The New York herald., 1876-01-14
TILE PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON Jan !

WAsHISGroE, Jan. 13 1876.
The Republican National Committee met this morn.
ing at ten O'Clock, at the Arlington HOTEL and was
called to order by Ex-Governor Morgan, of New York
who said -
sSThe National Committee has assembled for the pur
pose o! taking the nrst step in the Presidential
pagn for the present year Its are very simple
namely the fixing of the time and place holding the
National Convention
CALL
The Clerk, Hon. william E. Chandler then called the
roll when IL found eighteen OF the original men,
bers were present and thirteen gentlemen by proxy.
After debate all the proxies were admitted.
The committee then heard member from each
delegation from cities asking the National Convention
to be held at the places they named
ONO PUTS IN CLAIM
General GAKTELD then addressed the committee
saying the Convention ought be held where It would
do the most good to tho republican party. OHIO was
now one Of the closest OF republican States but he
hoped II would not be so in the future and was also
one OF tho great Western States would lead in the
elections in October next in company with Maine, New
Hampshire and Indiana. We cannot be said AFFORD to
lose Ohio and the election to the republican party
As the city OF Cleveland sufficient money has been
subscribed TO build wigwam and 10 furnish All other
necessary accommodations
Mr.. SHERwIs, OF Cleveland, made few remarks In
favor OF that city.
Governor SorRs then gave the reasons why the Con
vention should be held at Cincinnati The Ohio dele
CATION here In behalf OF particular Presidential
candidate He showed the political advantages OF hold
ing tho Convention there The Exposition Building
would seat Is 900 persons and the hotel accom- moda
tiOns were amply sufficient
SARATOGA KEr.
The delegation from Saratoga Springs then heard
through Mr. SAcKKTr, who said place offers better fa-
clties for the Convention and those who attend IL
than o s goo ~nS5o nero are
he said there were H. 900 900 Of our population within
500 miles OF Saratoga We have be continued 900 900
in New York aud thirty ave electoral votes As
the battle Of Saratoga the key OF the Revolution
IL ntting that Saratoga now should be the key OF
the approaching Presidential contest He was author
zed " say by the citizens OF Saratoga Springs that "
the present halls not large enough they are ready
10 answer any demands that may be made upon them.
PHILADELPHIA THE CENTRE PATRIOTISM
General BTSeHAx, In behalf OF the Philadelphia dele
cation extended cordial invitation 70 hold the Ma
tionai Convention at that city He spoke Of the conve
accommodate even go 600 persons. Besides Phiadel-
pha Is tho only central city to which tickets will be
sold this year By the different railroad companies
cursion rates Philadelphia IL the centre OF patriotism,
and the success OF the country in the future depded
on the success OF tho republican party He madc an
earnest appeal TOR the holding OF the Convention there
incidentally aluding TO the Centennial celebration IN
connection with tho principles Of the republican party.
Mr.. sNowDEN also made a few remarks in favor oil
meeting al Philadelphia
CHICAGO GRAVES THE HONOR
hr. hEDrLL was then introduced and spoke in favor
OF Chicago extending the hospitaties OF the city he
spoke OF the arrangements made with railroad com
panies for tickets At reduced rates showing easy and
cheap access TO the city. The hotel accommodations
are ample with graduated prices Tbs Interstate kx-
hbiton building is the largest structure In this
country with the exception perhaps OF the Centennial
building we'll suited In all ~ appointments for
convention II will seat rom Is 900 70 30 600 persons
In addition the space required for the convention.
He presented other considerations why Chicago should
be selected
ST LOUIS sofIcirOUs
Mr. Vas HoRx of Missouri, said he had been re-
qucsted 10 oner to the Committee. beside suitable
hail in 81 Louis ample accom- modatons tor the holding
OF the Convention
TEE EMPTRn CTv
Governor MonoAH said after all that had been argued
In favor OF other cities New York expected the Conven
uon hold 10 thai eitv Thew had the Grand 0Dera