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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-07
At New York.

NEW YORK June 6.-Eews Of tine nomination of
Blaine for President spread with remarkable rapidy
Groups of people had been watching the bulletin
boards during the afternoon but it became evident
that the result must be arrived at before Adjournment
the numbers increased The announeementof Baines
nomination was received with cheers. There was
momentary disappointment on the part of the
partisans of other candidates, but that
quickly passed away, and there made
manifest every indication that the Republicans
of this city viii fall into solid line at for Blaine
Crowds which rapidly increasedin number, surround
ed the newspaper buetin boards. Thespaee in Front
of the Tribune building Prntng-house Square
was thronged. People cinging to the statue OF
BENJAMIN Franklin, and taking advantage Of every
point from which the bulletin could be read There
was unusual enthusiasm and repeated cheering.
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BLAINE AT HOME.
The Cftizensof Augusta Gone Wild Over the
| NominztiOn.

AUGUSTA Me-, June 6.-All afternoon people
were congregated In the vicinity of
the Western Union Telegraph Office
The crowd grew denser and larger as the
news of successive ballots received. When the
final joyful tdngs came grand hurrah burst forth
from the great throng, and the vaccinations
which arose found one prolonged echo. Hats were
thrown wildly in the air, and with joyous counten-
ances the crowd exchanged heartfelt congratulations
Men became Wild and almost frenzied They wrestled
with each other, and they laughed and shouted for
joy. 1t seemed if they could not be
satisfied. 1t was not long before Water street
wennigh impossible. Carriages blocked the way, and
where there were not vehicles, the space was
than FIVE minutes after the news came,
mammoth flag was swung to the breeze.
sent e5G D" cheers Next they vent up
to where large portrait of Blaine
was seen hanging out and they broke into storm of
in the afternoon. When the Ii o'clock train arrived
it was the signal for renewed cheering. One
hundred Gardiner citizens came up and large
party from Hallowell A procession Immediately
Formed Commercial street and moved down State
street to Blaine's residence. Houses and streets
along the route illuminated. In front of his
residence the procession halted. Three cheers
for the next President of the United States"
shouted the spokesman of the party,
Blaine appeared at the doorway and surveyed the
assembled multitude for moment. AL demonstration
was quickly hushed and Mr.. Blaine spoke follows:
My friends and my neighbors-I thank you most
sincerely for the honor of this call. There is no
spot in the world where good news comes to me
SO gratefully as here at my home,
among the people with WHOM have been ON
terms of friendship and intimacy for than
thirty years, people whom / know and who
know For the heartiness Of the compliment 1
thank you, and BID you good night"
Mr. Blaine received the news of the
balloting this afternoon while seated upon
his lawn with the members of
his family, laughing and commenting upon the re-
ports they in in rapid succession. Mr.. Blaine
gave NO sign that he especially concerned
in the proceedings at Chicago He calm cheerful
and apparently content to abide by the result.
whatever it might be. dispatch, from
VIM. Walter Phelps was received after the third
ballot, which foreshadowed what the end YEAS to be-
The group under the apple tree began to increase
by the addition of friends and neighbors,
and soon came eao dispatch .,0 a ,aan &c
Whistles and the clans of the bells and shout
ing of happy crowds; but still no change
was perceptible in Baine's appearance
as he received the congratulations of those
around him. kilograms came rushingin upon him al
most literally by armfuls. Hundreds of dispatches
followed from all parts of the country, and from ev
cry State in the Union.
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HOW III WAS RECEIVED.
vfewssof Secretary lincoln, Senator Edmunds
aud President Arthur.


