Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-06-22

sided, and subsequently the rare good
fortune of beating saccessiyely, for the
highest Office in the gift of the people
OF Ohio, Allen g. Thurman, George H.
Pendleton, and William Allen. He
has somehow fallen into the habit of
defeating Democratic aspirants for the
Presidency. and we are of the opinion
that from experience he will be able
20 do it again. Applause. In pre-
senting the name of Gov. Hayes per-
nit me to say that we wage no war
upon the distinguished gentlemen
whose names have been mentioned
here to-day. They have rendered great
service to this country, which entities
them to our respect and TO our graft
tude. l have no word to utter against
them, but only wish to say that Gov.
Hayes Is the peer of these gentlemen,
IN integrity, in character, in ability, in
power, and in all the great qualities
which tit men for the highest positions
which the American people can give
them. Gov. Hayes is honest; he is
brave, unpretending; he is wise and
sagaclous, scholar and a gentleman,
enjoying an Independent fortune. The
simplicity of his private life and the
mOdesty of his bearing are an express
slve rcbukc to the reckless eXtrava-
gance which leads to corruption in
public and private affairs.
Remember, now, delegates to the
convention, that the responsible duty
rests upon you. You should be govern
ed by no unworthy impulse;you should
run no fearful risks in this campaign;
you must, if you would succeed, NOM
mate candidate here who will not on
ly carry the whole strength of the Re-
publican States, bur who will carry
Ohio, Indiara and New York as well
as the other States. We care not who
the man shall be, either our own candi-
dateor whoever you may nominate, ap-
plauSe but we beg to submit that In
Gov. hayes you have those qualities
which are calculated best to compro-
mise all difficulties aud to soften ali an
tagonisms. He has no personal epmities
his private life is so pure that no man
has ever dared to assail it; his public
acts have been above suspicion, even.
ask you, then, if, in the light of all
this Integrity of life, living in State
which holds its election in October, the
result of which will be decisive, proba-
bly,, to the Presidential campaign, is it
not worth your while to see to it that
a. Candidate is nominated against
whom nothing can be- said, and who is
sure to succeed in the campaign.
In conclusion, permit me to say thatif
the wisdom OF this Convention shall
decide at last that Gov. Hayes nomi-
nation is the safest and best, that deci-
sion will meet with such a response
and enthusiasm here in Ohio as will
insure Republican success at home, and
DE so tar reaching and wide spreading
as 10 make success almost certain from
the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans.
Mr.. Ben Wade was then introduced,
and briefly and earnestly referred to
the excellence of the character, life and
public services of Gov. Hayes, second
ing his nomination for the Presidency.
Mr.. Gustavus ST. Gem, of Missouri,
also supported the nominotion, speak
ing briefly and effectively on the same
subject, and was followed by Mr.. j. w.
Davies, of West Virginia, who also
spoke in favor of the nomination of
Gov. Hayes.
Mr.. Lynn Bartholomew then ad-
dressed the Convention in brief
speech presenting the name of Gov.
Hartranft, of Pennsylvania; and the
Convention adjourned for the day.
On the third day, June Is, at half
past ten, after Irayer, the Convention
proceeded to balloting for candidates
Tor President. On the first ballot, the
Chair announced the total vote 752;
necessary to choice, 379. Blaine, 2S5;
Brlstow, lib; Conkling, 80; Hartranft, |
u; Hayes, 81; Jewell, II; Morton, 124;
W heeler, g.
The second ballot stood, Blaine, 29S:
Bristow, ia; Conkling, SO; Hartranit,
-; Hayes, GA; Jewell, =; Morton, Ill;
Wheeler, 3: WashburH, L.
Third ballot-Blaine, 293; BristoW.
II; Morton, 113; Hayes, 67; Conkling,
NJ; Hartranft, 6S; Wheeler, 3; Wash
)urne, L.
Fourth ballot-Blaine, 292; Bristow,
70; Merton, los; Hayes, IS; COnkling,
a; Hartranft, II; Wheeler, 2; Wash.
)urne, 8.
Fifth ballot-BIaine, 2S6; Bristow,
IA; Morton, 50; Hayes, 104; Conkling,
Y; Hartranft, SO; Wheeler, 2; Wash
,urne, 3.
Sixth ballot-Blaine, 3OS; Bristow,
ii; Morton, 50: Hayes, 113; Co1k!ing,
ii; Hartranft, so; Wheeler, 2; Wash
,urne, 4.
On the seventh ballot, Blaine receiv-
"a 3ol; Hayes, 3o4; Bristow, q. When
he States were called in the order of
'alloting Bristow and Morton were
Necessary to choice, 379
After the announcement of the last
'allot it remained for the Convention
o make the nomination of Governor
1ayeS unanimous. The motion was
1ade, and pending action upon it thel
Ion. VIM. E. Frye asce nded to the
peaker's stand and spoke to the ques-
ion. He expressed the deep gratitude
/ the Maine dele alton to their nu-
lerous friends from all parts of the g
ountry who stood by them so faith
lilly. He could have wished that the
terling qualities of Mr.. Blaine might |
ave found fuller recognition at the 7
ands OF this Convention, but since the
'ill of the Convention had been ex-
resSed in the selection of Governor q
B. Hayes, he took pleasure
seconding the motion to make the
unanimous. The speaker I
as very hoarse, rs he pleasantly re-
larked, from shouting for Blaine all Il
iy, but his address was very grace 9
u and fitting tribute to thsdeserts and -
Dllltles of Mr.. Blaine. In conclusion,
lr. Frye said that he could pledge his Il
tate for majority of twenty thousand
favor OF Hayes, and when they had
curcd Maine, Mr.. Blaine and the rest C,
them would go over in the grand old a
of Massachusetts, and "
vi up majority of sixty thousand for CT
e Republican ticket. Mr.. Frye closed
: seconding the motion to make the @,
of Rutherford b. Hayes :"
lanimous. The motion was carried
mid great acclamatior.
The nomination for Vice President !,
ing in order, Mr.. Poland. of Yer. III