National Republican., 1880-06-25
Iabors Of tho Convention Ended.

C1NoINNAT1, Juno 2l.-The chair called tho
convention TO order at 1925 a. IN. Prayer
was offered again by Rev. DIR. Taylor, OF
the methodist episcopal church south. He
prayed for that unanimity and harmony III
the convention so ncedful to accomplish tho
patriotic end which IL had in view that indi'
vidual members might lay aside their por-
sonal prcdiections for tho highest welfare Of
the whole nation; that the choice OF the con
Ycntion might result in the election of man
Of enduring character. b,ameless in life, un'
sullied in reputation and of exalted patriotism
and that the persons elected might bo brought
to occupy their places.
TILDEN's REMUNERATION.
Mr.. Pcckham OF New York rosc to make u
statement on behalf of the New York dulega.
ton. lie said that that delegation had heard
with great emotion the votes given yesterday
for the honored statesman of New York, $. J.
Tildcu. [Groat applauso.] Tho delegation
had received letter from Mr.. Tidon, IN which
he renounced himself as candidate for nOmi-
nation. Knowing him to be honest in pur-
pose and action, they accepted his letter as a
remuneration OF all claim and all candidacy
He now presented the letter for such action us
the convention desired bur the delegation had
this morning agreed upon another candidate
aud he named Speaker Randall Applause
Tho chair asked if the convention would
havo Tilden's letter read [cries of ''ycs" aud
"no,"l, but on uira rocs vote it was decided no
THE SECOND BALLOT.
While the second ballot was being taken
Mr. Hull of Ohio stated that in obedience tC
instruutions they cast AZ votos for Thurman
Another delegate denied his right 10 announce
the vote, and said the delegation are now con.
shifting as to how Ohio's vote would be cast
lChccls. Ohio, when again called, gave A.
tor Thurman.
Before tho official vote was announced Wis
consin asked permission to change its vote
lCries OF agreed" and somo noes The con
ventiOn agreed to it, and Wisconsin cast fUl
Hancock 20 votes. [Great cheers.]
There was now scene of great confusion
New Jersey changed to Hancock Is. I'M
lnensc cheering long continued aud great
confusion, which the chair vainly tried fol
some minutes to suppress. Tho chairman o
Pennsylvania rose finally and said: "Pennsyl
vania, proud of her sOnS-both of them-one q
great soldier and tho other IN able eminent
statesman, would gladly vote for either" and
then he changed her whole vote for Hancock
Immense cheers and excitement.
A great portion of tho audience and conven
ton rose, ceeering, waving banners, fans and
tossing hats. Hancock's banner was brought
to the front of the platform amid great enthu
susm. Tho band arc playing Hail to the
Chief" The small banners of states voting
for Hancock are brought forward to salute
hancock's large banner.
Virginia changed solid to Hancock. Th,
chairmon of many delegations fockcd to tn,
front OF tho platform to rush in with changes
Nevada 6 to Hancock. Rhode Island solid fn
Hancock.
TRYING IT OVER AGAIN.
Before the official announcement of The re
suit, Il motion was made and carried for new
call of the roll of states
Alabama voted solid for Hancock. [lIisses
Arkansas California and Colorado voted alst
solid for Hancock. Announcements of change!
to Hancock from Tilden states were greetet
with Kisses in the galleries. Each state fol
lows suit with "a solid vote for Hancock unit
Indiana was called, which state votes for Hon
dricks solid Iowa, 81 for Hancock, Tilden
Maryland, Hancock IA, Bayarl 2; Now York
Hancock 70 received with cheers and Kisses
All the remainder solid for Hancock. The
audience and convention rise and cheer, aud
the band plays "HNil Columbia"
THE TWO BALLOTS.
I'LL q. .I.