The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-09
Pennington Republicans Celebrate.
Especial to the Press

PENNINGTON, June 1.-THE news of Mr. Blaine's
nomination was received yesterday afternoon with
the swinging of hats and general hurrah. The
bells were soon ringing merry peals in accord with
the general rejoicing, and in the evening the band
assembled and marched down Main, through South
and up High and Perham streets to Capt. E. T. Mer-
rill's whose residence prettily decorated with
Chinese lanterns, where the band and multitude
were entertained. The appearance of shower
kept hundreds at home, and severe squat of wind
and rain broke up the rejoicing and made all flee
to their houses. The Young America were highly
elated and the sharp sound of their horns marked
their rejoicing. 1t was general outburst of re-
joicing by the Republicans of Pennington
Blaine and Logan Club in Lewiston.
Go the Associated Press)
LEWISTON, June IA Blaine and Logan Club
was organized in this city this evening.
Blaine and Logan Flag in vt. Johns
bury, Vi.
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, June T. Blaine and Logan
flag swung to the breeze last evening by N M.
johnson and business men on Railroad street.
Gen. Logan Congratulated.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE bulletin boards
were scanned closely for the nomination of Vice
President last evening as they were for President
during the day. The news of the nomination of
AOSoh HacAt oColtSO WILL wiz q crowd
consisting of several hundred Immediately started
for Gen. Logan's house where they were joined by
many members of Congress, an informal reception
took place Gen. Logan addressed a few words to
those who came greet him thanking them for con-
CALCULATIONS. and saying that at this time he would
not make them speech. They were then received
and the formal ceremony of handshaking was OBJ
served. Soon after deputation from the Grand
Army post arrived and informed Gen. Logan that
the old soldiers would be unanimous for the ticket
GOV. Boutwell,, who was present, stated he
thought that General Logan's name would give very
great strength to the ticket 1t could not tail to
unite the soldier element, he thought it would be
a campaign of enthusiasm. 1t is now ascertained
that it was Gov. Boutwell, who telegraphed
to Burton c: Cook, Cullom and others, stating that
it was his Judgment Gen. Logan would accept
nomination for Vice President, and it was probably
upon Mr.. Boutwell's telegram that Logan's friends
acted.
The reception, though informal was regarded nv
the friends Of the ticket as fortunate indication Of
enthusiasm which it will arouse among the sol
dlers of the country.
The following was received here to-night
John A. Logan: -
the soldier who led the Western column, and with
Blaine and Logan march on to victory.
JOHN W. MAHAN,
Old Ninth Irish Mass Vols.
Not as 'sBIue as Indigo
BOSTON, June THE Massachusetts Club met
at Youngs this afternoon. 1t was voted to make an
excursion to Concord and Lexington on the 25th.
The following telegram was sent to Hon. James
G.. Blaine:
THE Massachusetts Club cordially approves the
action of the National Convention and heartily CON
graduates you upon your nomination"
(Signed) SAMUEL b. MOVES, Secretary.
The Boston and Agricultural clubs met at Park
er's in the afternoon. The speaking at the Boston
Club was very much in favor of Blaine.
After the Convention.
CHICAGO, June 1.-THE committee appointed to
notify the Presidential candidates of their nomina-
ton will meet at the Parker House in Boston June
goth, and will then proceed to Augusta, Me- to the
residence of Mr.. Blaine. After notifying him they
will proceed at once to Washington, where they
will notify General Logan. All gentlemen intend
N. H.
The following gentlemen have been added to the
Republican National Executive Committee: SEN
ator Sewall of New Jersey, S. NJ Yost of Virginia,
and Church Howe of Nebraska.
committee of eight was appointed to-day from
among the California delegation. to pay visit to
Mr.. Blaine and General Logan. The object OF the
journey is to assure the candidates of the support
or the entire Pacific coast. The committee left for
the East to-day. They were accompanied by j. II .
Rand OF Nevada, who was appointed for the same
mission by Nevada.
Enthusiasm ia the south.
NEW ORLEANS, June Tone hundred guns were
fred here this afternoon in honor of Blaine and
Logan.
JACKSON, Miss, June THE nomination of
Blaine and Logan was received here with enthusi
assn by Republicans and Independents. A ratifca-
ton meeting is called for Mon1ay night as a pre-
hminary step towards thorough organization for an
aggressive campaign.
Enthusiastic Ratification Meeting i'm San
Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-THE Republican rati-
hcation meeting in the Pavilion last evening was
magnificent demonstration in favor of Blaine. The
great building was crowded to suffocation with an
excited crowd, who exulted over the great victory
IN which the Pacific Coast States took such prom
inent part. Inc announcement that Logan had
been nominated for Vice President was greeted with
tremendous cheering, and cries of ''that's a hard
ticket to beat' were heard on all Sides Before the
meeting was called to order salute of one hundred
guns were fired. Mr.. P. Cornwell Chairman of the
Republican State Central Committee, sent the fol
lowing dispatch to Gen. Henderson. Chairman of
the National Republican Convention at Chicago:
1.-The people of the Pacific coast thank YOU and the
National Republican Convention for the nomina-
ton Of Blaine, and the rejoicing here is universal.
Tonight will witness the grandest gathering of peo
every Pacific State" Dispatches are being receiv-
ed from all points on the coast expressing joy at
the nomination.
Great Enthusiasm mt the West.
CINCINNATI, June Especial dispatches to the
Commercial Gazette from points in Ohio, Indiana
and Kentucky report intense enthusiasm over the
nomination of Mr.. Blaine. Bonnres fireworks,
cannon and ratification meetings were the forms of
expression used. AT Fostoria, Ohio Blaine club
OF 5oo members was formed before the call of
STATES on the fourth ballot was ended. Gov. Fos-
'er Ielegraphed MS congratulations to Mr. Blaine,