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half of such reform. The condition OF con-
tin red ascendency of the party IS that 1t
shall discharge its duties to the people.
IApplause. He proceeded to eulogize Mr.
Bristov's record from the beginning Of the
rebellion to the present time. In conclu-
sion he said if this is not to be the last
successful convention Of the repu bllcan
party. it must go into the canvass with
these cries First, absolute protection OF
all the rights of citizens everywhere Sec
ond, the hardest kind of hard money. and
the earliest return to it; third. no rings. no
cliques, no combinations OF personal IN
terests. no personal government; nothing
but the will of the people clearly ex-
ressed. Great applause.
Richard H. Dana. of Massachusetts,. also
seconded Mr.. Bristow's nomination. lie
knew no other name that was sure to carry
Massachusetts naxt November. Applause
and hissing). Mark what said, not that
nc other name can carry Massachusetts,. but
that know no other that was sure to do It,
| (Renewed hisses).
Mr.. Ingersoll, Of Illinois, took the plat
form. He, too, was satisfied with the loyal
| ty of Bristow, but Massachusetts can't
carry any nominee of this convention. lie
was satisfied with the loyalty OF
Massachusetts,. If they can't carry It
by 5000 majority they had better sell
out Fanueil Hall for democratic hall,
| applause, and remove the monument from
Bunker Hill. lie urged that the party
| demand now for a president. a reformer
after as well o. before the election, man
| of political and statesman experience ap-
plausel man of integrity. one who
| knows enough to know that the national
debt must be paid through the prosperity
OF the American people that mo ney must
| be made rot by law but by labor. lie said
the party demands candidate of spOtless
purity, but does not demand that he shall
present a certificate OF character from
confederate congress. His announcement OF
the name of James G. Blaine was the sig
nal for another scene of tremendous ex-
element The party, said he. wants
leader with the authority Of genius.
The grandesr combination of heart. con-
science and brain known to the Ameri-
can people. to-day, Is James q. Blaine.
APPLAUSE. To desert him now would be
like an army deserving its general. Ia the
name oil the great republic, of all her de-
tenders and supporters. her soldiers living,
or who died on the field or in the skeleton
clutch of Andersonyille and Libby. Illinois
dominates that prince of parliamentarians,
that leader of leaders James q. Blaine. In
mense cheers
Mr.. Turner, Of Georgia, related his jour
ney through the country where he found
Blaine's name was talIsmanic. tie
revered the name of Morton, the
of Louisiana. but he believed that
the name of Blaine will arouse the people
of this great country as that of Morton will
will not lie had deep respect for Bristow
and for the great poet of New York, who
had seconded him here laughter and great
respect for the distinguished gentleman
from Mas saehusetts, our late minister TO
England. IGreat laughter /. lie eulogized
Blalne's record IN eloquent and Impasslon-
ed terms, but elected strong tokens OF dis
pleasure when he uttered sentence to the |
effect that the republican party was bleed |
ing and dead of the democratic victories be-
fore Blaine, IN the halls OF congress. came |
to the resc de.
Mr.. Frye, of Maine. followed in support |
of the nomination OF Names idol son, who |
If ever he Is nominate by this convention
will carry Maine by 20.0 900 majority.
Mr.. Woodford. of New York. advanced |
TO the platform in obedience to the injune-
hon of the New York state convention, and |
presented the honored name of Roscoe /
COnkiing. Great applausel. Broad IN
culture, eloquent in debate. wise in counsel.
fearless in leadership, true to the old re-
publican party as the needle to the pole, ne
needs neither defence nor eulogy. lie Is
positive quantity OF the body of polite.
lie characterized him as the true
friend of Ulysses 5. Grant APPLAUSE
The speaker proceeded with compliment
tary illusions to the other candidates
presented, Jewell, Morton, and Bristow,-
referred delicatey and eloquently to the
sudden silence OF party feeling when Blaine
was struck down as it was feared by the
hand Of death, how prayers went out fer
him and how New York joins all 9TH
ers in colgratulating Name and the
nation on his restoration. But. said he, let
Us nominate president with our heads and
not our hearts. Applause. The speaker
proceeded 10 discuss the political situation
Tor the purpose of showing the policy of
Conkling, as the best means of
securing a national republican triumph
lie urged the laying aside of all personal
differences, all state pride in remembrance
Of what democratic restoration means.
Applause.
Governor Noyes, of Ohio, presented the
name OF Governor Hayes; ana Mr.. Barthol-
lmew. of Pennsylvania, presented the name
Of Governor Hartranft, both nominations
beng seconded with eulogIstic remarks
TuE RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Uawley. of Connecticut, from tie
committee on resolutions reported the re-
olutiOns. They open with congratulations {
N the part of the Republican party. since
lnder providence ii was called upon to c
urge the country OF slavery and establish :
government by the people for the people, :
ecIares that the United States Is a nation, '
lot league, and the Republican party l. t
he defender OF popular government. The i
1tles of the party in the protection OF eiti- |
ems. and everywhere 10 a steady progress
o specie payment are stated in detail. i
Applause. Senators and Representatives
hould not dictate appointments fitness q
nd capacity to be passports ID ot5ce-un- .
.lthiul officers to be swiftly punished |
be resolutions recommends a Constitution a
amendment against appropriations for o
;hOols under sectarian control. LOund !,
pplause. Reaffrm opposition to further !,
rants Of land for railroad purposes; assert n
he duty OF protecting immigration; sug- h
est IN moderate terms an Inquiry into the A
iect OF Mogollan immigration; favor re- .
)ecttuI consideration OF wOman's claims a,
} participation IN the government, and =
'aihrm the duty of suppressing poly "
amy, recognize the duty of the eoun try
the soldiers. deprecate sectional strife or /
lythIng reyiyIng 1t; arraign the Demo- X
attic party as the same in character :.
ID spirit as when they sympathised with a.
ID were allied To treason. and accuse it of vi
ing unworthy and incapable. President
rant deserves the continued gratitude of Q
e people. =
The convention adjourned TO NEE: at 10 a,
tomorrow.
NOTES OF The CONVENTION NJ