The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-13
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WILLIAM PRsscoTT, iawyer--My preference Is for
Blaine. IN accordancc with the avowed sentiments of
the people OF my district don't know what viii DO
The effect OF the present charges made against that
tlemaa but am convinced that they Sufficient
10 prevent MS nom nation the policy OF nomi-
mating him under The circumstances, that is matter
the whole Convention viii have to copslder Person
ally Blaine is my first choice. am inclined 70 favor
Morton MS second choice.
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT
C CUMMINGS, Pekn, merchant-My FIRST choice
Tor the Presidency Is Blame very decidedly. He Is
much the strongest man. As second third choice
Morton Conkiing would be satisfactory. shall
not favor any from the other side OF Mason and
Dixpn's line.
X r. LArnAx Lincoln capitast-My choice IL
nrst for Blaine he the strongest with tho people
and my constituents prefer him. For second and
third choice in Blame should fail OF nomination,
have strong preference and should abide cIrcum-
stances
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.
D. d EVANS. Danvile, !awyer-I am for Blaine first
OF all as he aimos, the upanimcus choice of my
stituents | think | would 90 for Bristow AZ second
choice and probably Morton Tor the third Have
great admiration for Morton, and under some circuin
stances would prefer him.
i. j. Bosp, Monticello. railroad director-I am for
blame 1rss Of all Conklng second ana Bristow
third
YfYrEExrH DISTRICT
J. GOLDEN, Marshall lawycr--i think as to avail.
ability nv choice among Presidential candidates would
be in The following order FIRST, Blaine; second,
Hayes; third Morton; With corkng and Bristow next.
AS to merit they would stand-Frst, Morton; second,
and would like him 10 accept the Vice Presidency.
BENSON wooD, Efingham, lawycr--Thc sentiment of
people is Tor Blame. | am Tor him iirst rs think
he Is the strongest man. Personally would prefer
Morton, but doubt mis- availability Morton, however,
would be my second choice, and Hayes third Brisow
has little strength among my constituents. Blaine's
vindication will cause great accession to HIM.
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.
General J. s. MARTIN, Saiem awycr-Blane Is very
decidedly my first choice amt that OF my district.
have high regard Tor Morton, but think Wheeler OF
New York, or Hayes OF 0hio as more available and
either would suit me second choice, with Morton
third Should General Logan's name be prominently
presented would prefer him 10 all others.
GEORGE G. MCcoRp, Greenviile, iarmer-My prefer
nrs Blaine; second. Morton or Washburne;
third Hayes. Those expressions are contingent upon
tho condition that General Logan Is candidate
whom would prefer to any
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT.
II. s. BAKER, Alton, Judge OF Alton City Court-Ny
first choice Is b II. Brslow above all others II he
cannot be nominated then should favor Washburne
Morton Washburne will be my sccond choice II he
before the Convention. am opposed to Blaine,
and would prefer Conkng or Hayes to him.
General J. L. RlSAKER, Carlinvillo. lawyer is nrst
tor Blame, then Tor Morton, and then for Conkling
EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT.
ISAAC CLEMENTS, Carbonate, sawycr-My hrst
him should impel republicans to stand by him to tho
last moment Farther than for Blaine as first choice
not decided and decline to express an opinion.
WILLIAM McApAa, Chester; banker-I will SIMPLY
say to you that am for Blaine first, Blaine second
and Blaine third. You eau understand that
NINETEENTH DISTRICT
C. ID. HAM, Mount Vernon. bankcr-My first choice
is Blaine, and shall support him as long there is
hope Personally like Norton but think Blaine strong
est among republicans shall support Morton second
and for third choice would prefer Hayes, OF Ohio, 10
either Conkling or Bristow.
w. H. ROBINSON Fairfield lawycr.-I am first for
Blaine shall stand by him il he be nominated
should support Morton second and after him have
definite choice, but would probably be for Hayes