Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
POLITICAL.
Indiana Democrats.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June .. The demo-
cratic State convention met this morning.
with full attendance. Ex-Governor Thorn
as A. Hendricks was selected for permanent
chairman. resolution was adopted instruct
ing the delegation to present the name Of
Hendricks to the Cincinnati convention as
nominee for President, and to vote as a unit
on all questions. Franklin Landers was
nominated for Governor, by reclamation.
Press Comments on the NOmina ton.
New YORK, June, . The Graphic says
ont of nettle of danger the Chicago conven-
ton has plucked the flower of safety. The
democrats will have to put up their very best
and strongest man if they hope to secure sue
cess against Garfield.
The Post says the nomination of Garfield
is grand one. 1t is a glorious escape from
Grant and Blaine. 1t defeats "bosses."
The Express says Garfield is merely an
adrot and skilled politician, fortunate in be-
ing unobjectionable enough to fiji the break
no ether stood ready to be slipped into.
New ORLEANS, La, June .. The Times
says Garfield is a fair representative of the
better element of the republican party !;
superior to most of his competitors in men,
tai force and equal in other attributes.
The Picayune says the nomination of Gar
field relieves the country from apprehension
of danger of third term. Garfield is a
strong candidate, not easily to be defeated.
The Democrat says Garfield is in every
sense typical republican. He has long been
conspicuous as an exponent of the most pro-
nounced hostility to the South.
General Grant on the Nomination.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June .. The Times prints
4. Mt =
office, receiving dispatches, when the news
of Garfeld's nomination was received. He
said it was all right, he was satisfied, and af-
forwards left for home.
Garfield Congratulated.
Among the kilograms received by Garfield
last night was the following;
1.-THE vote of Maine just cast for you is
given you with my hearty concurrence.
assure you of my belief that you will have a
glorious victory in November"
J. G. BLAINE
Many of the kilograms contain allus ions to
the nominees military services. Many
Washington Senators and Representatives
sent individual aud collective congratulations
from Washington.
CORTLAND Parker of n. j., c. s. Odell Of
ST. Louis, and +. ID. Morgan of New York,
sent congratulatory kilograms.
Near midnight last night the committee
appointed to wait on General Garfield and
Mr.. Arthur to notify them of their nomina-
ton, met them in the club room of the
Grand Pacific, and Senator Hoar as chair
man, made an appropriate speech.
Gen.. (:arlieId's Reply.
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Il assure
YOU the information you have given me
brings to me. sense of grave responsibility
and especially so in view of the fact that
was member Of your body, fact thai
could not have existed with propriety had
had the slightest expectation that my name
would be connected with the nomination fol
office. l have felt, with you. great solicit
tude concerning the situation of our party
during the struggle, but believe that you are
correct in assuring me that substantial unity
has been reached. In conclusion, it give,
me qualification far greater than any person
al pleasure your announcement can bring
| accept the trust committed to my hands
As to the work of our party and as to th'
character Of the campaign it has entered up
on. will take early occasion to reply mor'
fully than can properly tonight. l thanl
Won for this assurance of confidence and es
teen you have presented to me. and hope WI
shall see our future as promising as are tn
indications tonight.
Senator Hoar in the same manner pre-
scented the nomination to General Arthur, " h
accepted in a brief, informal way.
Greenback Convention.
| In the greenback convention, the Main
delegation selected Charles A. White. vic,
president: Devine. secretary; committee OF
credentials, r. NJ. Springer: permanent or
ganization. B. l.. Smith; rules and order. ]
| II. Blood: resolutions, E. II. Cove; membe
OF National committee, Thompson II. Murch
The excitement which existed yester3a,
over the republican National convention
and nomination has died away, and the Elk
position building has been put in order 70
the greenback National convention whic
meets at noon. The attendance from abroa
does not seem to be large. although Their
are many here from nearby States. Tn
convention attracts very little attention, an
its action is regarded with little interest.
Gen. Butler scenes to be the favorite fo