Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-06-10
The Cincinnati Nominations.
THE STATE ASSOCIATIONS PREPARING Fol
GRAND RATIFICATION MEETING.

THE STATE ASSOCIATIONS PREPARING FOR
GRAND RATIFICATION MEETING.
y meeting OF delegates from the several
state republican associations was held last
night In room i6, st. Cloud building, 10 con-
sicer the subject of holding a grand ratifica-
ton meeting after the nominations shall
have been made at the Cincinnati conven-
ton.
The following states and territories were
represented: Indiana. Mary land, New York,
Ohio, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Kansas,
Massachusetts, Illinois, Maine, Pacific
states and territories. and the several SOUTH
eTn states represented in the southern re.
publican association. Mr.. p. Hush occu-
pied the chair with Mr.. Thomas q. Hensley,
OF New York, as secretary.
The objects of the meeting were stated and
general interchange Of opinions took place.
Mr.. Hensley, the secretary, moved that
they have
AN OUT OF DOOR RATIFICATION MEETING,
aud that arrangements be made commepsu.
rate with the Importance of the occasion, as
II is sure To be the largest meeting OF the
kind over held in this District. He stated
u a. his state association New York; had
authorized him to agree to any expense
which might be fixed upon for this purpose.
His association numbers 325 mem bers, and
tney are willing TO stand their share OF the
expense.
not take any final action until all the repub-
lican state associations had been heard from
and are represented. Let the present be
question in a general sense, and leave de-
tails Tor the future. Thursday or Friday will
be the day the nominations will PROBABLY be
made, and the meeting should follow as soon
afterwards as possible, say Saturday or Mon
day night following.
A general discussion followed as TO the
nme, place and manner OF making the de
monstratiOn.
Mr.. Hutchinson said the New England as
SoclaIions would not probably take any part
IN the movement, as they had not done so an
similar preceding occasions.
The Secretary Mr.. Hensley) did not favor
any positive action until all the states could
be presented. He withdrew his former mo-
tiop, and then moved that a committee OF
five be appointed 10 confer with the state as
sOciattons not represented at the meeting,
and all republican clubs, and ascertain as
near as possible
THE COST OF THE DEMONSTRATION;
whether or not II be advisable To hold an
out OF door or Indoor meeting, and make
report at meeting next Monday night.
Col. l. 5. Ticbenor, president of the Veter-
ans club, offered his rooms in the lie Droit
building-NOs. 81 and 35-to the delegates for
their next meeting, free of cost; which offer
was accepted, and tine motion OF the secre-
tary was adopted.
Mr.. ]. r. Thompson suggested that the
committee call upon the proprietors OF the
National theater and ascertain If that build
ing could not be procured, as they do not
wish rabble marching to music through
the streets. If Mr. Blaine is nominated, thew
might expect 10 see Mr.. COnkllng, and the
others who have been talked of, take a part
in the general jubilee, and be the volunteer
speakers,
Others urged that they should have q meet
ing in which all could participate, which
could Lot be done within the limits OF brick
walls. Iney want the people TO be present
Mr.. Hutchinson renewed the RESOLUTION
that II is the sense of this meeting to have
q ratlhcation meeting in the open air.
Accepted.
Mr.. Jersey renewed the resolution for tho
appointment Of
A COMMITTEE OF FIVE
10 make inquiry a. 10 cost OF erecting plat
lofm, obtain permission from the proper
Authorities for use Of the City Hall steps,
and maze a report al meeting TO be held
al the rooms OF Tie National Veteran Club of
me District OF Columbia, in LeDroit build
ing, next Monday night; adopted, ana the
chair announced Messrs. Hersey of y. V 4
X thompson OF VI, 1. s. Tichenor, Pacific
states, and Charles Murphy, OF the Southern
States Association, as the committee.
WASHINGTON CITY MARKETS FOR THE
WEEK ENDING JUNE .-Butter-ReceipIs
ltberali market dull, with slight accumuia-
ton OF stock, nothing but choice goods
bringing outside figures. Flour-The Hour
market seems 10 show no animation as vet
Buyers are purchasing only small lots, lust
enough for immediate use. Hence the trade
is SLOW and market dull. Grain-Rsceipts
Isht and market dull. Hay-Marxet Is over
stocked with hay, and at present IL is hard
To sell except at low figures and even then
0I 1oSy, choice lots wanted. Eggs-Rsceipts
Iighti market has advanced. Poultry-Old
fowls are In fair demand at Quotations: good
spring chlckens are In demand but sinai
ores are very dull. Vegetsbles-Stock large
market was more active at an advance of =
10 Z cent per pound; no cattle however sold
at over cents the main advance being on
medium and good stock. Sheep and lambs
very duh, except fancy lambs, for which
there was a far demand. Hogs very duII.
Calves brisk. ~
JUST REcEIvED.-A large lot OF light col.
oTed boys and children's suits new STYLES
Just received TO day. Ii. Robinson & CO. the
Boy's Clothiers. 800 Penna- avenue. next to
Witlian's.-l Ada.