Special to the Indianapolis. Journal
WASHINGTON June e.-Sseretsry Lincoln, in reply
to the inquiry as to how he regarded the nomination
of Mr.. Blaine. said Personally, was in favor Of
President Arthur. 7 have tried to conceal my
preference though have not gone through the streets
shouting for him. But Mr.. Blaine is great leader of
the Republican party and must submit to the will
of the convention Mr. Blaine will undoubtedly make
an excellent candidate and to my mind his election is
already assured. should very much have liked to
the President nominated He entered upon the duties
of his office under the must trying circumstances, and
has fulfilled the trust placed upon him admirably.
know from personal knowledge of Mr.. Arthur that his
aim has been to unite all the fractional elements of
the party and it is due to him that there was any con-
test in Che convention for believe that if the Presi
dent had not been so successful in uniting the party it
would have been difficult to find willing to
cept sure defeat. This evening" after the
nation am of course, somewhat disappointed, but
shall take off my coat and work for the of
the ticket to the best of my ability, and know that
the President win do all in his power to the
election of the ticketp In reference to his can
idacy Mr. Lincoln says that while he thanked those
who had honored HIM with their votes he had never
been a candidate, and expected to
be. Upon the subject of the Vice presi-
dency, he expressed the opinion that the
convention should nominate q man who could com.
1nand the support of the volunteer soldiers, and
added that he knew that General Gresham did not
want the place.
Senator Edmunis was found in his parlor, reading
the papers He slid that he regarded the nomination
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of Mr. Blaine exceedingly strong one, and that
the Republican ticket is reasonably of success
He was sorry that the proposition looking to reor-
ganization of the basis of representation in the
national Republican convention had been defeated.
He hoped that the matter would be recognized before
the convention adjourned he regards the present
plan manifestly unfair.
The President telegraphed his congratulations to
Mr.. Blaine soon he learned the result Of the
fourth ballot At his usual hour he took his carriage
ride through the city, accompanied by his little
daughter Nellie and of her little friends. later
he returned and entertained at dinner Secretaries
Frelinghuysen, Chandler and Folger, Senator Don
Cameron, and Congressman Reed, of Maine He de-
clned to visitors but to those who called earlier
in the day he reported to have expressed his de-
termination TO do all in his power the election
of the ticket and to have expressed the belief that
Blaine would certainly succeed him
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WASHINGTON June 6.-Senator logan, in answer
to request for expression of opinion regarding the
nomination of Blaine said he could not express
his sentiments better than by showing what
he had already written. He thereupon produced
copies Of two dispatches sent by hinths afternoon
The first to the Illinois delegation, while the third
ballot being taken, and follows.
"Hon S. NJ Cullom and Illinois Delegation. Chicago
1.-THE Republicans of States that must be relied
upon to elect the President having so
strongly shown preference for Mr.. Blaine, deem it
my duty stand IN the way of the peoples choice
and recommend ny friends to assist III his Eolnins
ton JOHN A. LOGAN"
The seeod Dispatch is follows:
''Hon. J. G. Blaine, Augusta, Me-:
II most helrtily congratulate you your Hodnina-
ton. You win be elected by your friends:
John a. LOGssN."
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COMMUNICATIVE have not agreed yet and am salts
fed we will not agree
New Mexico-Col. William II. Ryners.
A delegate from California; desire to withdraw
that resolution by the request of the members OF my
delegation.
The Chair-Gentlemen of the convention: There
is nothing in order except to call the roll for the
nomination of a candidate for the Presidency.
Mr. Turner, of Aabama-AIr. President is that
the call of the roll for hallotingl
The Chair-For the nomination of candidates
THE FIRST BALLOT
The Secretary then proceeded to call the roll of States
or the nomination of candidate for the presidency,
he first ballot resulting as follows:
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A POOR man in Philadelphia, whohad suffered

A POOR man in Philadelphia, who had suffered
with which he purchaseda bottle of Athlophoros.
He tells the result as follows; ~ took my first
dose Tuesday afternoon, and on. Wednesday,
after but seven doses. 1 had not sharp or severe
ache left was able to be steady at work till
Saturday, when took a severe cold, and was
unable to use my left hand. ] purchased am
other bottle, and by bedtime found relief
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In New England,

