The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-17


nation Of Mr. Hayes tChesrs.l Our gallant chieltan,
James q. Binine, September next, shall take the
sn ns M ~ or sus bv
majority. (Checrs) And then when we have finished
Maine we will go onward under the lead Of Blaine, into
the old commonwealth OF Massachusetts tCneers)
And we will sweep her, with their help docking ut the
Massachusetts, delegation) by 900 majority.
Mr.. FRyE's voice this time became husky that
he could hardly speak. He realized IL was impossible
Tor him to 90 on, and therefore said lit useless Tor
me 70 Try 20 speak: Ny voice = all gone.
90 not try to speak loud Speak in your ordinary tone
of voice and we will keep quiet.
UNANIMOUS NOMINATION OF HAYES.
Mr. FRrE-l will close by simply saying, or making
the motion or seconding the motion that has bosn
made that the nomination OF Rutherford Is. Hayes DO
made unanimous (Dcafening checrs.)
Tho CHAtR-Thc question Is. Shall the motion DO
agreed 70 without dissent ng voiccY
The CHAlR-It Is unanimously agreed to- (Choer-
ing)
After lively selection by the orchestra the Chair
stated that there was ne business pending before the
Senator LEWIS, OF West Virginia. move that the
chairman appoint committees Of five to wait upon
Governor Hayes and TO inform him OF his unanim Gus
nomination by this Convention
The motion was put and carried.
CANDIDATES PRESIDENCY.
A delegate from New Jersey moved to proceed to the
nomination OF Vice President
The motion was carried
Judge POLAND, oil Vermont nominate the Hon.
William A. Wheeler Of New York. tChecrs)
General HAwLEy, OF Connectlcut-I beg leave to put
in nomination Tor the Vice Presidency OF the United
Hon. Judge HoAR-In behalf OF the State OF Nassa-
chusetts ! second tho nomination OF Hon. William A.
Wheeler, Of New York, Tor the Vice Presidency, and
desire TO say that there many inhabitants OF that
State who would willingly ntrust the Presidency 10
this great and honorable statesman Cheers
delegation or New York desire to put in nom nation
tho Hon. stewart L. woodford- Cheers
delegate moved that the roll be called and that
each Stale having candidate should then present his
name TO the Convention. The motion WIS carried
The CLERK began the call of the roll When Indiana
Mr. CrMBAcK-Mr. Chairman and gentlemen Of the
Convention great contusonl---
The CHAIR-Will the gentleman on the Lett near the
Illinois delegation be seated
Colonel IscERsoLI- Chairman Of tho Illinois dele
(Laughter)
Mr. CuMnAcK-Indiana, by . largo majority OF her
delegates second the nomination OF that gallant
soldier that wise statesman that pure patriot Stewart
L. Woodlord, of New York.
When Kentucky was called Mr. HARLAN sa'd:-"I
am directed by the unanimous vote OF the Kentucky
delegation in this Convention TO present for the Office
OF Vice President Of tho United statcs that dsiin-
gulshed soldier and statesman, General Joseph r.
Hawley, Of Connecticut"
when Mississippi was called Mr.. SELDOM said :-sMr.
Chairman and gentlemen OF tho Conventional am re-.
quesc cd by the Mississippi delegation TO- rlsc 10 second
the nomination of one whom wo believe will add
strength to our ticket and whom VIC believe will
especially add strength and dignity to ticket
In South. II IL very often the custom OF Conven
tons to pay but small attention to the nomination Of
the second man upon the ticket But have learned
by bitter experience in our country that less pure
and patriot should be placed upon the second
coming
away OF from tho Cult as do, that
VIC second the nomination OF one living
the lakes i b with pride and pleasure
Stewart l.. Wo0dford OF New YORK, and would say
to the delegates OF the Southern States that have had
the pleasure Of converslng with Mr. Woodiord and
learned from him what Is dcarer to than the OF
this Convention, that he will with all of that burning
eloqucnce that snatched the State OF Oao from the
hands OF the democracy, go 70 Southern country
and therc take tho stump IN the face OF the Kuklux OPP
position IN the face Of opposition that you men in tho
Epn nnkh inn INF hnlrN tn fntp
fortunes OF the land of Magnolia and the mockng BIRD
We will ask simply that the Southern delegates support
the nominee Stewart /. Woodford.
