and fascinating , " introduced him to a national audience . The next day , Hancock was nominated , but was defeated in the general election in November
Democratic National Convention
1880 Democratic National Convention
Daniel Dougherty