The New York herald., 1877-03-16
OHIO'S SENATORSHIP.
JUDGE STANLEY MATTHEW'S, OF CINCINNATI,
NOMINATED TO SUCCEED JOHN SHERMAN
EXCITEMENT IN cAucUs-EARSEsr BUT UN-
AvAILINo EFFORTS OF THE FRIENDS OF OTHER
cANDIDATEs-THE NOMINATION MADE UNANI-


cANDIDATEs-THE NOMINATION MADE UNANI-
NOUS.
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CoLrxnus, Ohio, March 15, 1871
Tho Senatorial fight has been on nil day. The lob
bes OF the House OF Representatives have been SO
thronaed with tho friends of candidates 10 neces
state clearing them several times, and business has
been seriously impeded. Special attention has been
paid to doubtful brethren, and In response
grams many leading county workers. who sup
posed TO have influence with these hesaing brothers,
arrived here by the early trains and since have been
dong an immense amount OF wind WORK. The publ.
cation by the morning papers OF tho correspondence
between Judge Matthews and Governor Packard, at
this particular time, hailed with satisfaction by
the ant-Matthews men, ard these were generally
circulated.
ANYTHING MATTHEWS.
The following telegram, which explains ITSELF was
received this afternoon by o. J. Hodge from Edward
Cowles, editor Of tho Cleveland Leader. now In New
York. will show what Influences werc brought to bear
to defeat Matthews. Cowes' telegram follows
New YORK. March Is, 1877.
Matthews was Groclcyite until he was scared back
into republicansm. He sided with the Catholics
year In the public school natter Is willing to
render TO the white lesguers; will voto with the demo-
Gratis IN the Senate as oicn with the republicans
show of his conservatism. His failure 10 contest Ban
ning's seat is criminal IL will DO a bad mistake to
elect him.
WASTED EyDEAvoR.
This telegram, however, failed TO influence a single
vote AS evening approached the pressure for adms-
to the hall where tho to be held was
very great, but had adopted previous
both houses and the regular legislative correspondents OF
republican newspapers the supplcasions for admission
were In vain.
A FULL ArrENDAScE.
The joint caucus assembled IN the House OF Repre-
senatves at hapast seven and the roll called showed
all but three members OF both houses present Before
tho call was completed something Of sensation
created by the appearance OF Mr.. skaats, Of Hamil-
ton, who has been seriously Ill all winter,
who hobbling In. supported by friend and lean.
ing on cane Mr. Fcnton, another membor who has
been at homo sick, also in aior which left
only one absentee.
After tho appointment Of tellers the Chairman an-
nounced nominations Tor candidates for Senator IN
order Amid perfect silence Senator Bates, of Gin
cnnati, arose, and in a thrco minute speech nomi-
mated Judge Stanley Matthews In the name OF Hamll
ton county which pays onesevcnth OF tho taxes aud
contains onetenth OF tho population OF the whole
State He said Mr.. Matthews was specially fitted Tor
this high station because he specially needed in
the national councils at this time to sustain President
Hayes admit mnistration.
Richards, o! Jefferson who declared that Judge Mat
thews right the three great questions before
The natontho tariff. tho silver dollar AMI the South
ern question
Representative Duncan, Of Morrow nominated Rep.
rcseutative W. Rowland, OF Ashtatula which was
seconded by Senator Stanton, OF Morgan, who said Mr.
Howland mad sought this nomination, hut was a
republican without guile. This nomination was re.
celved with applause.
Senator Johnson, OF Mahoning, nominated Judge
Aphonso Taft, and road brief biography Of him. Ho
claimed he was the peer OF any juris or statesman in
thn Hnti nj hn Vng rinh frtnn
oi President Hayes and In sympathy with.
his policy, and yet not committed TO the
recognition OF the Hampton Nichols governments,
the abandonment OF the republican party OF tho
South. This nomination was seconded by Rcpresen.
claimed that Judge TAFT was loved and respected BY
the republicans OF Ohlo and deserved woll at their
hands,
Senator warnock, OF Champaign. nominated Samuel
Sheabarger in an eloquent speech, declaring hc
patriot without the tint Of corruption cnging TO his
garments. Tho nomination was seconded by Repre-.
sentative Ogesby
BY this tme the smoke from hundred cigars,
which had assembled IN graceful curls, now massed
scmby and again descending by reason Of draughts
from above and surrounding tho heads OF the speakers
lko hale, and causing the disciples Of Trask to nut
Representative Dow, OF Logan nominated cx.Con-
gresham William Lawrence. His nomination was
seconded by Senator Beatty, OF Logan
Tho Convention then proceeded to ballot, every
member keeping tally, aud 43 being necessary to q
choice The first ballot resulted as folows:-How-
land, 80; Matthews, 30 TAFT, II; Shellabarger, S;
Lawrence, o. No choice.
sensation, every one expected Matthews would lead
by several votes on the first ballot When the result
was announced Rowland, who sat in his usual place.
looked up from his writing with q flushed face aud
half-sca rod look.
Tho second ballot resulted Matthews, 81; Howland
20; aft, Z; Shonbargcr, Lawrence, 8. No choice.
Afer the second ballot the members, who had here.
toore remained in their Seats lott thor places and for
the next lew moments some earnest special pleading
vvas dnna IN thenn aodo al In n rd
ballot During the counting Of tho voto tho silence
almost painful. Tho result was-Matthews. 43;
Rowland, 90; TAFT q Shellabarger, 8; Lawrence, l.
JOYOUS uSANixrry OVER MATHEWS NOMINATION
When II was announced that Matthews had been
nominated tremendous cheer vent up, which was
Increased by motion from Howland TO mako tho
nomination unanimous. SPECIAL committee was ap-
pointed to wait upon Matthews and other candidates
and invite them TO the hall.
John BRowN's BODY"
Whilc the Convention were waiting Tor the appearance
of the candidates the delight OF tho mem1crs broke
out in song, but sngulary enough just as Judge TAFT
came into the chamber this amateur choir broke out
with
"John Browns body lies mouldering in the ground"
Mr.. TAFT blusned and sat down In tho nearest seat.
After singing
'liurrah for Hayes an Wheeler ~
the committee appeared with the candidates. who
were received with loud and prolonged applause.
JUDGE MATTHEW'S SPEECH.
In response to loud calls Mr.. Matthews came forward
and said :-Gentlomen rcpubcans1 have received IN
tellIeencc OF tho distinguished honor you havc
lcTTcu upon cSeuiuR Will WHICH ~ IL
tor mo to express l can only say thank
you profoundly for this expression your confidence
| think understand something ot the rcspons bitcs
anu dutics this new honor will place upon me. If
you, in open session., shall ratiIy this nom-
inatIon next Tuesday 1 shall feel indeed that
/ have been chosen the representative or the
republican party OF Ohio. ana my greatest anxiety
assure you, wl be every way 10 servo the OF
public good and tho interests OF tho nation as II Is
by the great republican cause My prin-
cpal source OF regret is tho lear that may not be
able to serve you as wish or you expect
AxEs TO GRIND.
Abovo nil I W sh n on I hay