Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-06-20
HAYES IND WHEELER!
RATIFICATION MEETING.
Republicans Out In Force.


enthusiastic demonstrations of the kind
ever seen In this District. In the prepare
lions by the several committees appointed
ior this purpose by the com bined repuoiIcan
s ,Se ORGANIZATIONS OF this city, throu yh
lneir delegates, who have recently held a
series OF meetings for this purpose, no pains
or expense was spared and the result was a
complete success. =
surrounding IL were put III order last week,
Win the expectation that the meeting would
take place Saturday night, but the storm
made postp0nement necessary, which gave
time to the comraittes to more fully carry
out their programme. The stand was about
forty feet square, projecting from the base
Ing, and raised some twelve feet high over
me nrst landing OF the stone steps leading
10 the portico. Above the speakers stand
was tnIee-lnch gas-pipe, bent IN the form
OF al arch, some nfteen feet high, reaching
from the extreme corners OF the stand, and
pierced Tor gas burners at close intervals, SO
as 70 form continuous blaze the entire
length OF the arch. Under this were the
words in gas jets, Hayes and Wheeler !" so
large and distinct that they could be readily
seen Tor squares away, and in the center
was large star, also In gas jets. A bout the
stand were draped large banners, and small
CT ones OF almost every nationality were
hutter1ng In the breeze from cords strung
overhead, making altogether q very pretty
eject. An immense American banner, forty
teet at least IN length, was suspended from
the apex OF the roof OF the center building,
the stand, and aided to the brilliant colorsi
1ags, and the prOiuse display OF regorks,
which were let of at appropriate intervals,
MADE altogether most lively combination.
About dusk the District OF Columbia Ar
tliery fired a salute In the rear OF the City
han, as signal that the meeting would
THE PROCESSION
was formed ABOUT O'Clock In front OF the
Nauonal Veteran Club rooms, lie Droit
building. on street, under the directioJS of
Col J. r. Thompson, chief marshal, with
Col. ID. w. Classic, OF Tennessee, aud Capt
John b. Tanner, OF Delaware, as his assist
ant marshals and aids. Toe state orgauiza-
lions and other republican clubs were ar
ranged in line il charge OF their respective
assistant marshsls in the following order:
Ohio was given the right OF the line Ia com.
pllment OF her furnishing the standard bearer
Tor the coming campaign, and the delega-
ton, solid looking set of men, were mar.
shaled by l.. A Brandenburg: Next came the
New York club, with Capt. p. Ii. Eaton as
marshal, followed by Pennsylvania, L Z.
Chapman; Maine, A. Weeks; Southern Re-
publican association, comprising sixteen
Wisconsin, Gen. c. G.. Heath; Iowa, Capt.
Il. l.. Oily; Minnesota, Judge X r. Grow
ell; Illinois, Major 8. NJ. Findley; Indiana,
Massachusetts, Capt. A. j. Dunning; Con
neeticut, II. NJ. Brainard; Delaware, J. b.
Tanner; Maryland, E. l.. Fowler; Nebraska,
Adams: Michigan, Maj. {: N. M rRt; u New "
Hampshire, a. b. Haywood; New Jersey,
Major Josiah Shaw; German Repu blican as-
sociation, ID: C.. Col. K. F. NJ. Faehtz; Rhote
bia, ]. +. Hodg.on, G. II. Marshall, aud
jos. Brooks; National Veteran club, ID. G,
Col Timothy Lubey; Texas, COLORADO, Ne
W. classy; National Campaign Club OF ID.
C., 4. 3. Atkinson; Kansas, J. w. McMU-
Ian; Georgia, w. z. Pierce; Mississippi, E
Fl. Holman. Many OF the delegations car
ried Gags and transparencies, and the line
was headed by the Marine band.
THE LINE OF MARCH
was up L 10 llth, down 1lth 10 Pennsylvania
avenue, Gown Pennsylvania avenue to AZ
street, ard so o2 To the City Hail. The line
extended about four squares, in close col
umn. The band played some lively marches,
and on the way they were frequently greeted
with cheers from the crowds gathere on the |
sidewalks. HurTahs for Hayes and Wheeler !
were continuous along the whole line of /
march. Transparencies were carried by sew
eral associations. Pennsylvania had one !
claiming majority OF $3.50 for the ticket, on |
" hich was also inscribed, ave Hayes ten 10 |
Wheeler into line" They also carried in |
their ranks a flag captured from the 52t |
PeEnsy lvania regiment during the war, aud |
recaptured among Mrs. Jefferson Davis bag
gage The OHIO association carried the dag !
~ The Sd Ohio reglment-HayeS' command, !
The National Campaign CLUB or coIoref men !
carried a large number OF Chinese lanterns. |
Wnen the procession turned up Az street |
70 kets, bombs, blue lights and Roman can |
1itf were sent of from the roof OF The City /
Han, making continuous glare OF varieya- |
ted co,ors, and rendering the scene an ex. |
animated aud brilliant one.
At the City Hail.
The process ion arrived on the ground about |
: O'Clock, amid a brilliant display OF blue |
Ugh IS, rockets, &c, and with ditficulty made /
us way To the platform, the square being az /
Tee Marine band, led by Prof. Schneider.
performed an appropriate piece of music |
and ABOUT this time, amid the chorus OF the |
PERSISTENT GRANT GRpIvrD
accompanied by Rev. DIR. Newman aud Mar
hal Sharp. The President was escorted by
Col. Thompson, chief marshal; Col. ID. W.
5lassie, Capt John B. Tanner, and Messrs.
dobson and Knight, VINO waited upon him
70 DR.. Newnan's residence.
OPENING OF THE MEETING.
Nr. Paul Hersh called the meeting to or
Ter and introduced Hon. John A. Logan, of
illinois, who had been selected as chairman,
nd he briefly expressed his appreciation OF
he honor and announced the OBJECT of the
neetlng-to ratify the Cincinnati nonina-
ions.
Rev. DR.. Newman offered a prayer. A list
y vice presidents and secretaries represent
ng the different states or organizations was
presented, and they were elected. The G!ee !
C =, 70 OF rne veteran association sang "Stand
music py Gen. w. II. Brown
LETTERS WERE RECEIVED
md read from Secretary Bristow, Postmas-
Hon. Charles Foster, endorsing the nomi-
ices, and expressing regret at being unable !
o attend the meeting.
Mr.. AlonZo Bell read
RESOLUTIONS,
which were adopted by reclamation, hearth
y endorsing the Cincinnati platform and
andtdates.
SENATOR SHERMAN
7ss the nrst speaker, and said he. A. an
mo man, knew Mr.. Hayes well, and knev
I'm 10 be a modest man, brave honest. and
! hign character. He spoke OF HAYES hau-
~ Ieit lne practice OF his profession in 1881 !
enter the military service of his coun'
men ne was revered by his soldie-- 81,
-eateu ali men as his equals -, for he
,as elected 10 Congress. b1' =. In le6I. he
serve his Count - declined Office
III She IN the held. lApplaUse.l
aan said IL the democratic party
anne into power all that had been gained in
,rogress by the republicans would be practi-
ally lost. The people had seen democratic
ule In the House OF Representatives, and
hey had enough OF 1t. tCrles OF That's So"
md applausel
SENATOR FRELIEGHUYSES
vas the next speaker. He referred TO Mr..
Hayes as a man possessing every Qualinca-
ion for the high office to which he was NOM
mated; he Was not only honest, but the
slightest suspicion had never attached to |
al during his political service. He should /
pe elected our Centennial President. lGreat |
aRf4"N SENATOR MORTON