Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-23

SEVENTH AND LAST BALLOT.
5:57 p. m.-The seventh and last ballot
resulted as follows
Alabema-Blaine l., Bristow 3.
Arkansas-B aine IL. Hayes |.
Calli0rnia-Blaine s, Hayes q.
ColoradO-Blaine 6.
Connecticat-Blaine ,, Brlstow :. Hayes
3.
Delaware-Blaine 8.
Florida Blaine 8.
Georgia-Bleine IL, Bristow l.
Iliinois-Blaine IS. Bristow ,. Hayes ,.
indIans-Bristow 5. Hayes. 25.
I0wa-Blaine -.
kansas-Blaine 10.
kentucky-llayes q.
Louisiana-B.aine II, Hayes >.
MaIue-Bleine IA
MaTylend-Blaine l6.
Observation-Disclosures ), Hayes 81
Mchigan-Hayes %.
Minnesota-Blaiue 9. Hayes |.
Missouri-Biaine 20. Hayes 10.
Nebraska-Blaine 6.
Nevada-Haycs 6.
New Hampshre-Blaine :. Hayes 3.
New Jersey-Blaine II. Hayes 6.
New York-Hayes 6l. Blaine 9.
North Caroliua-llsyes 30.
ChiO-Hayes A.
Oregon-Blalne6 6.
Pennsylvanm-Blaiue "a, Hayes 2i.
Rhode lsland-Biaine ,. HAYES 6
South Csroiina-Blaine :. uayes1.
Tennessse-Blaine G. Hayes 10.
Texas-Blaine l. Hayes Is.
Vermont-Hayes 10.
VrsinIs-Blaine IA. Hayes 5.
West VIrginia-Blaine 6, Hayes 4.
Blaine l6. Hayes l.
MOntana-Hayes ,.
Oregon, Dakota, Distric. of Columbia.
Idaho. New Mexico. Utah. Washingt aad
Wyoming each cast votes for Blaine.
Summary Necessary to a choice 37g,
Hayes 3si; Blaine 35l; Bristow 81.
WITHDRAWALS.
When Indiana was called Mr. Cumbsck
withdrew the name Of Hon. Oliver p.
Morton
When Kentucky was called Gen. John N.
Harlan Withdrew the name Of Secretary
BristOw.
THE SCENE OF EXCITEMENT
which followed the announcement of the
ballot was indescribabie. There was shout
iog. waving Ot hats aud fans and cheering,
while the band played Yankee Doodle"
MANLY SPEECH BIZ Mr.. FRYE.
Mr. Frye. cf Maine. took the platform
aud thanked the supporters OF tine candi-
date from his state lie said No words
can express Names gratitude. God bless
you ali forever. The convention in Its wis
dom has selected Gov. Hayes as our stan
dard bearer. Maine accepts. endorses and
will support bun IN SEP tember. Our leader
Blaine will take the field in Maine. sweep
il by 10000 ma jOrity. then 90 into Massa-
chusetts and assist in sweeping II by co.
O0O.'
Mr. Frye then moved that the nomination
of Gov. Hayes be made unanimous, and the
motion was adopted.
THE vICE-PREsIDEsCY.
Hon. Luke P. Poland, of Vermont. nom
mated William A. Wheeler. of New York.
for Vice President. E K. Hoar seconded it
Hon. 7. c. Platt nominated Stewart L.
L. " Woodford, OF New York.
Gen. Hawley nominated Msrsnall Jewell.
of Connecticut.
Gen. John NJ Harlan nominated Gen.
Joseph r. Hawley, of Connecticut.
Mr.. Pitney Nominated I. F. Frelinghug-
sen. of New Jersey.
As the roll was being called. Gen. Wood
ford withdrew his name. and Mr.. Kellogg
that of Gen. Hawley and moved that Mr..
Wheeler's nomination be made unanimous,
which was agreed to.
THE CLOSING PROCEEDINGS.
CINCINNATI, June l6-The following reso-
luton was adopted and aidei to the platform:
We present as our candidates for presI-
den. and vice-president of the Uni ted States
two distinguished statesmen OF eminent
ability and character. and cOnspcuously
fitted for these high Offices, and We cOnh-
IDENTIFY appeal to the American people TO ln-
trust the administration of their public
affairs to Rutherford B. Hayes and William
A. Wheeler.
The usual resolution of thanks to the
president of the convention and other officers
and to Cincinnati tor its hospitality were
passed. after which the convention adjourn
ed with three cheers for the ticket.
RATIFICATION MEETING AT CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI June IA grand ratification
meeting was held at Pixies opera house last
night. The large hall was filed to its utmost
capacity and the greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed. Gen. Hawley was the first speaker
and after referring 10 complimentary terms
to the various candidates put in nomination
he said Hayes and Wheeler would carry the
day for the republican party, and that there
was now no excuse TOR the liberal repubii-
cans not again joining the fold. Addresses
were also made by Gov. Noyes, William
Orton, of New York. Richard Smith. OF
the Gazette, Gov. Howard, of Michigan.
and others.
ConsratuIAtory Desp.tches to Governor
Hayes.
FROM Mr.. BLAINE.
l offer you my sincerest congratulations
on your nomination. IL will be slike my
highest pleasure ss we'll as my first poliri-
cal duty to do the utmost in my power to
promote your election. The earliest mo
msnis Of my rsssrning and confirmed health
will be devoted 70 securing you - large .
vote in Maine - she wosld have gwen for
mysslf. J. G. BLAIsB-
IRON GOV. BARTRANIr.