National Republican., 1876-06-20
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~ GENERAL LoGANs
rose, and said that he was profoundly thankful
for the honor conferred upon him, and before ad-
journing the meeting he wished to add his testi-
mony to the integrity Of the candidates. He had
known Rutherford B. Hayes as a citizen, as a
self with honor. He spoke also of the irreproach-
able character of Hayes. The Union of the coun-
try had been tried In fire. When they remem;
bered the bands Of this great Union cemented
s1' men. and renePbss that T the '0 sane
energy, II, the same sans principle, would still
future generations as bright as the eonstella-
tions in the heavens which lighted the footpath
Of man on his way, they should determine to
pursue the same principles that had led them in
the past; to say to the Democrats that they
should not dictate, and when the time came for
election, Hayes and Wheeler should carry the
banner of right Thanking them for the atten-
tiOn they had given and their grand aemOnstra-
tion Of Republcanism he announced the meeting
adjourned.
AT THE RIGHT WING OF THE CITY HALL
the phrase There is victory in the air" was
handsomely plRcarded and illuminate by stick
candles. Decorations of neatly arranged dags
added pleasant and inspiring aspect to the
duced was the Hon. w. W. Ketchum, OF Penn
sylvania, who, in his characteristic and able way,
illustrated the fallacies of the Democratic rule In
the House, and of their utter and positive in
ability to control with skillful hand the affairs
of the National Government. Mr.. ketchum
graphically portrayed the pretentious cry Of re-
form which the Democracy has raised, all of
which resulted in depriying several hundred
worthy men and women of their employment in
the Treasury and other bureaus Of the Govern
ment Mr.. Ketchum dwelt long and ably upon
the financial situation, and closed his address
amid enthusiastic applause.
AThe next speaker, the Hon. James H. Platt, of
Virginia, made ringing speech in hearty and en-
thusfastic eOmmendatiOn of the ticket adopted by
the Cincinnati Convention, He said that, al
though he went to Cincinnati to do battle for the
Great COmmoner" of Maine, and was defeated
in his efforts, yet the choice made was very wise
and consistent, and would sweep the field in No
yember with majOrities that will be round and
large.
He was followed by Hon. Mark II. DunneIl of
Minnesota, who eloquently demonstrated the i'm
peratiye necessity Of sweeping victory 10 No
yember next for the Republican party-a victory
which would teach the Democratic party of the
North. as well as the South, that disloyalty must
die. The speech was warmly received.
ON TO BLAINE's.
Before leaving the City Hall voice announced
that the assembly would proceed to the residence
of the Hon James G. Blaine. The line was
formed. and marched towards the residence OF
the eX-Speak ker with coOrs flying and to the music
Of patriotic airs Long before the main body
reached the spot a dense crowd had gathered
about the e1-Speaker's door. and the air was
rent with cries for Blaine. When the cheers died
another quarter. When the statesman appeared
on the porch the applause was redoubled, and II
was several minutes before he could be heard.
SPEECH OF MR.. BLAINE.
FcIIou- Republicans: The condition ofmy health
fOrbids that should address you at length, and
/ fear my weak voice may fail to reach any con-
siderable portion of the large crowd to whom
am SO much indebted for the compliment OF this
call. Let me say in brief that / heartily Join
with you in ratifying the nomination Of Hayes
and Wheeler. tApPlause.] know both the
candidates well, and have known them long;
They are true and tried, Ia voice, so are you'll
honest and competent, strong and popular. do
not believe IL was possible for the national con-
vention to present a more acceptable ticket to
ha ma nf
doubt of its triumphant election in November.
[Cheers.l To that great result your efforts and
mine will, am sure, be devoted with the most
earnest zeal.
III may be permitted to refer to the connection
of my own name with the Republican nomination,
let me say, gentlemen. that look back upon it
with pride and satisfaction, with not one tinge of
regret at the final result. [Great applause i
owe much to the true friends who so faithfully
supported me, and am sure that do not enter
tain the slightest feeling of unkindness towards
those who opposed me. i hope can go further
and say that out Of all the fierce conflicts Of the
past half year l do not this moment cherish a
trace OF iii will or unchsritable feeling towards
any political rival or any political opponent.
Let us look forward hopefully to the future for
wisely guarded by Republican administration
Of the Government which shall be just to all sec-
tions and all citizens Of our common country.
Thanking you again, gentlemen Tor the honor
of your call, ! bid you cordial good night.
When Mr.. Blaine retired the sounds Of appro-
baton that followed him were stunning TO the
ears.
sERENADING PRESIDENT GRANT.
The line of march was again taken up, and the
procession went to the Executive Mansion After
playing several patriotic airs, President Grant
appeared, and was greeted with unrestralned en-
thusiasm. He simply bowed his acknowledge
ments. Three rOusing cheers were given for the
soldier President. and the assembly dispersed.
THE ILLUMINATION.
During the demonstration great many Of the
most prominent buildings about the city were
handsomely illuminated, and bunting was dis
played from many points. The headquarters of
The National Republican Committee were illumi-
mated with rows of Chinese lanterns and bunting.
THE REPUBLICAN office was lighted from base
ment to root and over the entrance, in letters Of
light formed by gas lets. were the words. ''Wel-
come HAYES" A broad banner hoated from the
balcony. Other Offices were suitably decorated,
and the illumination Of the city was fully in
keeping with the importance Of the occasion and
the greatness of the demonstration.
BOYS ALPACA JACKETS at
EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner Of Seventh and Z streets.