The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-06-16
Third Edition /.
THE CONVENTION
The President Makers
SIX BALLOTS TAKEN AND NO RESULT.

SIX BALLOTS TAKEN AND M RESULT.
Had Exposition Hall been prepared
for the use Of gas, the Convention, no
doubt, would have held night session,
and by this time, perhaps, the country
wouldshave known who would be the
standard bearer of the Republican party
in the coming campaign-as it was not,
the different factions left the scene OF
conflict at 8 O'Clock in the afternoon yes
terday with the consciousness that work
was still to be done in strengthening
their respective positions, and that
another night of suspense must be
passed.
There was noticeable diminution Of
noisy demonstration and outdoor ac-
tivity among the delegates, but it was a
calmness which precedes the storm. In.
side the hotels at the headquarters of the
different wings Of the party, earnest
consultations were had. An air of
anxiety prevailed, and the ''dread to-
morrow" was looked forward to with
apprehension.
The friends Of Bristow appeared more
hopeful than hitherto, and the Hayes
faction seem to have been inspired with
renewed courage and confidence. For
the first time during the week the Blaine
men appeared anxious, while the Nor
| ton and Conkling adherents were SAN
changes have been made against that
gentleman, principally among the dele
gates from the South, though why they
| were made does not seem clear, unless,
as they allege, they are convinced that
he can not carry the South.
The only meeting of public nature
held last night was that in the interest
of Bristow at Pixies Opera-house, under
the auspices Of the Cincinnati Bristow
Club. A large audience attended, among
which numerous ladies were seen. The
meeting was presided over by Julius
Dexter, Esq, and the speakers were
Hon. Richard H. Dana, Of Massachu.
setts, and Senator Jas. L. Alcorn, Of
Mississippi.
The contested seats in the Alabama
delegation having been settled in the
Convention yesterday by the adoption
Of the majority report Of the Committee
on Credentials, that State completed its
Organization last night as follows: Vice
President Of ConveniiSc, Jas. @. Smith
member OF Committee on Credentials
Samuel #. Rice; on Permanent Organ
ization, R. W. Healey; on Resolutions
willard Warner; on Rules, Morris D
Wickersham; National Committeeman
not yet selected.
First BaIIOt.
The following is the result Of the first
ballot:
Blame, e,.....,....,.: 20
BrlSt0W .............'...''.... III
Conkling. ........................ ....... "
Hayes s......................... o
Jewell ........................" i
/ w neeler.
Second Ballot.
The following is the vote by States:
Alabama-Blaine, 16; Bristow, A.
| Arkansas-Morton,1 IL; Blaine, 1.
California - Conkling, g.; Hayes, 8;
Blaine, 9.
Colorado-Blaine, 6.
Connecticut-Bristow, 9; Blaine, D
Hayes, 1.
| Delaw blaine g.
Florida-Morton, A; Blaine, 4.
Georgia . Conkling, 9; Morton. 4;
Blaine, 8; Bristow, 3.
Illinois-Hayes, /; Bristow, o; Blaine,
l35;
indiana Morton, 80.
lowa-Blaine, 20.
Kansas-Blaine, 10.
Kentucky-Bristow, "a.
Louisiana--Morton, IL; Blaine, 8;
absent, l.
Maine-Blaine, IA.
Maryland-Blaiue. 16.
Massachusetts-W. A. Wheeler, g.
Blaine. 8; Bristow, 1s.
Michigan = Conkiing, l.: Hayes, A
Blaine, 8; Bristow, !.
Minnesota-Blaine, 8; e. B. Wash
burne, !.
Mississippi = Blaine, i; Bristow, g.
Conkling, 3; Morton, 6.
Missonri-Hayes,1 1; Conkling, 2; Bris
tow, Q; Morton, IL; Blaine, 16.
Nebraska-f Blaine, 8.
Nevada-/ /artranft, 4; Conkling, Q.
New HaLpshire-Bristow, 3; Blaine,
IL.
New Jersey-Blaine, 70; Hayes, 6.
New York--Bristow, 1; ConkIing, 90.
North Carolina-Blaine, g; Bristow, 1.
Conkling, 8; Hartrantt, 8; Bristow, q
Morton. Q.
Oregon-Blaine, 6.
Ohio-Hayes, A.
| Pennsylvania-Hartranft, "a; Blaine
Ia.
Rhode Islsnd--BIaine, 2; Bristow, 6
South Carolina-Bristow, /; Morton,
| 10. !.
i essee--Morton, 8; Bristow, 8;
Blaine, =.
Texas--Bristow, !; Blaine, Q; Morton,
IL: Conkling, l.
| vermout-Bristow. 8; Blaine,
Hayes, l.
virginia-Morton, A; Conkling, A
Blaine, IA.
West vlrginia--Blaine, 8, Hayes,2.
Wisconsin-vMorton, i; Blaine, II
Bristow, 2.
Arzona-Blaine, 2.
Dakota-Blaine, 2.
District columbia-Moyton.
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