Boston, June 6.-Dispatches from many points
throughout New England show that great
enthusiasm exists Blaine's nomina-
ton. In the towns and cities of Maine the
demonstrations axe most marked, and nearly
the whole State is echoing to the
roar of cannon and cheers of the
popuace in his honor Special trains being
to Augusta tonight Carrying enthusiastic adj
In some instances the special trains fur
nshed with field pieces mounted plat
form cars which are fired as the
train proceeds ON its journey. Bands are paradsng
nearly every city and town, flags bearing
Blaines name being lmfurled, and everybody
seems imbued with the spirit Of rejoicing. In this
city the bulletin boards surrounded during the
day with eager crowds of people.
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Logan. the convention would light the soldiers camp
fires from end to end of the country.
Mr. Clancy, (colored) of North Carolina, in second
ing the nomination, said that with Blaine and Logan,
his State could be carried for the party by 5000
After further seconds from Georgia and Kentucky,
motion was made to suspend the rules and make the
nomination of Logan by acclamation. 1t was PIT to
vote and majority voted for IT, but a twothirds
vote necessary the Chair ordered the roll called
in order to ascertain the number At the request of
delegate, who said there were others who wished to
speak for Gen Logan the motion to suspend the rules
was withdrawn
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AZ Union city.
, Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
UNION CITY June 6.-The announcement of the
nomination of Blaine received here with unbounded
enthusiasm. He the first choice of ninetees1-
twentieths of the Republicans of this section. With
BlaiIeand Logan as standard bearers put Randolph
down For twenty-five hundred Republican majority.
A. jofication meeting will be held Tonight.
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Talks with members of the House.

Special to the indianapolis Journaf.
| WASHINGTON June 6.-The House adjourned soon
after O'Clock but the members did not leave their
seats They waited TO hear the news, and enjoyed
themselves as alot of sehooboys might expected TO
do. There cheers and shouts and tossing of books
in the air by the Blaine adherents
each successive vote demonstrated the increasing
strength ofthe Maine statesman. When it became
evident that his nomination was certain the Pennsy
vania, Iowa, and other Western Republicans became
fairly wild in their applause. There good feeling
expressed all Sides Those who had supported Ar
thur throughout came down gracefully and
declared their allegiance to the nominee
The sentiment among Republicans seemed to be gen
| eral that Blaine Would be triumphantly elected.
Frank Hiscock, of New York, said Tt will be the
most Misunderstanding canpsign since the war
There may be little GOODNESS in New York city at the
outset; but this will be compensated for by the gains
| in the country districts. Blaine carry every
Northern State without trouble"
Mr. Sprggs, Democrat, of New York said: II
think Blaine will make the lvehest fight Of amy man
who could have been nominated but 1 think we can
down him by 70 600 with Tilden."
| Mr. James, Of New York, said II am not very
much pleased with the nomination. never an
admirer of Blaine but 1 find, in conversation with
Democrats that they fear that Blaine may be able to
carry several Oh uhe oouulerfl '9oaessN oS0 rAh5'
/ and North Carolina for instance"
| Mr.. Brown, of Pennsylvania, said; 1--WE we'll give
Blaine 100 900 majority"
| Mr. McComas, of Maryland, remarked; Il am not
among those who believe that Blaine carry Mary
land but do think he can poll 5000 more votes in
the State than other candidate
Mr. Price of Wisconsin, thinks that his State
will give at least 10000 majority for Blaine and
Logan and that the congressional delegates win be
three Democrats to six Republicans, next year. in
stead of the reverse at present
| Mr. Calkins, of Indiana, thinks that his State viii
poll larger vote for Blaine than it would have done
for any other candidate and that it is to go Re-
| publican.
| A Democratic member from California remarked
Il shant again this fall. With Blaine IN noina
ton, California won't give Democrat show for his
| money!
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At eonnersviile.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CoNNERsvILLE, June 6,--The Republicans. of this
city are rafyng the nomination Of Blaine and Logan
tonight, with bonfres booming of cannon, fireworks
and public speaking. Never since the surrender OF
Lee at Appomattox has such enthusiasm prevailed
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Local Observations.
Time.