Mr.. PIrSEy, of New Jersey, then came forward, and
commencing speech had reached the point where no
delegation to do something, when . band followed by
a crowd of enthusiastic Hayes men, marched into the
hail. and with their noise completely swamped Mr..
intended Ptncy's utterance When the band sub
sided Pitney proceeded as folows:-I am directed by
the unanimous vote OF the delegation from New Jersey
present TO this Convention the name OF u candidate
for the Vice Presidency Of the United States The
name shall present IS that OF an honorable not to say,
iIlus,rous lineage; man OF spotIess, untarnishcd
reputation and character; man, whom SANDER has
dared to assail; one who is like Cmsars wife, IN
all respects above and beyond suspicion; man who
during OF the rebellion devoted his whole
and energies to aiding the Executive of his State
in the great work OF enisng, equippng and forward
ing the front volunteers u aid IN supprcssng tho
rebellion; who has always served his State with
great credit and ability, and in long in tho
United States Senate the peer OF those who stood by
him there man who at all times and under all cir
cumstances has proved himself to be true republican
and great statesman The name that present is that
DELEGATE yEoM Iowa Mr.. President. Mr.. Pres
dent
The CHAR-The gentleman from New York, Mr..
James. has the floor.
MI James had assembled the platform and been rec
ognised BY the Char but had not commenced 70 speak
owing TO the confusion, the Char using the gavel
freely 10 restore order.
A DKLEGArK FROM Iowa. want simply to appeal
the gentlemen TO consider the delegates who do not
want TO make speeches, but who want to mako nom
ination and 90 homo.
The CHAIR-The Chair has no control whatever over
that matter
DRLnGArr rRoM Omo-On with the regular order
HYxRy X. JAMES, OF New York--Mr Chairman, tho
gentlemen Of tho onvention-nfty weight members OF
the Now York acknowledgements to the calls Of
their chairman for consultation on the question OF
the Vice President. Three names Of distinguished
New Workers were presented 10 the delegation and
they stood-29 for William A. Wheeler, 10 for
Governor Morgan and Is for Stewart l. Woodiord
Alter that vote taken to give the expression Of
the meeting, and it unanimously in favor OF
William Wheeler, Of New York. !cheers.)
gentleman lin behalf Of several delegates from New
Mr. JAxKs-I am informed by the chairman that
there was AT all events. you object TO t. in behalf
nominate him for the office OF Vice President
DELEGArg PROM NEW YoRK-That has already been
done by Massachusetts
Mr. jAxns-And want to show you, gentlemen OF
the Convention, that William A Whccior--
(Cros OF thine :" "Timc!'o
Mr.. JAxEs--Has been Tor twenty-one years tried
and trusted republican,
lcr,os OF 'rime!" .rimcl" and coniusion.)
T.
certain man in him. lConiusonl
Mr.. RussgLL Of Texas-lt with great pleasure that
before the Convention TO second the nomination
OF that statesman aud patriot from Connecticut Mar
shall Jewell tAppausc.) There have been great
names mentioned in connection with the position; but
II Ia disparagcmcn 10 those other names TO that
he is indeed tho superior OF any OF them Ia all of tho
matters requisite TO the second executive OH er Of this
nation lie is not unknown to the people OF tho United
States; say he Is not unknown to them. HIS dgni-
fed courteous and cultured bearing at the Court OF
Car OF Russia bears evidence oil the highest type
nf ms rican m a. ui-
gantc stride In reforming the postal service OF tho
country marked and impressed all along his path
way since he became a member Of the Cabinet under
President Grant
The CuAlRThe roll call OF the States has been CON-
pictcd ana nominations Vice President have been
made. What is the pleasure OF tue Convention
Ceres Of go ballotlng.)
Mr.. CESSNA, OF Pcnnsylvania-When Pennsylvania
was called did not hear IL behalf OF our delega-
ton, and. speaking for myself want TO second the
nomination OF the first class republican, William A.
Wheeler, of Now York. Cheers
Tho CHAIR directed the clerk TO read tho list OF nomi
nations. after which the call OF the States pro-
ccedcd with. ballot was then begun. When Con-