National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-09
Mr.. Robinson. OF Connecticut, presented the

tation of the sulferings OF republicans in the
south, because they had the courage of their
convictions presented tho name of Thorn as
Settle, of Florida [appausel, whose nomina-
tion would help TO break the solid south.
Mr. Harris, of North Carolina (colored dele.
gate) seconded Settles nomination as ono that
would command general approval In the south,
because Of his services to the republican party
aud his efforts 10 secure TO all men
their rights before tho law lie was the
slcdge-hamner with which TO break the back
bone of the solid south.
Mr.. Conger, of Michigan, in accordance with
the unanimous vote Of the Michigan state
convonton said he would have been glad TO
present the name of Thomas w. Fcrry, but he
had letter from the senator absolutely de-
clning the uso of his name and he asked TO
have it received and made part Of the record.
Agreed TO.
Mr.. Houck, of Tenuessoo in obedience to the
republican convention of that state, and to
the common sentiments Of republicans of tho
south, put in nomination Horace Maynard, Of
Tennessee.
Mr.. Frye was called to the chair.
Mr., Woodruff, of New York said the great
majority of tho delegates from Now York
came here with tho earnest desire aud pur-
pose to secure the nomination of General
Grant. In this they had been disappointed,
but would give the ticket hearty support. On
behalf of many of tho New York delegation,
of New York.
Mr. Denmison, of Ohio, seconded Mr.. Ar
thurs nomination. lIo embraced tho occa-
sion briefly in tho namo of the Ohio delega-
tion TO thank the convention for their action
in nomin ating General Garfield.
The chair read telegram from Oregon to
Delegate Scott, announcing that the repubh-
cans carried that state by 1000 majority yes
terday, and that Garfclds domination excited
great enthusiasm.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick, of New Jersey, seconded
Arthur's nomination as ono well calculated to
secure the vote of New York for the ticket
Mr.. Storis of Illinois, on behalf of u major
ity of the Illinois delegation, supported Ar
thurs nomination, which would be gratifying
to the old guard which, during thirty.six bal.
bots here, had never wavered in its support
of the silent CID Soldior'
Mr.. Lynch (colored), of Mississippi, said for
} tho southern Grant republicans that they
willingly and heartily concurred in Now
York's choice, aud hoped that it would be
ratified by this convention.
, A Maryland delegate also seconded Arthur's
nomination, aud said his delegation would
sustain it with solid vote. lie regretted
that ho could not yet promise that Maryland
| would give majority for the ticket in No
; vembor next, but the nomination already
} made and the one proposed would give Mary.
land republicans tho possible opportunity to
battle for u political revolution in that state,
Applause.
Mr.. Filley, 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, aud got n
little excited by the interruptions Of those
who called time and question"
Florida withdrew Settle 10 favor of Arthur.
Mr.. Cessna, of Pennsylvania, said his dele
CATION was within two votes of a unit for Ar
thur.
Mr.. Mccarthy, of New York, Withdrew his
second to Washburne's nomination, and moved
; that Arthur's nomination be made by acclama.
tion.
, The chair ruled that the roll must be called
: Oh this ballot, and that Mr.. McCarthys motion
was out of oIdcr.
Texas withdrew Mr.. Davis name.
f Mr.. Hoar resumed the chair aud stated that
, it was in order to suspend the rules by two
thirds vote.
, A delegate moved that the rules be sus.
pended, and the nomination of Arthur be
made by acclamation. Tho motion to sus-
pend was lost.
t Mr.. Campbell, of West Virginia, seconded
, the nomination of Washburne, which drew
out tremendous cheers from the galleries.
: He believed Washburne would strengthen the
ticket in the great states of the north. Let us
| not do IL rash thing in this convention. The
t convention had passed resolution favoring
S civil-servce reform. Let us not s,utily our
selves before the country. Great cheers.
: Lot us remember that the people will review
i our action calmly ana coolly by their firesides
l Virginia announced that 1t would unani-
t mously support Arthur. [Hisses.
Mr. Dorsey, of Arkansas, moved, and 1t was
+ adopted, that the galleries be cleared If there
0 was any further disorder there.
Ballot for vice-Presl don't.
S Tho roll was called on tho ballot New
, York cast 60 for Arthur aud | for Washburne
The ballot resulted Wlshburne, 1873; Jewell
: Al; Settle, l; Maynard, 80; Arthur 4GS; Davis
9 2: Woodford, l; Bruce, of Mississippi Q; Acorn
4 of Mississippi, 4.
r Mr.. Frye. in the chair, said that Mr.. Arthur
t having received majority of all the vote:
cast, was the candidate for vco-presidcnt, and
! inquired: Shall the nomination be made
unuuimOus2
Mr.. Raymond, of California, moved that it
o be made unanimous. Adopted.
A voto of thanks was moved to tho prosi'
o dent of the convention for hi, ablo aud i'm
c partial discharge of his duties Adopted,
IS Mr.. Birllan, of Ohio, moved thanks TO the
+ secretaries of the convention and to the Citi-
zens of Chicago. Adopted.
IS GA motion of Mr.. COnger, tho usual COM
n mittec of one from each state was authorized
j. to apprise the candidates of theirnominntions
d said committee to bS appointed by tho chair.
The chair said he would select tho commit
tee tonight.
Al 730 tho chair thanked the convention
% for its patience and IOrbearauce IN sustaining
s him IN the discharge Of his duties, aud then
l. the convention adjourned sins die.
u CongrHiuintory Telegrams.
Over 600 tclegrams woro received from
n every point in the union, including the follow
l. ing:
= EXECUTIVE MANSION, /
z WAsuEGrON, June s.
!, TO GeACrdt James 4. G1TdCh:
o You will receive no heartcr congratulations to
q day than mine. This both Tor your own and youl
d countryg sake X, B, HAYES.
a WAsHINGroS, d. c., June s.
+ TO Hon. James 4. GlgdGti:
- Accept my hearty cOugrOtulNtiOn, Tic country
o is TO be congratulated as well US yourself
Y Z. ScIU2
= Dispatches to like effect were also received
: from other members of the cabinet,
4 CIEcINNATi, June s.
TO GcierdI Jlaes 4. Gdrdtti;
Q / should not have supported but would have OPP
G posed the third-term candidate IL he had been
nominated, but VIII support you cordially
NJ. llAtsTEAD.
o senator Blaine and the Candidate.
II Senator Blaine sent the following telegram