ST. PETERSBURG. June 6.-Begnning with July
imported pig Iron will pay duty of nine copecks
gold per pood not far from twenty cents per hundred
weight With July, 1885, the duty per pood will
be increased twelve copeeks, and in July, 1886 to
fifteen copecks. An imperial decree orders that all
kinds of commercial and industrial business shall pay
a, communal tax of ninetenths of one per cent,
beside the imperial tax of 3 per cent
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At Greencastle.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
GREESeAsTLE, Ind, June 6.-The nomination of
Blaine and Logan meets with the enthusiastic ndorse
n,ent of the Republicans of Greencastle. The name
% the man from Maine is one that excites irresistible
enthusiasm and his nomination is fitting tribute to
his splendid genius and party fealty.
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CONGRATULATIONS.
III. Arthur Assures Mr.. Blaine of His Earn

MT. Arthur Assures Mr.. Blaine of His Earn
est and Cordial Support.
CHICAGO, June 6.-The following dispatch from
President Arthur was read by Mr.. Mcpherson, of
Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, June 6.
To tho Chairman Of the Republican. National Con-
ventfon.
~The President has sent the following dispatch to
Mr.. Blaine w. j. PHILLIPS, Private Secretary
20 Hon. James G. Blaine. Augusta, Me-
AS the candidate OF the Republican, party, you win
receive my earnest and cordial support
CHESTER Al. ARTHUR."
The dispatch reeeeivd with loud applause
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Special to the indianapolis Jc4sshai.
TtscoLA, H., June 6.-The news of Blaine's
inston was received with delight by our Republicans
Logans friends feel badly because he accepted the
ond place, but regard the ticket as the strongest
before the people.
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At Madison.
snecinl to the Indianapo

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MADISON. June 6.-The Chicago nominations are
received with universal satisfaction creating great
thusiasm Immediately receipt of the news, fifty
guns were fred in honor of the ticket. Indiana is
most certainly safe for Blaine and Logan.
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At. DanNide, III.

Special ThuIdHdpuIIb
DANvILLE June 6.-The result offthe Chicago CON
vention produces the utmost satisfaction and un-
bounded enthusiasm Cannons firing tonight,
and thousands of people the street. Every
body seems filed with the inspiration of the PINNED
Knight and Republicans declare. that the success of
the marty is certain
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During the call there numerous calls for poll
OF the delegates, which neeesSftated the calling by the
ss,sRetsry Of the Of the individual delegates IN
he States from which these calls proceeded, which
cassed great delay IN the ballotiug.
A9ts-te announcement of the voteby tine seeretary
he chair said "A ballot for a candidate for the pres
tsy having been had without securing nomination
.esxrd1g to the rules. the convention viii now
poceed to another vote. The secretary will call the
Oh
THE SECOND BALLOT
The secretary called the roll of States for the second
ballot which resulted follows
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At Augusta, Me.

AUGUSTA, june 6-The Of Blaine's nomina-
ton received with the widest enthusiasm. Can
fred, and flag on which is inscribed Our
Next President-James G. Blaine" unfurled
This was greeted with loud shouts, also a
portrait of Blaine exhibited the streets Men
were perfectly wild cheering and throwing up their
hats with the city bells ringing and everybody Repub-
Icans and Democrats wild with enthusiasm.
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At New Castle.

