The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
TENNESSEE.

UNANIMOUS.
TENNESSEE.
NORTON, BRIsTow AND BLAINE THE FAVOR
Irs--THE DELEGATION WILL CONSULT AVAIL
ABILITY, INTEGRITY AND INTELLIGENCE IN
THE CANDIDATE.
NASHVILLE June 5, 1876
The Tennessee delegation to the Cincinnati Con-
vention follows with reference choice OF
candidates
THE DELEGATES AT LARGE.
J. NJ THoRSBrRG is the fence, with seeming
decided choice. He Is pnt down both as a Brisow and
Blaine man.
DAVID A. MUMMY first choice is either Blaine
or Morton. Ny second is Bristow, and third any one
TO defeat the democracy
J. c. NAplER--My first choice is Morton, my second
is Blaine and after that would favor the nomination
Of either Hayes or Brs,ow, any other good repub
can candidate.
General J. T. wILDEI-Norton is my FIRST choice
Bristow my second and, as to my third choice /
would be willing to take any good and capable repub
hcan.
DISTRICT.
r. r. BuTLRR-I am for Blame. have known and
been associated with him so long that would not 20
against him, and told Norton this fact Blaine and
met every day; he called me ROD and called him
'Jm.' But after all there is worry little choice with
ond and Hayes my third choice.
5. H. RggvEs-My first choice with the lights before
Bristow. After that any body to beat the ssRebe
Democracy
DISTRICT.
L. c. CAHp--My first and only choice Is entirely de-
pendent on circumstances should be glad to know
that those States where the battle in the
fought will accept Dir. Blaine as their choice for Pres
dent. think the whole country will appreciate his
republican
be unmudful OF his most valiant behalf
Senator Morton Is second to one in party service
while Mr. Bristow is the idol of many. The material
from which 10 select all good that in Tennessee
can afford 20 yield largely our individual preferences
WILLIAM RULE-My very first choice is Bfistow.
think Hayes will be my second choice and Blaine third
THIRD DISTRICT
A. G. SHARP--As 10 the candidates now mentioned
for nomination have personal preference One
would suit me exactly well another ANY of
them, II elected President, would secure good admin
istraton shall voIe Tor the one whom believe TO
be the strongest before the people, let him be whom he
may. Will be governed very largely by the opinions
OF republicans from the doubtful States. as to who
tho strongest man. do not think Tennessecans
should persist in personal preferences much, as il is
ing tue State Rather let the who bring the corn
select the miller.
5 L. CArE-For Brstow as frs, choice, after tina. no
decided preference but will take any strong republican
before the Convention
FOURTH DISTRICT
JAMES PEAcocK-lf Blaine proves clear record am
for him any other man. Alter Blaine Will select
the very best man whose name may be suggested at
W l. WATEgs-My choice Tor President will in
degree depend upon circumstances. am of opinion
we should select the ticket regardless Of individual
preference as best to promote tho interest OF the
whole country. Blaine, Bristow. Morton ana others
are all good men, and would I'LL the position we'll
DISTRICT
J. a. WARDER-First choice for Morton, with OBJ
lection 10 Brlstow or Blaine
w. u ELLiorT-l am decidedly for Brisow. After
him would take either Hayes or Blaine, but
Morton nor Couklng
SIXTH DISTRICT
III II. bn Morn ann
In case ii Is found he can't be nominated | would be
willing to take up either Bristow, Hayes Blaine
any other good republican
J. II. BrRgus lcoorcd)-I am for Morton until /
find he has no chance oil success. Alter him would
take either Blame. Bristow or Hayes. Politics are
quito a thing 10 me, and it IS hard to tell what
course may pursue should Morton not be nominated.
SEVENTH DISTRICT
NJ S wER--0 r. Morton Is my first and Blaine
my second CHOICE o.hcr well tried republican
6. w. BLAcKnuRS-As TO who Will be nominated
for the Presidency, by the Republicans al Cincinnat
do not feel justified at even guessing Hcreabouts,
and rs far round us have heard. Senator Morton is
the almost unanimous choice OF the republicans both
white and colored. | feel that am uEdcr home in
structions to for him. AS myself individually.
canno, -ay that have mad nrst choice for the Pres
idency since the assassination OF Abraham Lincoln.
can ony say this, Paul believed in Christ rcigousy,
SO do believe in iepublicaLsm politically therefore
go 10 Cincinnati to do the best can for the people,
believe will be for the hest, intending to all
can alter get there and to favor the nomination Of
the man whose election believe will most certainly
bring about the only end have view-the rood OF
the peoplc-ali people More definitely than this am
not how prepared TO speak.
EIGHTH DISTRICT.
5. W. HAwKfSs-Bristow Is my first choice for the
Presidency. Perhaps Blaine the second. As to
third choice either Morton or Conkng. | think
the Convention holds the tate OF the republican party
in ,ts hanls
F. q. RipGgLhy--As TO my choice Tor President l
will say that my arsi choice is Tor Bristow, my second
choice the and my third choice likewise
DISTRICT.
A. A. FRREnAx-Non. INITIAL, but supposed to be
Tor Blaine He expresses no choice.
J. W. Box p--Frst choice for Norton
DISTRICT.
WILLIAM NJ. RANDOLPH can scarcely say that have
decided personal preference. There are number o.
gentlemen whom Will vote for viii: pleasure bad
thought OF vong first Tor sir Bristow and expect now
Ia do but the right 10 change my opnon II
see occasion. have not determined as 10 second
third choice ] think II OF great Importance the
country that we elect nominee, and next tho
dispcnsahle qualifications OF honesty, capabiity and
intelligent hrmncss shall consider availability
making any choice that may be necessary
EDWARD SHAW (colored)-O. \. Morton rs my first
choice Tor the Presidency, because of the ucaicuabc
good lie has done country. He is unreasonable
IN his Integrity. As man he inspires my heart with
coincidence IN him suited guide he destiny OF
this great nation. would sooner him than any
other man. He Is available My second choice would
b. Blaine for ike