The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-06-19

nation for President, arrived here AZ SIX
o'clock this evening, and were escorted
to their hotel by the Columbus Cadets
and Hayes Club with full band. At 9
o'clock the delegation proceeded to the
Executive Chamber, where they were re-
ceived by Gov. Hayes. Edward McPher-
soa, of Pennsylvania, stepped forward
and after shaking hands with Gov.
Hayes, spoke as follows:
Cor. Hayes-We have been depu-
tized by the National Convention Of the
Republican party, held st Cincinnati on
the l4th OF the present month, 10 inform
you officially that you have been unsni-
mously nominated by that Convention
for the office of President of the United
States. The manner in which thst ac-
ton was taken, and the response TO it
from every part of the country, attest the
popular con nfdence in you, and the belief
that your administration will be wise,
courageous and just. We say, SIR, your
administration" for We believe that the
people will confirm the action OF the
Convention and thus save the country
from the control OF the men and ssser-
tion of the principles and policy OF the
Democratic party. We have ais" been
directed So ask your attention
TO the summary OF Republican doctrine
contained in the platform adopted by the
Convention discharging this agreeable
duty. We find cause OF congratulstion
in the harmonious action o. the Conven-
ton and in the hearty response given
by the people We see the promise ol
assured success. In Ohio all know, trust
and honor you. Hencctorth you
belong to the whole country. Under err
cumstances SO auspiciOus, we trust N'c
will indicate your acceptance OF me
nomination.
Governor Hayes, with unusual sgita-
ton and in tone of voice SO low as To
make it almost impossible to be heard
replied as follows:
"SIR-I have only 10 say in re
sponse to your communication, that
accept the nomination. Per-
haps at the present time 1t would
be improper for me TO say more than
this, although even now | should be
glad 70 give some expression TO the pro-
found sense OF gratitude feel for the
confidence reposed in me by yourselves
and those for whom you act. Alta future
time | shall take occasion 10 present the
acceptance in writing with my views on
the platform" The delegates were then
personally introduced TO their nominee,
ard spent considerable time with him IN
form ally conversing with him.
Hon. VIM. Dennlson tonight received
the following telegram, which explains
itself:
"WAsuINGToN, ID. c., June IL.
81 wish to say TO you in the freedom
Of personal friendship that am greatly
gratihed at the nomination OF Governor
HAYES. | feel sure et victory, and n
clear and pure ADM nistrStion.
rSigned.l "B. ii. BRIsTow."
~ Dayton.
DAYTON, June lS-A great and enthu-
siastic Hays and Wheeler ratification
meeting was held last evening at the
Court House. Cannon firing, fire
works, music aud speeches were INDUCED
in. K &. Anderson, nephew OF TT.
Sumter Anderson, presided. Tie meet
ing was largely attended by
both Liberal and Independent leaders
and enthusiastic endorsers OF the ticket.
After the meeting Major Beekham, edi-
tor OF the Journal, was bombarded ard
serenaded Ms were also eX Congressman
Guinckel and Samuel Craighead. Lively
speeches we're made by both lndepend-
ants and Republicans.
wheeler Serenaded.
New YORK, June ia special %
the Times says that, last evening, the
Republican candidate for Vice President,
VIM. A. Wheeler, who ls nj present IA
member of the board of visitors 70 West
Point, was serenaded by Republicans
and spoke rs follows:
81 thank you ger tlemen, for your con-
graduation for An honor which pro-
baby is rs unexpected 70 you rs II II
70 myself, and which has certainly
not been sought for by me. was not
obliyious OF the fact that my name had
been mentioned by warm friends who
desired my success, but | neither looked
nor hoped for such an overwhelming cV
idence of the Conventions favor, but /
have been soldier in the Republican
ranks too long, and have enjoyed its con-
fidence too much, not 10 be aware Of the
high responsibility which accom-
panies that confidence. To be
nominated in times like these
by. the great party which, despite
rts occasional short coming, represents
IN its fullest extent the intelligence,
the patriotism and conscience OF the
country, is indeed an honor. The so.
called tidal wave Of 1874, which swept
the Democratic party into power IN the
lower HDnse of Congress, has resulted
in demonstrating to American peo-
pie the uuftness Of that party for every
one the duties required Of II.
For the past seven months
the Democratic majority in tie
II ouse Of Representatives has been % trial
before the nation, and the nation Is ready
70 render verdict TIE Democratic
party bas been false 10 it, promises, ialse
10 its duties and false 70 the opportunities
tor reform which were presented 70 II.
II is 70 the Republican party that we are
to-day indebted for the privilege Of ceie-
brating this one hundredth Anniversary
of our independence, and it is 70 the isne
noble party that We intend 70 coDsigh the
govern rnent in the future. Do not doubt,
gentlemen, that in the coming campaign
We shall achieve q splendid triumph.
with that nonored soldier and patriot,
citizen, Governor Hayes, at our head,
and the entire Republican party Of al
shades and opinions supporting him, we
have but ~ DO our duty a. homes: voters
and sood citizens, and victory i ours
again. Gentlemen, thank you for this
manifestation Of your approval Of the
Conventions work
Indicted.