New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-09

said in snbstance
The Convention brought to his mind that
great Convention of the Wing party when
| its glorious leader, Henry Clay, was defeated
by Zachary Taylor and the supporters OF Clay theI
went to work in behalf of Taylor. 30 tho friends OF
the great chieftain, General Grant, would be found
in the coming contest doing battle for James A.
| Garfield. Cheers He WAS proud of the nomlna-
ton, and hoped that the country would, under Gar;
fields administration, enjoy peace prosperity ,Sr anu anu
| unity, and that the clouds which hanG over Che
| South would he scattered.
Governor Foster, of Ohio, read to the Convention
a dispatch which lie had just received that showed
how Mr.. Garfield was esteemed by the House OF
| Representatives. The dispatch was
The House of Representatives, has appointed COM
mtee OF Ave OF us old members {" c9ngraLnl9e James
A. Garfield Oh nis nomination. and William d. Kelly has
| been appointed chairman.
! Mr. Houck, of Tennessee said that there could
have been no nomination MADE more pleasing 10 the
Republicans of his State than that of James A. Gar
field. lie predicted for him the same victory which
that gentleman bad predicted on many occasions on
the floor of the House over the Rebel brlgadlerS.
Mr. Harrison, of Indiana remarked upon his hav-
ing been himself defeated cand date for The nom
! nation having received Quo vote from atlcCgaiO
from Pennsylvania. who had not staying qualities
| enough llaughtcrl and he told the OHIO delegation
that il might carry to its distinguished member the
| uDgrudgng support of tie Republicans of Indiana.
| lie bore linn malice at all llaughterl; but he
would defer his speech until the campaign was bot
on every stump in Indiana, and wherever else his
| voice could help the Republican cause he hoped to
| be found. tChePrs.l
The question was then put. and the nomination of
| James A. Garfield was declared unanimous
A delegate from Maryland moved that the Con-
ventOn proceed to nominate ii candidate for Vice
President and finish their business rs many dele
gates desired to go home by the afternoon trains.
Mr. Harrison, OF Indiana, moved a recess until
p. M. that time might be given for consultation Ill
regard to the remaining NOMINATIONS.
The motion for a recess adopted at thirty
seven minutes past O'Clock.
EVENING SESSION.
NOMINATING A VICE-PRESIDENT.
The Convention began to reaSsemble at 3 o'clock
On the chaiman's table stood large floral eIiGy OF
shin floating "A sea of cOlOr which
the name of Garfield was worked III scarlet flowers
The Convention was called to order at $40 Lum-
bard's male quartet. of Chicago, opened the pro-
ceedlngs with the song" My Country 'Tis of Thee
elicitlng much applause aud a recall, to which they
responded by giving the comic negro campaign song
known as 4" Old Shady"
When the music ceased Mr.. Gcary. of Maryland,
moved that the Convention proceed to receive tho
nominations for q candidate fOT Vice President.
Adopted.
On California being called Mr.. Plxley rose to put
in nomination by his own delegation nominee
for the second place the ticket.
lie commended the nomination of Garfield as Il
strong one, and urged the Importance Of nomina-
ting an equally strong for the second place.
lie named Ehhu Is. Washburne, of Illinois,
whose career in Congress was most
and manly course in Paris during tho Commune,
the speaker eyewitness, man whose con-
the ticket on which he Is placed the great mass OF
While Mr. Pixley was speaking Mr. Logan was
seen talking to the Ohio delegation. apparently in
excited remOnslrancc against their support Of the
WaShbuTne movement.
Mr. Mccarthy, of York, seconded Wash |
burne's nomination, but the confusion rendered his
utteraucc nearly unintelgbc at reporters seats
He was understood however, to euinp,ze WASH |
burne's both at home and abroad aud elected
Il cordial ana hearty applause from the galleries
JEWELL, sETTLE. MAYNARD AND ARTHUR NoMI-
MATED.
Mr.. Robinson, ofCOnnecticut presented the name
OF MARSHALL jewell, OF that State
Mr.. Hicks, Of Florida, after an earnest presen- |
tatiom of the suierings Of Republicans in the Sonth
because they had the courage Of their convictions
presented the name of Thomas Settle Of Florida
tApplausc whose nomination would help to break
the Solid South
Mr. Harris. OF North Carona.a colorcd delegate.
secondsd Mr.. Settles nomination as one that would
command general approval IN the South, because Of
his services to the Republican party, and his efforts
to secure to all men their equal rights before the
law. He was the sledge hammer with which to
break the backbone of the Solid South.
Mr.. COnger, of Michigan III accordance with the
unanimous vote of the Michigan State Convention,
said he would have been glad TO present the uamc
of Thomas W. Ferry but he bad letter from the
Senator absolutely declining thc uhe of his maine.
AMI hc asked to have 1t received aud made part OF
the record, Agreed to.
Mr.. Houck, of Tennessee In obedience to the Re-
publican Convention Of that state, and TO the com
mon sentiment of the Republicans of the South, put
III nomination Horace Maynard, of Tennessee.
Mr.. Frye was called to the chair.
Mr. W0Odford OF York, SAID the great ma
iorty of the delegates from New-YOrk came here
with the earnest desire aud purpose TO secure the
nomination OF General Grant. In tins they had been
disappointed. but would give the ticket hearty sup
port. In behalf of many Of the New-1Ork delrGd-
ton. he presented the name of Chester A. Arthur,
Of New York, for vIce-President;
Mr. DrnmIs0n, of OhIO seconded Arthui's nOmi-
nation. He embraced the occasion briefly III the
name Of tie Ohio de egatlon. to thank the Convcn-
ton for their action in nominating General Garfield.
OREGON AwAKENs ENTHUSIASM.
The chairman read a telegram from Oregon to Del
eratc Scott, announcing that the Republicans car
RED that State by 1000 majority yesterday, and
that Garlied's nomination excited great enthu-
siasm.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick, of New-Jersey. seconded Arhu's
nomination aS one well calculated to secure the vote
Mr.. Storrs. of illinois, on behalf of the majority
of the Illinois delegation, supported Arthnrs nomi.
nation which, would be gratifying TO tho old gard
winch during thirty-six ballots here had never
wavcred in its support of the silent old soldier lap
Mir. Lynch (cooredl of Mississippi, said for the
Southern Grant Republicans, that they willingly
and heartily cOncurred III Now-YOrks choice, and
hoped it would be ratified by the Convention.
A Mary land delegate also seconded ArthuPs nOml-
nation and said his delegation wOnld sustain IT with
n solid vote. He regretted that he could not yet
| promise that Maryland would give majority for
| The ticket IN November next, bnt the nomination
| already made and the one proposed would give
| Maryland Republicans the best possible Opportu-
nty to battle for political revolution in that State.
| [Applausr.
MI FiIey. of Missouri, announced that his State
| would give 80 votes to Arthur.
| Mr. Chambers, of Texas. presented the name Of
Ex-Governor Davis, of that State, and got Il little
| excited by Interruptions of those who called
Zine " and Question" Florida Withdrew Settle
| in favor of Arthur Mr.. Cessna, of Pennsylvania,
said his delegation within votes Of a unit for
Mr. White, of Kentucky. said his delegation was
| q unit Tor Arthur.
| MIR MCCARTHY of New-YOrk, withdrew his second
| 10 Washburne's nomination and moved that
| Arthurs nomination be made by acolamatiOn.
/ A. 4 L.. .Ilnh