The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-06-12

The Chicago Convention. The
"Plumcd Knight'' Of
Maine Carries of
the Prize.
The Republican convention at Chicago,
last Friday nominated, on the 4th ballot,
James G. Blaine, of Maine, the vote standing
Blaine, 544; Arthur, 2o7; Edmunds, al;
Hawley, IS; Lincoln, 2; Logan, 7. The re-
suit was announced at 4 40. Instantly, and
even before the last figures were pronounced
by Mcpherson, the vast audience arose and
broke out into another mad demonstration of
enthusiasm. Cheers resounded, the band
struck up an inspiring air, hats and handker-
chiefs and national flags were waved. A
large square banner from Kansas was carried
through the hall, promising large majorities
in that state for Blaine, and with its two up
rights capped with new brooms. A stuffed
eagle from Colorado was also carried around
side was heard eommingling with the louder
roar of voices inside, and amid great enthusi-
assn the nomination was made unanimous
AT the evening session Gen. John A. Logan
was nominated by acclamation for Vice-Pres-
ident
President Arthur telegraphed Mr.. Blaine
that he would receive his cordial support
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT In.
President Arthur said: That the news
from the convention bad not taken him by
surprise, disappointments in politics being Of
such common occurrence and so readily dis
counted. He also pleasantly referred to the
general "Law of compensation" and said he
highly priced the numerous compensations
that might be mentioned in the present case.
As to his position in the coming canvass, the
President said, it was sincerely outlined in
the telegram which he had sent to Mr.. Blaine
Immediately upon the receipt ofthe announce
ment Of the conventions choice
Senator Edmuntls said: The nomination
ought to be the most popular thing going. All
these great central States and pretty nearly a
majority on the later votes, where the tug Of
war has got to come, are very enthusiastic for
Mr.. Blaine.
Senator Logan said he could not express
his sentiments better than by showing what he
had already written, and exhibiting copies of
dispatches he had sent to Senator Cullom and
one to Mr.. Blaine congratulating him on his
nomination and declaring he would be
elected.
Senator Sherman said: You can say, if
you choose, that shall support the ticket
heartily. am Republican and shall sup
port the nominee of the party, of course.
Senator Dawes said: The attachment Of
Massachusetts to the cause is greater than her
attachment to any man. She will support
the nominee heartily.
Representative Hiscock said: The nomi-
nation of Blaine will be received coldly in
New York city. In the country districts of the
state it will be received with the greatest en-
thusiasm which in my Judgment will more
than compensate for the state of feeling in
the city.
How THE NOMINATION WAS RECEIVED
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
IN NEW YORK.
The news of the nomination of Blaine
spread with remarkable rapidity. Groups of
people had been watching the bulletin boards
during the afternoon, but as it became evident
that result would be arrived at before adj
journment, the numbers increased. When it
was announced on the bulletin boards, Blaine S
nomination was gener lily received with
cheers. There was for time evident con-
sternaton among Arthur's adherents, but it
quickly passed away and there is every evil
dencc that the Republicans of this city will
fall into solid line at once for Blaine.
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
The citizens have gone wild over Blaine's
nomination. Business is completely suspend
ed. Professions with bands of music are pa.
rading the streets and banners are flying on
| which is inscribed "Blaine and Victory
Whistles are blowing and cannon are booming
| A grand ratification meeting will be held this
evening.
AT PORTLAND.
There is great enthusiasm here. Special
trains from all quarters carry enthusiasts to
Augusta to night to congratulate Mr.. Blaine
AT PITTsBURG.
The nomination OF Blaine was received here
with demonstrations of the widest enthusiasm
AT MR.. BLAINE-s HOME.
The news of Blaine's nomination was re-
ceived with the widest enthusiasm. Cannon
were fired and flag on which is inscribed
sour Next President, James G. Blaine" was
as was also portrait of Blaine, exhibited or
the street. Men were perfectly wild, cheering
and throwing up their hats. The city bell,
are ringing and everybody, Republican ant
/ Democrat, is wild with enthusiasm.
WHAT THE PRESS SAY OF THE NoMI
NATION.
Rutland Herald: The time for debate i
past; the day of battle is begun; the part
has in convention selected its standard-bearer
and we shall follow his flag hoping for tina
victory, which the friends of Mr. Blaine insis
his energy and enthusiasm is certain {,
achieve.
Albany Journal: We hold that the welfar
and preservation of the party is more import
ant than the fortunes of any individual. how
ever great. We are also free to say that tn
temper so far displayed in the Chicago conven
ton has tended to allay in some degree what
ever fears we may have felt in regard to tn
candidacy Of Mr.. Blaine. The TACT that tn