Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-23
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The R.p.bIle.n Nominee for President

IN. R.,.n1,-.n Ne.inee for President.
HIS FORMAL NOTIFICATION OF HIS NOMINATION.
CorrrBus. Ohio, June l6.-The COM
mittee appointed by the Cincinnati con-
yention 10 notify Governor Hayes OF his
nomination arrived here Saturday evening,
and proceeded to the executive cnamoer
where the governor awaited them. -
ward Mcpherson, in behalf OF the com
mittee officially announced his nominatlon'
and asked the acceptance thereof Uos-
ernor Hayes replied as follows
GOV. HAYEs's REPLY.
Sir have only to say in response 10
your information. that | accept the noun.
nation. Perhaps. at the present time, IL
would be improper for me to say more tnan
his, although, even now, l should be giad
to give some expression to the profound
gratitude feel for the confidence reposeo
in me by yourselves and those Tor whom you
act, At some future time shall take oc-
casion to present my acceptance IN "fiung
with my views upon the platform
The delegates were then personally ~
troduced to their nominee. and spent con-
siderable time with him informally con-
versing on various subjects.
How the Cincinnati N Nominations are Re-
ceivcd i'm the West and SOUTH
AT NEW ORLEANS.
Ngw ORLEANS, La, June 15.-Large en-
thusiastic republican meeting held Satur,
day night. Ex-Gov. Warmoth presided
and said that every liberal republican IN
the Union will support the ticket, and
Louisiana will give $4,000 majority Tor IT,
IN KANSAS.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, June lS.-Reports from
various points in Kansas state that the
republicans are entirely satisfied with the
nomination.
AT SAN FRANCISCO.
San Francisco. Cal, June lS.-The Gin
cinnati nominations meet with increased
favor and enthusiasm. as the political situa-
ton and the merits of the candidates are
more fully discussed. Straight Republi-
cans and Independents alike express cor
dial approval Of the work of the convention.
IN COLORADO.
DENVER, Col, June lS-The nomination
of Hayes is well received by press and people
here and elsewhere in Colorado. although
there was a manifest disappointment on the
failure to nominate Blaine.
The Republican Nominee for vIee-Pre.-
ident.
he Is sERESADED.
GARRIsOS's. n. Y, June lS.-Wm. \.
Wheeler the nominee tor Vice President. V no
is a member of the board of visitors at West
Point, was serenaded Saturday evening at
the residence of his mother-in-law. By Re-
publicans of Garrison's and Cold Springs
Ills appearance on the balcony was sig
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political situation in brief. and in conclu-
sion said:
MR. wHEELER's Response
Il do not doubt. gentlemen. that in the
coming canvass we shall achieve splendid
triumph With that honored soldier and
patriotic citizen, Gov. Hayes. at our head !,
and che entire Republican party OF
all shades and opinions supporting him, we
have but to do our duty as honest voters
and good citizens, and victory Is ours.
Terrible Conaagration In st. Johns, T.. q
TIE BUSINESS PORTION ENTIRELY DESTROYED
ESTIMATED loss OF MILLION DOL
LARS.
BosroN, June lS.-st. Johns. P. z was
visited to-day by most disastrous eonhag-
ration. A territory 900 feet VIDE and a
mile in length. embracing the entire ousl-
ness portion Of the town, was burned.
Seven hotels, nine churches, the custom
house, cOur, house, post0ih;e, nlIed States
consulate, TWO banks, docks, vessels IN the
river, portion OF the bridge over the Rich
ellen river ST. Johns wOOllen mills, stone
china ware rooms and go stores and houses
are reduced to ashes The fire broke ont this
morning at the head of Richelieu street, in
Basquet's steam saw mill. and strong
southwest wind caused the fire 10 spread
rapidly The aqueduct water had been
shut of to repair the engine, necessitating
the fire engines to draw supply OF water
from the river, which added 10 the
delay The fire swept the entire length OF
Richeleu street, to the docks and through
the cross streets-St. George, ST. james,
Charles, ST. Paul and Middle street-to
Champlain, burning all the buildings on
the buildings on the east and some on the
west side. The occupants OF the houses
had barely time TO escape with their lives.
Mis- Lay, miIliner endeavOring to save
goods. was burned to death Mrs Lynch, a
young man named Benin j Oseph " Thorn
as and Chas. Arpand were badly burned.
Mayor ROssitsrs, whose house and tannery
were destroyed, was severely burned. The
Bank Of St. Johns was beautiful cut
stone building but stone buildings. with
iron shutters. supposed to be tre-prooi,
burned like finder. The Woolen Company
had $50 900 worth of hannels burned. The
houses were mostly of brick and stone. To-
tai loss is variously estimated as high as
81, 500 600. About 200 families are home
less, most of them losing everything. The
St johns News building was burned. The
property is generally well insured, mostly
in English Offices. A large number of
special police were appointed TO preserve or
der tonight, and arrangements made to
take care of the destitute.
SECOND DEsPATcH-THREE THOUSAND PEOPLE
HOMELESS.
ll;i5 p. m.-The fire is completely extin-
guished. The loss is estimated at one mil
lion dollars. About three thousand people
are rendered homeless. The only casualties
reported are one woman burned to death,
and another missing.