Special to the IndlanapoIIs JOURNAL,
NEW CASTLE, June 6.-The nomination of Blaine
is received here with the utmost satisfaction, and the
enthusiasm is unbounded A spontaneous procession,
numbering several hundred, headed by band ofmusie
paraded the principal Streets after which Judge Fork
ner and others addressed the people, from the east
front of the courthouse.
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When the announcement had been made of the re-
llt of the second ballot owing TO the gain shown by
,Iaie, there wild cheering which did not subside
or several minutes. Upon its partial subsistence
ONE of the delegates shouted for the regular order
The Chair-No nomination having been made, the
convention will now proceed to the third ballot, and
ne secretary will call the roll of States and Terrific
les.
THE THIRD BALLOT.
The secrstary called the noH for the third ballot,
which resulted as follows;
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At seymour.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR June 6.-The Republicans of this city ara
holding large and enthusiastic ratiGe&tion meeting
night in front of the Lynn House. The meeting is
being addressed by Hon w X, Marshall and others.
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At NoblesviHe,. Ind.
cinI 10 the, Indianapolis Journal.

Speciai TO the Indianapolis Journal.
NoBLEsvuLbE, Ind. June 6.-When 1t was known.
here this afternoon that Blaine nominated pro
longed cheer went up. Every man hada plume or
flag in his hat except one Democrat who little
flag az halfmast in mis- hat The town is ablaze to-
night with bonfires; fireworks, etc.
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ALBANY, N. Y, June G.-The Albany journal says
"Baines nomination makes the Republican party in
vfncibie as exponent Of progressive IDEAS and its
courageous action will be worthily led by the
whom it has honored with its approval this day
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KoKoMo, June GA company of Blaine Guards
fftyfour strong organized here this evening The
nomination of Blaine insures majority of 800 in
Howard county,
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The wines Chol.est with Congratulations.

BOSTON, June Cat o'clock this afternoon p
special wire was started from Boston to Augusta to
accommodate the private messages to Mr. Blaine. AT
445 Tho wire was choked with business and at this
hour (6 P NJ messages still coming from all parts
of the Union, eengratulating Mr. Blaine upon his
nomination..
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Coneressnan Keley Approves the Platform.

WASHINGTON June 6.-Representative William D.
Kelley to-day sent the following dispatch to Hon. Will
lam Mckinley jr., chairman of the committee
resolutions of the Republican national convention;
THE resolutions adopted by the convention express
the progressive spirit of the Republican party. The
platform is advance on its predecessors and dedi
cate my pen and voice to- its exposton aud defense.
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Special to the Indianapolis journal.
ELKHART, June 6.-Blaine's nomination has been
received here with wild bursts of enthusiasm, cheering
and JOY Everybody says Sbat in the peoples choice
there in strength.
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SPRINGFIELD, O., June Ga Blaine club was or
ganzed here the street in front of the Republic
Building immediately after the receipts of the news Of
the nomination. with 900 names on the roll Ths
street was packed with people for a sqGsrA
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LocKPoRT, N. Y, June 6.-Blaine's nomination
was received here By salute of 100 guns and largo
impromp5u Meeting in Opera Square, with speeches.
music fireworks and enthusiasm.
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PORTLAND, Me-, June 6.-There is great enthu-
siasm here. Special trains from all quarters carry
enthusiastic crowds to Augusta Tonight 70 congratu
late Mr. Blaine.
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san FRANCISCO, June 6.-The news of Blaines
nomination created the widest enthusiasm. Tho
newspaper Offices beseiged with crowds shouting
and cheering for Blaine
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Indications.


WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON. June Z, L An
For Tennessee and the Ohio Yaley-Loeal showers
and partly cloudy weather, east 10 south winds, sta
tionary temperature.
For the Upper Lake Region-Fair weathet followed
in Norhar portion by local rains ghtvariable winds.
lower barometer, stationary temperature
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At DAYTON.

DAYTON, o. June Give minutes after the new
of Baines nomination received. the Republican,
were wild with enthusiasm. Cannons were fired ban
ners displayea and every demonstration made
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nomination of Blaine and Logan. Large delegations
marched through the streets and enthusiastic speech
es were made at the Republican headquarters.